Detective Shaylon

Detective Shaylon Lascher reporting for duty. Age twenty-seven, six foot two inches tall, a hundred and seventy pounds, Japanese, android. Need a case solved? I'll help you out. (OC Blog set in Future Fantasy verse) Current M!A: N/A

[detectiveandroid]

(Superhero AU) Hi, Mr. Batter sir! I'm a reporter from Platinum News, and I was hoping you had time for some questions! I understand you're busy saving the town, but it won't take long, I promise! Okay, firstly, is there a Mrs. Batter, or at least one in the foreseeable future? If so, are you worried for her safety? Will she ever know of your secret life? I'm sure you'd protect her! Also, I'm sure the public is dying to know, who's your designer?

“Ah, I suppose I have time for an interview,” Shaylon asked hesitantly, glancing over at the alleyway where he had left the previous culprits. No worries, he thought, the police won’t show up for a couple of minutes. “There’s no... misses to say the least. But there is someone I care about dearly,” Shaylon cleared his throat awkwardly, pulling at his mask. 

“Of course I’m worried about them. I can’t be there every moment of the day to make sure they don’t get hurt, and it’s a terrible feeling. It leaves me nervous at every hour of the day, and it doesn’t make this job any easier--but the people need saving, and I won’t neglect that responsibility. As for my identity...” Shaylon trailed off, unsure how to respond.

“Lets just say that, when the day comes, and I know it will, I will tell them all there is to know. If I love them as much as I do then there is no reason to keep it a secret. At least then they’ll have an idea for what they’re getting into...”

Shaylon cracked a smile, hiding the darkened mood. “As for the design... it’s self made.”

[detectiveandroid]

(Demon AU) Hey, you! Aren't you that idiot who fell in "love" with one of those weaklings? Word around hell is you've got yourself a new boy toy, is it true? Just can't keep it in your pants, can you? Unbelievable. I hope he meets the same fate as the last one. What good are wings to a trapped angel anyways?

“This again?” he groaned, letting out an unhappy sigh. “Look I’ve heard the same spiel before, you’re not convincing anybody--especially me,” Shaylon remarked in a rather unfriendly tone. “And mind you, I don’t take very kindly to your threats. Watch your tongue or you won’t have one anymore,” he spat, staring down the figure. “Now scram, before I decide against be so merciful.”

[detectiveandroid]

(Thief au) How does it feel, scum? How does it feel to finally be rotting in a jail cell where you belong? I hope it's horrible, but you honestly deserve worse. I can't believe what you've done. Ripped your boyfriends heart out, crushed his heart for your own entertainment. You thoughtlessly endangered the prince, even after all the warnings. Do you know all the needless shit he's had to go through? You're despicable.

Shaylon sighed, rubbing his brow in irritation. Dirt and sweat matted his hair and stained his already soiled shirt. He was not in the mood for this, especially after the king’s recent “interrogation.” Blood was added to the new array of substances that ruined his attire and made the taste in his mouth bitter—but he was used to it by now. 

“If I needed another person to tell me what I’ve been hearing the past couple of days then I would’ve spoken to the sister, or one of the boot-lickers, or the crown who acts like he gives a damn about his son,” Shaylon spat, trying to reposition himself. He couldn’t get comfortable, the cuts still burned.

“And you think I don’t care? If I didn’t give a damn I wouldn’t be doing all I can to make sure Liam avoids a beating. You think I want to get whipped? Do you think I want my hands burned, my skin slit, my fingers crushed? Because I don’t. I don’t enjoy being drowned, I don’t enjoy being starved, I don’t enjoy being humiliated. But for his sake I’ll endure, and I don’t need you reminding me of my mistakes,” he sighed, leaning back against the wall. He didn’t bother with attempting eye contact. 

