Hello!! And welcome to my page where i write my own little stories or share my most recent art work. Thou im not on here much so heres other places im mostly active on
SO I'm writing a story called Till Eternity which is a self insert x Astarion and I drew up my insert and I think this helps with people understanding what exactly they look like.
OH and the armor they have is clearly to big for them which I made a plot point. ANY WHO!
A/N Careful of mindless skin picking out of boredom and nerves. Just a little heads up before you start this new chapter!!
Just as he found Cole, the cowboy called out to him. Motioning his arm to the cyborg to come closer. He was sitting down on a couch with a few other people surrounding him. All conversing between themselves. Farreha with Zayra, Hana with brigett and Cole. Or well Cole was but now he could add in genji to the mix
"There ya are. I was wonderin why ya didn't follow me here."
He chuckled as genji grew closer. Genji moved around the room to sit down next to his friend. Dusting off his sweats before getting comfortable on the couch.
"Yes, Leo asked me to show them around once they finished the meeting with winston and angela... They wanted someone more quiet to be with as they toured around the buildings.. I guess.."
His tone wavered a bit, showing he was slightly nervous. Not exactly sure how to take of it. He said yes to be nice but in reality he was a little hesitant. They seemed a little off when they first met and his head blared alarms no matter what they said.
"Maybe they'd like to get to know ya better genji. I mean heh Angela did tell us she specifically chose you for this mission.. Plus they don't seem to be harmful or dangerous if that's what you're fretting about."
The cowboy responded back, taking note of his friend's slight jitters about Leo. Trying to calm his nerves down. Genji looked down at his hands, rubbing his 'sweat' off of it on his sweats. Maybe he was overthinking this. As he took in his friends words, the ninja nodded to him and to himself.
"Their files from what Angela could tell me is similar to my own. Just tweaked differently here and there and minus having a new body from a sense of rebirth.."
He whispered out, remembering the small bits Angela could give him about their life. All she said was to talk to them more and not be afraid to ask..
"Cmon they seem harmless Genji. Like a corn snake. They look dangerous but really aint much. Don't fret it."
Cole spoke out, nudging him slightly with his elbow. The cowboy was trying to ease up his friend but all genji could do was think about it more and just let the conversation drift to something else. Maybe he will ask Leo a bit more about themself if they felt comfortable to chat about it that is.
Meanwhile Leo finished up packing and putting everything away clothes wise, they stashed away their luggage in a corner between their bed and bureau. Carefully placing their sketchbook close to the corner of the bureau closest to their head pillow. In case they have some doodle ideas at night or something of the sort. Shifting around in their room on their knees, scuffing their tights and shoes in the process. Grabbing the closest side of their bed to push themselves on their feet, motioning to the door. Hesitating before even opening the door, wanting to test something out. Or well someone.
"Athena? Right? Um where is genji's.. actually where's Winston at this moment?"
They called out, jutting their head around the room, trying to find where exactly they should speak out to. Trying to find either speakers or even a small disk shaped thing in the room. Jumping out of their skin as she replied, her voice encasing the room.. Mumbling a small 'oh jesus..' as they held their chest, right hand over their heart.
"Genji is currently in the living space, conversing with Cole and a few others about the mission as well as other subjects. Winston is currently with Angela in his office. Would you like for me to call him to assist you Captian?"
She informed back to Leo before ending with a small comment Winston made on his way out. Confirming that she infact did hear everything just outside the door or even the whole building. Making a small mental note to be wary of what exactly they say and to whom..
"Yes, and um after the meeting.. can you ask genji to meet me just shy of the hallway after the meeting is done.. uh please and thank you."
They spun around confused as to where exactly her voice came from. Nevertheless, they paused their personal charades. Just as Athena confirmed, they opened the door to face the hallway. Coming out of their room to lean against the side wall as they awaited their company now empty handed. Turning their right hand back and forth, bending their fingers as they examine their nails to pass the time. Going underneath each nail to clean out any gunk shoved in there. Deeming the action finished once each nail was able to see just the yellow tips of it. Then promptly taking their glasses off their face and clean the lens on them with their sleeve. Gazing up as they heard a mix of feet slapping the floor and heels clicking away next to them.
"I'm assuming you weren't waiting too long for us"
Angela pauses just before getting to close to Leo. Moving the clip board in her hands to her side instead. Putting her full attention to Leo's face with a smile. Winston standing with a welcoming smile on his face as she spoke.
"Dr. Angela!"
They paused to open up their arms, pulling Angela close to their body gently for a hug. Squeezing their torsos closer to the other without meaning to. Pulling away chest first from the doctor to look into her blue eyes. Both arms still placed on the doctors upper forearms in a gentle grip.
"I'm sure you've been reading over my documents for my modifications. Peaking your interest in them?"
They tilted their head as they ended their statement. Their black eyes finding a peaking curiosity in the doctor black pupils. She was curious as can be when it came to something she had no knowledge about. Letting go of her arms fully to give her some space.
"Well of course something like that has me intrigued by it. I've never really dealt with your specific request but I will try my best to learn from it. Maybe later today you can stop by my office and tell me how it was made."
She glowed as she spoke with interest. Ocean eyes shining with a want of information. Both pulling away from the other with a smile. She fixed a lose blond strand of hair, pushing it to her ear with her free hand. Turning her body to the direction she came from.
"First we shall first better inform you about the mission ahead in Winston's office. As you and one other person would need a good set up for it if we want this to go generally smooth."
She slowly started to walk awaiting Winston to continue on the conversation. The pair guiding the newer addition through the halls to a different part of the building. Both heels clicking at different times, echoing through the halls as they walked.
"As I've told you on the phone it is a grabbing Intel undercover. We gotten some information of some talon associates going to a club in Paris. We have some plans to get hotel reservations for you and the other agent under a fake alias. I said to pose as a socialite and their body guard."
He continued the conversation, passing doors and halls as he talked. Opening a set of doors on the lower level before walking up the stairs to his office. Pushing his body with one arm as the other started to do some normal talking motions. Pausing to concentrate on opening his door. Pushing it open then shifting to the side of it for the other two to go in first. Lastly closing the door behind him. Pulling over a chair for Leo in front of his desk. Typing away on his computer, pulling up the suspected guest and the info that connects him to talon. Another omnic who seems connected to Maximilian. A close friend it seems, having a few pictures of the two together having different conversations it seemed. Their eyes narrowed as they scanned the screens. Grabbing the handles of their chair and jumping it forwards to read everything. Kicking away the peanut butter jar lids away from their chair as they jumped. Noticing that Winston was similarly messy when it came to his eating habits.
"So you want me to try and seduce an omnic as a Socialite with what power to my name? What exactly would he want from a woman?"
They asked, leaning back in their chair. Left hand stroking their small chin in thought. Picking at their cheek pimple scars. Forcibly breaking the scab open subconsciously. Flicking the dead skin under their nail away from them and onto the floor. Feeling a liquid ooze out of the now re- opened wound.
"That's where you would come in in-advance. As you in the club, you're gonna try and chat with him to have you some more information. You'll be sent there in a few days in advance to start to get a lay of the land."
Winston clarified a little more. Not focusing on what they were doing beside him. Typing a bit more to show more information of the entire plan he had and as he finished all info dumping, Leo interjected.
"So who would be my body guard?"
They asked openly to the pair. Scratching their lower right cheek lightly with their long nails. Turning to the gorrilla in the room, expecting a response from him.
"We chose genji to be the best pick. I personally think with his overall silent attitude and the mask helps with the body guard idea."
Angela anwsered this time with a pip in her voice. A big proud smile on her face as she informed. Surprising Leo in the process from the suddenness.
"I've already talked to him about it and he's fine with it."
She stopped and turned to Leo with a smile. Almost proud of her personal choice. Her clip board now infront of her thighs, both hands holding it there. Her entire aura dripped with pride over him. She knew genji was a little nervous about Leo but an old charismatic seducer and an overall charismatic seducer for a couple mission is a good mix in her mind. Plus they would talk between themselves and figure out the other isn't so different. Both files nearly mimic one another but there was still big differences between the two in their respective backgrounds but that's a line they will cross together.
"I-... I mean I don't mind it.. I uh how do I say this nicely...Why not Cole or something? Like a big beefy dude like Reinhardt or even winston.."
They asked back, freezing their nervous tick in genuine interest. Why not the cowboy or even the big Reinhardt dude?
"Cole doesn't exactly have the strong silent type down. Reinhardt would be another good pick for one physical day but he can't be scary if you see how he is often times and everyone knows winston is the newest leader of Overwatch so that is a no...sooo genji is the best pick in my eyes."
Angela shot back, clearly confident in her pick of her friend. Genji is a good pick and Leo wasn't too sure but if she knows better than she knows better than them. Who are they to argue with the team doctor about what's best.
"Alrighty then. I'll start to have more one on one time with Genji then."
Leo laughed out, shifting in their chair. A little nervous about having more one on one with the ninja. They didn't know much about him, just what the papers gave which left it with some scratches of info. All blackwatch information given to them only gave bits and pieces of how truly controversial that part of overwatch was. Few had gang affiliates and other where just born to become criminals or something like that. They has heard the occasional story here and there about the shimada but unless asked they will only assume or take everything with a grain of salt.
The meeting was only a few hours, 3 max with all Leo's questions on how far is too far and what all backup plans are in case of emergency. What if we need a medic, mercy will be on call always and ready to fly over there. Require some extra hands of a good tone of music, Lucio can send over some files. Need extra hands for a fight, Cole and the others are ready for a backup call. Etcetera, etcetera.. Ending the meeting with a few nods here and there and a few files printed out for Leo to review the mission notes in their own office and time. Finally being able to leave the room was what they wanted most but information is key in this situation. So they would take the files happily. Trying to make sure the papers weren't creased against the door lock as they closed it. A soft sigh leaving their body as they relaxed a bit before turning to the stairs.
Genji stayed leaning against the wall, awaiting at the end of the stairs for Leo. Arms crossed in front of his chest. He only got there a few moments ago since Athena told him to start his way there as the meeting was about to end. His mind wondering off on assumptions of the newest part of the pack. Having his thoughts pause as he then turned his head in the direction of the sound of heels clicking against the ground. A door closing as well in the same direction with a soft 'have a good night you two' being muttered out. A two toned 'you as well' reaching just past the door. Once fully shut, the heels clicking got closer and closer to him. A few chains clanging against each other also could be heard in the quiet large room.
Seeing Leo walking down the steps with their head pointed to the ground. Their right hand grabbing onto the railing for extra balance as they stepped. Reaching the final step with a gentle sigh, looking up at the ninja with a shy smile. Both of their hands covering their front with the papers. They were a little out of their element as they were now a guest instead of host.
