Demolition Man

Viktor I killed 999 evil men, and realized I was the 1000th. previously @i-love-my-demolition-woman

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

All we are is bullets, I mean this.

Hi.

I'm Demolition Man.

Some info about me:

Me and my ex-wife just got married (i just got rid of her), and moved to Draag. When I got here, they made me do pushups. I don't like pushups.

I've been to prison

My now ex-wife and I used to be criminals, and ran away from the law, but then she died and I had to make a deal with the devil...its a long story, and kind of traumatic. I'm okay now, but you really need to listen to me, and I'm telling you the truth, cause I mean it. I'm okay. Trust me!

WAS "devoted" to my "loving" wife.

Update on my wife: I nominated her for election and now she's going to be executed! yippee!

Also I'm now Draag's official Dogsitter. The dog is like therapy, but I'm being paid to do it. It makes me want to commit less crimes.

Also Draag's official assassin.

Also now adopted by @his-grand-immortal-dictator

(lore/info post)

Tags:

#telling you what i do for a living - main

#us traitors never win - death (not angst)

#whispering me away from you - draag loyalty arc

#dreams are not enough to win a war - death (angst)

#heaven help us - maya

#back to friends - clementine

#just two men - tucker

#i should've been a better son - old family shit

#mama's boy - shit with the secretary

#prosper in the gloom - dictator

So long and goodnight!

Mod info:

thomas

he/him

other mcr blog: @/gerard-way-as-songs

main: @/waiting4thestarstoalign

obsessed with the demolition lovers and three cheers

thanks for coming to my blog!

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[ @secretary-of-draag ]

[secretary-of-draag]

[She had been sitting at her desk, nursing her various injuries from when the freakish copy of the frontman came after her. It was fair to say she bore a not so minor grudge against those who looked like him or were connected to him.]

[She had spent most of the day rearranging some documents after the fiasco, shredding the ones covered in blood that didnt matter for much of anything in the long run. Along with sorting, she also password protected most of everything in her computer. How her defenses had been so easily breached she-]

[Didn't matter. She would be careful next time. She would also be sure to implement similar defensive mechanisms throughout the work force.]

[Ever since her release from the hospital she has grown... cautious. She looked up from her desk immediately as he came in. Her hands making subtle movements towards something]

Good evening. Mr Toro. Do you need something?

[Why was he here?]

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[secretary-of-draag]

[A pen. A red. Pen. You had to be kidding her. He came all this way to bother her, about a pen]

[She sighed, opening her desk drawer, filled with various pens, mostly black and red, and a few calligraphy pens. She looked over them for a moment before offering him a simple red ballpoint pen]

Will that be all?

[She held out a gloved hand, but continued to watch his every movement. He seemed slightly tense. She couldnt tell if he was just trying to seem agreeable or if he was scared of her.]

[Preferably the later. She had work to do and she was tired of this nonsense.]

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[secretary-of-draag]

[She watched as he took the pen from her, nodding slightly. Her eyes settled on his guitar for a moment, and she decided on some minor small talk. It didnt seem he would be leaving her alone anytime soon.]

Yes your... return. You all really put on a show last night. Or at least, so I've been told.

[With her current wounds she hadnt had much time to supervise the shows, relying on members of her team to report to her, along with various... other witnesses]

[Speaking of wounds- she should probably change her bandages...]

[She turned around to access a cabinet where she had kept some of her medical supplies. Rummaging through them with a slight wince. Although she continued to attempt to maintain that same sense of authority despite it. So what if she was slightly beat up?]

Is there anything else you need from me?

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[secretary-of-draag]

[She had caught the movement from the corner of her eye, but was too late. With the injuries she had sustained from that... mutt she was unable to move out of the way in time]

[The pain was excruciating. That sort of intense dullness that drives you insane. Not a sharp pain, but a hammering.]

[As the world faded to black and she grew tired, only one thought crossed her mind:]

[What will tyranny think?]

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[ @til-death-never-do-us-part ]

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[Victor had been getting dragged through the halls. After he litterally went missing, he shouldn't have been surprised that he was being dragged up to the Secretary's office. The guards weren't treating him pleasantly either - their grip on him tight as they pulled him through hallways, not even bothering to cuff him.

The guards approached the Secretary's office, not even really bothering to look in the room as they more or less just threw him in, shutting the door behind him. He stumbles in, his back to the scene behind him.]

Jeez.

[It takes him a moment to turn around and see what's happening - his eyes widening as he stumbles backwards, seeing everything that just occured, his mom-]

Oh, fuck-

What the fuck-?

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

Hey- dude, back the fuck up-

[He backs up - missing the door, backing into the side away from the door nob. No escape.