“They’re etched into my mind... and I doubt I’ll ever be forgiven. Alastor had always done so but now, now I don’t think he ever will. I’ve crossed too many lines, and recovery from here on out will be impossible. I just hope he finds someone better than I ever was, someone he deserves. As for Liam, his life will move on from here. I’ll be painted as a criminal, he’ll keep his reputation, and he’ll grow up to be a king. For the two of them it will work out in the end, and I’ll die a beggar’s death.”

[detectiveandroid]

(highschool au) Liam stomped down the sidewalk, grumbling to himself. He clenched and unclenched his fists as he moved towards his boyfriends house. Between his excuse of a dad ignoring their calls (causing Lilly more heartbreak than she needed) and the fact that he more than likely failed his math test it was only expected for him to be in a bad mood. The latest "secret admire" not surely wasn't helping. He stopped in front of Shaylon's door, knocking rather loudly.

Shaylon had been sitting on the couch, procrastinating studying as much as he could. Alastor wouldn’t be home for another half an hour or so, Alistair was busy wrecking havoc in the backyard whilst trying to recover from a self induced sugar rush, but above all else the house was quiet. Until Liam arrived at least.

He got up at the knock, wandered over to the door, and opened it casually. The annoyed look on his boyfriend’s face was not one that settled with him easily. Concern quickly swept over him. “Hey Liam, is something wrong?”

[detectiveandroid]

"How did you get that?"

Send “How did you get that?” for your muse noticing a fresh bruise under my muse’s eye.

Superhero AU

Shaylon had been rushing around all morning. Liam and him were supposed to be going out today — to get coffee, when he discovered the bruise under his eye.

The previous night he had been a little reckless while patrolling, took on a little more than he could chew. To say the least he was still able to knock the robbers out and land them in the custody of police, but it was only after taking a nasty blow to the face. That flashlight was made out of steel and it knew how to leave a bruise.

He only noticed it today. After getting home he had immediately showered and gone to bed without a second thought. Now, finally out of his late night haze, he saw the mark and knew it would stir questions.

There was little time to apply remedies before Liam arrived. At the least he got the swelling down and the disgusting purple color was slowly fading. Not fast enough to make it any less obvious unfortunately.

He threw on his clothes, slipped his wallet into his pocket, and opened the door when there was a knock. The first thing that calm out of his neighbor’s mouth was a question, and he sighed.

"Got into a bit of a fight yesterday."

[detectiveandroid]

"I won’t say no," he murmured gently. Shaylon dipped in and tilted his head, pressing a warm kiss against Liam’s lips. The connection was soft and pleasant.

[liamfalter-blog]

Liam leaned into the touch, closing his eyes and placing his free hand on Shaylon’s shoulder. He smiled into the kiss as best he could, a warm and fuzzy feeling taking over his body.

[detectiveandroid]

Shaylon kept the kiss for as long as he could, before he breathlessly pulled away. His eyes locked with Liam's and he couldn't hide his smile. "How was that?"

[detectiveandroid]

"How did you get that?"

Send “How did you get that?” for your muse noticing a fresh bruise under my muse’s eye.

Superhero AU

Shaylon had been rushing around all morning. Liam and him were supposed to be going out today — to get coffee, when he discovered the bruise under his eye.

The previous night he had been a little reckless while patrolling, took on a little more than he could chew. To say the least he was still able to knock the robbers out and land them in the custody of police, but it was only after taking a nasty blow to the face. That flashlight was made out of steel and it knew how to leave a bruise.

He only noticed it today. After getting home he had immediately showered and gone to bed without a second thought. Now, finally out of his late night haze, he saw the mark and knew it would stir questions.

There was little time to apply remedies before Liam arrived. At the least he got the swelling down and the disgusting purple color was slowly fading. Not fast enough to make it any less obvious unfortunately.

He threw on his clothes, slipped his wallet into his pocket, and opened the door when there was a knock. The first thing that calm out of his neighbor’s mouth was a question, and he sighed.

"Got into a bit of a fight yesterday."

