Deviant Dynamics: Revolution.
Chapter 12
Masterlist
Warnings: AIN'T NO WARNINGS. YOLO.
Repairing Simon would have been an easier task if Markus didn't hover around Conrad the entire time, further irritating the younger android. Connor folded his arms as he stood nearby and watched everything go down, Conrad would growl and Markus would reciprocate the growl. Usually Markus was more well-mannered than this and should have some grasp on his control despite how stressful the situation was. However, it appeared that the alpha nature was finally revealing its darker side with the android leader. While Markus was his friend, Connor didn't particularly like the idea of someone growling at Conrad. It was his own possessive nature stirring within him but at least he didn't let it show. For now it appeared he was the only rational one aware at the moment, as Simon had fallen back into standby mode to allow Conrad to work on him.
Connor had already tried to get Markus to go see Leo, to get the eldest android out of the room so Conrad could work in peace, but the alpha wasn't budging. Connor supposed he couldn't blame him, if Conrad was in dangerous conditions, Connor wouldn't be all too eager to leave his side either. Though this wasn't the simulation, which meant Markus hadn't exactly proposed his feelings towards Simon just yet. Or maybe he did, Connor didn't make a habit of getting into other people's personal lives unless his job demanded it of him. He was certain now that Markus would grow more attached to Simon, though after such an event, Connor couldn't help but wonder how Markus would be.
With the failure and deaths of so many android's on his shoulders, would he still be the same kind and passionate leader, or would he let his sorrow fuel his anger towards humans? Connor had no qualms about killing any human that threatened his own life, he would prefer not to but he had killed before and wouldn't hesitate to do it again. It was just something he did in order to get the mission complete, knowing the necessary sacrifices in order to gain equality for androids. However, he didn't want that stain on Markus, he needed to be the leader without a fault, without a mark against his name. For now, he would let Markus take some time to adjust to everything that had happened as Connor had his own personal missions to attend to.
"Its done." Conrad straightened up after putting the last plate back into place over Simon's chest, the pale skin crawling back over the white plates to make him look human again. Conrad took a step back, allowing Markus to move in closer to Simon's side. "He will need time to recharge his power cell and re-calibrate all his programs. Since he is not an RK unit, it will take longer than it did with you." Conrad stated dismissively before he finally turned his attention on Connor, those slate colored eyes making everything inside Connor's body perk up with a sudden awareness. The upgraded android didn't even need to touch him physically to make Connor's body yearn for more. Now was an inappropriate time though and he wouldn't allow himself to get carried away, at least, just yet.
"Markus, now that Simon is repaired, Conrad and I will be heading out, we have a few personal matters to take care of." Connor mentioned, not wanting to be rude and have Conrad drag Connor out of the house. So he hurriedly excused himself, not wanting Markus to see or overhear their private matters. The man had enough to worry about that Connor's affairs and Connor was more than capable enough to handle them on his own. Markus looked up briefly from Simon, his hand clasped in the other androids like a lifeline to his sanity and morals. Connor could only hope Simon would be Markus' saving grace and keep the man from going down the wrong path on this revolution. Whatever Markus chose, Connor would follow, he would do whatever it took in order to obtain his own personal desires even if it meant he had to get violent.
"I'll be here for a while, so take care, Connor. Make sure to check in on occasion so I know you're alright." Markus replied softly, Connor gave a short nod. Markus' friends were slowly dwindling, he wasn't certain if he could handle more death in his life. At least not so soon. Conrad reached over to grab Connor's inner elbow to nearly drag the elder android out of the room, the alpha had been patient enough and now it had all run out due to Markus' comforting words. Connor didn't resist as he took a few quick steps to catch up to Conrad so he wasn't being dragged down the hall and the stairs. He'd discuss this matter outside in the yard where they could obtain some sort of privacy. Conrad shoved open the door and pulled Connor outside on the small porch.
That was when Connor finally dug his heels in and easily pulled his arm free of Conrad's grasp, making the alpha whirl around to face him and his omega's defiance. Connor didn't engage in such a heated look as he straightened smoothed the wrinkles out of his casual denim jacket and adjusted the cuffs out of habit. He could practically feel Conrad's restlessness, however, Connor refused to let his alpha think so carelessly, to be ruled by mindless instincts.
"You promised you'd come willingly." Conrad growled out, moving closer, invading Connor's personal space in a natural attempt to intimidate the omega into submission. Connor didn't budge but he did tilt his head to the side in a slight gesture to expose a little bit of his neck. Not complete submission but an acknowledgement to the other android's alpha status, simply wanting the other male to calm down and listen to reason. Steely eyes dropped, looking at the small expanse of skin exposed to him, suddenly very riveted on it. Connor supposed that was a start in the right direction. Keep the alpha out of the angry zone and more focused on his omega.
