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[misslutyens-deactivated20230624]

the renewed excitement coming from the girl at her answer threatened to make a smile appear on alana’s features, but she still felt mildly annoyed, so she didn’t allow herself.    “ well … ”   the options weren’t her to go ones, but beggars can't be choosers, right?    “ white seems fine, thanks ”    it was a chardonnay, at least, something soft and sweet with just the right amount of acidity to get a good balance — a great vine, for sure, good enough for her.    “ wait, but … are you not getting in trouble because of this? ”    she asked suddenly, remembering wine was also expensive in a legal way. she was annoyed, yes, but she didn’t want to get the girl in trouble.    “ i can make it fine with another scotch, or give you one of my rations cards at least ”    not that she used them anyway, she went around and made use of them just to not arise any kind of suspicion, but they weren’t really relevant to her, saving only a few every month to trade for difficult things with her smugglers.

[forgedqzs]

"no, come on, it's on me. because..a few moments ago it was on you. don't worry about that." she shook her head at the mention of ration cards. if maya was the one who caused it, she'd do anything to fix it, regardless of if she'd get in trouble or not. she wanted to do the right thing, and this was that for this moment. "you wanted wine, and you're getting it." she spoke again, before she disappeared for a few moments. they kept the good stuff in the back most of the time, especially the new shipments, for the first few days, anyways. she came back with alana's choice, happily, and carefully pouring her a new glass, presenting it to her seconds later. "is there anything else i can do for you?"

[misslutyens-deactivated20230624]

her eyebrows raised slowly at the obtained answer, an impertinent, annoying smile pushing its way into her features once more. then, making a show of it, she turned her head back to look at her own ass.    “ well, that is … undoubtedly a first. it’s been called a lot of things, but happy? ”   she flicked her tongue against her teeth, letting the idea hang in the air while she moved further into the gym, completely ignoring the trainer’s words about leaving the place. she let herself fall into the stands, resting an elbow on her knee and prompting her chin on her palm to get a better look at the training session. she waited till toni came back from doing her check on the kids to speak again:    “ i wasn’t talking about your technique, you know? i’m sorry you took that personally ”    alana looked up at her with a pout, absolutely feigned innocence and regret smudged with an insolent glint on her face.    “ i was talking about theirs, just— look at them, toni, they’re … terrible ”    there was her pout again, directed at the kids now. they weren’t that terrible, in reality, a few of them had a lot of potential, but most of them were an endearing mess alana would be enjoying to witness very much if toni would’ve not decided to be rude for absolutely no reason the moment she stepped into the gym.

[forgedqzs]

toni let out an exasperated sigh. there no way she'd come across another who irritated her just as much. "it's the cartoon doe eyes you have, just screams happy." she retorted, her eyes not even meeting the other. she was not going to engage with this anymore. she was already one thin ice as it was. "i don't take your unnecessary critiques as anything but annoying." she added, adjusting the position of one of her student's elbows before they took a shot. oh, now she was sitting in the gym. fantastic. toni loved every second of this interaction and couldn't wait for more. "they're not terrible, alana, you must be thinking of your class, now that's terrible form." her eyes finally landed back on the other woman. "that's probably why some of your kids are in here now. wanted to get some actual guidance, and not...whatever it is you're doing."

[endureqz]

theo was doing what he did best— talking. he was chatting up some fedra officers about what the last month was like, trying his best not to start an argument but strongly disagreeing at most of what they were saying. just as he was about to really piss them off, he glanced over to see someone that looked oddly familiar. it took him off guard, assuming that he was just seeing her in someone she wasn't, and turned around. he couldn't help but look again, and again, just in hopes that it really was lux. he had a lot of history with her, and a lot he needed to get off of his chest. more or less he was hurt, and looking for answers. staring off into the crowd his eyes stuck on her as soon as another walked away. 'oh my god.' he thought to himself, immediately void of any conversation and making his way to her. "lux?!" he yelled out, picking up his pace to catch her. "where have you been?!" his tone was angrier than usual, and face stern.