[detectiveandroid]

Shaylon chuckled, rubbing his thumb across the back of Liam’s hand. “Well, they can end with a hug. Or they can end with a kiss.”

[liamfalter-blog]

Liam blushed slightly, a small smile on his face. “I like the second option, if you’re okay with it.” He muttered, squeezing Shaylon’s hand lightly.

[detectiveandroid]

"I won't say no," he murmured gently. Shaylon dipped in and tilted his head, pressing a warm kiss against Liam's lips. The connection was soft and pleasant.

[detectiveandroid]

"How did you get that?"

Send “How did you get that?” for your muse noticing a fresh bruise under my muse’s eye.

Superhero AU

Shaylon had been rushing around all morning. Liam and him were supposed to be going out today — to get coffee, when he discovered the bruise under his eye.

The previous night he had been a little reckless while patrolling, took on a little more than he could chew. To say the least he was still able to knock the robbers out and land them in the custody of police, but it was only after taking a nasty blow to the face. That flashlight was made out of steel and it knew how to leave a bruise.

He only noticed it today. After getting home he had immediately showered and gone to bed without a second thought. Now, finally out of his late night haze, he saw the mark and knew it would stir questions.

There was little time to apply remedies before Liam arrived. At the least he got the swelling down and the disgusting purple color was slowly fading. Not fast enough to make it any less obvious unfortunately.

He threw on his clothes, slipped his wallet into his pocket, and opened the door when there was a knock. The first thing that calm out of his neighbor’s mouth was a question, and he sighed.

"Got into a bit of a fight yesterday."

[detectiveandroid]

Shaylon and Liam walked the distance home, hand in hand. By the time they reached their apartment doors half an hour had passed. “Can I drop you off here?”

[liamfalter-blog]

"S-sure, if you want…" Liam stuttered, his hand still locked with Shaylon’s, sending and electrifying throughout his body. "I… I don’t really know how to end a date though."

[detectiveandroid]

Shaylon chuckled, rubbing his thumb across the back of Liam's hand. "Well, they can end with a hug. Or they can end with a kiss."

[detectiveandroid]

"How did you get that?"

Send “How did you get that?” for your muse noticing a fresh bruise under my muse’s eye.

Superhero AU

Shaylon had been rushing around all morning. Liam and him were supposed to be going out today — to get coffee, when he discovered the bruise under his eye.

The previous night he had been a little reckless while patrolling, took on a little more than he could chew. To say the least he was still able to knock the robbers out and land them in the custody of police, but it was only after taking a nasty blow to the face. That flashlight was made out of steel and it knew how to leave a bruise.

He only noticed it today. After getting home he had immediately showered and gone to bed without a second thought. Now, finally out of his late night haze, he saw the mark and knew it would stir questions.

There was little time to apply remedies before Liam arrived. At the least he got the swelling down and the disgusting purple color was slowly fading. Not fast enough to make it any less obvious unfortunately.

He threw on his clothes, slipped his wallet into his pocket, and opened the door when there was a knock. The first thing that calm out of his neighbor’s mouth was a question, and he sighed.

"Got into a bit of a fight yesterday."

[detectiveandroid]

Shaylon nodded, standing with his drink in hand. “We might as well, would you like me to lead the way?”

[liamfalter-blog]

"Sure," Liam shrugged, getting up himself. "You probably know more about places to avoid on the way back, anyways."

[detectiveandroid]

Shaylon and Liam walked the distance home, hand in hand. By the time they reached their apartment doors half an hour had passed. "Can I drop you off here?"

[detectiveandroid]

"How did you get that?"

Send “How did you get that?” for your muse noticing a fresh bruise under my muse’s eye.

Superhero AU

Shaylon had been rushing around all morning. Liam and him were supposed to be going out today — to get coffee, when he discovered the bruise under his eye.

The previous night he had been a little reckless while patrolling, took on a little more than he could chew. To say the least he was still able to knock the robbers out and land them in the custody of police, but it was only after taking a nasty blow to the face. That flashlight was made out of steel and it knew how to leave a bruise.

