No Mercy

Hunter Beckett. 24. Guard.

[alexis-grey]

I wonder if it'll snow soon.

[alexis-grey]

No one follows the rules here. That’s why iso exists. Still doesn’t really work, anyway. Oh you poor dear, maybe you should hire a guard for yourself. One of the patients. A mental patient guarding a guard guarding mental patients. Fucking inception.

[hunter--beckett]

"Rules were meant to be broken, eh?" He asked, clearly teasing. As a guard, his very job was to make sure the rules were enforced, no matter how much he may have disagreed with them. Alexis, of course, didn't strike him as a rule breaker. He constantly had to remind himself, though, that looks were deceiving, especially in Knollwood Institute. 

[alexis-grey]

I wonder if it'll snow soon.

[alexis-grey]

I’m sure fraternizing with patients and coworkers is forbidden or highly frowned upon, anyway. Unfortunate when you live and work on a little abandoned island in the middle of nowhere. Oh? Has someone been picking on you? Should I scare them away with my terrifying demeanor and manly muscles? 

[hunter--beckett]

"Oh, it definitely is. There's definitely a rule against it." He smirked slightly, and ran his hand through his short hair. There were a fair number of rules at Knollwood that he wholeheartedly did not agree with, and his sexual limitations were one of them. Shrugging that off, he raised an eyebrow at Alexis. "Everyone is so mean to me, I just don't know what to do anymore." He responded with dry amusement.

[alexis-grey]

I wonder if it'll snow soon.

[alexis-grey]

That’s…good? Fuck bitches get money? I’m not sure how to respond properly to that, is there a proper response? At least it seems like no one’s attacked you yet, you must be doing something right.

[hunter--beckett]

Hunter couldn't bite back his laughter, as Alexis rambled about not knowing how to respond. "You'd only be half right with the 'fuck bitches, get money' mantra at the present time, unfortunately." A conversation with another patient came to mind and he snorted at the memory. Then, he continued to listen to Alexis. "Don't be too sure on that."

[alexis-grey]

I wonder if it'll snow soon.

[alexis-grey]

Well, now that you’re working in a place like this, maybe that’ll change. A lot of things change in here. Never what’s supposed to, though. Is guard duty living up to all your expectations so far?

[hunter--beckett]

"I'm not sure I expected anything other than getting paid. It's never good to have too many expectations. Saves you from the letdown. But I've gotten paid a hefty amount, so I guess so."

[alexis-grey]

I wonder if it'll snow soon.

[alexis-grey]

Really? No snow angels? Snow men? Snow ball fights? Ice skating? Hot cocoa and coffee and comfort foods? 

I…I’m sorry. I really like winter.

[hunter--beckett]

Hunter chuckled and shook his head, dismissing her apology. He thought about it then. "I can see the appeal, really, but my childhood home wasn't safe enough to go outside much and everywhere I went after that was real hot."

[alexis-grey]

I wonder if it'll snow soon.

[alexis-grey]

Well that’s depressing. I guess the rain makes up for it. Hello Hunter. Do you like the rain or snow?

[hunter--beckett]

"I'm a sunshine and warmth kind of guy, actually. If I had to pick, it'd be rain."

[alexis-grey]

I wonder if it'll snow soon.

That would be nice. A good change. 

[hunter--beckett]

"That's doubtable. Probably November."

[infinityandmadness]

Placing his hand on the other’s nose, gently. He then yanks it away when they reject is offer ” Fine.” Crossing his arms over his chest stubbornly then and looking away ” But if it get’s infected. Don’t come crying to me, when you can’t smell properly. Because I ain’t gonna help ya! ” Turning his head back at the other ” Alright Mr.Vagina, if you can breath properly out of it. Then clean the blood off, you will probably frighten even more patients then you already do. ” Points at the spots of blood.

[hunter--beckett]

Hunter wanted to say that the last person, and maybe even beyond that, who he would go crying to was Osric. And anyway, it was hardly like Hunter would be reduced to tears over a simple injury such as the one he had then. He'd had much worse done to him. So rather than comment on it, he just nodded slightly. "Thanks, though. For the thought."

