Trigger Warning 69

Salutations. Anything you require?

[thesocialequalizer]

Well it seems you definitely knew them. Hopefully you didn’t die on the pavement. Though upon further inspection the height wasn’t as drastic as you first thought. You execute a very poor parkour roll before landing flat on your behind on the curb with a distinct pain in your leg. Not sprained or broken. Just pained and sore from the miscalculation.

[r4d1c4lsk4t3r]

You run over to him to see if he was ok.

"Kankri what the heck?! What happened?! Are you OK?" You try your best to help him to his feet.

[thesocialequalizer]

"Oh, I thought it was you. I’m glad I was right with my life endangering decision." You try to stay off of your right leg as that was the one that seemed to take the brunt of the damage.

[r4d1c4lsk4t3r]

"Dude, please don’t ever do that again. Whether it’s me or not. You could have like, seriously hurt!" You shake your head in disapproval. You sighed.

"Here let’s get you to the bus bench over here."

[thesocialequalizer]

"Oh I'll be fine. Its not like I had anywhere else to got anyway. I essentially trapped myself." 

[thesocialequalizer]

You do a double take on the height of the building you were on. It would be alright right? If you did it right. You were a little out of practice though. No risk no reward you suppose. This did concern your legs though. In the end you decide to jump anyway cause the building was much shorter than the ones around it. Effectively you were trapped so it was your best bet anyway. So you take a nice leap towards what who you thought you knew.

[r4d1c4lsk4t3r]

You wait. As the light turns greens something, or someone falls from the sky. is that…?

"Kankri!!"

[thesocialequalizer]

Well it seems you definitely knew them. Hopefully you didn’t die on the pavement. Though upon further inspection the height wasn’t as drastic as you first thought. You execute a very poor parkour roll before landing flat on your behind on the curb with a distinct pain in your leg. Not sprained or broken. Just pained and sore from the miscalculation.

[r4d1c4lsk4t3r]

You run over to him to see if he was ok.

"Kankri what the heck?! What happened?! Are you OK?" You try your best to help him to his feet.

[thesocialequalizer]

"Oh, I thought it was you. I'm glad I was right with my life endangering decision." You try to stay off of your right leg as that was the one that seemed to take the brunt of the damage.

[r4d1c4lsk4t3r]

You kick up your board and grab it with your hand. You’ve come to a stop. Across the way you saw a red light so you guess you come to a pause for now. You move your hair out of your face and wait.

[thesocialequalizer]

You do a double take on the height of the building you were on. It would be alright right? If you did it right. You were a little out of practice though. No risk no reward you suppose. This did concern your legs though. In the end you decide to jump anyway cause the building was much shorter than the ones around it. Effectively you were trapped so it was your best bet anyway. So you take a nice leap towards what who you thought you knew.

[r4d1c4lsk4t3r]

You wait. As the light turns greens something, or someone falls from the sky. is that…?

"Kankri!!"

[thesocialequalizer]

Well it seems you definitely knew them. Hopefully you didn't die on the pavement. Though upon further inspection the height wasn't as drastic as you first thought. You execute a very poor parkour roll before landing flat on your behind on the curb with a distinct pain in your leg. Not sprained or broken. Just pained and sore from the miscalculation.

[r4d1c4lsk4t3r]

Your name is Latula Pyrope and you just heading home on your sweet skateboard. You  push yourself forward and pass street by street, building by buliding. It might seem a little repetitive but you love the wind in your face and the speed of your ride. Maybe you’d get something faster than your rad skateboard some day. Some day you will, but for now you’ll stick to your board.

[thesocialequalizer]

You hear between your own heartbeat and the busy street a skateboard. You take a peek over the edge of the building and see a streak of read pass by. You thought it was someone you knew so you decided to grab your jacket and follow from the rooftops, which honestly was a very effective way to follow.

[r4d1c4lsk4t3r]

You kick up your board and grab it with your hand. You’ve come to a stop. Across the way you saw a red light so you guess you come to a pause for now. You move your hair out of your face and wait.