He only noticed it today. After getting home he had immediately showered and gone to bed without a second thought. Now, finally out of his late night haze, he saw the mark and knew it would stir questions.

There was little time to apply remedies before Liam arrived. At the least he got the swelling down and the disgusting purple color was slowly fading. Not fast enough to make it any less obvious unfortunately.

He threw on his clothes, slipped his wallet into his pocket, and opened the door when there was a knock. The first thing that calm out of his neighbor’s mouth was a question, and he sighed.

"Got into a bit of a fight yesterday."

[detectiveandroid]

Shaylon smiled, nodding. “I can’t promise when and it might not be for a while, but when opportunity strikes I’ll invite you. Assuming it’s safe at least, I wouldn’t want to put you in any sort of danger.” Admittedly, Shaylon had a bit of a plan that couldn’t work unless Liam was in the smallest form of danger.

[liamfalter-blog]

"Well, I will wait for the invitation as patiently as possible." Liam replied before finishing that last of his own pastry. "Should we start heading back?"

[detectiveandroid]

Shaylon nodded, standing with his drink in hand. "We might as well, would you like me to lead the way?"

[detectiveandroid]

"How did you get that?"

Send “How did you get that?” for your muse noticing a fresh bruise under my muse’s eye.

Superhero AU

Shaylon had been rushing around all morning. Liam and him were supposed to be going out today — to get coffee, when he discovered the bruise under his eye.

The previous night he had been a little reckless while patrolling, took on a little more than he could chew. To say the least he was still able to knock the robbers out and land them in the custody of police, but it was only after taking a nasty blow to the face. That flashlight was made out of steel and it knew how to leave a bruise.

He only noticed it today. After getting home he had immediately showered and gone to bed without a second thought. Now, finally out of his late night haze, he saw the mark and knew it would stir questions.

There was little time to apply remedies before Liam arrived. At the least he got the swelling down and the disgusting purple color was slowly fading. Not fast enough to make it any less obvious unfortunately.

He threw on his clothes, slipped his wallet into his pocket, and opened the door when there was a knock. The first thing that calm out of his neighbor’s mouth was a question, and he sighed.

"Got into a bit of a fight yesterday."

[detectiveandroid]

"That sounds rather uneventful. Aside from your routine muggings on the way home, apparently," Shaylon finished off his coffee cake, placing his fork to the side. "Maybe I can take you on a stakeout one day. They aren’t always fun but with you tagging along it could be bearable."

[liamfalter-blog]

Liam gasped, smiling wide. “That sounds so cool!” He couldn’t keep the excitement out of his voice, even if he wanted to. “I’d love to go with you!”

[detectiveandroid]

Shaylon smiled, nodding. "I can't promise when and it might not be for a while, but when opportunity strikes I'll invite you. Assuming it's safe at least, I wouldn't want to put you in any sort of danger." Admittedly, Shaylon had a bit of a plan that couldn't work unless Liam was in the smallest form of danger.

[detectiveandroid]

"How did you get that?"

Send “How did you get that?” for your muse noticing a fresh bruise under my muse’s eye.

Superhero AU

Shaylon had been rushing around all morning. Liam and him were supposed to be going out today — to get coffee, when he discovered the bruise under his eye.

The previous night he had been a little reckless while patrolling, took on a little more than he could chew. To say the least he was still able to knock the robbers out and land them in the custody of police, but it was only after taking a nasty blow to the face. That flashlight was made out of steel and it knew how to leave a bruise.

He only noticed it today. After getting home he had immediately showered and gone to bed without a second thought. Now, finally out of his late night haze, he saw the mark and knew it would stir questions.

There was little time to apply remedies before Liam arrived. At the least he got the swelling down and the disgusting purple color was slowly fading. Not fast enough to make it any less obvious unfortunately.