His eyes dart from Ray to around the room - what could he use as a weapon, as a way to escape?]

Dude- Ray, seriously-

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[It took Viktor a moment to respond - confusion flashing over his face as he stared at Ray dumbfounded for a moment.]

. . . What-?

[His eyes darted around the room before finally landing back on Ray's face.]

... Uh- please?-

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

Oh- fuck, dude-

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[He felt the blade slice his neck - a too slow attempt at getting his hands up to stop Ray.

He doesn't cry out - his blood spilling on the floor, into himself, on to Ray - as he collapsed onto Ray's shoes.

His last thought might've been something about hell.

Perhaps about what his mother or father would think.

Like mother like son.]

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[ @secretary-of-draag ]

[secretary-of-draag]

[She had been sitting at her desk, nursing her various injuries from when the freakish copy of the frontman came after her. It was fair to say she bore a not so minor grudge against those who looked like him or were connected to him.]

[She had spent most of the day rearranging some documents after the fiasco, shredding the ones covered in blood that didnt matter for much of anything in the long run. Along with sorting, she also password protected most of everything in her computer. How her defenses had been so easily breached she-]

[Didn't matter. She would be careful next time. She would also be sure to implement similar defensive mechanisms throughout the work force.]

[Ever since her release from the hospital she has grown... cautious. She looked up from her desk immediately as he came in. Her hands making subtle movements towards something]

Good evening. Mr Toro. Do you need something?

[Why was he here?]

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[secretary-of-draag]

[A pen. A red. Pen. You had to be kidding her. He came all this way to bother her, about a pen]

[She sighed, opening her desk drawer, filled with various pens, mostly black and red, and a few calligraphy pens. She looked over them for a moment before offering him a simple red ballpoint pen]

Will that be all?

[She held out a gloved hand, but continued to watch his every movement. He seemed slightly tense. She couldnt tell if he was just trying to seem agreeable or if he was scared of her.]

[Preferably the later. She had work to do and she was tired of this nonsense.]

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[secretary-of-draag]

[She watched as he took the pen from her, nodding slightly. Her eyes settled on his guitar for a moment, and she decided on some minor small talk. It didnt seem he would be leaving her alone anytime soon.]

Yes your... return. You all really put on a show last night. Or at least, so I've been told.

[With her current wounds she hadnt had much time to supervise the shows, relying on members of her team to report to her, along with various... other witnesses]

[Speaking of wounds- she should probably change her bandages...]

[She turned around to access a cabinet where she had kept some of her medical supplies. Rummaging through them with a slight wince. Although she continued to attempt to maintain that same sense of authority despite it. So what if she was slightly beat up?]

Is there anything else you need from me?

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[secretary-of-draag]

[She had caught the movement from the corner of her eye, but was too late. With the injuries she had sustained from that... mutt she was unable to move out of the way in time]

[The pain was excruciating. That sort of intense dullness that drives you insane. Not a sharp pain, but a hammering.]

[As the world faded to black and she grew tired, only one thought crossed her mind:]

[What will tyranny think?]

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[ @til-death-never-do-us-part ]

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[Victor had been getting dragged through the halls. After he litterally went missing, he shouldn't have been surprised that he was being dragged up to the Secretary's office. The guards weren't treating him pleasantly either - their grip on him tight as they pulled him through hallways, not even bothering to cuff him.

The guards approached the Secretary's office, not even really bothering to look in the room as they more or less just threw him in, shutting the door behind him. He stumbles in, his back to the scene behind him.]

Jeez.

[It takes him a moment to turn around and see what's happening - his eyes widening as he stumbles backwards, seeing everything that just occured, his mom-]

Oh, fuck-

What the fuck-?

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

Hey- dude, back the fuck up-

[He backs up - missing the door, backing into the side away from the door nob. No escape.

His eyes dart from Ray to around the room - what could he use as a weapon, as a way to escape?]

Dude- Ray, seriously-

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[It took Viktor a moment to respond - confusion flashing over his face as he stared at Ray dumbfounded for a moment.]

. . . What-?

[His eyes darted around the room before finally landing back on Ray's face.]

... Uh- please?-

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

Oh- fuck, dude-

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[ @secretary-of-draag ]

[secretary-of-draag]

[She had been sitting at her desk, nursing her various injuries from when the freakish copy of the frontman came after her. It was fair to say she bore a not so minor grudge against those who looked like him or were connected to him.]

[She had spent most of the day rearranging some documents after the fiasco, shredding the ones covered in blood that didnt matter for much of anything in the long run. Along with sorting, she also password protected most of everything in her computer. How her defenses had been so easily breached she-]

[Didn't matter. She would be careful next time. She would also be sure to implement similar defensive mechanisms throughout the work force.]

