Learning how to Live

Surviving a war is good; but no-one ever tells you that you have to learn how to live again. ((Icon by Wakky))

[whatdarknesswrought]

………………..

alexshadowsomeone…help?

Wren’s being crazy and Forte’s ENCOURAGING HER.

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This is news how, Zee?

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Lesson One:

Star Wars

Star Trek

Stargate

They're all different things; all wonderful, do NOT get them confused.

Ever.

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.....are there people thinking we're a cult?

Emilyyyyyyyyy what did you doooooooo?

[whatdarknesswrought]

Zeeeeeee~

Hey Alex! We’re inducting a scifi newb tonight~. Care to join?

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Is this the guy Emily Wren’s kidnapped?

[whatdarknesswrought]

Yup!

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... Has anyone bothered to not freak him out?

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Zeeeeeee~

Hey Alex! We’re inducting a scifi newb tonight~. Care to join?

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Is this the guy Emily Wren's kidnapped?

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…. Does someone really not know sci-fi?

[maskedvagrant]

HE’S TRYING TO ESCAPE DESTINY ALEX HELP

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...If you're kidnapping him for it, that's why.

You know we're just supposed to send movies home with the uneducated.

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.... Does someone really not know sci-fi?

[whatdarknesswrought]

Oh good! They knew each other after all! That made his life a fuckton easier. He motioned to Alex. “You’re not interruptin’ Alex. I promise. You wanna come take over for me here? I gotta make sure you all don’t get lost on the way to the workroom. And then head us to where she’ll be stayin’ before we take advantage of Uncle Tom bein’ out of the kitchen.” He paused. “Though we might end up havin’ to figure out how to sneak past his wife’s alternate…”

[adarkhymn]

"Getting lost would be bad especially if you want me to avoid a certain someone that’s apparently paranoid." Melody noted, thankful to be lent a hand. Once Copy took the weight off her she cracked her back a bit, her metal frame creaking a bit from the strain. Making a note to try and figure out just how much Rock weighed.

"Man that was actually kinda painful now that I’m no longer panicking…"

[a-faded-copy-deactivated2014020]

"Emily? Why would we have to sneak past—" Oh, right. She might not react well to this.

With a quick glance between everyone, he sighed a little. “Let’s just make this quick. Don’t know about the rest of ya but I’d like for this night to be over.”

"So, Alex, Zee, lead the way."

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"Take over?" Alex echoed, green optics wide. "Um... I g-guess so," he said, moving closer to the group and inspecting Melody and the two Rocks curiously. "So... um... hi. Nice t-to meet you all. It'll b-be okay, promise. Emily's just scared. Stay away from closets, and you should b-be able to steer clear of her." He sighed and shook his head. "I'm... g-glad she forgot, but it d-doesn't always work out for the best." 

He bit his lip, then smiled nervously. "They'll fix him up fine - they g-gave me back my ability t-to eat and feel things. They can fix this."

[whatdarknesswrought]

Zee was glad his pings had gone through, and that he was getting help. The girl seemed nice…but he wasn’t sure how to act around her, and he didn’t have the greatest of people skills…so he was a bit awkward and trying very hard to hide it under business-mode.

As they approached the base of the Tower proper, he perked at the two figures waiting. Yay! Help! heneededtoworkonpeoplingmore. Maybe he could get Iris to help…

She seemed good with people.

"Hey! Alternate-cous, Alex! Come ‘ere, and give us a hand? We’ve been haulin’ his butt this whole way, we could use a break!"

[adarkhymn]

The young girl could tell Zee was a bit awkward around her and didn’t really seem to mind much. It actually helped her to feel more relaxed while he was probably wishing someone could save him from interaction. Though didn’t mean she didn’t attempt some small talk with him despite the lack of active responses.

Her head perked up when she heard the other calling out, her eyes catching sight of Copy Rock and a new person she never met. When she saw Rock she felt a lot more assured that yes this was a safe choice. After all if he was here then that meant they really were just trying to help Rock.

"Thank lord someone I know. And like Zee said if you guys want to pick up the slack that would be great! I’ve been carrying him even longer then this guy and by myself!" Melody piped, trying to keep the air light hearted despite everything.

[a-faded-copy-deactivated2014020]

"…Yeah, sure thing." Copy murmured, glancing at Alex before he approached the others. He moved to Melody’s side to take the weight from her, a little off put by the fact he was literally going to be carrying himself here. 

”..nice to see you both in one piece.”

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Alex wasn't sure how to approach people, let alone people he didn't know, but Zee needed him, so... here he was. The short, shy brunet crept over to the group, frowning anxiously and fidgeting as he walked.

"Hello," he said, looking down. "Sorry if I'm int-terrupting. Zee asked me t-to keep you company, miss..."

Agh he was no good with this couldn't he just retreat into the library and hide among the sci-fi collection for a few more weeks? There had to be something in there he hadn't read yet!

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Hey, I need some help. Mind helping me and someone else make sure Little Miss Paranoid With An Allergy To Death doesn't go off on someone who may be innocent?

…Sure?

….What did I miss this time…

[whatdarknesswrought]

Stupid people, Emily Wren being paranoid, and a gal in need of watching while her…friend is fixed. I don’t know what this chick’s relationship with my cousin’s alternate is, but I had to bring her along to get him here.

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Oh, um.

Sure.

I d-don't mind.

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Hey, I need some help. Mind helping me and someone else make sure Little Miss Paranoid With An Allergy To Death doesn't go off on someone who may be innocent?

...Sure?

....What did I miss this time...

[iriscain]

Alex? Are you online?

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Oh, yeah. I am.

D-do you need something?

[iriscain]

I found some lemon-y recipes! I thought you might enjoy them.

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...You'd let me?

I--- thank you!

[iriscain]

Alex? Are you online?

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Oh, yeah. I am.

D-do you need something?

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Has… something b-been going on?

[whatdarknesswrought]

Long story short, it’s possible my sister’s boyfriend got reprogrammed (hoping it’s not the case), and she’s really not taking it well.

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R-reprogrammed?

Like... a command tree?

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Has... something b-been going on?

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Oh.

A few minutes later, the brunet knocks on the door, large bowl of popcorn in hand.

Zero?

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Zero opens the door, pulls Alex in, and makes sure the popcorn doesn’t fall.

I picked up where we left off.

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Alex smiles shyly at Zero and looks over to the TV screen.

You did?

He blushes slightly.

…Th-thanks… you d-didn’t have to.

[whatdarknesswrought]

He smiles slightly and shakes his head.

I don’t mind. Come on. Let’s bury ourselves in the land where the ‘good guys’ always win in the end.

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Alex nods and steps in further, moving to sit on the floor with popcorn - he doesn't think it's a good idea to use Zero's furniture without permission!

...I like that land.

W-wish it was real.

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Sure?

What’s wrong? Or - or is it one of those things you d-don’t want to talk about and n-need to -pretend never happened for a little while?

I c-can bring popcorn.

[whatdarknesswrought]

It involves that bastard. And things that just…guh.

Let me hide in the Sci-fi a while. Just…

Yes, popcorn. Popcorn’s good.

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Oh.

A few minutes later, the brunet knocks on the door, large bowl of popcorn in hand.

Zero?

[whatdarknesswrought]

Zero opens the door, pulls Alex in, and makes sure the popcorn doesn’t fall.

I picked up where we left off.

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Alex smiles shyly at Zero and looks over to the TV screen.

You did?

He blushes slightly.

...Th-thanks... you d-didn't have to.