"So you will be my partner for this mission huh? Angela seemed proud of it."
They started to try and fill the silence before it consumed them with worry about everything their doing. Starting the conversation with a small tilt in their head as they looked at him.
"Aha yes, she said it would be a good match for us to go."
He responded back as he bumped himself off the wall. His tone a little shaky but it was from nerves and slight worry. He stood still until Leo was the first to show signs of wanting to start. Pausing as an awkward silence filled the air. Clearing his throat as he continued.
"Uhh.. Where exactly would you like to see first?"
He asked slowly, looking around first to try and find Angela's gaze but she was too focused on Winston to notice the ninja gazing up at her. Slowly letting his attention fall to Leo's face whose attention was pointed to the side of him.. or behind him.. he couldn't exactly tell where but it wasn't him.
"That's the thing I.. uh hah i don't exactly know where to start.. we could start outside in? Or well start here then end in my office? No! Actually end it at Angela's office. She wanted to chat about my mods before I call it a night."
They spewed out nervously. Not wanting to seem rude but both were clearly nervous about the other for different reasons. What caught genji's attention was the fact Angela wanted to chat with them and so he took that comment and ran with it. As he started to walk to show Leo around he began a different conversation. Remembering Angela's words of encouragement.
'They aren't so different from you genji. Just ask them about different things and you'll see you aren't so different and you have nothing to worry about. They aren't like your family..'
He took in a shaky breath and started to ask.
"So.. your mods. Why exactly did you want them anyways? If you don't mind me asking. Ive never heard of someone wanting to change their voice."
He looked down at them to see their black eyes shine just a tad at his question. A small smile creeping up on their lips as they formed a response. A shine of white light surfacing their black irises, a reflection of the ceiling lights above the pair as they walked.
"I didnt change my voice, just enhanced it. I wanted to be able to do what sirens do.. how even some singers were able to connect with people through their voices and songs... I've always had a desire for that same ability. I wanted to be able to connect with my voice, to be able to change people with my voice. However once the omnic crisis began, my desire of what my voice could do changed a bit from something stupid to something helpful."
They joked as they were withholding something else but bit back their tongue to not say the full reason. Their head started to wander about as they walked. Nervous to make eye contact with the ninja out of fear their eyes might accidently tell him to inquire more about the reason. Their small frame leaned away from the ninja almost as if they were a bit embarrassed by the first reason.
"Really? So at first they were just for a new singing voice?"
He teased, changing the nervous air surrounding the two. It came out so naturally as if he wanted to cheer them up for some reason but it wasn't a thought in his mind for now.. Smirking underneath his mask as he peered down at Leo's expression who was still pointing their eyes at the floor until they heard him tease them. Shooting their face up at him in shock before a wide smile took place.
"Hahaha hey! Nooooo.. it wasn't just for that. I wanted to enhance my voice, not change it. I was praised often for it and I won't lie. It gave me an ego.. So i made a mock up mod for it and when I was like 17 or so, I got a mods specialist to make one for me."
Their throat produced a weird noise, almost like a coughing up snot from the base. Nudging the ninja with their small frame, only knocking his balance off for a second before he was able to regain it. Taking in what they said. Now the air was a bit more playful for the pair. Their tone an equally teasing one at first that slowly drifted to a more sweet one. The ninja was slightly taken aback from the playfulness the two had gained in such a short time.
"A mods specialist? Like a real one or back ended?"
He was trying to keep the conversation going as they passed the halls. He kept teasing so comfortably now with them. Now he was walking slower to keep this going as long as he could. His interest being tickled with bits of information he was curious about.
"Well it was a 'acquaintance' of my eldest brother if you catch my drift. So I don't really know if she was one or the other. She was just a sweet lady who offered up to do it for free. Ever since then I've gotten it fixed here and there of course. Better than what I was given but for something that was free. It did what I wanted it to do at the time."
They shrugged off the comment, looking over their shoulder to see him peering down at them with.. interest? They couldn't exactly read his face since he was wearing his mask. His mind filled with a weird mixture of emotions. Pity? No.. maybe it was sadness and embarrassment of that phrase.. he knew they meant he was a player.. just like genji in his youth but none would do something for Hanzo unless asked.. But the fact they were open about how they even got the mods slightly improved his perception of Leo. They just answered the question without any real hesitation.. they even confirmed it wasn't government doctors just some random lady.
"My brothers always pushed me to do the things I always wanted to do so this was his way of trying to make it come true. Of course Fernando had a funky way of making sure I get settled well but he always meant well when it came to family. Sure when he was in his younger true Casanova phase,-"
They raised both arms above their head, making a rainbow like moment with both after the word casanova for an emphasis. Looking up to the ceiling as they walked, putting both hands down at their sides again once they finished.
"-His life was anything but calm. So in those moments of peace, the girls who flocked at his feet gave him whatever he asked for.. but one offered something to his family and he slowly changed from that day forward."
They stopped as their expression softened at the memory of their brother alive and young again.. The ninja empathize with them, seeing how the topic of their brother had them make the same expression as Hanzo. Like an over barring sorrow filled them as they reminisced the past.. They sighed gently from the thought, turning to gaze up at the ninja who was already looking down at them. Slightly tapping his arm with the back of their left hand.
"But enough about me and my things..What bout chu and the mask? Is it like a culture thing or did something happen?"
They quickly tipped their head towards the ninja, pointed at his face with their chin subtly. Quickly pointing at their face, making a circle motion around it as they asked him. Pointing at the metal piece covering his mouth. It looked slightly rude but he had a feeling they didn't mean to make it sound that way. Their expression quickly changing back to a playful one with a rehearsed ease.
"I just feel comfortable behind it, is all.. Plus I think I sell the cool and mysterious look with it."
He shrugged back, bringing up his hand to brush along his neck. Dragging it down to his hoodie strings, he shifted slightly away from them. He didn't want to say the exact truth either..
'Ah he also got nervous ticks here and there.'
Leo noted the motion of his hand in their mind as he spoke. Watching his human hand fidget with the ends of the ties before letting it go. Giggling a bit by his end comment as once he finished. Under the mask was a little smile on his scarred lips that they couldn't see.
"I'm sure with everything I don't know about you, you sell it to me. That's for sure."
They switched off the papers in their left hand to the right. Bringing up their left to play with a strand of white curly hair. Another nervous tick of their's. Twisting the end around their pointer finger and thumb, feeling the rough texture of it between their fingers. Another mumbled laughter leaving their painted lips. Their face now pointed to the floor with a smile. And just as they were about to say something else, he froze.
"So here we are at Angela's office."
He coughed out a little awkwardly in response to their action. Both hands going up then down quickly, pointing to the door infront of them. His mind started telling him that they aren't trying to flirt..
'Maybe it's just a small nervous tick not a flirting action..'
He sighed softly as he focused on the door. Hearing a few knocks from infront of them. Startling him away from his thoughts. Looking down at his hands to make sure he didn't subconsciously knock on her door without meaning to. Shifting his head to the side to see a small hand balled in a small loose fist.
"Dr. Angela? You in here?"
Leo called out waiting a reply from the behind the door. Hand still up in front of the door, hesitant to knock again. Ultimately putting their hand to their side before propping their body up on the tip of their toes to see into the small clouded glass window on the top of the door. Their heels clicking on the ground everytime they try again on their toes to see through the window. And everytime they are just out of reach of it.
Genji stuffles a silent chuckle at the notion, finding it slightly amusing yet adorable at the fact they were too short to reach the window.
"Yes Captain. Come in!"
After hearing the confirmation, they opened the door with a smile. Turning back to gaze at genji, a shy flirty smile gracing their soft features. Normally their black eyes would take his energy the more he looked into them but this time a strange warmth fills him as he nodded back hesitantly. Maybe it was because Angela was right there in a small space just peaking out of his view. But maybe he wouldn't be that bothered by it as much as he was before having this small talk.. The mysterious way they acted in the first meeting now being slightly understood in his mind. Slowly connecting the dots that family is a big thing for Leo.
"Ah before I forget, thank you genji for the walk. I hope you're not bothered by the next time I bug ya to walk with me."
All he could do was nod again as he mumbled out a small 'yeah that's.. fine'.. as he closed the door infront of him to give the two privacy. It wasn't his conversation so he would just wait until Leo leaves before going in to chat with Angela. His mind now ran wild with what exactly just happened between the two of them. The conversation was only turning sour once they asked about his background. They shared bits and pieces to those who ask but still try to dance around the topic with just enough to leave him wanting more information about them.. maybe it's something they learned from their older brother without realizing it but it worked subconsciously or not.. Genji was a bit more comfortable with this new addition, now having a genuine interest in them even if it's just for a moment.
Months passed after the initial meeting. A few more quick ones happened with Leo and Winston only, a few more times in-between. Asking for different supplies for their base upgrades, which they gave to him happily. And everytime he made a small little comment that stuck with Leo. He rephrase it everytime they spoke at their base in El Cielo. In basic terms it was the same meaning.
'You should come stay at the base! We would love to see your abilities first hand.'
Their brain would repeat the sentence over and over until one day, Winston called about a potential mission that would truly let Overwatch see what their new ally could do. It was a month in advance that Winston caught wind of the opportunity, quickly calling Leo's office with a temporary plan in mind. An undercover Intel job that required a more alluring agent and who best to call then the one who offered up that specific service. In hushed glee, Leo accepted it without a need to continue the call, instead saying to brush up in person. Feeling it would be a nice way to start things organically when they arrive. But what they were most happy about was the potential of working with a few specific people on their list. Having a well known doctor to over see their modifications, another musician who fights and heals with music and lastly the mysterious Cyborg man with Ninja powers.
They stressed more about what to pack. Having Valen call to better capture what would be best to pack for the stay there. Other than the usual necessities of a human being needs. He asked if there was any strict dress code and among other questions that filled Leo's anxiously happy mind. Finally hanging up when they got a good jist of what they deemed fit for the month long trip to the Gibraltar Overwatch base. Packing a variety of shirts that could go well with a few pants and shorts they wore. Dropping in different socks ranging from no show to thigh-highs. A few sneakers and heeled boots as well. Feeling accomplished, they close their black coffin luggage. Dusting off their hands, showing Valen the closed luggage with a proudful smile. Shaking their hands infront of their chest, shrieking in glee one last time before charging him into a hug. Unable to keep their energy down from it.
The same day, Leo calls their mother explaining that Overwatch is asking for their help and offering to host them at their base instead. At first she wasn't too on-board with the whole idea of one of her children leaving the country without her or their brother at their side. Especially after losing the first child who ran the company before them. Ultimately, she decid3d to drive over in her van with Leo's brother to say goodbye to them face to face before they left the next day.