[Ever since her release from the hospital she has grown... cautious. She looked up from her desk immediately as he came in. Her hands making subtle movements towards something]

Good evening. Mr Toro. Do you need something?

[Why was he here?]

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[secretary-of-draag]

[A pen. A red. Pen. You had to be kidding her. He came all this way to bother her, about a pen]

[She sighed, opening her desk drawer, filled with various pens, mostly black and red, and a few calligraphy pens. She looked over them for a moment before offering him a simple red ballpoint pen]

Will that be all?

[She held out a gloved hand, but continued to watch his every movement. He seemed slightly tense. She couldnt tell if he was just trying to seem agreeable or if he was scared of her.]

[Preferably the later. She had work to do and she was tired of this nonsense.]

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[secretary-of-draag]

[She watched as he took the pen from her, nodding slightly. Her eyes settled on his guitar for a moment, and she decided on some minor small talk. It didnt seem he would be leaving her alone anytime soon.]

Yes your... return. You all really put on a show last night. Or at least, so I've been told.

[With her current wounds she hadnt had much time to supervise the shows, relying on members of her team to report to her, along with various... other witnesses]

[Speaking of wounds- she should probably change her bandages...]

[She turned around to access a cabinet where she had kept some of her medical supplies. Rummaging through them with a slight wince. Although she continued to attempt to maintain that same sense of authority despite it. So what if she was slightly beat up?]

Is there anything else you need from me?

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[secretary-of-draag]

[She had caught the movement from the corner of her eye, but was too late. With the injuries she had sustained from that... mutt she was unable to move out of the way in time]

[The pain was excruciating. That sort of intense dullness that drives you insane. Not a sharp pain, but a hammering.]

[As the world faded to black and she grew tired, only one thought crossed her mind:]

[What will tyranny think?]

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[ @til-death-never-do-us-part ]

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[Victor had been getting dragged through the halls. After he litterally went missing, he shouldn't have been surprised that he was being dragged up to the Secretary's office. The guards weren't treating him pleasantly either - their grip on him tight as they pulled him through hallways, not even bothering to cuff him.

The guards approached the Secretary's office, not even really bothering to look in the room as they more or less just threw him in, shutting the door behind him. He stumbles in, his back to the scene behind him.]

Jeez.

[It takes him a moment to turn around and see what's happening - his eyes widening as he stumbles backwards, seeing everything that just occured, his mom-]

Oh, fuck-

What the fuck-?

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

Hey- dude, back the fuck up-

[He backs up - missing the door, backing into the side away from the door nob. No escape.

His eyes dart from Ray to around the room - what could he use as a weapon, as a way to escape?]

Dude- Ray, seriously-

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[It took Viktor a moment to respond - confusion flashing over his face as he stared at Ray dumbfounded for a moment.]

. . . What-?

[His eyes darted around the room before finally landing back on Ray's face.]

... Uh- please?-

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[ @secretary-of-draag ]

[secretary-of-draag]

[She had been sitting at her desk, nursing her various injuries from when the freakish copy of the frontman came after her. It was fair to say she bore a not so minor grudge against those who looked like him or were connected to him.]

[She had spent most of the day rearranging some documents after the fiasco, shredding the ones covered in blood that didnt matter for much of anything in the long run. Along with sorting, she also password protected most of everything in her computer. How her defenses had been so easily breached she-]

[Didn't matter. She would be careful next time. She would also be sure to implement similar defensive mechanisms throughout the work force.]

[Ever since her release from the hospital she has grown... cautious. She looked up from her desk immediately as he came in. Her hands making subtle movements towards something]

Good evening. Mr Toro. Do you need something?

[Why was he here?]

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[secretary-of-draag]

[A pen. A red. Pen. You had to be kidding her. He came all this way to bother her, about a pen]

[She sighed, opening her desk drawer, filled with various pens, mostly black and red, and a few calligraphy pens. She looked over them for a moment before offering him a simple red ballpoint pen]

Will that be all?

[She held out a gloved hand, but continued to watch his every movement. He seemed slightly tense. She couldnt tell if he was just trying to seem agreeable or if he was scared of her.]

[Preferably the later. She had work to do and she was tired of this nonsense.]

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[secretary-of-draag]

[She watched as he took the pen from her, nodding slightly. Her eyes settled on his guitar for a moment, and she decided on some minor small talk. It didnt seem he would be leaving her alone anytime soon.]

Yes your... return. You all really put on a show last night. Or at least, so I've been told.

[With her current wounds she hadnt had much time to supervise the shows, relying on members of her team to report to her, along with various... other witnesses]

[Speaking of wounds- she should probably change her bandages...]