[forgedqzs]

she knew she'd been spotted, but she hoped she could lose him if she just pretended not to hear him. that always worked, right? however, she forgot just how persistent theo could be, when he wanted to. suddenly, he was beside her, and there was no changing that. she exhaled, pausing her strides, turning to face him. his tone caught her off guard. she was the one who should have been using that tone. "oh, now you care about me, that's very interesting." she spoke, crossing her arms over her chest. "did you need something, theodore?"

[summerknox]

Without knowing any context, yet, to what Lux is saying; Summer rolls her eyes and extends the opening of the door. "Alas, you come to mine. Do you have any injuries to report this time?" She looks over Lux with her eyes, moving one hand to inspect the back of the other. Lux knew that she was always welcome, Summer almost considered her a roommate at this point. Though, when she presented with injuries, it was usually quite serious. To everyone but Lux, at least. "I was planning to go to the diner. I had a meeting but I suppose that's cancelled now. What're you craving, lovey?" She begins to make her way to the kitchen cupboards. They were stocked, as usual, due to her skills outside the qz. And her connections inside. "I should ask you what you've done to get yourself in this position again. We have to work on your sneak skills, you know."

[forgedqzs]

"Of course I come to yours. No injuries, I've been so good lately. Aren't you proud of me?" It was true, she hadn't gotten herself hurt at all that week. Only minor bruises, but that didn't even really count at that point. "You had a meeting? Fancy, who with? Anything good?" She always seemed full of questions when she was full of adrenaline, Summer never seemed to mind much. "I would love something sweet, dealers choice, of course," She plopped down on Summer's couch, exhaling softly. "My sneak skills are amazing, don't discredit me. I've just got the worst officer luck ever." She groaned at the thought, running her fingers through her hair lightly. "When did everyone start taking their jobs so seriously?"

[summerknox]

"One of these days, you'll have to kiss me, you say it so much," she teases, returning Toni's smirk. "It's not appealing at all, Toni. It's your job," she lets out a snarky laugh and nudges the woman with her elbow. "Let's not waste any more of our precious time," Summer begins a hasty as ever walk in anticipation. The woman always walked fast, others often told her so, but she wasn't one to slow down for anybody. "We really have to make this a habit, don't we?"

[forgedqzs]

"That's what we call a hint, Summer, I thought I was being so obvious." She teased in return. "Yes, it is. My favorite part is the combat, the fake targets make me sad." She rolled her eyes playfully, following Summer in her pace. She walked with confidence, like she was a woman on a mission, she admired that in Summer. "I can always count on you to be the most chaotic part of my life, it's a great habit, if you ask me."

[riistone]

Her gaze falls as she smiles at Maya's words, "thank you." Not that she believed it any. Regardless, she would enjoy Maya's positive energy, it was always welcome. Her question causes Ri's brows to raise and she lets out a quiet laugh. "No, God no." She shakes her head slowly. "I couldn't imagine worrying about that right now."

[forgedqzs]

"Are you serious? As pretty and sweet as you are? I don't believe you." She insisted, that smile still on her lips. It was true. She enjoyed Khari's company so much, ands he simply thought she was stunning. "It can be a good thing, you know. Something to take your mind off everything sometimes."

[jacksonqz]

"there's never a day that goes by that ajax doesn't deserve to get smacked. even when he kisses me i'm like 'i'll beat you up' just cause, you know? gotta keep 'em on their toes you feel me?" she giggled taking a seat on the couch. "no because if you were over, under, side to side of them that would rock their life. they would be literally obsessed with you as they should be! everyone should get a little piece of you, if i had you i'd be whipped." she teased passing over the bottle back to the girl. "what's the plan with them now? do you.. i don't know do you like them?"

[forgedqzs]

"you two are insane, but i know he deserves it, i'd be first in line to watch him get smacked every single day." she chuckled, flopping down on the couch to join beck. "how are you two doing? besides the smacking and the fucking." she asked, curiously. if anyone asked why she had such a complex about herself, she'd point them straight to beck. she truly didn't know what she'd do without her. "we've been at it with absolutely no sex for what seems like forever, at this point, i think they're like abstaining from sex or something." she rolled her eyes, taking another sip from the bottle. "there's no plan, whoa, hey, i don't like them. are you kidding? i am going to continue doing what i do, and if it pisses them off in the process, so be it. they're gonna have to make me stop themselves."