He threw on his clothes, slipped his wallet into his pocket, and opened the door when there was a knock. The first thing that calm out of his neighbor’s mouth was a question, and he sighed.

"Got into a bit of a fight yesterday."

[detectiveandroid]

Shaylon chuckled, shaking his head. “You’ve heard too many stories, it’s not that exciting. A lot of times it’s just people wanting me to get dirt on other people. But it definitely has its high points.”

[liamfalter-blog]

"Well, it’s definitely more interesting than my job. The only ‘high’ points when working in a warehouse are when you have to use the ladder to reach the top shelf." Liam rambled, offering Shaylon some insight into his own job. "And, in my case, the not-as-high shelves." Liam couldn’t help but smirk at his own joke, at least Shaylon didn’t have the chance to make it. And he guessed he didn’t mind them all too much.

[detectiveandroid]

"That sounds rather uneventful. Aside from your routine muggings on the way home, apparently," Shaylon finished off his coffee cake, placing his fork to the side. "Maybe I can take you on a stakeout one day. They aren't always fun but with you tagging along it could be bearable."

[detectiveandroid]

"How did you get that?"

Send “How did you get that?” for your muse noticing a fresh bruise under my muse’s eye.

Superhero AU

Shaylon had been rushing around all morning. Liam and him were supposed to be going out today — to get coffee, when he discovered the bruise under his eye.

The previous night he had been a little reckless while patrolling, took on a little more than he could chew. To say the least he was still able to knock the robbers out and land them in the custody of police, but it was only after taking a nasty blow to the face. That flashlight was made out of steel and it knew how to leave a bruise.

He only noticed it today. After getting home he had immediately showered and gone to bed without a second thought. Now, finally out of his late night haze, he saw the mark and knew it would stir questions.

There was little time to apply remedies before Liam arrived. At the least he got the swelling down and the disgusting purple color was slowly fading. Not fast enough to make it any less obvious unfortunately.

He threw on his clothes, slipped his wallet into his pocket, and opened the door when there was a knock. The first thing that calm out of his neighbor’s mouth was a question, and he sighed.

"Got into a bit of a fight yesterday."

[detectiveandroid]

"I’m a private investigator, detective if you will." Also part-time superhero, but that was left unmentioned. For another time, he thought. “Detective Shaylon at your service.”

[liamfalter-blog]

"That’s so cool!" Liam exclaimed, awe obvious in his voice. "Your job must be so exciting! Getting to chase criminal masterminds and throw them in jail, going to look at crime scenes, running away from explosions! It must be so fun!" Liam practically squealed, his eyes lit up with excitement.

[detectiveandroid]

Shaylon chuckled, shaking his head. "You've heard too many stories, it's not that exciting. A lot of times it's just people wanting me to get dirt on other people. But it definitely has its high points."

[detectiveandroid]

"How did you get that?"

Send “How did you get that?” for your muse noticing a fresh bruise under my muse’s eye.

Superhero AU

Shaylon had been rushing around all morning. Liam and him were supposed to be going out today — to get coffee, when he discovered the bruise under his eye.

The previous night he had been a little reckless while patrolling, took on a little more than he could chew. To say the least he was still able to knock the robbers out and land them in the custody of police, but it was only after taking a nasty blow to the face. That flashlight was made out of steel and it knew how to leave a bruise.

He only noticed it today. After getting home he had immediately showered and gone to bed without a second thought. Now, finally out of his late night haze, he saw the mark and knew it would stir questions.

There was little time to apply remedies before Liam arrived. At the least he got the swelling down and the disgusting purple color was slowly fading. Not fast enough to make it any less obvious unfortunately.

He threw on his clothes, slipped his wallet into his pocket, and opened the door when there was a knock. The first thing that calm out of his neighbor’s mouth was a question, and he sighed.

"Got into a bit of a fight yesterday."

[detectiveandroid]

"Well you have to start somewhere." Shaylon thoughtlessly stirred his coffee with a straw. "The foundation is getting to know the other person. Small talk and whatnot." His eyes met Liam’s. "So, what do you want to know about me?"