[thesocialequalizer]

You do a double take on the height of the building you were on. It would be alright right? If you did it right. You were a little out of practice though. No risk no reward you suppose. This did concern your legs though. In the end you decide to jump anyway cause the building was much shorter than the ones around it. Effectively you were trapped so it was your best bet anyway. So you take a nice leap towards what who you thought you knew.

[thesocialequalizer]

Your name is Kankri Vantas and you are taking part in your newest and most dangerous past time. Roof top lounging. You’ve found it to be quite relaxing and enjoyable to scale some of the highest buildings and just hang out there for hours at a time. Only to get bored and hop from roof top to roof top until you’re either somewhere else or on the ground. Its very good exercise. It could also be very romantic. If you had a girlfriend. Or anything close. Oh well. For now you’re kinda just chilling on an apartment building using your jacket as a pillow.

[r4d1c4lsk4t3r]

Your name is Latula Pyrope and you just heading home on your sweet skateboard. You  push yourself forward and pass street by street, building by buliding. It might seem a little repetitive but you love the wind in your face and the speed of your ride. Maybe you’d get something faster than your rad skateboard some day. Some day you will, but for now you’ll stick to your board.

[thesocialequalizer]

You hear between your own heartbeat and the busy street a skateboard. You take a peek over the edge of the building and see a streak of read pass by. You thought it was someone you knew so you decided to grab your jacket and follow from the rooftops, which honestly was a very effective way to follow.

[thesocialequalizer]

Your name is Kankri Vantas and you are taking part in your newest and most dangerous past time. Roof top lounging. You’ve found it to be quite relaxing and enjoyable to scale some of the highest buildings and just hang out there for hours at a time. Only to get bored and hop from roof top to roof top until you’re either somewhere else or on the ground. Its very good exercise. It could also be very romantic. If you had a girlfriend. Or anything close. Oh well. For now you’re kinda just chilling on an apartment building using your jacket as a pillow.

[surreptitiousannihilation-deact]

Miss me? || Aradia & Kankri

[thesocialequalizer]

After a very hushed and slightly rushed conversation with the manager, who was always nervous when you were around (though you couldn’t imagine why!), you silently slip into the kitchen obviously expecting her to follow. You tap on each of the walk in freezers and stop at the fourth one opening it up to reveal a stair case and walk down it. It ends at a very spacious basement room with a table set out with a rose in the middle and two seats. You take the seat farthest from the entrance to be kind and courteous to her obvious discomfort in not knowing her escort. 

[surreptitiousannihilation-deact]

To your surprise, you weren’t going to be having a normal meal in that restaurant. With your curious and gleaming eyes locked onto Kankri and his suspicious and quiet conversation with who was most likely the manager of the place, you soon found yourself following the other into one of the kitchen’s freezers. Yes, you heard it right, the freezer. It was a bit expected though, seeing as how the two of you were wanted people and it was important to keep yourself alive…

Jeez, you were really out of it, weren’t you? Not even worrying about your secrecy thus exposing yourself to the ever-growing, potential threats of someone wanting to take you out.”This is new.” You mutter, as you take your own seat off to the side of Kankri. 

[thesocialequalizer]

"I like to keep things fresh. Someone will be down soon with menus I believe. Are you of drinking age?" You hold off any real questions for some idle small talk as you give her a pleasant enough smile. If she wanted to know anything you had a feeling she'd be out front with it.

[thesocialequalizer]

Your name is Kankri Vantas and you are taking part in your newest and most dangerous past time. Roof top lounging. You've found it to be quite relaxing and enjoyable to scale some of the highest buildings and just hang out there for hours at a time. Only to get bored and hop from roof top to roof top until you're either somewhere else or on the ground. Its very good exercise. It could also be very romantic. If you had a girlfriend. Or anything close. Oh well. For now you're kinda just chilling on an apartment building using your jacket as a pillow.

[surreptitiousannihilation-deact]

Miss me? || Aradia & Kankri

[thesocialequalizer]

Upon further inspection it was quite painful to watch her. Her moves were amateur and obvious. Her vision obstructed by her hat left her open to god knows what. She was obviously uncomfortable with situations where she wasn’t in control. Her people skills were less than optimal, and she seemed to be more flare than anything else. A very big disappointment compared to your dear friend Damara. She talks less though which is a plus. Though you suppose you were being a bit harsh on her. You haven’t seen her in action so you could be wrong. Despite her first appearances.