[infinityandmadness]

Grinning still he knew the other was thinking about him. Osric smirks a bit ” You know, I think you’ve been nicer to more patients than you ever have been to me.” Turning his head a bit then. He couldn’t blame the other though. Osric was being a little shit. But, watching the others bloodied nose then, he bites a little on his tongue. He wanted to help them out. Swallowing, his hand moved on it’s own, reaching out for the others nose ” You shouldn’t just leave it like that. I can help…Despite my teasing…I’m actually very good at my job.”

[hunter--beckett]

Hunter wanted to say that someone had to be genuinely kind to the patients. It wasn't fair for complete cruelty and general trickery to be all they knew from the people who were supposed to be helping them. But he held his tongue, as usual. It could be taken as a sly-dig if he were to say something like that. And more problems were not needed when it came to his already toxic 'relationship' with Osric.

In the moment the doctor reached out to touch Hunter's nose, he sincerely thought about swatting Osric's forearm away, grabbing him by the bicep, twisting it around his back and shoving him to the ground. The swiftness of the thought startled Hunter, and luckily he didn't act on the instinct. For the first time in this confrontation, Hunter met Osric's gaze, his own eyes slightly less cold as he looked upon the younger male. "Thanks, really, but I'm fine."

[lacey-laced-with-poison]

She loved how stupid the staff were. They took every positive thing that came out of the patients’ mouths and acted like they’d just written the worlds best speech, especially with Lacey. It was as though no one ever expected her to say anything positive. It was hilarious because most of the positive things she said were just the beginning of a transition into her generally shitting on their entire day.

Nonetheless, she nodded several times in response to his need for a repetition of the statement. Lacey was merciful, so she’d clarify just for him. “Mm, yeah. I especially liked the part when you let him punch you in the face. Just thinking about it…” Trailing off, she leaned her head back against the wall and sighed in mock bliss. “I’m so wet from it. Your masculinity and dominance really showed.” Sarcasm dripped from every word she spoke to the stranger.

[hunter--beckett]

If Lacey had voiced her opinion on the majority of the staff at Knollwood, Hunter probably would have agreed. He hadn't met any he liked yet, or he didn't think he had. He couldn't really remember. The patients interested him more than his coworkers did. The staff all had expectations of the patients, but that was one thing that Hunter didn't have for any of them. He had already witnessed firsthand that they were full of surprises.

Hunter accidentally laughed loudly in response to the words Lacey uttered next. He shook his head, disbelieving of the blunt, snarky response the dark haired girl had provided. Still chuckling, he looked away again. "I'm glad I could do that for you." Hunter returned with a smirk.

[infinityandmadness]

Stopping, he tapped a foot, watching the other. They didn’t seemed bothered by what he had done. Every time they met. Which only made Osric want to continue to do it. Placing a hand on his hip. He turns his head as he watches the others face. When they spoke, Osric laughed ” Right. “Rolling his eyes ” And about your nose? It looks pretty busted up. You just going to keep it that way? It will add to your towering villain body guard look. I’m telling you. So, Henchmen, ” Frowns at the other ” Sending them to isolation isn’t helping them. You stupid monkey.”

[hunter--beckett]

Hunter would never understand how Doctor Lewis could hire someone as infantile as Osric. He was sure credentials were important, but he also felt that a persons attitude and contribution to the environment of a workplace were crucial, and so far, Osric had done nothing but set Hunter on edge. It was tolerable, but tiresome after so long. After all, Hunter reminded himself, it isn't as though he matters.

The question about his nose was a decent one. He would probably get it fixed by someone trustworthy. If Osric ever touched him, beyond bothersome little pokes, Hunter would undoubtedly snap the man's wrist in one fluid movement. Tuning Osric out, Hunter watched two patients turn the corner and walk past them.

[lacey-laced-with-poison]

Lacey had watched the entirety of the event, with great amusement. It was over too quickly, though, which meant one of two things. One: the patient was too much of an idiot to cause any more chaos. Or two: the guard knew what he was doing.