[She turned around to access a cabinet where she had kept some of her medical supplies. Rummaging through them with a slight wince. Although she continued to attempt to maintain that same sense of authority despite it. So what if she was slightly beat up?]

Is there anything else you need from me?

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[secretary-of-draag]

[She had caught the movement from the corner of her eye, but was too late. With the injuries she had sustained from that... mutt she was unable to move out of the way in time]

[The pain was excruciating. That sort of intense dullness that drives you insane. Not a sharp pain, but a hammering.]

[As the world faded to black and she grew tired, only one thought crossed her mind:]

[What will tyranny think?]

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[ @til-death-never-do-us-part ]

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[Victor had been getting dragged through the halls. After he litterally went missing, he shouldn't have been surprised that he was being dragged up to the Secretary's office. The guards weren't treating him pleasantly either - their grip on him tight as they pulled him through hallways, not even bothering to cuff him.

The guards approached the Secretary's office, not even really bothering to look in the room as they more or less just threw him in, shutting the door behind him. He stumbles in, his back to the scene behind him.]

Jeez.

[It takes him a moment to turn around and see what's happening - his eyes widening as he stumbles backwards, seeing everything that just occured, his mom-]

Oh, fuck-

What the fuck-?

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

Hey- dude, back the fuck up-

[He backs up - missing the door, backing into the side away from the door nob. No escape.

His eyes dart from Ray to around the room - what could he use as a weapon, as a way to escape?]

Dude- Ray, seriously-

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[ @secretary-of-draag ]

[secretary-of-draag]

[She had been sitting at her desk, nursing her various injuries from when the freakish copy of the frontman came after her. It was fair to say she bore a not so minor grudge against those who looked like him or were connected to him.]

[She had spent most of the day rearranging some documents after the fiasco, shredding the ones covered in blood that didnt matter for much of anything in the long run. Along with sorting, she also password protected most of everything in her computer. How her defenses had been so easily breached she-]

[Didn't matter. She would be careful next time. She would also be sure to implement similar defensive mechanisms throughout the work force.]

[Ever since her release from the hospital she has grown... cautious. She looked up from her desk immediately as he came in. Her hands making subtle movements towards something]

Good evening. Mr Toro. Do you need something?

[Why was he here?]

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[secretary-of-draag]

[A pen. A red. Pen. You had to be kidding her. He came all this way to bother her, about a pen]

[She sighed, opening her desk drawer, filled with various pens, mostly black and red, and a few calligraphy pens. She looked over them for a moment before offering him a simple red ballpoint pen]

Will that be all?

[She held out a gloved hand, but continued to watch his every movement. He seemed slightly tense. She couldnt tell if he was just trying to seem agreeable or if he was scared of her.]

[Preferably the later. She had work to do and she was tired of this nonsense.]

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[secretary-of-draag]

[She watched as he took the pen from her, nodding slightly. Her eyes settled on his guitar for a moment, and she decided on some minor small talk. It didnt seem he would be leaving her alone anytime soon.]

Yes your... return. You all really put on a show last night. Or at least, so I've been told.

[With her current wounds she hadnt had much time to supervise the shows, relying on members of her team to report to her, along with various... other witnesses]

[Speaking of wounds- she should probably change her bandages...]

[She turned around to access a cabinet where she had kept some of her medical supplies. Rummaging through them with a slight wince. Although she continued to attempt to maintain that same sense of authority despite it. So what if she was slightly beat up?]

Is there anything else you need from me?

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[secretary-of-draag]

[She had caught the movement from the corner of her eye, but was too late. With the injuries she had sustained from that... mutt she was unable to move out of the way in time]

[The pain was excruciating. That sort of intense dullness that drives you insane. Not a sharp pain, but a hammering.]

[As the world faded to black and she grew tired, only one thought crossed her mind:]

[What will tyranny think?]

[br0k3n-and-b3at3n]

[ @til-death-never-do-us-part ]

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[Victor had been getting dragged through the halls. After he litterally went missing, he shouldn't have been surprised that he was being dragged up to the Secretary's office. The guards weren't treating him pleasantly either - their grip on him tight as they pulled him through hallways, not even bothering to cuff him.

The guards approached the Secretary's office, not even really bothering to look in the room as they more or less just threw him in, shutting the door behind him. He stumbles in, his back to the scene behind him.]

Jeez.

[It takes him a moment to turn around and see what's happening - his eyes widening as he stumbles backwards, seeing everything that just occured, his mom-]

Oh, fuck-

What the fuck-?

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

TRIIICKK ORRR TREEEAATTT

Go away.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

She ran up to him, "Frankie?" She gasped. She wore a red dress, wedding ring on her finger, her nails were painted black. She had boots on, perfect for running. Though she could run in heels just fine.

@dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black 🥀

[he'd been on a walk - thankfully the migraine hadn't been so bad today. as she approaches, he spin around the face her - awfully confused. ]

hello-?

Who are you-?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Honey... it's me, Illi?" She tilted her head.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I don't- know you.

I apologize.

This must be one of those things my father messaged me about. There are different. . . versions . . . of people showing up here. I guess you're Clem's alternate version, then.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Clem? Sweetheart who's Clem? And- you're talking to your dad again? I thought he hated your guts.." She was more confused, she reached a hand out to touch his face.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[He flinches - not moving back, though.

Maybe he could pretend. This was nice.

What about Tucker?

No. He could pretend.]

. . . I'm. . . sorry. Clem is - a friend of my dad's. He sent the message through her.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She saw him flinch, she pulled back. She nodded, "are you feeling okay, sweetheart? You're acting strange..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Headache.

Really, really bad headache.

I'm- I'm glad you're here.

[he takes her hand, putting it on his face, and leaning into it.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mm the one time I'm without my med kit... I'm sorry my love." She sighed, stroking his cheek with her thumb. "Do you know where we are? I've been without a map for a bit."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . DRAAG.

It's a fuckass country. Dictatorship.

. . . I know the way out. . ?

[a small smile. he tilts his head into her hand - almost like a dog. he felt like he could breathe, yet he'd never met this woman.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "Lead the way, darling~."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . Okay.

[he takes her hand - gently tugging her towards the access point on the border. he knew they'd let him out without question because of who he is.

Tucker.

Oh, fuck Tucker right now.

some idle humming as they walk.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She followed him, lacing their fingers together, "You're not wearing your ring." She observed.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

I think it got stolen when I went to jail-

When I went to jail when I got here, I mean.

. . . We can always get remarried.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, tsking softly and smiling, "Mmm someone got caught huh? Told you to stay low, idiot." She said affectionately, "and of course we can, I'm assuming the marriage got voided when everyone thought I died?"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Does it work like that-?

I mean - are widows still married to their husbands when they die in war?

. . .

Oh, who the fuck cares. Fuck it. We can just get remarried anyway, even if it's not voided.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She held his hand a bit tighter, "mm and we'll get you a better ring... only the best for my sweetheart..." She sighed, leaning against him but not putting her weight on him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I missed you. I missed you a lot, honey.

[he pulls her in to press a kiss to the top of her head. holding her there for a moment, go just breathe.]

So much has happened.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled sadly, "I'm sorry I wasn't here, my love... But I promise I'm not letting you go again." She sighed, kissing his cheek in return.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Yeah, you better not.

[similar to how Arthur is - not that she would know - Viktor is one to build up walls when he feels something. Making something funny when he doesn't want to deal with the pain. He gives a short chuckle.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She didn't question the laugh, Frankie often cracked jokes or laughed when he was nervous or just wanted to see her smile. "You're laugh is adorable, My love."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Yeah? You think so?

I'm glad.

[he brushes the hair out of her face with a gentle but calloused hand - he missed this. he missed running.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, she grabbed his wrist and pressed a kiss to it. "Missed you so much... God your laugh is so healing..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Don't leave me again.

Please.

[he's going to hold onto this for as long as he can - he knows, eventually, he will probably be dragged back into draag. but for now, he needs this. this is familiar and safe.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I'm not going anywhere. I swear to God somebody is going to have to pry my cold dead body off you before I leave you again."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Promise?

[a half smile at her as he holds her hands.]

Promise me.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I promise." She kissed him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[he let the kiss sort of count as a pinky promise of sorts - linking his fingers within her own as they kiss.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, squeezing his hands affectionately.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I love you.

[a dog like head tilt accompanied by a smile down at her.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled back, "I love you too... so much."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . We should get going. Before it gets dark. It gets cold when it gets dark.

. . . Cold isn't good.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, "Good idea sweetheart..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[After some eventual walking - they reach a border. Guards let them through, without question, suprisingly. He lets out a breath when they get a little bit away from the border.]

. . . Where do you wanna go?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She shrugged, "No clue, we could just run till we find a place we like?" She smiled, offering. She was so used to running away with her husband.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Okay.

I have money.

Tricked the Dictator guy into letting me be his kid. I have a government card.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mmm you're so smart, darling~"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

You're smarter.

You always have been, honey.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "mm cmon, admit it you were always better with planning though, I was smart in the sense I could hide bodies without being caught~"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Yeah, that's true, I guess.

I don't know. It just matters that we're together again.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Yeah.." She sighed, leaning against him again.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

[a sigh.]

I had to do a lot of shit in that country. Not proud of it, either. Nearly costed me my life twice.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, "I'm very proud of you, y'know?"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

. . .