[surreptitiousannihilation-deact]

"…"

You let out a very drawn out, yet quiet sigh when you enter the building. The dim lighting just only added on to how poorly you were able to see things. Getting more than just irritated by how idiotic you might’ve looked with your fedora pulled down over your face, you quickly rip off the headgear and tuck it underneath your arm. 

After a few adjustments to your slightly disheveled hair, you feel a little better about how presentable you look in front of the other. Your wavy, chocolate-colored hair spilled over your shoulders and ended just above your waistline, while your gleaming and curious russet tinted eyes once more took in the new surrounding. 

God, you must look like a fool right now, with all your incongruous actions and robotic like speaking patterns…

Wait.

Why did you even care what you looked like? It wasn’t like you were going on a more formal date with someone or were going to assassinate another person.

You blinked and ever so slightly shook your head, as if trying to get rid of the thick fog that clouded your mind. Why were you so out of it? It felt like you had been drowning in the vast and empty ocean for the past few years and were suddenly pulled out of the salt infested waters only to be placed in clear, crystal-like solution. 

You weren’t accustomed to human interaction yet, and you’re not quite sure if you’ll ever be.

[thesocialequalizer]

After a very hushed and slightly rushed conversation with the manager, who was always nervous when you were around (though you couldn't imagine why!), you silently slip into the kitchen obviously expecting her to follow. You tap on each of the walk in freezers and stop at the fourth one opening it up to reveal a stair case and walk down it. It ends at a very spacious basement room with a table set out with a rose in the middle and two seats. You take the seat farthest from the entrance to be kind and courteous to her obvious discomfort in not knowing her escort. 

[surreptitiousannihilation-deact]

Miss me? || Aradia & Kankri

[thesocialequalizer]

Ah so this was problem. Usually independent. Which of course makes perfect sense, and also explains a lot. Seems you should try and make her as comfortable as possible. “No no you were right. It right up here actually.” You point out a smaller building that blended in quite well with the others.

[surreptitiousannihilation-deact]

You tilt your head up a bit, your vision a tad more obscured than normal due to how low you’ve pulled your fedora hat down, and scan the area. To be quite honest, you felt relieved. It was like… things were starting to become a bit more colorful in your pallid life.

Your eyes swiftly lock onto what you had assumed to be the building in which you and Vantas were going to get something to munch on. You angle your heads towards the other and give him a quick nod before making a dash across the deserted street towards the dining building.

[thesocialequalizer]

Upon further inspection it was quite painful to watch her. Her moves were amateur and obvious. Her vision obstructed by her hat left her open to god knows what. She was obviously uncomfortable with situations where she wasn't in control. Her people skills were less than optimal, and she seemed to be more flare than anything else. A very big disappointment compared to your dear friend Damara. She talks less though which is a plus. Though you suppose you were being a bit harsh on her. You haven't seen her in action so you could be wrong. Despite her first appearances.

[surreptitiousannihilation-deact]

Miss me? || Aradia & Kankri

[thesocialequalizer]

surreptitiousannihilation:

[surreptitiousannihilation-deact]

"…"

You find his gesture of geniality to be very odd and a bit incomprehensible. You’re very aware of what you should do next, that is link your arm with him, but even if you were to meet your own father on the street you would not commit such act.

So instead, you raise an eyebrow and reach up to lower the rim of your fedora even lower than before.

"Lead the way."

You breath out through clenched teeth, and begin to walk in front of him. 

You sigh and follow behind. It seems such acts were lost on some women. Though her coldness was justified in some manner. At least you hope it is. You suppose her cant blame her for it either way. Well you can, but you would rather not.

The sound of your heels clicking on the pavement seemed to be the only thing you could focus on despite the fact that you were walking with another person who actually recognized you.

Click click click.

You continue to focus on the rhythmic sound, your eyes drifting from the different cracks on the sidewalk, before finally snapping back to reality. How long had the two of you been walking? Where were you even heading?