And that day come. Overwatch's carrier jet sat at the landing zone from last time, awaiting patiently for Leo. The noise of the jets wing and landing alerting them of its arrival. They jumped out their seat and swung the door open, stepping out of their office with their luggage in hand. Analyzing their outfit one last time in a nearby mirror. Finnassing the side of their white curls. Making sure they were pinned back, holding in the tilted black barret in place. Chains drooped from the same side, bring attention to their ears. Their seconds were a long chain of crosses reaching their small oval jawline. The firsts were a small authentic gold hoop from their childhood that they never took off again. A gift from their long gone grandmother. The other ear was hidden but hints of a small silver stud and other gold hoop pair shined through in the light. The nose piercings was silver as well with a gold chain spanning across their nose, held in by two skull studs on each nostril. Their top lip now had black lipstick on it, their lower lip was a a darker tone than their skin to make it noticeable that they had lipstick on. A darker beige kinda color to pop a bit against the black. They wore a short sleeved knitted vest on top of a white slim fitted turtle neck shirt. The white shirt was tucked into a high waisted black short with gold buttons lining the left and right side. 3 buttons each with a lions head on top. Slightly flared out the bottom of it. The vest covered the first buttons but left the rest out. If leo moved their arms up, they would show in the sun. Showing off their natural hourglass body with the outfit. Their fishnet clad legs were covered by some slightly see through knee high socks with a bow on top. Washing out bits and pieces of their skin. Their right leg had a spiked garter belt, which they bent down to tighten on the thigh high socks that were slipping on their moderately thick thigh. Their shoes were a simple 1 inched platform mary janes, newly bought as they didn't have a scratch on their shiny surface. Overall they felt attractive and ready to whoo their 'audience'.
The omnic stared at his captain whom was busy checking themselves out in the mirror. Looking behind themself in it to catch Valen's expression. Strutting up to Valen with a sly smirk on their face. Posing for a few moments before giving him a twirl of their body and outfit for him.
"Doesn't this show off my figure greatly?"
Tone clearly laced with overdramatic sass as they run their hands up their body, purposely accentuating their waist for more flare. Getting a robotic scoff and a shaking head saying no in response.
"Cmon ya majesty. Your royal chariot awaits your arrival."
He chuckled out, walking over to grab their coffin luggage from their hand. Presenting his arm to his captain to walk them to the jet like a gentleman. Leo couldn't help but to bust out laughing at his gesture, bending back dramatically and taking his arm as they calmed down. Smiling to him as he escorted the little one to the jet. Leo shifted around to face him. Presenting their open arms to him, gesturing him into a hug. Gladly accepting it since they were leaving the omnic in charge for the first in a while. He slowly rocked them side to side, bending his body back. Having Leo's feet pick off the ground. They frailed it behind them, avoiding accidently hitting him in the legs. The omnic finished the squeezed hug and placed his captain on the floor. As the pair finished the trip to the jet, he opened the jet side door for Leo to go through first before he could put the luggage in a spot were it wouldn't move as the jet flew. Prior to getting of the jet, Valen placed his face plate forehead to Leo's. Making a subtle vibration with his vocoder. A forehead kiss is what he's trying to simulate.
"Que tenga cuidado en la base ok. I don't want to bury another family member." (Be careful at the base)
He pauses as they move in to a seat. Kneeling to Leo's new sitting height, he placed his cold metal hand on their warm knee. Giving it a soft squeeze as they stared into eachother's eyes.
"I'm sure nothin is gonna happen to me. Plus you and the others would come after they ass if anything did happen to me. Relax Val, I'll be fine"
They spoke to both soothe him and themself. They grabbed his hand gently, picking it up and pushing it towards his chest. They were equally nervous but it was exciting to be living through something like this. To Leo this was a moving up in the world kinda thing. So they aren't gonna pass it up easily.
At last he stepped off the jet, closing the door behind him. Securing the door by shoving it into the locks a few more times. Stepping a few inches back to wave to Leo as the jet took off. Waiting until the jet was no longer in view to turn back to the glass doors with closed fists.
Meanwhile, the overwatch base was setting up the awaited arrival of another captain. Prepping Leo's office and living quarters prior to the jet being set off to pick them up. It was mostly white and barely had anything that truly screamed Leo. The company purposely left it be so they would be able to change it or personalize it however they wanted. Once satisfied the company closed the door to both the office and quarters.
As they awaited the arrival of the jet, Cassidy sat by a nearby window. Gazing up at the sky, subtly shifting and stretching his body to find the it.
"Are you nervous or something Cole? I have never seen you act so fidgety about something, let alone someone."
Genji chuckled behind him, his arms crossed over his grey baggy hoodie. Leaning against a wall out of cole's view. The cowboy groaned a bit before smirking at the ninja. Tipping his hat out-of his face, cigar not yet lit, hanging out of his lip.
"Is it wrong to be a least a lil curious about our new ally comin to base? I mean with the way the ended our conversation I'm at least a lil bit curious."
He responded back to his friend, walking out to him. Passing him to go to the door. Clearly going to wait outside and to also start his cigar. The pair carry on to the outside, passing the opening mechanical door. Walking further down to stop just shy of the outside stairs of the leading up to the landing pad of the base. Genji circled around Cole to sit on one of the stair's steps as he watched his friend pull out a lighter. Flicking his thumb a few times to get a flame started. Finally lighting the cigar in his mouth with a soft sigh as he took a drawl of it.
"They are quite the woman? Man? I don't exactly know where to put them but they are something."
The cyborg leans back slightly, one hand over his covered chin in a thinking pose. Pausing before continuing on.
"Modifications on the vocal cords and throat is a little weird for someone to want. I mean, I wouldn't but then again Sojourn modified her own body to continue this line of work so I guess I shouldn't really think to hard about Leo's."
Just as he finished the sentence, the jets far away engine could be heard. And as if on que, Winston steps out the building with Lena by his side. Clearly having a small conversation together stopping once they reached the other pair by the stairs. Genji slowly stood up from the stairs and moved to the side. Giving the other two some space to go up while Cole moved away from the stairs. Blowing out his smoke away from the three others.
"Here to also welcome our guest you two?"
He asked amused, scanning over cole's expression. The brunette smiled subtly as Winston started up the stairs. Lena following close behind him.
"Couldn't help it. I wanna be nice and walk em down these stairs."
He retorts back, grabbing onto the rail as he walked up the stairs. Genji just one step behind his own. Forming a small group inches away from the pad.
The jet landed perfectly on the pad. The pilot opened his driver seat door, going around to open the side door visible to the four. Forcing it to show Leo grabbing their luggage with a small book in hand. Glancing around the different ropes and wires holding it in place with confusion. Putting the book on the floor by their heels. Once they got it out, dusting off their hands on their shorts. Picking the book back up onto their arms. Pulling the back of their shorts down in modesty, shifting around to face the door and pilot. Mumbling a small 'thank you' and nod to him. They walked to the open door, placing the luggage down on the floor first before grabbing the jet's door hanger for stability As Leo begins to step down, Cole jogged over grabbing the luggage in one hand and extending his arm out for Leo to grab. They chuckled at the cowboy, softly grazing their hands over his arm. Subtly feeling up his arm before finally resting their hand over his forearms. Book still in tucked into their left elbow.
"Aww thank you Cole. How nice of you, but I can walk on my own."
They let go of his arm, dragging their hand down to his own, pulling his fingers just slightly before officially letting go. Strutting over to Winston before giving him a gentle hug with a smile. Making sure the book didn't make everything uncomfortable.
"And thank you Winston for this lovely opportunity. I'm sure I won't disappoint."
They went over to Lena, hugging her gently as well. Slowly pulling away from her to look at the ninja. Their eyes grazing over his form, trying to figure out how he felt or looked. Ultimately deciding to bow and stretch out their hand for a handshake. Not wanting to scare him off with physical touching from someone he only saw twice now.
"Here let me show you around the place for a little bit before we start. It's only fair and at the end we can go to my office to brush up about the mission."
Winston suggested as he began to walk down the stairs to start the tour until Leo retaliated.
"Actually.. is it alright if I get a bit more comfortable first? I wouldn't want Cole lugging around my luggage for an hour or so."
Leo paused in the middle of the stairs, letting the others move past them. Cole stopped beforehand motioning Leo to continue down the stairs since he didn't want to hit them accidentally with the luggage. They took it into account, the silent conversation they had and continued down the last steps.
"Oh yes! Here I'll show you your room and office."
He responded back with a small smile.
"Office? I get an office as well? You're too kind."
Their voice picked up in the middle, showing a hint of surprise. An office for them inside of thee Overwatch base Gibraltar with Winston and Dr. Angela Zeigler. A dream too good to be real.
Winston began to guide the others into the building, passing a few soldiers and projects on the way. Small bits and pieces of the scrap metal Leo gave were out and about by some fighter jets.
"Well you are another captain so it's only suited you also get your own office. I respect what you've done for us so far and wanted to make your position known to others who may not know you."
He caught leos attention as he replied to their prior sentence. The gorilla was right. Leo being a captain in their own turf still makes them a capable captain among overwatch. Winston may be the leader but theirs still captain's among his team who are specified in one class.
"But I am similar to you in a way. I am the leader of my own company so how exactly will this-"
"You will be a different me in a sense. Another leader that Overwatch can turn to in my absence or I will turn to you for some advice in certain mission plans."
Winston intercepted their statement with a happy tone laced in. Almost as if it was a matter of fact kinda thing. Surprising Leo even more. They had the ability and the skills that Winston had but to lead a group like overwatch was a lot different than leading a family made business..
"Well if you say so.."
They mumbled back to him. Fidgeting with the book in their hand. Catching genji's attention.
"What kind of book is that?"
He asked, pointing down at the purely black book with a rose sticker plastered on the front of it.
"Oh no this is my sketchbook. I can't read in moving objects.. gives me a migraine. So I brought my sketchbook to help distract me from the fact I was in high altitude above the ocean.. and above the ground.. haha so many feet off the ground.."
Their body shook as if electricity ran up their spine as they spoke. Facing the ground beneath their feet with a nervous smile. Taking in a sharp breath as they moved their head to face genji. The anxious smile still on their face, wavering subtly. Pausing just shy of Winston, who was pointing at the door next to him.
"This will be your room. Your office is just over the hallway past the kitchen. Not that far off is Dr. Angela as well."
Leo turns to the open hallway, invisioning where that door would be. Turning back to the door with a small bow.
"Thank you again Winston for this. I couldn't be more thankful."