. . . You are?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mhm" She kissed his cheek.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Thank you.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, squeezing his hand.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

...

I love you.

So much.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I love you more loser..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

No. I love you most.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mm impossible..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

Nothing's impossible.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "You're a dork, My love..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I know.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

She ran up to him, "Frankie?" She gasped. She wore a red dress, wedding ring on her finger, her nails were painted black. She had boots on, perfect for running. Though she could run in heels just fine.

@dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black 🥀

[he'd been on a walk - thankfully the migraine hadn't been so bad today. as she approaches, he spin around the face her - awfully confused. ]

hello-?

Who are you-?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Honey... it's me, Illi?" She tilted her head.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I don't- know you.

I apologize.

This must be one of those things my father messaged me about. There are different. . . versions . . . of people showing up here. I guess you're Clem's alternate version, then.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Clem? Sweetheart who's Clem? And- you're talking to your dad again? I thought he hated your guts.." She was more confused, she reached a hand out to touch his face.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[He flinches - not moving back, though.

Maybe he could pretend. This was nice.

What about Tucker?

No. He could pretend.]

. . . I'm. . . sorry. Clem is - a friend of my dad's. He sent the message through her.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She saw him flinch, she pulled back. She nodded, "are you feeling okay, sweetheart? You're acting strange..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Headache.

Really, really bad headache.

I'm- I'm glad you're here.

[he takes her hand, putting it on his face, and leaning into it.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mm the one time I'm without my med kit... I'm sorry my love." She sighed, stroking his cheek with her thumb. "Do you know where we are? I've been without a map for a bit."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . DRAAG.

It's a fuckass country. Dictatorship.

. . . I know the way out. . ?

[a small smile. he tilts his head into her hand - almost like a dog. he felt like he could breathe, yet he'd never met this woman.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "Lead the way, darling~."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . Okay.

[he takes her hand - gently tugging her towards the access point on the border. he knew they'd let him out without question because of who he is.

Tucker.

Oh, fuck Tucker right now.

some idle humming as they walk.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She followed him, lacing their fingers together, "You're not wearing your ring." She observed.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

I think it got stolen when I went to jail-

When I went to jail when I got here, I mean.

. . . We can always get remarried.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, tsking softly and smiling, "Mmm someone got caught huh? Told you to stay low, idiot." She said affectionately, "and of course we can, I'm assuming the marriage got voided when everyone thought I died?"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Does it work like that-?

I mean - are widows still married to their husbands when they die in war?

. . .

Oh, who the fuck cares. Fuck it. We can just get remarried anyway, even if it's not voided.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She held his hand a bit tighter, "mm and we'll get you a better ring... only the best for my sweetheart..." She sighed, leaning against him but not putting her weight on him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I missed you. I missed you a lot, honey.

[he pulls her in to press a kiss to the top of her head. holding her there for a moment, go just breathe.]

So much has happened.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled sadly, "I'm sorry I wasn't here, my love... But I promise I'm not letting you go again." She sighed, kissing his cheek in return.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Yeah, you better not.

[similar to how Arthur is - not that she would know - Viktor is one to build up walls when he feels something. Making something funny when he doesn't want to deal with the pain. He gives a short chuckle.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She didn't question the laugh, Frankie often cracked jokes or laughed when he was nervous or just wanted to see her smile. "You're laugh is adorable, My love."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Yeah? You think so?

I'm glad.

[he brushes the hair out of her face with a gentle but calloused hand - he missed this. he missed running.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, she grabbed his wrist and pressed a kiss to it. "Missed you so much... God your laugh is so healing..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Don't leave me again.

Please.

[he's going to hold onto this for as long as he can - he knows, eventually, he will probably be dragged back into draag. but for now, he needs this. this is familiar and safe.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I'm not going anywhere. I swear to God somebody is going to have to pry my cold dead body off you before I leave you again."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Promise?

[a half smile at her as he holds her hands.]

Promise me.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I promise." She kissed him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[he let the kiss sort of count as a pinky promise of sorts - linking his fingers within her own as they kiss.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, squeezing his hands affectionately.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I love you.

[a dog like head tilt accompanied by a smile down at her.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled back, "I love you too... so much."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . We should get going. Before it gets dark. It gets cold when it gets dark.

. . . Cold isn't good.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, "Good idea sweetheart..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[After some eventual walking - they reach a border. Guards let them through, without question, suprisingly. He lets out a breath when they get a little bit away from the border.]

. . . Where do you wanna go?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She shrugged, "No clue, we could just run till we find a place we like?" She smiled, offering. She was so used to running away with her husband.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Okay.

I have money.

Tricked the Dictator guy into letting me be his kid. I have a government card.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mmm you're so smart, darling~"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

You're smarter.