Once the other patient had been sent off to isolation, Lacey moved to lean against the wall, similarly to the guard. “That was kind of hot, you know.”

[hunter--beckett]

It was a lot like high school. Whenever something happened, a public confrontation in particular, everyone gathered around. Once it concluded, they dispersed. Hunter had noticed that much and appreciated the absence of others after he handled a situation. This time, however, a girl remained.

Her words and mimicry of the position he stood in were far more amusing than they should have been. Hunter turned his head a fraction to look at her. "Was it?" He asked with a great struggle to keep his voice from revealing his amusement.

[infinityandmadness]

Clapping dramatically, slow, he walks up to the other ” Nice show, Professor Badass from Who Gives a Flying Fuck Land. ” Twirls on his left foot, moving in front of the other ” So, did you tattle tale on me yet? Or am I still waiting for that?” He smirks, stepping away from the other. Then brings his index and middle fingers up on his right hand, and slips his tongue between the two, wiggling it at the other ” You are just a pussy, you know that….” Glancing up, he looks to where the patient was being taken to isolation ” Isolation? Sigh…. Such a waste…” Stepping away then, apprehensive, just in case the other tried hitting him ” So, Mr. Vagina….I’m going to call you that from now on, okay? Okay.”

[hunter--beckett]

Nothing about what Osric was saying to him affected him in the slightest. A verbal bully was all the younger male was. He just wanted to stir a reaction, most likely because he was either bored or got a kick out of being unprofessional, in Hunter's eyes. It wasn't until Osric said that isolation was a wasteful punishment that he just barely furrowed his eyebrows. Hunter had heard of the cruelty of the more respected staff members, doctors especially, and that was where his mind went immediately. He, however, wasn't one to set his mind on an assumption.

"Isolation is the standard punishment, and it's what I felt was fitting. Once he gets there, they'll contact his primary doctor or Doctor Lewis, and decide from there."

[hunter--beckett]

After being punched directly in the nose and elbowed in the stomach, Hunter forcefully shoved a patient to the ground and jabbed a syringe of sedative into his neck. As usual, he ignored the blood running down from his nose, and yanked the male to his feet, before pushing him in the direction of another guard.

"Isolation." He grumbled as he now raised his own hand to his face to confirm that he was bleeding. It hadn't taken long for him to grow used to being attacked by patients simply because he did his job. So rather than take his bleeding nose to the infirmary, he applied pressure to it, and resumed his position against the wall.

[lacey-laced-with-poison]

Fuck.

[lacey-laced-with-poison]

I’m breathing, aren’t I? I must be alright then. Wow. Problem solving.

[hunter--beckett]

"That doesn't necessarily mean you're alright, but I won't push. What's your name?"

[ohjanemorris-blog]

With a nod, Jane strolled in the direction of the cafeteria down one of the hallways. She turned to face Hunter, walking backwards. “We’ll both get some,” She smiled towards the guard, urging him to follow her.

[hunter--beckett]

He followed loyally, but it almost looked like he was escorting her somewhere once he caught up to her. The purpose in his stroll was effortless, and he didn't notice it, but anyone else would have. "Fine by me." Hunter spared a soft smile, nodding once at the suggestion of both of them getting pudding.

[alexis-grey]

Furrowing her eyebrows, Alexis slowly shook her head. “I uh, I don’t know what that is. Ai Fiori?” As she made the statement, she also took a mental note to look it up later. It made her uncomfortable, to be completely unaware of what something was. However, her thoughts were pulled in a different direction at Hunter’s question. “He’s…” Her friend? Best friend? She didn’t know what to call it, so instead she bit her bottom lip and nodded with a quiet “mhmm”.

[hunter--beckett]

Hunter physically watched Alexis struggle to come up with the word to describe her relationship with Sebastian, and he didn't comment on it. It couldn't have been that difficult a task, but it wasn't his business. "Oh, do you like him?" He asked. That was an innocent enough question to ask her, or he thought.