Leo opens the door as Winston nods and walks away with Lena by his side. Saying 'if you need any help ask Athena to contact me and I will come over to assist'. Giving them a small amount of confidence. They had a virtual assistant that seems to be connected to the whole base. Cole goes in with their luggage, rolling it onto the room's floor. Tipping his hat down as he walked out the door. Genji was about to follow suit until a voice caught his attention.
"Genji.. um is it possible for you to give me a little tour later? I'd like to get to know the place better."
They spoke out to him as they opened their luggage on the floor. Sitting on the floor with it, turning their torso to see genji. A little happy that they stayed by the door to listen to them. Hoping that he would say yes. Winston was nice and all but they'd like a little more peace and quiet as they toured around. And who better to ask than a ninja.
"If you'd like.. I mean-"
"That's fine. I don't really mind it."
He shrugged softly in his response before Leo could finish stuttering out their sentence. They smiled softly and muttered a thank you as genji left to find Cole. Both turning their attentions away from the other to continue on their day.
A/N This is still story building but I got some wips of when they hang out more together I promise!
Leo fixes up their posture, putting up the happy face before starting to guide the group again. As they continued the tour of the outside building, spewing out facts of certain places they've passed. Arms pointing at different points of interest as they chatted. Passing a few omnics outside the building with relatively normal looking clothing, expect for the guns they carried on their sides. They were outside guards from what it seemed.
Looping the visitors back inside the building, going back to the main statue again. Leading them down the stairs behind it to the real facility. The little one, once again was looking down at the stairs rather than forward, reaching out for Valen's arm for balance. Which the omnic happily responded in putting his arm out, helping leo walk down them. Gaining a bit of interest from the others as they looked at the captain infront of them. Clearly confused as to why they did that. Before anyone could point out the strange actions, they stopped as they came face to face with the double doors. Valen put his arm down to rush over to them, forcing the doors to open as wide as they could to accommodate the size of the party. As leo fixed their glasses, two other omnics whipped their attention to the sudden movement. Racing over to hold open the doors with their legs, looking down at their captain passing through. Saluting at them as quickly as they could. Both echoing a 'good morning captain.' Leo replied with a simple 'good morning boys' continuing down the room.
"This is the real facility in which we make and sprouse up our latest equipment. Our best normally hang around their work, only moving around if asked most of the time. Since some of their work gets damaged from the outside gangs while they patrol just outside the umm.. just outside the uh...the uhh.."
Leo froze up in the spot, whole expression confused as they tried to remember what that word was. Scrunching their small eyebrows, snapping their fingers just in front of their chest as if to force themself to remember. Tipping their head subtly to the left, then shifting it back straight. Mumbling ums and uhs, shifting to Valen who tilted their head to Leo. Mimicking their captain's train of thought.
"What's the word I'm looking for.. like area but not exactly area.. like the outside of what I protect.."
They questioned the omnic who also was similarly stumped, being brought out of his train of thought by Winston's voice.
"The parameter? Is that what you mean?"
He asks, fixing his glasses as well as his posture. Walking up to the small one infront of them.
"YES! Ah thanks Winston."
Leo spun around to face the ape on the other side of them, a grateful smile on their face. Spinning back to lead the party to their facility's conference room.
Passing some more workers and projects on the way. The group scanned around the large space curiously. Spotting different cliches working around the space. People fixing trucks and cars alike. Omnics and humans alike at a table cleaning up a quick game of cards in a small hidden corner made from the spaces in-between said vehicles. Few of those who worked under Leo turned to the Overwatch group as they passed, smiling at them from where they were. The little one came to a halt, ending up in front of a glass door. Taking out some keys from one of their pants pockets. At first struggling to find the right key. Showing the right one to Valen then promptly putting it inside the door handle, easing the door open. The room was similar to the one the Overwatch company has, just with a bigger table and barely any windows to point outside. In the middle of the room was the same table with holographic abilities, a few differences was it didn't show a globe and it had more compartments hidden just under the screen. Portraying the block they protect instead. The table was slightly covered at one end with drawings while the other was as clean as it could be with some scratches showing signs of frequent use as of recent. Simple office chairs lined the sides of it while the top and bottom end had chairs equivalent to those of top gamers. One a navy blue almost black while the other had a similar shade of money green all over it. Just behind the green chair was a white board with a few times written on it. A schedule on the top left hand side written out in black marker. Next to it was the date and a few magnets holding up a variety of things. Ranging from child like drawings to pictures of a few random people who seemed more akin to possible gangsters. In bold letters was todays date and OVERWATCH COMING in blue marker taking over most of the board. Behind the board was some fake plants, certain leaves had some punctures on it clearly the animals chewed on it. The wall behind the navy blue chair was a few more screens well TVs. Varying in sizes from medium to large, displaying a more recent photo of the siblings as a screen saver. Another screen had 4 animals as the screen saver. 2 large dogs and 2 normal cats. The dogs had their mouths open in a doggy smile while one cat napped and the other sat right in the middle of the dogs as if it was guarded by them. On the right side wall was a single window showing the backyard of the top building. Along with some more photos lined next to it. Looking down next to the same chair were two large pet beds. One purely black on the left and a nice off white covered in different colored furs to the right. Across from it was the open glass door or well the only door to enter and exit from. The wall a cloudy glass to have some privacy from the workers, but who ever entered the room could see clearly out the door.
"Apologies for the dog beds. I hope you're all not allergic. My dogs tend to stay in here while I'm out and about on business around the block. But they are home at the moment probably whining or messing with the cats."
Spoken out so nonchalantly as they close the door once they confirmed everyone made it inside the spacious room. Flicking on some more artifical light since the screens did little to illuminate that large room well for a meeting of this nature. They needed to make the right atmosphere for a good sounding meeting and being in a dim room with screens screamed malicious intent.
Taking their seats besides Leo and Valen who were still standing. Moving to where the navy blue chair was. Pushing it back to grab some papers from a cabinet in the table then pushing the chair to their body to sit down at the table. Valen was still standing right next to said chair, arms crossed out of view. Turning his attention to his captain awaiting the meeting to start.
Getting comfortable, Leo puts the folder down onto the table. Touching a few holograms to bring up a few more bits of information. Placing their left elbow on the table, holding up their head by their cheek.
"Now let's officially begin. Formally, I am known as Siren, my code name. My real name is Leo E Varela-Gonzales, the new leader of El Cielo de Puerto Rico. Though many know my eldest brother by his Code name Fuego as the leader. But due to some familial issues he has past on and it befell me to continue this company in his honor. I've been watching the Overwatch company for many years, cheering on from the sidelines. From my younger years to the first and second disbanding. Hearing the controversy of the black watch organization and other things that you have all heard of before I'm sure. Once I've caught wind of Overwatch coming back, I've cultivated as much as I could and messaged you, Winston, once I felt I've had enough to give you."
They fix up their posture so both elbows rested on the table, linking their fingers together to form a concave plateau which their chin could rest on. Slanting their head noticably with a small smile on their lips. The air changing around them as they did so. A slightly amused yet alluring all at the same time.
"I offer Armies of men willing to fight for you, Guns and Ammunition for all soldiers, Vehicles which can withstand even the strongest of attacks. More doctors well trained but willing to know more from the ones you have such as Dr Angela. I even offer up my own services and abilities as well, in this fight.. All I ask for in return is equal protection and assistance for what I protect."
Angela turned to leo in surprise that they also had doctors on hand. Not that she minded training others but it still surprised her. Their dark eyes focused on Winston's face to show their serious of this offer as they finished their proposal. Smile dropping quickly in an effort to physically show it. Never once really turning to the blue eyed doctor to fully gage her expression. Leo knows they are making an offer they can't refuse easily. They know they captured their needs perfectly. Awaiting a rebuttal from the leader across from them. Leering around the room for anyone to answer or to simply affirm, only to have the cowboy enraptured the void's gaze. His brown eyes catching the little one's void like eyes, inhaling the aura in the room.
"What kinds of abilities do ya have? If ya don mind me askin' Sweetheart."
He sat back more comfortably with a cocky attitude filling the air around him. Their soft features slowly crinkle up into a smile. A challenge is what he's asking really but Leo knew better than to take up a man with such an attitude just yet. Mei was the first to nod her head in agreement to the cowboy, with the others soon following suit. They were all curious about what else they can tribute physically to the team.
Leo responded with opening the folder on the table and bringing back a few holographic files as well. Spinning both to better show the group. Sprawling out the paper files on the table so each could take a good look at each one. Opening and closing their thumb and pointer finger to the holographic one to make it bigger for the group as well. A picture was on the top right hand corner of each paper file. Everyone could tell it was an older picture of them in their youth. Their long curly dark brown hair cascaded down their soft oval face. Big glasses held up by an un pierced nostrils, the septum was still there though. Their eyes a warmer tint to it as a small cute smile scrunched up their upper lip into said barbell. The files all had different dates on top the pages. With the paper ones being oldest and holographic ones being the newest iteration.
"I'm sure you all know the mythical creatures of folklore called sirens. They have the ability to hypnotize any and all who find it attracted to it or even weak minded people who desire an alluring creature for more promiscuous things. Their sharp claws and assassin like reflexes are also another thing they've been told to have. I however have the same singing ability and claws which the same rules apply although I am unable to shape-shift nor control water. My nails can grow out or unsheath like a cat in a way. I can also control the frequency of my voice with the newer modifications that my doctor has made on my vocal cords. All here in these specific files about myself. My skills are best suited for undercover jobs which Intel is obtained or possible crowd control if the event ever arises. However I am more of a glass cannon when it comes to hand to hand combat. I have the ability to send out kicks with full force but after a few punchs from the enemy I'm out of the fight. So I do use more back handed um.. tactics to tilt the fight in my favor. Street rules as my brothers and I liked to call it."
They move to grab another holographic file, a more indepth version of what their powers can do. All their training and even all modifications of their body as well can be read on the large file. Some even had a few doctor notes at the bottom which caught Angela's eyes. These were newer and clearly more experimental if anything. That's what truly caught the doctor's attention. Shifting her eyes back up as they noticed a small blur of movement to the side Leo's body. Seeing they were pointing with their full arm to Valen, who didn't seem to care much.
"Valen here is like my amplifier which helps me reach more people if I need an entire group to hypnotize or make dormit. But if you require my services for specific jobs then he will have to stay and watch over this place in my absence. Lucio might be a good substitute if the situation calls for it."
Winston grabs a few paper files, skimming the lines of each one. Even angela takes one as she would be the head doctor to assure the modifications wouldn't be malfunctioning. She read over the doctors notes first, her face slowly going back to the little one then back down. Leo pauses to allow everyone to fully read the files, fixing up her right elbow to the table to hold her head from her cheek. She holds onto the paper with a slight worry, turning to her leader then back at the little one. Once Winston had his full of information, he puts down the files one by one. Looking at the holographic one last, stretching out his hand with a small 'may i?'. Hearing a small 'of course' from Leo. Giving him the holograph with a small smile.