You always have been, honey.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "mm cmon, admit it you were always better with planning though, I was smart in the sense I could hide bodies without being caught~"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Yeah, that's true, I guess.

I don't know. It just matters that we're together again.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Yeah.." She sighed, leaning against him again.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

[a sigh.]

I had to do a lot of shit in that country. Not proud of it, either. Nearly costed me my life twice.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, "I'm very proud of you, y'know?"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

. . .

. . . You are?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mhm" She kissed his cheek.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Thank you.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, squeezing his hand.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

...

I love you.

So much.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I love you more loser..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

No. I love you most.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mm impossible..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

Nothing's impossible.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

She ran up to him, "Frankie?" She gasped. She wore a red dress, wedding ring on her finger, her nails were painted black. She had boots on, perfect for running. Though she could run in heels just fine.

@dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black 🥀

[he'd been on a walk - thankfully the migraine hadn't been so bad today. as she approaches, he spin around the face her - awfully confused. ]

hello-?

Who are you-?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Honey... it's me, Illi?" She tilted her head.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I don't- know you.

I apologize.

This must be one of those things my father messaged me about. There are different. . . versions . . . of people showing up here. I guess you're Clem's alternate version, then.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Clem? Sweetheart who's Clem? And- you're talking to your dad again? I thought he hated your guts.." She was more confused, she reached a hand out to touch his face.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[He flinches - not moving back, though.

Maybe he could pretend. This was nice.

What about Tucker?

No. He could pretend.]

. . . I'm. . . sorry. Clem is - a friend of my dad's. He sent the message through her.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She saw him flinch, she pulled back. She nodded, "are you feeling okay, sweetheart? You're acting strange..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Headache.

Really, really bad headache.

I'm- I'm glad you're here.

[he takes her hand, putting it on his face, and leaning into it.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mm the one time I'm without my med kit... I'm sorry my love." She sighed, stroking his cheek with her thumb. "Do you know where we are? I've been without a map for a bit."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . DRAAG.

It's a fuckass country. Dictatorship.

. . . I know the way out. . ?

[a small smile. he tilts his head into her hand - almost like a dog. he felt like he could breathe, yet he'd never met this woman.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "Lead the way, darling~."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . Okay.

[he takes her hand - gently tugging her towards the access point on the border. he knew they'd let him out without question because of who he is.

Tucker.

Oh, fuck Tucker right now.

some idle humming as they walk.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She followed him, lacing their fingers together, "You're not wearing your ring." She observed.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

I think it got stolen when I went to jail-

When I went to jail when I got here, I mean.

. . . We can always get remarried.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, tsking softly and smiling, "Mmm someone got caught huh? Told you to stay low, idiot." She said affectionately, "and of course we can, I'm assuming the marriage got voided when everyone thought I died?"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Does it work like that-?

I mean - are widows still married to their husbands when they die in war?

. . .

Oh, who the fuck cares. Fuck it. We can just get remarried anyway, even if it's not voided.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She held his hand a bit tighter, "mm and we'll get you a better ring... only the best for my sweetheart..." She sighed, leaning against him but not putting her weight on him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I missed you. I missed you a lot, honey.

[he pulls her in to press a kiss to the top of her head. holding her there for a moment, go just breathe.]

So much has happened.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled sadly, "I'm sorry I wasn't here, my love... But I promise I'm not letting you go again." She sighed, kissing his cheek in return.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Yeah, you better not.

[similar to how Arthur is - not that she would know - Viktor is one to build up walls when he feels something. Making something funny when he doesn't want to deal with the pain. He gives a short chuckle.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She didn't question the laugh, Frankie often cracked jokes or laughed when he was nervous or just wanted to see her smile. "You're laugh is adorable, My love."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Yeah? You think so?

I'm glad.

[he brushes the hair out of her face with a gentle but calloused hand - he missed this. he missed running.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, she grabbed his wrist and pressed a kiss to it. "Missed you so much... God your laugh is so healing..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Don't leave me again.

Please.

[he's going to hold onto this for as long as he can - he knows, eventually, he will probably be dragged back into draag. but for now, he needs this. this is familiar and safe.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I'm not going anywhere. I swear to God somebody is going to have to pry my cold dead body off you before I leave you again."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Promise?

[a half smile at her as he holds her hands.]

Promise me.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I promise." She kissed him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[he let the kiss sort of count as a pinky promise of sorts - linking his fingers within her own as they kiss.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, squeezing his hands affectionately.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I love you.

[a dog like head tilt accompanied by a smile down at her.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled back, "I love you too... so much."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . We should get going. Before it gets dark. It gets cold when it gets dark.

. . . Cold isn't good.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, "Good idea sweetheart..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[After some eventual walking - they reach a border. Guards let them through, without question, suprisingly. He lets out a breath when they get a little bit away from the border.]