You stop in your tracks and exhale deeply, blinking in a quick and successive pattern, attempting to do away with the fog that clouded your mind.

"S…Sorry. You might want to take initiative and lead the way… I have no."

You stop and purse your lips, not quite prepared to accept the fact that you were indeed lost and required the assistance of another person.

"Idea where I’m going…"

You mutter as quietly as possible, a light flush rising to your cheeks. This was very unlike you, you really needed to get yourself together before things started to get worse. 

[thesocialequalizer]

Ah so this was problem. Usually independent. Which of course makes perfect sense, and also explains a lot. Seems you should try and make her as comfortable as possible. "No no you were right. It right up here actually." You point out a smaller building that blended in quite well with the others.

[surreptitiousannihilation-deact]

Miss me? || Aradia & Kankri

[surreptitiousannihilation-deact]

Your eyes widen when you hear the last words fall from his lips. 

Oh… so this was that something that was going to occur today. That… went well. At any rate, you suppose it couldn’t have gotten any worse.

"…"

You part your lips to say something but bite it back, inhaling and exhaling slowly. Should you accept his offer? Perhaps you could get around to explaining things and maybe even persuade this man to not reveal your identity to anyone else or even the fact that you’re still alive. After a moment more of thinking, you decide to go for it. Hopefully things will go smoothly…

"Well I’m not married, so it’d just be Ms. Megido… but I’d much prefer if you could refer to me as Ms. Meg for now…

Safety precautions…”

You mutter at the last second. For all you knew, there could be someone listening in on their conversation. It would be best if you kept yourself as hidden as possible.

You also quickly add in a quick ‘Please’ before looking up to produce a very gentle and small smile. In a moment, however, your expression returns to that very infamous stoic face you always sported. 

"Just a bite would be quite lovely…" 

[thesocialequalizer]

"I never liked titles much anyway. I know a place where we can eat in peace" You try to emphasize the word peace as casually as possible. Trying to hint at someone in public is never very good. Though if her reputation should proceed her she should pick up on it. Either way you would be able to explain soon enough anyway. You bow and hold out your arm for her, for the dual purpose of being able to discreetly see around you without making it obvious.

[surreptitiousannihilation-deact]

"…"

You find his gesture of geniality to be very odd and a bit incomprehensible. You’re very aware of what you should do next, that is link your arm with him, but even if you were to meet your own father on the street you would not commit such act.

So instead, you raise an eyebrow and reach up to lower the rim of your fedora even lower than before.

"Lead the way."

You breath out through clenched teeth, and begin to walk in front of him. 

[thesocialequalizer]

You sigh and follow behind. It seems such acts were lost on some women. Though her coldness was justified in some manner. At least you hope it is. You suppose her cant blame her for it either way. Well you can, but you would rather not.

[surreptitiousannihilation-deact]

Miss me? || Aradia & Kankri

[thesocialequalizer]

After the initial shock you seem to remember who she was. Of course you did. You both got around and always remember a face. The fact that she was hear was strange to say the least. The fact that you ran into her was stranger. Of course it happened to be you. “Would you like to get a bite to eat? Since i was being so careless” You let a small smirk dance on your lips before slowly letting out your next words “Mrs. Megido?”

[surreptitiousannihilation-deact]

Your eyes widen when you hear the last words fall from his lips. 

Oh… so this was that something that was going to occur today. That… went well. At any rate, you suppose it couldn’t have gotten any worse.

"…"

You part your lips to say something but bite it back, inhaling and exhaling slowly. Should you accept his offer? Perhaps you could get around to explaining things and maybe even persuade this man to not reveal your identity to anyone else or even the fact that you’re still alive. After a moment more of thinking, you decide to go for it. Hopefully things will go smoothly…

"Well I’m not married, so it’d just be Ms. Megido… but I’d much prefer if you could refer to me as Ms. Meg for now…

Safety precautions…”

You mutter at the last second. For all you knew, there could be someone listening in on their conversation. It would be best if you kept yourself as hidden as possible.