"How do you have all of these things in just a few years?"
The mammal questioned, voice laced with both worry but also conviction as he passed his eyes over it. Clearly he was worried this was from underground means. The question doesn't throw them off instead they looked more used to being asked it rather than afraid of answering it.
"Some were given to us from the blocks older gangsters which knew my brother in his um.. his wilder days, if i must say. Some are from government officials who live in the area as well who gave us better connections. They also helped with certain, more powerfull equipment. Hell, even the guards who protect the outside of this very building are old gangsters who met my eldest brother when he was 20 years of age. These people watched my growth and respect me enough to put a few cents into the cause. So some are from more older questionable means but the rest are given to us from the same government that assisted you back in the day. So dont think its all bad news or something along those lines, please.."
They reiterated back to him. Flicking up a few glass chips on the table's screen protector with the tip of their thumb nail. Valen smacked their hand softly to stop them from messing the screen more infront of company. He found it rude to do that in front of others in this building no less. The tone they spoke with filled the others with a slight calm. Shifting their small body against the chair, pushing themself into the back of it. Kicking up their legs over their chest in retaliation of Valen's hand smack. The small sound produced from it grab the attention of the others, all whipping their head to the proximity of it. Seeing Leo making themself more comfortable in the chair, rocking back in forth just subtly. Rubbing the new reddening part of their back hand from the smack.
"Like I said beforehand, I've spent the past 4 or so years cultivating as much as I could from those who are willing, to even have a good offer for you. While this company has been under my care, I've made sure that people didn't have anything against me to use against you in the upcoming battle."
They backed their body away from their table, linking their hands in front of their legs. Perching their cheek on their right knee, closing one eye before yawning a bit. Opening their eye again to do a half lidded stare across the room at Winston. Not noticing the ninja slowly growing worry as they moved.
"I ain't no black watch, i'll tell you that. The record for this place is as squeaky clean as it can be. We are very open armed to any and all that need us. We feed the people here with home cooked meals. Children run around the streets woth no fear of dying anymore. I personally don't want overwatch to be in a fight without a few allies. And I'm trying to make sure you're all aware I have many helpful allies I can give you, as long as you're willing to protect my things in return. I'm not asking for a pardon nor am I asking for potential hush money or secret deals. I wanna help the same people who helped many other families in the omnic crisis. This time, we wanna help you in return. A form of payment to you for protecting us."
Their head lifts just a tad off their knees, a lazy smile on their lips. Eyes a dull shining black as they buzzed around the room to each face. Stopping at Winston's form getting up from the table. Making Leo nervous that they may have done something wrong. As they even begin to spew out apologies, The large mammal smiles.
"I'm glad we had this meeting with you then. You sure know how to talk you're way into things haha! I was at first nervous about this and I'm sure everyone one was."
He opens his arms to motion his side of the room. Angela stands up with Winston, nodding her head then the others follow suit. Genji was at first nervous but stood when Angela's hand touched his shoulder armor. She begins with a happy tinge to her voice. He stood up looking at Leo's expression. Clearly they too were nervous from the sudden motion everyone took.
"We welcome you to Overwatch, Captain!"
As Angela spoke, Winston moves towards Leo, extending his hand for a handshake. His face a full friendly smile. Cautiously getting out of their chair, they scanned the room again. The air felt exciting, it shook them to their core. They did it! They finally are moving their dream along! Overwatch now had an agreement for their company. As they stood up, they smiled gleefully at Winston. Zipping over to take his large hand into theirs. Cupping one hand over his and shaking it firmly. A soft shriek leaving their throat.
"I'm glad we both came to an understanding! I won't let you down, I'm sure of it!"
The group chuckles a bit from their response. They giggle nervously as the group did. Pausing the shaking to look up at Valen who handed Winston a card.
"This is our card with many different ways to contact both Leo and me if you can't reach them. So please keep in touch with us. Or maybe we could set up an appointment to see the overwatch base."
The pair nod to each other then to the others in the room. This would be a great help moving forward. For both parties and both know it.
As the meeting sadly came to an end, Overwatch had to go back to their base to continue fixing up some more. And with the few gifts in hand from Leo, they'll be well prepared for it. Bits of strong metal and some blue prints they had for modifications of their own vehicles were the gifts given to them. Winston held onto the metal carefully, not wanting to hit anyone with it on the way to the jet. Leo, of course, walked them back out to the jet, staying at the door, not wanting to get too close to the jet. shaking hands with a few people. Winston got yet another handshake,and so did Angela, Mei, Lucio and lastly Cole. He tipped his head down and winked at the little one with a smile. Genji and Lena being the only two whom didn't get a handshake. Lena was already in the pilot seat waving happily as she got her gear on, meanwhile genji held onto the blue prints and stayed a bit closer to the jet waiting for both Angela and Cole to board first. His gaze falling to their body language. He could tell they werent used to getting up early with how much fatigue was written all over them. Nodding his head down to Leo as a goodbye as he finished scanning them.
"We can't wait to host ya in our point Lil Missy. Maybe we can put those skills of yours to the test.. I'd certainly enjoy seeing what you could do."
Cole spoke smugly as he walked backwards to the jet, nearly bumping into genji who was awaiting his friend to finish his "flirting". Scoffing at the man's attempts. He was cocky with how he flirted with them. He was toying and genji knew it. He was then slightly shocked by the reply Cole managed to get from Leo.
"Oh I'm sure you'd enjoy seeing what I could do Lil Cowboy. Who knows maybe I'll surprise you. You'd definitely enjoy that."
They laugh a bit in their response. Both men were taken aback from the firey response Cole managed to get. Leo shifts their weight a bit, blowing a kiss to Cole before laughing even more at the cowboy's open mouth. Now it was Genji's turn to laugh a bit, as he turned to his friend's face who couldnt recover quickly from shock. This is going to be fun for him and they both know it. Someone whose willing to playfully flirt back to Cole with no hesitation.. genji wasn't gonna hear the end of it.
A/N There might be a bit of Cole being a flirt as well to the insert. Not a whole harem is happening but Cole trying to shoot his shot and rizz up insert with playful flirting from both sides.
They finished up with cleaning up the party outside the building, taking a few more hours then expected. Valen assisting Leo and their family with the heavy lifting. Taking the grill back into a storage room not far off from the off deck. Saying goodbye to some people from around the block as they swept the back yard. Everyone headed their own ways, getting ready for bed expect for Valen and Leo. Kissing their mother and brother goodbye, watching their small van leave the front garage. Valen stayed right next to them waving to the pair goodbye as well. The two turned back into the building once the mini van left their view since they needed their facility to be at upmost care for the arrival of Overwatch. Traveling back inside with the ornaments and trash from the party, putting it in a green square trash box just outside the true operations building. Hidden further down and back of the underground part of the facility. Tossing the garbage right in, stretching themself afterwards from the action. Leo dusted off their hands as Valen continued down the hall to open the black double doors. Swinging their arms out of boredom. The omnic kept a side open for them, staring as they came closer. Nodding their head down as a small thank you to the omnic as they stepped into the large room. Similar to the other company, they too had jets being fixed from various scratches along the sides. Armored cars and trucks were being prepared, ammo was being reloaded into certain machine guns at the top of certain ones. Smaller golf carts were being driven around by omnics and humans alike with spare metal in the trunk of some. As Leo scanned the room, every so often a rough metal cutting sound vibrated throughout the giant room, bouncing around the walls distracting them. Taking in a deep breath to calm their nerves, standing still just in front of the doors that Valen kicks closed. Some people were walking past the two of them, pausing their conversations briefly to acknowledge their captain's arrival. Leo waved back with a small soft smile before changing their expression quickly to a more serious one.
"ALRIGHT EVERYONE, LISTEN UP!"
All that heard their Captain's announcement in the room turned to face them. Some froze up completely, others turned their body to them but continued their work quietly.
"Overwatch has finally anwsered us and made a scheduled visit to this facility. I need everyone to be on their best behavior and this place has to impress whoever they decide to bring as representation of their leadership. Anything that would make them question my authority has to be gone right now. I refuse to let them walk away with doubt about our strength and abilities. I want them to come back with a list of all the things they need from us. If they need Fire arms we give it to them, they need arms, we've got loads. Do I make myself clear team?"
All turned to Leo with a straight face, body still, their right arm up over their faces. Saluting right at their captain, affirming to their question. Yelling back "YES SIR!". It seemed a hundred voices yelled back with nervousness in their tones. Their captain happily smiled to them all. Proud of what they molded. Everyone knew this preparation meant a lot to their captain. A once shared dream to take this organization world wide. A dream they adopted into their own. A lost sibling's dream to protect any and all who needed it. To share the memories of those before them. The original dream to protect the streets we live on... they were sure Overwatch had a similar dream in the beginning.
At last the awaited day finally came. The overwatch group started to make their way to the carrier plane. With Winston taking the lead with his selected coworkers just behind him. He opens the side door to the jet, Lena already was situated in the pilot seat, smiling in the cock pit. Helmet and headphones covered her ears as she waited for the others. Looking at Winston as he began to speak out to the others. Awaiting her further orders from the large mammal.
"Today is the day which we may make a new alliance with a small organization whose chose to offer up aid. We are going to a location In Massachusetts which will be holding this meeting. It will take a few hours to get there so please be patient."
Everyone nodded their head in agreement as they boarded the jet. Street lights turning on from the movement. Angela and Mei go in first, taking their assigned seats on the plane. Cole flicks away his cigar on the ground, smashing the tip to stop the lit end from catching fire once more. Boarding as he confirmed it to be off. Genji looked down then at Angela as he boarded, grabbing onto one side of the door pushing himself in to his seat next to the doctor. Lucio enters after the cyborg, hoisting himself into the jet with a small hmpf leaving his lips from the momentum. Winston looks back to make sure everything is secure before finally stepping last to his designated seat. Closing the door behind him, giving Lena a thumbs up and subtle nod as a confirmation to start up the journey.
"Aaalllrighty everyone! This is your pilot Lena speaking. We will now begin the route to El Cielo, Massachusetts. Please put on all seatbelts as we take off. Sit back and enjoy flying with Lena airlines hehe."
The plane's jet wings start to lift the vehicle up into the air. Clear dark skies welcomed them. Finally taking off to start their journey. Genji looked over at Angela, who softly smiled at him. Knowing he needed a bit of reassurance. He turned to her, making small chit chat with the doctor as some mimic the action. Making their own small conversation with others to pass the time.