[annihilvtion]

Ajax raises his hands in surrender yet a laugh is already making it's way through him. "My apologies, miss," he does half a bow in her direction. It was unusual for him to jest with just anyone but he'd known Toni so long, it was as natural as breathing. "Oh, okay. I see," he chuckles once again, shaking his head at her. "I'd be on your side regardless," and he meant that. "You can have her in the morning. I've got plans for the afternoon. And evening. And night. So just the morning," he tells her with the raise of his brow. "I'm not telling you anything, either. You run straight to each other, I know you do."

[forgedqzs]

"I hate you so much." She rolled her eyes playfully, laughing softly at his actions. "I know you would, I should be an honorary officer after that. I'd fit right in." It was an odd crew lined up as the officers, she got along with most of them, one outlier came to mind, but toni wasn't wasting anymore energy on that one. "Oh, that's no fair. You gotta give up at least the afternoon to me too. We have a tradition, have you no heart?" She shook her head. "I'm not gonna say anything. Scouts honor. I have to tell you if it's good or not. I would hate for you to get smacked up again."

[brckenboi]

In truth he liked being what Maya considered too much. There was some thrill he found in showing everyone around that she was not only taken, but taken by him. He grinned before giving her ass another squeeze. "Oh, I don't plan on going anywhere just yet", he told her. She pressed a kiss into his lips and it was getting him going. He loved when she reciprocated his PDA. Pulling back he looked down at her before scanning the bar. "Do you have a minute", he asked, a devilish grin slipping on to his lips. "Maybe you could show me the back room or something?"

[forgedqzs]

At his suggestion, Maya's cheeks flushed red, taking a moment to look around the bar. "Dallon!" She exclaimed, playfully pushing the other. "I'm at work, I can't...show you the back room right now." She tucked her hair behind her ears, shaking her head lightly. "Maybe later, when it's not..packed you could come back and we'll see." She wasn't a stranger to doing such things in the bar, they'd done it before, just normally it was at night, when it was just the two of them. "God, what am I gonna do with you?"

[brokenwiingss]

forgedqzs​:

She groaned at the doctor’s words. She could never let Summer know she was right, she’d never hear the end of it. “Lara, you were not supposed to say any of that. You’re wounding me. More than I already am, apparently.” Lux sighed, shaking his head. “Do you worst, Doc, don’t take my leg, though, I need it.” She added. “Ah, curiosity, I know her well. It’s better to not know. Might make your job easier.”

“Im sorry Lux but I can’t lie. I’d be a terrible doctor if i did.” she chuckled. “I can’t promise on the leg but i’ll do my best.” She said with a playful wink before going in to examine the wounds on the others. Wounds that seemed familiar from her other patients. “It could but i would also advise you stop whatever it is you’re doing that’s causing all these.”

[forgedqzs]

"You're the best doctor, I hear, that's why I got sent to your side of the tent." She correct, with a smile. "You can't promise on the leg? Would I at least get a cool prosthetic leg? Or am I asking for the world here?" She asked, her eyes wide. "If I did that, I wouldn't get to see pretty doctors like you. I'll take my chances."

[brokenwiingss]

forgedqzs​:

“Lara, I did know, but I live to hear it.” She laughed, shaking her head. She never thought she’d be having fun sitting and drinking with anyone else, but Lara was a nice presence. Toni didn’t actively feel like tormenting her. Which was a good sign. “Do it, it’s all secrets over drinks. But, me? Oh, just drinking to get over the stress of the week. People can be so…draining. This helps.” She took the shot she ordered, sliding Lara’s over.

Lara lets out a laugh at the other’s words. “Then i’ll keep telling you everyday.” Lara was very grateful for this night. A new face to possibly have in her circle of friends. If only Toni wanted to stay in it. Most people she has met with work were on edge or just not that talkative. “Work as been stressful for me too, trouble sleeping and just some complications over an ex.” she explained, taking the glass from Toni.