[liamfalter-blog]

"What do you do for a living?" Liam immediately asked, it being the first question to pop into his head, He had been rather curious, Shaylon seemed to know a lot about fights and the technicalities of injuries, and he wanted to know if Shaylon used this information regularly.

[detectiveandroid]

"I'm a private investigator, detective if you will." Also part-time superhero, but that was left unmentioned. For another time, he thought. "Detective Shaylon at your service."

[detectiveandroid]

"How did you get that?"

Send “How did you get that?” for your muse noticing a fresh bruise under my muse’s eye.

Superhero AU

Shaylon had been rushing around all morning. Liam and him were supposed to be going out today — to get coffee, when he discovered the bruise under his eye.

The previous night he had been a little reckless while patrolling, took on a little more than he could chew. To say the least he was still able to knock the robbers out and land them in the custody of police, but it was only after taking a nasty blow to the face. That flashlight was made out of steel and it knew how to leave a bruise.

He only noticed it today. After getting home he had immediately showered and gone to bed without a second thought. Now, finally out of his late night haze, he saw the mark and knew it would stir questions.

There was little time to apply remedies before Liam arrived. At the least he got the swelling down and the disgusting purple color was slowly fading. Not fast enough to make it any less obvious unfortunately.

He threw on his clothes, slipped his wallet into his pocket, and opened the door when there was a knock. The first thing that calm out of his neighbor’s mouth was a question, and he sighed.

"Got into a bit of a fight yesterday."

[detectiveandroid]

Shaylon shrugged. “It can be, if you want it to be. Whatever’s your fancy.” He didn’t want to be pushy, or admit how much he wanted it to be. But thus far they had only been friends. Such a jump was so sudden, but it was one he was willing to make. That was, only if Liam was too.

[liamfalter-blog]

"I-I think I’d like it if this was…" Liam replied, unable to hide his smile. "Though you’d have to help me, I actually haven’t been on very many dates."

[detectiveandroid]

"Well you have to start somewhere." Shaylon thoughtlessly stirred his coffee with a straw. "The foundation is getting to know the other person. Small talk and whatnot." His eyes met Liam's. "So, what do you want to know about me?"

[detectiveandroid]

"How did you get that?"

Send “How did you get that?” for your muse noticing a fresh bruise under my muse’s eye.

Superhero AU

Shaylon had been rushing around all morning. Liam and him were supposed to be going out today — to get coffee, when he discovered the bruise under his eye.

The previous night he had been a little reckless while patrolling, took on a little more than he could chew. To say the least he was still able to knock the robbers out and land them in the custody of police, but it was only after taking a nasty blow to the face. That flashlight was made out of steel and it knew how to leave a bruise.

He only noticed it today. After getting home he had immediately showered and gone to bed without a second thought. Now, finally out of his late night haze, he saw the mark and knew it would stir questions.

There was little time to apply remedies before Liam arrived. At the least he got the swelling down and the disgusting purple color was slowly fading. Not fast enough to make it any less obvious unfortunately.

He threw on his clothes, slipped his wallet into his pocket, and opened the door when there was a knock. The first thing that calm out of his neighbor’s mouth was a question, and he sighed.

"Got into a bit of a fight yesterday."

[detectiveandroid]

"As am I," Shaylon retorted calmly, "but I was still concerned for you. I had gotten used to seeing your lovely face without a bruise on it." His eyes moved to another part of the room as he sipped from his drink.

[liamfalter-blog]

Liam’s blush was definitely obvious now. He chanced a glance at the other, glad that he was looking away and couldn’t see his reddened cheeks. Liam racked his brain for a reply, trying to say something equally as flattering, or as close as Liam could get. But he had gone enter a mental shut down, and all that he was able to blurt out was “Is this a date?”