Awaiting them was Leo in a set of army cargo shorts just below the knee with several pockets on the side and front. Shoes a tan timberland slightly high inched boots with a brown rim. Hair up in a tight bun with two white braids to frame the face nicely. Fixing their sharp barbell septum with their top lip, a small nervous tick they have. Just above their nostrills was a small gold chain running the top of their nose, held in by two different nostril piercing on either side. Their shirt was a slightly tight tan short sleeved shirt with a v neckline. A small white seashell necklace around the base of the neck with the PR flag painted in, covered in resin to protect the design. Another necklace was also adorned, a simple black dog tag going into the valley between their chest. The American flag engraved into the front of it. Valen stood right behind them with his arms crossed behind him in similar attire minus some jewelry choices and heeled boots. He could tell the little one infront was pretending to be fierce in their stance. Their legs twitching out of nerves.
Noticing their arms crossed over their chest as they both awaited the arrival of the jet. Leo pushed up their glasses as they looked up into the sky, hearing the blades of the jet finally come into ear shot. Turning over to their second in command making sure they looked both tough yet welcoming. Quickly fully turning to the doors behind them in a panic.
"Valen, do I look good? Did I do too much or too little? This is appropriate for this meeting right?"
They frantically shifted side to side, arms like a t-rex next to their chest shaking equally as frantic, their face full of worry and anxiousness. Tone fully laced with the same emotions, rapid firing questions at him. Black eyes darted around the poor omnics face plate for an answer. Only to get two metal hands on their shoulders, twirling them to face the jet before stooping his face down to answer back.
"You look fine Capt. Just breathe ok? I'm right here wit ya nervous as all hell too."
They took in a big breath, slowly exhaling as the jet came down to the ground a few feet infront of the odd pair. Slowly the whirling blades came to a stop as the side door pushes open. Inside was Winston preparing a small speech to the group as he opened the door, pausing after hearing Lena laugh softly in the cock pit of the carrier plane.
"Poor little thing. They're nervous."
She turns to Winston while unbuckaling herself from her seat. Turning off the engine and flicking on some lights for the others to see better in the dark. Motioning her head towards her window. She saw how anxious Leo's body was, looking down at their twitching legs.
Winston grins a bit, thinking to himself.
'If they are as nervous as we are then truly this is a good idea!' He opens the side door slowly, turning back to his team.
"I'll get out first, then everyone else can get off after that alright?"
They nod their heads in affirmation. Everyone started to unbuckle their seat belts, standing up in a line behind Winston. Waiting patiently until the large mammel got off. Cole was the first to truly noticed Leo's outwardly appearance first. Confused as to why there was yet another young lady in a place of war.
Stepping out, finally touching some relatively soft grass under his hands. Some heat waves flew over his hair and fur, making him groan a bit. Winston fixed his glasses on his face before looking up at the pair with a smile. Slowly walking over to them as he began an introduction.
"Hello!"
He reached out his hand to the omnic assuming that's the new leader. Only to find the omnic hesitant to take his hand. Backing up, pushing forward his little captain who was a little upset by the action.
"This is our Captain. Their name is Leo, I am merely second in command, Valen."
Winston turns his attention to the one the omnic pushed towards him, whose been staring at him since the interaction started. Their void like eyes staring at him, wide eyed with an expression mimicking a doll. Cold and dead..He backed up nervously, a little creeped out from their expression. Messing his glasses with hesitation, he tries again, this time he's talking to the right person.
Noting this, Leo sees Winston back up slowly from them, quickly changing their face to one with a nervous yet warm smile. Taking his large rough hand into their soft ones, shaking it twice before deciding to letting go. Coughing a bit to clear their throat, whispering a soft 'apologizes' to him.
"I know who you are Winston. My family has heard of you as well.. I hope the trip wasn't too demanding of you all. I have some drinks and food ready if you'd like. "
He can tell that they were trying their best to be as warm as possible to excuse the mishap of facial expressions they showed. As if he was visiting a family friend whom he hasn't seen in years. Reconnecting after years of lost messages and being invited over for brunch at their house to chat for hours. They rushed their answer that it took him a moment to really understand what they said to him. A bit taken aback from their manners, he responds with a laugh. Forgetting the slight mishap.
"Ahaha, Thank you Leo. I'm sure if the group needs some drinks or are a bit peakish, they would ask in the moment."
Behind him comes the others in a small group. Coming up to where Winston is but just far enough to still be able to hear his conversation with the odd pair. Hearing Valen snicker softly, the group turn their attention to him briefly.
"Ah then you would know the rest of my group."
Winston shifts slightly so the pair could better see the small group behind him. Switching his attention between Leo and the others awaiting some recognition on their face.
"Ah yes. Of course there's Lena the pilot and Mei as well. Two people who are always seen with you. Mercy or well Angela the well accomplished doctor."
Leo chuckles softly, nodding down a bit after saying the three ladies names. Continuing their roll call in a way. Looking over to Cole, who was already staring at them. Clear confusion over his eyes as he continued his eye contact, tipping his hat forward as usual before saying a small 'm'lady'.
"Then Cole Cassidy, a cowboy gunslinger. Lucio an underground celebrity of music from Brazil..."
Lucio responds with a charming smile saying 'hello hello!'. Leo smiled a bit with a chuckle before turning their full attention to the cyborg ninja right behind the blond doctor. Softening their expression before ending the roll call with him.
"And finally the lovely Genji shimada."
Their eyes panned his body very subtly but he caught onto it. Although most of his body was covered by Angela's. He was a little surprised over it, not being able to distinguish if it was meant to be flirtatious or just curiosity over his body. A heat creeped onto his face as he kept eye contact with them. Trying to pry his caramel eyes off of an almost void-like gaze. Their eyes blacker than anything he's seen in his life, trying to entrap his attention. They finally cut off the wanted trance they made first. Moving their attention back to Winston with a warm smile. Their body starts to shift closer to the doors, leading the group inside. Holding it open for everyone else to go in first, clearly wanting to be nice.
Genji's attention started to wonder around for some comfort before falling to Angela's blue eyes instead, who was already looking at him. A small warm smile on her face as well. A welcoming warmth fills him once more. Feeling a bit safer in this trance than Leo's. Her ocean eyes cut off as she motions him closer as she follows the others inside the cooler building. Being the last one inside, the group turn to Leo once again who was trying to close the glass door delicately as to not damage it.
"So um please follow me. I'll give you a small tour of my building. If you ever need something or have questions do ask at any time."
They close the door, motioning around the group. Genji felt a soft graze on his lower back, moving away from the sensation but tried to find what exactly touched him. Motioning his arm up and over the small captain's head. Both whispering a soft sorry to one another. They averted the gaze of the man, instead looking at the floor to not step on anyone else. Arriving to the front once more to lead the group down the halls. Their collective attention started to turn every which way at all the things around them as they walked down the halls. All having their gazes follow a pattern with the hangings on the walls. Pictures and paintings they've never seen before at the briefing a few days ago.
"These are all the memorabilia of my family and i's younger years. Some having everyone others are more solo."
The leader commented as they checked their new company behind them. Their heads all facing different hangings.
Cole was the first to ask something, catching their attention as they briefly stopped moving to motion themselves to face him. Slowly restarting their momentum again as he spoke.
"How long has this business been in the family for? If ya don't mind me askin.."
They open their mouth to speak, looking down at their hands. Stretching out their fingers, clearly trying to count the years.
"Well my eldest brother started this organization when I was around 10 or 11. Watching gangs and cartels go at eachother's throats in the streets. So he wanted to make safe streets to better watch my future in the cities. So I would say around 16 or so years. Fairly recent it came under my leadership. So i apologize if i'm a bit on edge or so.."
Cole nods seemingly accepting this answer. Leo continues to lead them down the hall, coming face to face with the long awaited statue. Genji slowed down a bit after hearing that statement. Gaze turning to the back of the little one's head. Seeing their posture close off so subtly before hearing cole clear his throat, preparing to ask yet another question only to instead say.
"I'm sorry for your loss.."
Genji's gaze slowly goes to Leo before drifting past them to see the statue of the past leader. The tone slightly shifted in the building as the group now knew this meant something to the little one and was clearly a bit of a personal subject for them. Now Genji starts to think of what to say or well to first fix his thoughts about this.
'Her brother started this to clean up the streets for her sake.. I truly was wrong about this place..how old even is this place. It looks fairly new to be in use for the past 16 years..'
His face although covered behind a mask, grew kinda envious of this relationship between siblings he wished he had at their age. But softened as he sympathized them, understanding the past of this place more.
URGENT: Congress about to pass a mass censorship and surveillance bill under the guise of "protecting children"
May 13 2023
The Senate has been in a "do something!" mode regarding children's online safety. They're using this as an excuse to push for widespread internet censorship and surveillance. The EARN IT Act, has a slimmer chance of passing with widespread opposition and some senators saying they won't vote for it. TLDR;The real threat is actually KOSA (s.1409), the Kid's Online Safety Act, which will mass censor and surveill the entire internet by giving all 50 state attorney generals the power to remove content that is "harmful" for kids, and force you to upload your govt ID online to access the internet. I'll explain how it works below the action items but it's absolutely urgent that anyone who likes having a free and open internet fights back. It's all hands on deck, because this has so much public support it's insane:
HOW TO FIGHT KOSA
CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES & THE COMMERCE COMMITTEE
This is a link to the Senate Commerce Committee phone numbers and a call script to read off of. (202) 224-3121 connects you to the congressional hotline
Opposition is getting drowned, and these upcoming weeks will be heavy for lobbying and they're using young people to do it. We NEED to show these senators that young people are actually opposed to this and don't want it.
2. Sign these petitions
Open Letter Against KOSA
Petition 1
Petition 2
Petition 3
Petition 4
Resistbot: Text PHJDYH to 50409
3. Spread the word.
The opposition is getting absolutely drowned online. Dove has nearly 100k signatures to push for KOSA. Influencers on tiktok are pushing for this without ever having read the bill. Fucking Lizzo is sponsoring it. If you have twitter, reddit, tiktok, are in any community, SPREAD THE WORD, PLEASE.
Here is a linktree with all the above petitions for easy shargin: Link to linktree
HOW KOSA WORKS
First, KOSA pressures platforms to install filters that would wipe the net of anything deemed “inappropriate” for minors. This means instructing platforms to censor. We saw how these filters impacted websites firsthand with tumblr in 2018, with not only blocking all adult content but also sfw queer content such as suicide hotlines, art archives, wiping out entire blogs because they had queer fandom related posts, etc. Places that already use content filters have restricted important information about suicide prevention and LGBTQ+ support groups. KOSA would spread this kind of censorship to every corner of the internet. And who gets to decide what is and isn't harmful for minors? Oh don't worry, just every single state attorney general and the FTC, which is appointed by the president. You know, the same attorney generals that just banned gender-affirming healthcare under the guise that it "ruins mental health" of minors. This is why the Heritage Foundation was one of the first to sponsor the bill because they can use it to censor trans content, and Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee is it's co-author.