You also quickly add in a quick ‘Please’ before looking up to produce a very gentle and small smile. In a moment, however, your expression returns to that very infamous stoic face you always sported. 

"Just a bite would be quite lovely…" 

[thesocialequalizer]

"I never liked titles much anyway. I know a place where we can eat in peace" You try to emphasize the word peace as casually as possible. Trying to hint at someone in public is never very good. Though if her reputation should proceed her she should pick up on it. Either way you would be able to explain soon enough anyway. You bow and hold out your arm for her, for the dual purpose of being able to discreetly see around you without making it obvious.

[surreptitiousannihilation-deact]

Miss me? || Aradia & Kankri

It’s not like your “death” had really affected anyone. In fact, ever since you had gone incognito, you had come to a more peaceful state of mind (that included less shrieking and horrendous moaning coming from the voices of the dead) and found yourself less ‘on edge’ about things. In short, things seemed to be a lot more simpler. 

But all nice things come to an end, right? At least, that’s what you had been taught ever since you were a child.  You just didn’t expect the end of your secrecy to come so soon.

"Excuse me…" You mumbled, after clumsily bumping into someone.

It wasn’t like you to be so out of it, but you couldn’t help get the strange feeling that something was going to happen today. Something potentially… life changing. Whatever this something was, however, you knew that it was going to happen in the next few seconds…

[thesocialequalizer]

It seemed you were a magnet for things like this. By this point you would usually shrug it off but something stopped you. You knew better after three or four times than to just shrug things like this off. 

"The fault was mine. I should’ve been paying attention"

[surreptitiousannihilation-deact]

"…"

You inhaled slowly when the other had responded. To be honest, you weren’t expecting a reaction at all. It seemed that during your ‘dormant’ period as a hitman, you lost your ability to hold a proper conversation with others. Not like you had said quality before you decided to go onto that suicide mission… but at least you weren’t so taken back when it came to talking. 

"U…Uh. I-It’s not a problem at all…"

You reach up and slightly angle the top of your fedora hat a bit lower, concealing your dark brown, almost maroon colored eyes and shuffle backwards a bit. 

Just make no eye contact and maybe he’ll go away. You think to yourself. But things aren’t that simple. You look at the other person’s shoes for a few seconds before realizing what an awkward situation you’ve just put yourself into.

"…" You begin to take a step to your right and think of continuing to walk forwards, treating this as if nothing had ever happened. 

"I suppose I’ll be on my way the-"

You stop mid sentence as you catch a glimpse of the stranger’s face. It looked so… familiar, yet at the same time didn’t seem like anyone you used to know personally.

"D-Do…" You start mumbling the beginnings of a sentence before snapping your mouth shut. Just move on and get on with your life. This is just your eyes playing tricks on you. You don’t know this person at all. 

[thesocialequalizer]

After the initial shock you seem to remember who she was. Of course you did. You both got around and always remember a face. The fact that she was hear was strange to say the least. The fact that you ran into her was stranger. Of course it happened to be you. "Would you like to get a bite to eat? Since i was being so careless" You let a small smirk dance on your lips before slowly letting out your next words "Mrs. Megido?"

[surreptitiousannihilation-deact]

Miss me? [[ Open Starter ]]

It’s not like her “death” had really affected anyone. In fact, ever since Aradia had gone incognito, she had come to a more peaceful state of mind (that included less shrieking and horrendous moaning coming from the voices of the dead) and found herself less ‘on edge’ about things. In short, things seemed to be a lot more simpler. 

But all nice things come to an end, right? At least, that’s what the woman had been taught ever since she was a child. She just didn’t expect the end of her secrecy to come so soon.

"Excuse me…" She mumbled, after clumsily bumping into someone.

It wasn’t like her to be so out of it, but she couldn’t help get the strange feeling that something was going to happen today. Something potentially… life changing. Whatever this something was, however, she knew that it was going to happen in the next few seconds…

[thesocialequalizer]

It seemed you were a magnet for things like this. By this point you would usually shrug it off but something stopped you. You knew better after three or four times than to just shrug things like this off. 

"The fault was mine. I should've been paying attention"

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