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levelshift) wrote2024-04-26 02:03 pm
levelshift) wrote2024-04-26 02:03 pm
Etraya Inbox
un: Accelerator
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un: Accelerator
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( when he touches her shoulder, she lifts her head in alert, an instant flinch and her eyes widen as she looks at him. it's not the fact that he touched her, it's more so that she's realizing the situation of how she's been crying, and how her cheeks are stained by her own tears. 37's eyes are blurry, they burn, but her smile is weak, and it trembles as she attempts to show how grateful she is—
...
it falls as easy as it comes, her eyes soon fall too from no longer looking at accelerator to down at her hands. she lifts it to rest one hand over his own, the touch lingers in a way to reassure him in a different way if her smile is unable to cover it. it's funny, she's crying over her friends that are long gone, and even though accelerator said he would help her before... maybe she should be grateful they're not friends like he said... that makes it so she has nothing to lose.
what can you lose that you never had? )
I'm sorry...
( she whispers, shaking her head and using one hand to wipe away at her eyes to dry them. it doesn't work so much, but she's already pushing herself up from the couch so accelerator's hand is removed from her shoulder.
part of her wishes that she didn't have to get up, a comforting hand does a lot, it assisted in grounding her... making her realize that if she wants to do these things then she can't sit here and cry. she wants to, this isn't something he has to deal with because in the end he's only a stranger who is living in a peculiar world much like she is. )
I should go... I didn't mean... ( that seems to be the right choice, she won't put him in this position... she'll find somewhere to cry and she'll think these things over. accelerator has been through his own ups and downs, but he isn't sitting here crying, so... it feels wrong to do this. ) Thank you... for helping me with...
( she tilts her head to indicate the earpiece as she takes a step back, then another so she can properly go to the door. )
...
it falls as easy as it comes, her eyes soon fall too from no longer looking at accelerator to down at her hands. she lifts it to rest one hand over his own, the touch lingers in a way to reassure him in a different way if her smile is unable to cover it. it's funny, she's crying over her friends that are long gone, and even though accelerator said he would help her before... maybe she should be grateful they're not friends like he said... that makes it so she has nothing to lose.
what can you lose that you never had? )
I'm sorry...
( she whispers, shaking her head and using one hand to wipe away at her eyes to dry them. it doesn't work so much, but she's already pushing herself up from the couch so accelerator's hand is removed from her shoulder.
part of her wishes that she didn't have to get up, a comforting hand does a lot, it assisted in grounding her... making her realize that if she wants to do these things then she can't sit here and cry. she wants to, this isn't something he has to deal with because in the end he's only a stranger who is living in a peculiar world much like she is. )
I should go... I didn't mean... ( that seems to be the right choice, she won't put him in this position... she'll find somewhere to cry and she'll think these things over. accelerator has been through his own ups and downs, but he isn't sitting here crying, so... it feels wrong to do this. ) Thank you... for helping me with...
( she tilts her head to indicate the earpiece as she takes a step back, then another so she can properly go to the door. )
[There's still an uncomfortable knot in his stomach when 37 settles her hand atop is. As far as he can tell he isn't making things any worse, which is... good? Is any of this good? It doesn't feel like it is. She deserves a hell of a lot more than some monster trying to help her through this. She especially shouldn't be apologizing to him.
When 37 stands Accelerator lets his hand drop.
He gives her a small shrug. Normally he'd follow up with something like "whatever" or "it's not a big deal," some dismissive statement that makes him look indifferent. Except this was a big deal, and Accelerator doesn't want to downplay what happened to her and what she's still going through.]
Next time don't go around knocking on windows. You can use the door. Alright?
[That he can easily offer. He's used to Last Order and Qliphah getting in his space, and Asuka shows up to hang out pretty often, so he doesn't mind at all if 37 does the same. It'd be better for her if she did, instead of shutting herself away alone.]
When 37 stands Accelerator lets his hand drop.
He gives her a small shrug. Normally he'd follow up with something like "whatever" or "it's not a big deal," some dismissive statement that makes him look indifferent. Except this was a big deal, and Accelerator doesn't want to downplay what happened to her and what she's still going through.]
Next time don't go around knocking on windows. You can use the door. Alright?
[That he can easily offer. He's used to Last Order and Qliphah getting in his space, and Asuka shows up to hang out pretty often, so he doesn't mind at all if 37 does the same. It'd be better for her if she did, instead of shutting herself away alone.]
cw: suicide talk, she doesn't deserve it... + great thread wonderful end
abstractly
2024-11-08 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
( the door, oh, she could if she remembers, but she feels a little dizzy at this point as she makes her way to the door. her eyes fall to the knob to turn, another audible sniffle as she turns it. )
I- I'll try my best.
( it comes out as a mumble that she can't quite promise, if anything, she wants to sit in her room and think about if there's something wrong with her. she should be used to this feeling that those taken away by the emanation are in a happier place, that's how she should feel...and yet, apeiron did speak up on her doubts.
her heart sinks a little more as she shakes her head to try and get rid of it.
not now, not right now. her sleeve lifts to her face to wipe away the tears from her face knowing she can't return home to 6 like this. it's not his place to even ask what's wrong, but if he knows, then he'll be able to tell what the issue is. she won't let him think she's weak or will make mistakes or anything... part of her wishes she could have done that for accelerator too... but he knows that she too struggles. staring at the door, she manages to turn around just a little to acknowledge accelerator one last time— blue meets red. )
Um... Goodbye.
( she doesn't wait for a response, she doesn't really want one, but she does leave with the door shutting behind her. )
I- I'll try my best.