Second, KOSA would ramp up the online surveillance of all internet users by forcing websites to use age verification and parental monitoring tools. Yup, that's right. Now every single person who wants to access the internet has to upload their govt ID online to third party apps that get hacked all the time. You queer in a red state? You undocumented? You an activist? Have fun getting all your online activity and metadata attached to your govt ID.
Over 90+ human and LGBT rights groups agree that KOSA is dangerous and updates to the 2023 version won’t and can’t address the big problems with the bill. This bill has MASSIVE bipartisan support, and the authors Blumenthal and Blackburn (yes, that Blumenthal that's pushing the EARN IT Act, and who also sponsored the RESTRICT Act and SOPA/PIPA if you remember) are using the tragedy of mothers who lost their kids to online harassment and young adults who've been traumatized online to lobby for it, and got Dove the company to use a bunch of influencers to push for this under the guise it prevents eating disorders...I wish I was lying. There are already 30 co-sponsors.
It is all hands on deck. I'm dead serious when I say if this bill is passed it is the beginning if not end of the open and free internet.
Jesus that is so fucking... I don't even know what to say, I'm just disgusted and horrified that this could be passed. I'm not from the US so I can't do much more then share this but if you are in the US you should read this carefully.
After assisting Winston with the preparations for the meeting, dusting herself while keeping the conversation small before saying goodnight to one another. Finally stepping out to go to her office. Reading over the back up plan papers a few more times before opening her office door. Flicking on the lights, motioning herself around her bed to sit down at her table. Checking the digital clock on her computer screen noting the fact it was now around 12pm. The wind howled just outside her windows as the cool ocean waves symphonized in her ears. The moonlight gave off a somber light. She reaches over to her desk lamp flicking on the switch. Giving her a little bit of light to work with. Shifting around in her chair making herself comfortable, she starts typing on her computer. Focused on her work, just as small knocks on her door steal away her attention. Looking at the door for a split second seeing dim glowing green lights and overly grey figure at the door. Knowing immediately who it was.
"Come in Genji."
She called out, looking back to her computer as the door softly creaks open. Once he hears the ok to come in, he steps in slowly closing the door behind him. His armor clicked softly against his body. She spins a small bit in her chair, getting up to start making coffee for the both of them. This might be a long talk for the night. As she starts the coffee machine, he begins.
"So Angela.. what do you feel about this meeting?"
He moved around a bit, choosing to sit down on the bed, taking off his mask and placing it on the small space next to him. Focused mostly on the doctor as she moved around the small space. Clearly trying to distract himself from the mission on hand. Glancing at her blonde hair moving gracefully following her body's motions. Her white lab coat obstructing her figure in his eyes.
"I think this would be good for all of us to have the enemies of our enemies be our friends as they say. No harm is done if we chat with them to see what they offer to us willingly.."
Her response snapped him out if the small trance he made of her. Hearing the machine pour out coffee into a small cup. She grabs it and turns reaching out for his hand to give him his cup of coffee trying to ease his nerves. Returning to the machine to make her cup next.
"Is it making you nervous Genji?"
She stopped for a bit turning her face slightly to look at genji. Noticing his posture, he tries to make himself look OK but she knew better. She knows he's nervous about this being another faux business like the original Shimada organization.
"How little information there is about them, how they make themselves look like they are trying to "protect their people".. I can not help but to feel this is just another gang like business. I-i.."
He sighs a bit out of frustration of what he's trying to explain. Anger, sadness, nervous was only scratching the surface of his true emotions. His eyes dart back and forth between his hands and his cup, never once looking up to Angela's blue eyes. Then out of his periferal vision comes Angela's hand to softly graze his own. Calming his nerves at least a little.
"I'm sure this is nothing like your family. We have to take a chance to see if they truly mean to help us against our common enemies. They reached out to us.. Doesn't that show something?"
She stops for a brief moment, tilting her head slightly. Trying to take his focus off of his unease.
"They contacted us willingly and offered up their aid to us. We need all the help we can get. This is a big battle we cannot win alone. Your family wouldnt have done that without having something to gain."
Genji slowly eases his head up, making eye contact with the doctor. He stares into her eyes seemingly trying to find anything to argue on. He sees the small bags under her eyes, ruining the fair tone of her skin. He knows she's tired.. Plus she's not wrong and he knows that too. His family wouldn't have bothered to contact somebody else far away from them nevermind give them aid. With how they were and how easily they turned their back on him, of course they wouldn't help others across the sea and he knew it all to well.
"I know.. You're right. I guess I was just overthinking it."
He whispers in response, taking his hand over hers, rubbing his thumb over the back of hers to calm himself. Turning his attention back down at their hands, blushing a bit of their closeness. Their skin tones contrasting eachother beautifully in his eyes. He glances up at her, his caramel eyes softening while her blue ones were still focused on his face, glancing around to see if he truly is soothing himself. Noticing instead his blush on his cheeks. Just a slight dust of pink on his pale scarred features.
"I trust Winston wouldn't have bothered if he thought this was a real threat. He wouldn't put us in such danger if it was."
She giggles a bit before smiling softly at him. Backing up to grab her coffee in one hand. Putting it up to her lips for a sip. Genji mimicked her motions, putting his robotic hand under the cup. Taking a small glup of coffee, sighing a bit after having something warm soothe his bodily nerves. His eyes closed for a moment taking in the peace of Angela's words.
"I trust him too, just needed some comfort about this.."
He smiles back at Angela. Scars stretching a bit from his smile making it a bit wonky in someone else's eyes but she didn't mind it. It was part of him. They both sat in silance smiling at one another, enjoying eachother's company in her office. Maybe it's not like that..
However things weren't so calm and quiet on the other side.. Bachata blared through the streets as people from all places danced with smiles on their faces. Music filled their soul with happiness. It was a paradise of leisure that other yearned for in their streets of Massachusetts. Food lined tables for the whole corner, children ran around. Their giggles overlapping the music. In the centre of it all was a "small" ornate building lined with greek style pillars and glass halls coming from the left and right of the building. White concrete fences lined affront, turn a bit and you'd see a concrete backyard which held the party. Two tall omnics were lined at the front gate, one dealing with a small little girl blowing bubbles with a smile plastered on her face. The other leaned against a door, seemingly having a conversation with someone just out of view. The sun blared down onto the streets, never letting up. The heat didn't bother anyone from what can be seen.
Inside the building was the little one all grown up, conversing with yet another omnic. A bit different from the other ones outside the building. He had a few stray wires for "hair" with a small gold necklace around his neck. The little one now had a head of platinum blonde tight curls around their head, roots a dark brown. Their body and face more matured to show their age. Walking with haste, passing a few pictures and paintings of the old leader and his siblings sometimes with their mother. Some were just his siblings, others was just one of each in their own world. Further down the hall was a large room with several stairs all leading in different directions. Statue of the leader crouched down in the middle of it all. Same serious expression on his face. A NYC baller hat, hair in a low ponytail behind him. A baggy jacket over a slim fit tee and equally slim pants. Next to it was a stone tablet with engraved writing. In bold letters was his date of birth and Death on the top. The odd pair stroll the room, going up a flight of stairs.
"Did they confirm the meeting time? Or another ghosted conversation?"
The omnic asked with an amused tone in his voice. Looking down at the little one next to him with a tilt of his head. A gutted scoff reached his audio mechanics. Making eye contact with the one who produced the sound.
"Valen, they responded this time and even decided to set up the exact time too. So yee they most definitely ghosted my ass. Willingly! Might I add"
They responded sarcastically with a smirk on their face. Valen couldn't exactly see it since they focused back on looking down at the floor to make sure they didn't misstep on the stairs. He puts out his arm as a pre-caution for them which they grab without hesitation knowing they were gonna fall forward if they didn't. His purely white robotic fore arm contrasted against their pale brown one. If he could show expressions better, he would've smiled softly at the contrast of colors. He looks back up to the steps ahead, retorting back with sass.
"Haha, Very funny Capt."
He fake chuckles, whipping his head down to 'glare' at the back of their head. Covered mostly by their bleached white curls. Their chuckles echoing slightly in the hollow glass halls. The omnic was clearly not amused with their leader's response to his serious question. At last reaching the top of the steps, arms still interlocked for a bit longer before finally pulling apart.
"So this Friday at 10 am?"
He asked slightly concerned about the little one next to him. Once they perk back up to continue on the path to their office, they say.
"Sadly yeah, 10 am.. I assumed they were mostly early people and for something like this, I treated it the way a court would."
They sigh softly, their face forward with eyes drifting down a bit in thought. Looking back up to the omnic next to them. Their black eyes shined a bit from the refraction of sunlight. A hidden anger deep within their pupils.
"This is important for both parties. Kinda like a watch my back i watch yours kinda exchange. Or at least i hope.. they've proven themselves to be strong in the past, so nurturing them when they are weak helps us too. They'd be more willing to chat with us if we need aid as well.."
They motion their hand for emphasis before they stop in their tracks, facing a photo that hung in front of them. A photo of a kindergarten graduation. Clearly their graduation when they were little. They stood in the middle with a white dress before a sign of the school's name. The leader dressed in all black with yet another NYC baller hat and the second oldest wore all white with a few black embroidery words spewed around. Both crouched down next to the little one with smiles on their faces.
"He put a lot of himself into making this place for the family.. Wanting a safe place for any and all in the ghetto. Free from gangs and streets that could kill anyone not looking out for themselves.."
Their hand reached out to touch the glass. Grazing softly over the face of the prior leader. Their nails scratching the glass a little, Creating a rough static sound. Eyes focused on all three of them, specifically their smiles. They genuinely seemed happy.
"Like hell imma let some robots and sneaky operations destroy this place. They gotta get through me before they hurt my family."
They noticed in the glass reflection that Valen had his attention elsewhere. Looking out the window behind him. They turned back to the omnic with fire in their eyes. Only to see Valen notice the movements to yet again be unamused but in his posture.
"Leo.. calm down. This is Overwatch not some kids show villains we talking about."
Valen retorted plainly to the overdramatization of his captain speech and actions. Leo mimics back unamused then quickly changes the expression with an annoyed sigh. Arms thrown up in yet another dramatic way before scurrying to their office door which wasn't that far off from where they stood.