[forgedqzs]

"I like you, Lara. You get it." She raised a glass to the other, taking another sip of the new drink the bartender bought her. "What do you do for work? And the sleepless nights and the ex, I know it well." She sighed, shaking her head lightly. "Spill the beans, who are they? As your drinking buddy I have to know. So I can inflict maximum harm on them."

[w0manstand1ng-deactivated202603]

A smirk and he grabbed the first gun, spinning it around, holding it by the handle. It wasn't loaded but even if it was, he was careful enough. Guns and ammos were precious these days. “Alright then. What do you know? Just so I know where to start” he asked, looking up at her.

[forgedqzs]

Maya was consistently mesmerized by Victor's actions, even while holding a deadly weapon. She knew he knew what he was doing. "Well, I know they're dangerous. But helpful. And I know I've never shot one. And they're loud." She began, taking a beat to think before she continued. "And there's lots of different types, all different sizes and shapes." She looked over at him. "That's a good start, right?"

[w0manstand1ng-deactivated202603]

Victor handed her the bigger gun, looking at it with pride. “Than this big boy was made for you” a smile spreaded across his face. Out of everything he's had and worked with, this one must have been his favore along with other army weapons that he could only dream of now. “I guarantee instant kill if you go for the head. Bullets go right through the head, even for Clickers”

[forgedqzs]

Toni took the gun in her hands, her fingers tracing the length of the weapon. "Vic, you're my favorite person in the world right now." She glanced up at him as he spoke. "I'll take it, I can just have it, right? You know, because I work for the school and all."

[vanquishful]

there were quite a few occasions here and there when some officers were required to work extra hours. of course, most of those times they'd get paid with ration cards, but tristan in particular, did not think about the payment part. instead, the safety of the citizens and the overall status of the qz was what actually was running through his mind any other day. so you guessed it. that late evening tristan, as per usual, volunteered to take the extra shift to walk the perimeter, check the walls, do the usual routine. when the sun set and it has gotten dark inside the walls, the chances of someone trying to slip and out of the qz skyrocketed. and from experience, tristan knew exactly where he was needed that evening. the curfew was probably ten minutes away, so most should've already returned to the apartments. that way, if someone actually tried to sneak out, even if only temporarily, any passing figures would be easily spotted.

and, to the officer's surprise, some strange low noises similar to those of coming in contact with metal chain links caught tristan's attention. now with a goal in mind, the officer stood still, awaiting the delinquent to reveal themselves. soon, the figure got through the fence allowing tristan a moment or two to recognize the stance of the person and soon enough the brunette hair with a very familiar face. one of the smugglers. lucia chandler. he wouldn't say he knew her well, although tristan had seen the other around the qz quite often. always so swift, smooth talker. definitely knew her way around the place. and people, for that matter. her record has been pretty neat up until now, as far as he recalled. and yet, something told him that was about to change.

❝ fancy a walk in the moonlight, miss chandler? ❞ a stern, yet polite voice called out for her as tristan still remained in his previous stance, not moving an inch. clearly, his presence there was not expected, as far as he could see. however, there were no obvious hints of disturbance on her face, or her body language. she was good. maybe, too good for her own good. a small humorless chuckle escaped him at her question, to which tristan glanced towards station the officers used for interrogating and reporting in citizens, already thinking about his next actions. ❝ oh, excuse my manners. would you like a drink, miss chandler? after we are done with the paperwork, that is? ❞ the officer inquired while taking slow yet sure steps towards the smuggler. ❝ i'll take that, please. ❞ now that he was right in front of her, tristan extended his hand towards her, indicating with a tilt of his head the bag that lux currently had secured on her back. he couldn't allow anyone bring in any illegal items outside the walls with them, not without a permit. and to his knowledge? lux did not have such in her possession at that moment.

