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jikan_network2022-04-18 02:47 am
silverselfie) wrote in jikan_network2022-04-18 02:47 am
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Is the stuff those guys in there said true? I mean it has to be true, I'm here and those guys weren't human, right? So this has gotta be a dream or am I dead? Would I know if I'm dead?
[The video had started with a distressed looking blond man and soon that blond was wincing in pain after he's pinched himself. The test to see if he was asleep, not dead. So he at least got proof that one of the two was wrong.
He's got the magi-cam (a name that made him twitch hard when he heard it, propped up on a wall so he can stand and use both of his hands. Hands that were gesturing as he spoke, and paced.]
And no gettin back, right? That's what they said. Some mess about time loops and, damn, I should have listened better.
[The kid has bags under his eyes, a few cuts and scrapes and bruises, and those are just what can be seen on his face. They'd tried to patch him up as well as could be before he'd gone and run out. He was quick on his feet.
He ran a dirty hand through his hair and then gave a nervous laugh before turning back to the camera.]
Don't suppose this'll get seen by people, huh? My people? Noct, Gladio? Iggy... [A shake of his head.] What am I doing? I mean to say, I'm Prompto! I got here a few hours ago and this place is crazy!
[The video had started with a distressed looking blond man and soon that blond was wincing in pain after he's pinched himself. The test to see if he was asleep, not dead. So he at least got proof that one of the two was wrong.
He's got the magi-cam (a name that made him twitch hard when he heard it, propped up on a wall so he can stand and use both of his hands. Hands that were gesturing as he spoke, and paced.]
And no gettin back, right? That's what they said. Some mess about time loops and, damn, I should have listened better.
[The kid has bags under his eyes, a few cuts and scrapes and bruises, and those are just what can be seen on his face. They'd tried to patch him up as well as could be before he'd gone and run out. He was quick on his feet.
He ran a dirty hand through his hair and then gave a nervous laugh before turning back to the camera.]
Don't suppose this'll get seen by people, huh? My people? Noct, Gladio? Iggy... [A shake of his head.] What am I doing? I mean to say, I'm Prompto! I got here a few hours ago and this place is crazy!
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So a normal kid. Guess most people were normal kids at some point. Well, it's hard to follow the whole thing. I think there's a lot of pieces I'm missing. But I get that you've had a hell of a day. A few good drinks always helps me get through a fucked up day.
[It was a lot of information but he could still sympathize. He went ahead and kept drinking his own comfortably. He'd been okay himself; a few things to figure out, but nothing that bad.]
I take it you probably haven't had time to figure out much around here, huh?
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Humour was a defence mechanism he supposed!
The drinks helped. He finished his drink with a sigh.]
Haven't figured anything out. Like you... we're you so nice? You've not told me a think about you. Uh... well I've been talking. But you can now. Who are you, Reno? What's your deal?
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[He wasn't going to hide it. They were what they were.
He pointed to Prompto.]
Given beatings like that and then some. But don't worry. I've got no reason to hurt you, and things have changed a bit anyway. Been here a couple weeks getting my shit together.
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S'you're the bad guys. Then what do you do here when you're not being bad guys?
Other than picking stays up off the street and getting 'em drunk?
[Hey, he had another drink in his hand! Nice!]
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[He let out a short laugh.]
We were working on changing our tune a bit at home already anyway. But that's why I can tell you're not a bad guy. You look like you'd cry if I told you to go break some guy's nose. ...And that isn't necessarily a bad thing. There's got to be some people out there who have a conscience.
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[He answered indignantly, huffing and immediately drinking from the glass that was just filled for him.
He was already feeling buzzed. Probably didn't help he couldn't remember the last time he'd eaten. Booze on an empty stomach and very little sleep was a bad idea, right?]
I'm a badass! Pew pew, I'm a crackshot! Cor said I had natural talent!
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And ruffled that hair.]
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And worse than that... It reminded him painfully of of Gladio. Of Noct. Now that could have brought him to tears. Instead his head dropped. He didn't even have the will to bat at the hand like he would have the others.]
Quit it... I know.
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Don't be like that. I am what I am for life, but I wouldn't recommend it. You have to be willing to hurt people even when you don't want to. You don't get to have a family. Even if you make normal friends they're still kind of scared of you. And you have to be willing to live with the fact that a lot of people very reasonably want you dead.
Not the type of thing most would aspire to be.
...We are incredibly cool, though.
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Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful to you. I never said I wanted to be a bad guy though.
I just dunno who I am. That's all.
But... I guess I'm stuck here. So I've time to work it out now.
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Take it you haven't found anyone you know around here, though? [If he did they were kind of crap, leaving their buddy in this condition.]
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Nah, least none replied to me yet. If they're here. [If they didn't hate him.
He sighed and leaned away from the bar to look down at himself. Yeah, sleep, a bath, he needed new clothes... He held out his hand and concentrated... and sighed again.]
Heh, figures... No Noct at least. Can't use my guns or camera. If he was here I'd be able to.
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Why. He's got your stuff or something?
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[He wriggled his fingers.]
It let me just think and the thing was in my hand.
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Might be a bit of an issue, though, if using it means you can just lose your stuff.
So you were, or he was, carrying guns and a camera? Guess you could shoot with all of them.
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[Prompto cocked his head to the side and gave Reno a curious look. He grinned a bit then.]
Kinda had all my stuff. Our stuff. [And anything he'd had on him was taken off when he'd been strung up, save for his clothes. Thank god for that.]
Told ya. I'm a crackshot!
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And now you're here and you don't even have a gun. What do you think I should do with you?
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[He sighed and shrugged. What to do with him? Who knows. He didn't know what to do with himself.]
I dunno, man. Point me at those free rooms I heard about? I can find a bed and lick my wounds.
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It's too bad you missed the dick festival they were having. I would've given you the tour.
[He took a big gulp of his own drink.] Let me know when you're done and I'll take you there. Just don't drink yourself six feet under. I'm not getting a shovel.
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He was done now.
Except when he stood up he stumbled and had to grab the bar for support. He laughed again, more of a giggle... Oh damn, was he drunk? He hadn't had that many, had he?]
I'm find, I'm fine. Just... [He made himself straighten up, took a deep breath and started walking. He still had that limp.] Really wanna lie down now.
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[He pushed his empty mug to the inside of the counter and got up, eying Prompto over. Kid was a lightweight, obviously. Maybe he would have slowed him down some if he realized, but the damage was done. Hopefully he'd make it to a home in one piece.]
Alright, come with me.
[He started walking, keeping an eye on him.]
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[But Reno was already right there beside him and Prompto just sighed. Short of pushing the guy away, he couldn't really stop him. He didn't have the energy nor the strength to do anything like that.]
... Can't stop you I guess.
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[Not that he was offended. He was a Turk. He was used to people wanting to keep their distance from him.]
Besides, I'll feel bad if I find your body tomorrow.
[With that he shoved his hands in his pockets and hoped that Prompto actually made it to the apartments. It was a good walk, and the kid was beat up and wasted.]
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And he was feeling like a burden to Reno.
The poor guy hadn't signed up to babysit him and didn't look like he really wanted to be doing it now.]
I'll be fine. Least it's not snowing.
[He shot Reno a quick look.]
... But thanks.
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[Prompto didn't look like he was in any place to be judging his 'fineness', even if he wasn't now drunk.]
Weather isn't too bad here, but be careful with their experimental teleporters, or you might end up somewhere pretty cold.
[And he walked. Slowly, to make sure Prompto was keeping up with him. That suited his leisurely, lazy gait just fine, though.]
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