"I meant Talon and Null Sceptor not Overwatch. Ya moron. Why would I invite the enemy into a place I find sacred huh?!?!"
They swing open the door, nearly hitting themself on the couch they had in the middle. Trying to get behind their desk for some paper work. Moving the desk chair away to open a few drawers. Valen steps after them, gently closing the door behind him and promptly standing infront of it. Leo stopped half way through the rummaging to smile, holding up a news article with the headline 'Overwatch Back Once More To Defend Against Omnic Crisis'.
"Well nevermind that. We got a few days to prepare for Winston and others coming over. Which to be honest he didn't disclose to me who was going to be coming with him... so we gotta make some accommodations for their carrier plane and a nice way for them to feel welcomed here. The last thing I wanna do is frighten them."
Valen chocked a laugh, turning away from Leo's line of sight to snort another laugh. Their captain whipping their head to the laughing man in the room, glaring harshly at him.
"ANYWAY.. ya little turd."
They whispered, pulling the chair back and sat down, skimming over the few lines underneath the picture of the new Overwatch. Trying to figure out what best to do for a warm family welcome for all teammates but also looking as to who is planning on coming back and who isn't.
"Of course Winston is coming as he is the leader of it and maybe Lena since she seems to be the only pilot on hand. Mei also seems to be a good guess as well since the two seem to be close."
Looking back up at the omnic with a small smirk on their face. A hint of mischievous intent behind the expression.
"Wanna bet who else is coming to the Fiesta? 20 bucks on Mercy and genji comin in."
The omnic chuckles Zooming next to Leo, placing on hand on the top of the chair and the other on the desk. A happy tone in his voice as he studied the picture.
"30 bucks on Mei and Cassidy"
He points down at her and turns his attention back to Leo, who was more interested on reading and studying the picture than to look at him. They laugh in unison before cut abruptly by the door swinging open. Slowly letting their laughter die, focusing on the doorway. A small figure comes from the hallway into the room, holding a plate of foods.
"Aquí tu ta mamá, tu comida." (Here you are mamá, your food)
A small elderly lady comes into the room with a small smile. Clearly Leo's mother with how she addressed them. Her dyed red curls softly bounce as she put the food on top of the paper, looking at her child with admiration. Her hazel eyes scanned over Leo's face then turned to Valen.
"Aye Valen.. si tu podrás comer la comida que ése. Pero todo con tempo mijitó." (Oh Valen, if only you can eat the food I made.. but everything comes in time)
She throws her hands up a bit in exaggeration over the fact that he couldn't eat. With a smile she turns to leave before hearing a simple "Gracias Ma/ Senorá" from both Valen and Leo. Finally leaving the room, closing the door softly.
Pairing: Genji Shimada x NB! insert (Self-insert uses any Pronouns + has a pussy) Slight Mercy x Genji
Genre: fluff, angst, Romance, smut/NSFW
Summary: After the second reunited Overwatch was announced once again to the world, They find a message sent from an unknown source claiming wanting to help rebuild Overwatch and fight willingly against common enemies. Finding out that a young lady is running the business that the shimada's feel a little too close to home.
CW: CPTSD, Panic attacks, Suicide, Mentions of death, Provocative actions or phrases, Trauma dump/Bonding, Slight Obsession, Massive Depression disorder, Grieving, gore, bit OoC
A/N There's a slight Mercy x Genji at the start as it's mostly pinning from genji and just mercy trying to be nice but also kinda likes him as well. Insert is Afro-latinx with Siren powers (not water powers just hypnosis with singing and claws, like syndel from MK mixed with milena)
Chatter filled the halls of the watch point, sometimes mechanical whirlling and occassional buzzes of the electrical screwdriver against different machines or vehicles. Down to loud banging and sizzling of torches to mend back broken metal. To someone whom wasn't accustomed to it, might find it to be an annoyance. All these noises can cause a bit of overstimulation on the senses but Genji grew used to it as he too made similar noises from his body from time to time. Instead he found it to be more of a welcome challenge everytime he meditated alone. Finding comfort in it instead. He mindlessly made his way to his room, wanting a bit of meditation before whatever hits his day. Wanting a small sliver of peace first..
He opened his room door, looking around to make sure nothing had been tampered with from his absence. Moving forward to enter the room, turning slightly to close the door behind him, enjoying his privacy. In a simple breath, he sat down in the middle of his room. Crossing his legs, placing his right hand on his thigh, while the other was in front of his chest. Allowing his mind to go in complete silence....
Beautiful
Graceful
Peaceful
Silen- KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK
"Genji! You in there? Winston callin' us Inna meeting. Says it's for all of us."
Cole persists with banging on the door awaiting an answer behind the door. With a sigh, Genji gets up, opening the door coming face to face with a slightly amused cowboy.
"I had a feeling Athena wasn't able to snap you outta that little meditation of yours."
He chuckles softly at the thought of Athena trying to get genji's attention. He turns in the direction of the conference room and begins walking, expecting genji to follow. Which he did with no hesitation not that far behind Cole. Genji started to speak, deciding to keep up with the conversation.
"Sooo do you have any idea on what exactly this is about?"
He questions as Cassidy ponders it for a moment to remember if Winston did ever explain but just shrugged his shoulders...
"No not exactly."
Or maybe he just wasn't exactly paying attention and that's the reason he couldn't answer genji.
The pair carry on through the halls, Cole mindlessly guiding genji to their destination in silence. Taking in the other sounds around them. Cole stops, opening the door in front of him. Finally arriving to the conference room, heads turn in the direction of the noise while Winston stands clapping his hands together with a smile
"Ah finally! Genji and Cole are here, we can get started!"
They both sit in their respective seats. Genji next to a restless Lena rocking back in forth in her seat with a smile, Reinhardt on the other side of him. While Cole sits between Angela and Brigette whom are both focused on Winston.
Winston moves his chair away from the table, pressing a few buttons on it bring up a few faces and news articles along with it. He starts the run-down of this "mission"
"We've been contacted by a family run "organization" whom claims they want to assist us against Nul Sceptor and Talon. From all Intel I could gather about this so called organization are these."
He pulls closer a tabloid about this place, having it be called El Cielo de PR, run by a man whom called himself Fuego. It shows pictures of a man in his mid 20s assisting people with food, sending boxes of food to those in need, giving advice to those who ran from Null Sceptor and talon. In that same picture is him and two other people, a young girl no older than 10 and another male taller than the other two whom willingly helped the leader.
"They call themselves El Cielo de P.R which i believe roughly translates to the sky of Puerto Rico. They came into contact with null scepter a few times and same with talon, having a good stand against the two. From what ive gathered.. This is the leader with his younger siblings helping him with his plans."
He zooms in on the leader, noticing his height to be around 5'5 with long dark brown hair in a ponytail. A straight face pointed a bit upwards with his hands crossed over his stomach. Gangster like clothing and demeanor.
"They claim themselves to be an organization run by a family and not a cartel or anything gang like.. which I find a bit ironic to say the least."
He chuckles nervously as he shuffles through a few news papers about these people. Trying to find a better picture of the three, finally settling on one that had all three in a small home. Faces fairly visible in an old picture.
"Here is the second oldest"
Zooming into the face of a 5'11 man with glasses, short black hair and pimples covering a majority of his face with a nervous smile. A shy, simple thumbs up infront of his body.
"And the youngest sibling of the three."
Now it was a little girl sitting on some containers of food, hair nearly black and curly put up in a ponytail as well. Her legs were crosses over one another and hands both on her knees mimicking the eldest' expression. Glasses also on her face with two lost strands of hair. Prideful and serious in her expression.
"Now this tabloid is a few years old now, so I don't know if they had changed leaders but we will be meeting with them at a secluded area in which they control to assure safety of the meeting."
He closes the tabloids and puts his hands on the table. And with a serious tone he continues
"We will also proceed with max caution just in case. Only a few people will go in, making sure we stay in contact with base at all times. They also asked to speak with me specifically as they asked for the leader to chat with them."
Lena raises her hand and speaks out to Winston mostly but keeps the question open to anyone to answer.
"So where exactly will we be going to meet them and shouldn't we have a few people outside as well for a look out like a normal mission?"
Mei interjects with her own answer from across the table. Fixing her glasses and turning her attention to Lena then Winston.
"I think that will cause suspicion between us and what if they are truly trying to help. We need all the help we can get for this.."
Winston nods his head in agreement with Mei, turning his attention to Lena. Pulling up a few more tabloids about El Cielo, reading reasons as to why they've attacked other organizations around them.
"Mei's right. We can't treat this the same as a normal mission, they don't seem to be bad people or an evil organization that would do something like that unless we gave them a reason to. I mean haha, We have common enemies and they are willing to welcome us and give us aid."
Cole turns to Winston, raising his hand for a turn to speak.
"So if we won't treat this like a normal mission then whose going wit ya?"
Winston sits down in his chair, pondering for a moment. Who would he bring to back him up? Mei possibly but she can be a bit shy when it comes to conversations. Lena is a bit hyper for this but can be civil and control herself as well. Genji is calm and normally keeps to himself but also quiet when it come to combat. Echo as well would work.
"Well of course I'm going for this meeting.. Maybe genji and echo who might enjoy this. Anyone else can come along but I don't expect much trouble if we are civil with them."
They resume the topic having bits of conversations. Genji wasn't paying much attention to it, instead looking down at his hands a bit of unease. Why does this feel so familiar to him.. The little information and the 'happy family helping people'.. Was this a good idea? Then a distinct voice caught his attention
"Genji.. are you alright?"
Amongst the conversation was a small voice, slowly reaching out to him. He looks up to see Angela concerned over him, her hand outstretched to his shoulder slowly retracting it as she finally made eye contact with the cyborg. He scanned her face, noticing her worried look. He smiled a bit to see her looking at him but shook his head softly. Finally he starts to respond to her.
"Yes.. I'm-"
"Alright, this meeting will take place three days from now, more specifically on Friday in a small town of Massachusetts close to the Main city. I will keep in contact with El Cielo, making sure we both are on the same page. I will get started with a few pre-cautions. Angela, can you assist me as well?"
She nods turning her focus to Winston then back to genji mouthing a small 'talk to me later'.. He nods seeing her figure get up and leave to follow Winston out of the room. The others follow in turn with Cole turning back to him, flicking his hat up a bit pausing at the door.
"Ya comin?"
He looks up to the cowboy, slowly nodding his head. Gathering himself before walking to the door, passing Cole a slight before responding.
"Yes, again I am fine."
Genji straightens himself up before wandered down the halls a bit, trying to find a nearby door to the outside. Cole's eyes never leaving his figure as he closes the door to the conference room. Heading down to his own room.
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