"I will, I would just like to discuss a few things with you, if that is alright?" Connor phrased it as a question, allowing Conrad to feel like he had some control in the situation since he desired such. It was easy to play more dominant types if one knew how to do so and Connor was programmed with such an exceptional skill. Conrad paused, then moved a little closer, herding Connor back against the brick wall near the door, preventing Connor from escaping. Though Connor had no intention on leaving Conrad, the alpha was his, disobedient or not.
"And what would you like to discuss?" Conrad's voice was pitched lower, making Connor suddenly aware that being trapped against the wall just wasn't to keep Connor from running, the closeness, being trapped by a body he was intimately familiar with. So, Conrad was playing his own game to get Connor to cooperate, now it was simply a battle of who could resist who. The alpha was slowly starting to learn that he could get what he wanted from Connor if he played nice.
"Its about returning to my cage, which is in Cyberlife. You assume its safe there because its all you know, but when was the last time you checked in with them, or they checked in with you?" Connor posed the question as he felt Conrad's hands slide down along his side, making his body shiver and arch into those hands before they settled on Connor's hips. Conrad seemed briefly distracted from feeling Connor's lean frame that was edged with softness. It made people more comfortable in his presence, thinking he was harmless, but that was the deadliest mistake of all. Conrad paused when the question finally sunk into his programming, his LED swirling yellow for a moment as he seemed to check for any sort of messages he might've ignored, from the slight concerned wrinkle in Conrad's forehead, Connor assumed not.
"What do you think they're going to do if you return? They're going to search your memory and find out what you've been doing. They will find out about me and I'm certain they'll make sure to finish the job this time." Connor hammered home the facts, making Conrad's grip tighten on Connor's hips to near bruising but Connor could easily handle it. If the topic was different, he might've even found such a tight grip to be arousing. "This is why we can't return there. I suggest we either find some other place to lay low or use Markus' home as a base." He wanted to go to Hank's, the desire to go see his former Detective partner was gnawing at his mind. It was too much of a risk, he couldn't put Hank in danger. He didn't know how long it would take to gain android freedom, but he would see Hank again. The old alpha just had to hold in there a little longer.
"We cannot stay here." Conrad answered back with a frown, leaning in to brush the tip of his nose lightly over the side of his neck in a comforting motion, it seemed Connor had let out his sorrow in his scent. "That multitude of androids coming and going from one house will raise some suspicions. Along with the idea of leaving you alone in a house with another alpha is not appealing to me." Conrad returned the facts, ones Connor already assumed would be the problem. Which left the only option available, they needed to find a hideout that was secure and concealed. Not that Connor was thinking he would be locked away, despite Conrad's intentions. He would simply find more reasons why Conrad should let him help.
"After Jericho, people will be more aware of androids in vacant places as well, so we have to avoid completely abandoned places as well." Connor added, it felt comfortable to be exchanging information with Conrad again, solving a problem together made Connor feel more at ease. "However, if we utilize the sewer system as a mode of moving through the city, we may go fairly undetected. Finding a building nearby an entrance to the sewer shouldn't be too difficult to find, given the amount of abandoned buildings in Detroit." Androids had taken up most of the jobs, leaving humans without income to afford homes, making Detroit's already urban decay even worse. "It would likely be wise to find a destination in the lower income residencies, where the law enforcement avoid due to it being too dangerous."
"Will the current residents in such a neighbor not report androids to the authorities?" Conrad tilted his head, not understanding how humans completely worked, he was used to following the rules by the book. Connor had been taught by Hank that some rules could be broken, to simply pick and choose the lesser of two evils. It also gained friendship with the civilians, who would be more forward in talking with the old Detective and spill any dangerous news that might be spreading on the street.
"With how much more strict the law enforcement has become in the more populated areas, the lower class citizens are less inclined to call the authorities. Mainly because the officers might find that they are conducting illicit activities as well. So we will go unnoticed in that respect, though you'll need to change out of your uniform. With the lack of law enforcement, humans tend to fall into their more violent habits. We don't want to deal with you murdering someone just because they attacked you or me." Connor raked his gaze over Conrad's stark black and white Cyberlife uniform, in direct contrast to Connor's more casual street clothes that made him human. "Once we get you new clothes and find a suitable base of operations we can go out and retrieve Collin." Assuming he was still alive, Connor left that hanging in the air, not wanting to say it in case it came true. Conrad could feel the words left unsaid and pressed himself closer, his body becoming flush with Connor's.
Connor couldn't tell if the gesture was meant to comfort him or the younger android, maybe both. They were missing the final piece of themselves, he assumed Conrad was feeling it more acutely due to his lack in experience with handling emotions. So Connor raised his arms, wrapping them around the alpha to hold him close, it felt reassuring. Conrad's presence made him feel like Connor could achieve his mission without fail as long as he had the alpha there with him. They would succeed, he had to keep that thought in his mind to chase away the doubts and dark thoughts that threatened to plague him.
"If my simulation was accurate in a few things, I already know the right place to look for him. Its not much to go by, but its our only lead."