[forgedqzs]

lux knew tristan, rather, knew about tristan. of all the officers, he seemed to be the one who took his job the most seriously. and that was great for him, not so great for her. befriending most of the officers worked in her favor, the majority looked the other way, or simply had bigger fish to fry than herself. tristan being there when she came from underneath the fence was not on her card for tonight. she could have sworn it was elijah on duty. she made note to scold him about it when she saw him next. she was normally so careful, her track record preceded her. tonight, she wasn’t so sure. maybe she was tired, maybe she let her ego get the best of her, whatever it was, she wasn’t going down without a good fight. she had a feeling this was going to take all of her charm, it was a good thing she had it in spades.

 at his words, a soft chuckle left her lips. “oh, darling, I must take a rain check. It is very late after all, what would people think?” she gasped playfully, clutching at the collar of her shirt, as if that was the most scandalous thing she’s ever heard. her eyes followed tristan’s as he glanced behind them, the station in the distance. he wasn’t going to charge her with anything. no one actually charged anyone around here. right? as far as tristian knew, she hadn’t done anything. and she intended to keep it that way. “a drink any day, just not being accompanied by paper work, kinda takes the fun out of drinking, you know?” lux’s eyebrows raised as the male stepped closer to her. she didn’t waver, didn’t move an inch. eye now back on the officer. “what, this?” she asked, her fingers clutching to the straps of the bag in question. “when did we make carrying bags around illegal? I did not vote yes on that amendment.” she teased, a smile spreading across her lips.  “you know, it’s almost curfew, if it passes and I’m standing here talking to you, that’s not gonna count against me, right, officer? because, technically, that would be your fault.”

[soldierboys]

The Umbrella Academy | 2x08 - “The Seven Stages”

[brokenwiingss]

forgedqzs​:

She wasn’t that hurt. Summer was overreacting bringing her to the medical tent. It was only a few stab wounds, flesh wounds, really. The blurry vision was just her lack of access to glasses or contacts. Like she said, an overreaction. “Look, the crazy blonde brought me here. I think she’s overreacting. I think I just need Band-Aids or something.” She decided, eye landings on the doctor. There were three wounds, one on her upper thigh, one in her left arm, and another in her shoulder. They were TOO deep, which seemed to be her saving grace. “Tell her these aren’t insane so I can go back home.”

Lara looked over at Lux carefully, studying the wounds that were visible to see. “She was right to bring you in. Sorry hun but band-aids aren’t gonna work for those. They’re more serious than you think.” She sets the file down and went to get a few things to clean Lux up. “If they aren’t taken cared of properly, they could lead to a serious infection which could get you sick and possibly dead.” She stated, slipping on gloves. “Now im sure you want to continue living but i am curious as to where did these all come from?”

[forgedqzs]

She groaned at the doctor's words. She could never let Summer know she was right, she'd never hear the end of it. "Lara, you were not supposed to say any of that. You're wounding me. More than I already am, apparently." Lux sighed, shaking his head. "Do you worst, Doc, don't take my leg, though, I need it." She added. "Ah, curiosity, I know her well. It's better to not know. Might make your job easier."

[forgedqzs]

closed starter for @tristanshawqz Lux was very good at her job. A smuggler needed to be discreet, quick, and adaptable. She was all three and more. In the ten years she’d been at the QZ, she’d only had a handful of missteps. Most were very early on in her ventures, but in the last few years, she was damn near untouchable. Enter Tristan, who was just, way too damn good at his job. The other officers, she could give the slip no problem, they had bigger fish to fry than a low level smuggler, as one of them put it. But, Tristan? He was smart. And loyal to his position more than Lux ever counted on. Her only edge was that he’d never caught her red handed. She’d made sure of that. But, he’d seen her some…compromising positions. Whether it be out late at night, near the fences, at the gates, which Lux all explained away as happenstance. Her lines were good enough for those moments, it was a good thing she was so quick on her feet. If not, there’s no telling what would have been the outcome.

This time? She wasn’t as lucky. This has been a spur of the moment run, not nearly as calculated and planned out as her runs normally were. As she fixed the give in the fence she used to sneak in at out, she’d heard approaching. She begged and prayed it was someone normal, but unfortunately, as she turned, there he was. “Officer Shaw, I’m starting to think you’re following me.” She spoke, voice as calm and even as ever. Never letting on for a second that she was in fact nervous. Her gaze meeting Tristan’s with ease. “If you wanted to buy me a drink, you could just ask, it’s easier.” Always room for jokes, even in situations like this. Some would say that was her fatal flaw, but to Lux? That could be the smoking gun.