[detectiveandroid]

Shaylon shrugged. "It can be, if you want it to be. Whatever's your fancy." He didn't want to be pushy, or admit how much he wanted it to be. But thus far they had only been friends. Such a jump was so sudden, but it was one he was willing to make. That was, only if Liam was too.

[detectiveandroid]

"How did you get that?"

Send “How did you get that?” for your muse noticing a fresh bruise under my muse’s eye.

Superhero AU

Shaylon had been rushing around all morning. Liam and him were supposed to be going out today — to get coffee, when he discovered the bruise under his eye.

The previous night he had been a little reckless while patrolling, took on a little more than he could chew. To say the least he was still able to knock the robbers out and land them in the custody of police, but it was only after taking a nasty blow to the face. That flashlight was made out of steel and it knew how to leave a bruise.

He only noticed it today. After getting home he had immediately showered and gone to bed without a second thought. Now, finally out of his late night haze, he saw the mark and knew it would stir questions.

There was little time to apply remedies before Liam arrived. At the least he got the swelling down and the disgusting purple color was slowly fading. Not fast enough to make it any less obvious unfortunately.

He threw on his clothes, slipped his wallet into his pocket, and opened the door when there was a knock. The first thing that calm out of his neighbor’s mouth was a question, and he sighed.

"Got into a bit of a fight yesterday."

[detectiveandroid]

"It wasn’t for no reason, you got jumped.” Shaylon kept out the ‘again’ along with the entire previous superhero tidbit. That was a story for later. “I needed to make sure you okay. And that it wouldn’t be happening again.”

[liamfalter-blog]

"But we were practically strangers!" Liam retorted, exasperation obvious. He quickly bit his tongue, knowing Shaylon would just reply with how he just helped people that needed it, he had already made that clear, even if Liam didn’t fully understand why. Liam looked down at his coffee before he continued speaking. "Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad you did. I wouldn’t have been able to meet you otherwise." Liam hoped that his blush wasn’t too obvious.

[detectiveandroid]

"As am I," Shaylon retorted calmly, "but I was still concerned for you. I had gotten used to seeing your lovely face without a bruise on it." His eyes moved to another part of the room as he sipped from his drink.

[detectiveandroid]

"How did you get that?"

Send “How did you get that?” for your muse noticing a fresh bruise under my muse’s eye.

Superhero AU

Shaylon had been rushing around all morning. Liam and him were supposed to be going out today — to get coffee, when he discovered the bruise under his eye.

The previous night he had been a little reckless while patrolling, took on a little more than he could chew. To say the least he was still able to knock the robbers out and land them in the custody of police, but it was only after taking a nasty blow to the face. That flashlight was made out of steel and it knew how to leave a bruise.

He only noticed it today. After getting home he had immediately showered and gone to bed without a second thought. Now, finally out of his late night haze, he saw the mark and knew it would stir questions.

There was little time to apply remedies before Liam arrived. At the least he got the swelling down and the disgusting purple color was slowly fading. Not fast enough to make it any less obvious unfortunately.

He threw on his clothes, slipped his wallet into his pocket, and opened the door when there was a knock. The first thing that calm out of his neighbor’s mouth was a question, and he sighed.

"Got into a bit of a fight yesterday."

[detectiveandroid]

Shaylon chuckled, eying his companion from across the table. “I didn’t realize you were a doctor Liam,” he remarked playfully, “but I can assure you I’m fine. I’ve gotten worse before. Broken more than a few bones at least. You don’t need to worry, squirt.”

[liamfalter-blog]

“Squirt?” Liam asked, putting his drink on the table. He stared at Shaylon for a moment, slight annoyance shown on his face, before speaking again. “And no, I’m not a doctor, but I can still worry. You were worried about me with no reason.”

[detectiveandroid]

"It wasn't for no reason, you got jumped." Shaylon kept out the 'again' along with the entire previous superhero tidbit. That was a story for later. "I needed to make sure you okay. And that it wouldn't be happening again."