( it comes out as a mumble that she can't quite promise, if anything, she wants to sit in her room and think about if there's something wrong with her. she should be used to this feeling that those taken away by the emanation are in a happier place, that's how she should feel...and yet, apeiron did speak up on her doubts.
her heart sinks a little more as she shakes her head to try and get rid of it.
not now, not right now. her sleeve lifts to her face to wipe away the tears from her face knowing she can't return home to 6 like this. it's not his place to even ask what's wrong, but if he knows, then he'll be able to tell what the issue is. she won't let him think she's weak or will make mistakes or anything... part of her wishes she could have done that for accelerator too... but he knows that she too struggles. staring at the door, she manages to turn around just a little to acknowledge accelerator one last time— blue meets red. )
Um... Goodbye.
( she doesn't wait for a response, she doesn't really want one, but she does leave with the door shutting behind her. )
Hello, Accelerator :)
I wanted to let you know that my partner, Lieutenant Hank Anderson, is here. If you could please look out for him, I'd appreciate it.
I wanted to let you know that my partner, Lieutenant Hank Anderson, is here. If you could please look out for him, I'd appreciate it.
What?
Wait, Hank? That old fuck? That guy's your partner?
[But they're like, complete opposites????????]
And quit using emojis, it's creepy.
Wait, Hank? That old fuck? That guy's your partner?
[But they're like, complete opposites????????]
And quit using emojis, it's creepy.
Yes. So you've met?
I was under the impression emojis were used to indicate emotion. Is that not the case?
I was under the impression emojis were used to indicate emotion. Is that not the case?
We've talked, yeah. I wouldn't have pegged him for a cop.
Yes, but the way you just used it is creepy.
Yes, but the way you just used it is creepy.
He doesn't fit the usual stereotype.
Oh. :(
Is that "creepy"?
Oh. :(
Is that "creepy"?
You like working with him?
No, that looks insincere.
No, that looks insincere.
I do, he's a good person.
I like using them, and my intention wasn't to be insincere.
I like using them, and my intention wasn't to be insincere.
He seemed pretty fucking relaxed about me being a criminal.
[He basically opened with that, because of course he did.]
Eomjis are stupid. [Except the one that flips the bird but --] You can get intent across well enough with just text.
[What a killjoy.]
[He basically opened with that, because of course he did.]
Eomjis are stupid. [Except the one that flips the bird but --] You can get intent across well enough with just text.
[What a killjoy.]
I know you don't see yourself this way, but Lieutenant Anderson does have incredible empathy, especially when it comes to the younger population. I can't speak for him, but you'll probably be surprised by the type of person he is.
I will keep that in mind. :)
[is he.... being sarcastic.]
I will keep that in mind. :)
[is he.... being sarcastic.]
[Ugh, no. Not this again.]
As long as he directs that emotion towards other kids and not me.
... Right.
[Wow Connor, wowwww.]
As long as he directs that emotion towards other kids and not me.
... Right.
[Wow Connor, wowwww.]
You can't control how other people feel. You might just have to accept it.
[Ugh, he's right.]
That doesn't mean I have to like it.
That doesn't mean I have to like it.
No, it doesn't. I'm glad we could reach an agreement.
:)
:)
Hey, so, you were among those who found out that stuff about the hospital a while ago, right?
I was gathering parts for my group's vehicle, and while I was doing so, I noticed all the parts the bots were carrying came out of the hospital. Just thought you should know. I can't quite piece it together yet, but it's obvious that hospital is central to whatever Etraya really is.
[ A beat. ]
Have you been doing alright?
I was gathering parts for my group's vehicle, and while I was doing so, I noticed all the parts the bots were carrying came out of the hospital. Just thought you should know. I can't quite piece it together yet, but it's obvious that hospital is central to whatever Etraya really is.
[ A beat. ]
Have you been doing alright?
[He isn't the least bit surprised to hear that. One of the lower floors had construction materials for the buildings that have gone up around here, so it tracks it'd also be the place where the bots come up with equipment and resources for missions.]
We wake up there, and before Aurora had her body the hospital was where she was stationed, so that's a logical assumption. Did you need me to confirm your conclusion or something?
[He isn't answering her question, clearly her wanting whatever is more important than his mental state.]
We wake up there, and before Aurora had her body the hospital was where she was stationed, so that's a logical assumption. Did you need me to confirm your conclusion or something?
[He isn't answering her question, clearly her wanting whatever is more important than his mental state.]
Edited 2024-12-07 01:00 (UTC)
[ Wow, Accelerator. Friendly as ever. ]
Well, yes. And I figured I should tell someone. I know you've been investigating the hospital before and I trust you.
Well, yes. And I figured I should tell someone. I know you've been investigating the hospital before and I trust you.
[He really isn't something she should be trusting. She barely knows him.
There's a big sigh from him at that before he responds.]
Are you planning on looking into it further?
There's a big sigh from him at that before he responds.]
Are you planning on looking into it further?
I want to. Didn't you say something about special equipment being needed?
Yeah, and even with it you're still going to die if you go down there. There's no point.
Hank hates the RoboCops, but one thing they’re good for?
Helping deliver Christmas presents, because Hank has no idea where most people live, or are currently dwelling, or whatever.
A note atop a package reads:
Hey, kid.
Don’t rip up this note yet. I’m old. Let me talk.
Connor said something to me once that stuck with me. It was about not being able to change the past, but learning to live again for yourself. And for those you’ve lost, too. You think about that, okay?
Now you can get mad and rip this up if you want.
〰️ Hank 🎄
He drew a little Christmas tree just to be an asshole.
Inside the package is an assortment of different coffees: some instant, some not. Citrus! Bold flavors! Hopefully something out of the bunch will be enjoyable.
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