. . . Where do you wanna go?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She shrugged, "No clue, we could just run till we find a place we like?" She smiled, offering. She was so used to running away with her husband.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Okay.

I have money.

Tricked the Dictator guy into letting me be his kid. I have a government card.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mmm you're so smart, darling~"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

You're smarter.

You always have been, honey.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "mm cmon, admit it you were always better with planning though, I was smart in the sense I could hide bodies without being caught~"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Yeah, that's true, I guess.

I don't know. It just matters that we're together again.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Yeah.." She sighed, leaning against him again.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

[a sigh.]

I had to do a lot of shit in that country. Not proud of it, either. Nearly costed me my life twice.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, "I'm very proud of you, y'know?"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

. . .

. . . You are?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mhm" She kissed his cheek.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Thank you.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, squeezing his hand.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

...

I love you.

So much.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I love you more loser..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

No. I love you most.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

She ran up to him, "Frankie?" She gasped. She wore a red dress, wedding ring on her finger, her nails were painted black. She had boots on, perfect for running. Though she could run in heels just fine.

@dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black 🥀

[he'd been on a walk - thankfully the migraine hadn't been so bad today. as she approaches, he spin around the face her - awfully confused. ]

hello-?

Who are you-?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Honey... it's me, Illi?" She tilted her head.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I don't- know you.

I apologize.

This must be one of those things my father messaged me about. There are different. . . versions . . . of people showing up here. I guess you're Clem's alternate version, then.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Clem? Sweetheart who's Clem? And- you're talking to your dad again? I thought he hated your guts.." She was more confused, she reached a hand out to touch his face.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[He flinches - not moving back, though.

Maybe he could pretend. This was nice.

What about Tucker?

No. He could pretend.]

. . . I'm. . . sorry. Clem is - a friend of my dad's. He sent the message through her.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She saw him flinch, she pulled back. She nodded, "are you feeling okay, sweetheart? You're acting strange..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Headache.

Really, really bad headache.

I'm- I'm glad you're here.

[he takes her hand, putting it on his face, and leaning into it.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mm the one time I'm without my med kit... I'm sorry my love." She sighed, stroking his cheek with her thumb. "Do you know where we are? I've been without a map for a bit."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . DRAAG.

It's a fuckass country. Dictatorship.

. . . I know the way out. . ?

[a small smile. he tilts his head into her hand - almost like a dog. he felt like he could breathe, yet he'd never met this woman.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "Lead the way, darling~."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . Okay.

[he takes her hand - gently tugging her towards the access point on the border. he knew they'd let him out without question because of who he is.

Tucker.

Oh, fuck Tucker right now.

some idle humming as they walk.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She followed him, lacing their fingers together, "You're not wearing your ring." She observed.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

I think it got stolen when I went to jail-

When I went to jail when I got here, I mean.

. . . We can always get remarried.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, tsking softly and smiling, "Mmm someone got caught huh? Told you to stay low, idiot." She said affectionately, "and of course we can, I'm assuming the marriage got voided when everyone thought I died?"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Does it work like that-?

I mean - are widows still married to their husbands when they die in war?

. . .

Oh, who the fuck cares. Fuck it. We can just get remarried anyway, even if it's not voided.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She held his hand a bit tighter, "mm and we'll get you a better ring... only the best for my sweetheart..." She sighed, leaning against him but not putting her weight on him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I missed you. I missed you a lot, honey.

[he pulls her in to press a kiss to the top of her head. holding her there for a moment, go just breathe.]

So much has happened.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled sadly, "I'm sorry I wasn't here, my love... But I promise I'm not letting you go again." She sighed, kissing his cheek in return.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Yeah, you better not.

[similar to how Arthur is - not that she would know - Viktor is one to build up walls when he feels something. Making something funny when he doesn't want to deal with the pain. He gives a short chuckle.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She didn't question the laugh, Frankie often cracked jokes or laughed when he was nervous or just wanted to see her smile. "You're laugh is adorable, My love."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Yeah? You think so?

I'm glad.

[he brushes the hair out of her face with a gentle but calloused hand - he missed this. he missed running.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, she grabbed his wrist and pressed a kiss to it. "Missed you so much... God your laugh is so healing..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Don't leave me again.

Please.

[he's going to hold onto this for as long as he can - he knows, eventually, he will probably be dragged back into draag. but for now, he needs this. this is familiar and safe.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I'm not going anywhere. I swear to God somebody is going to have to pry my cold dead body off you before I leave you again."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Promise?

[a half smile at her as he holds her hands.]

Promise me.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I promise." She kissed him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[he let the kiss sort of count as a pinky promise of sorts - linking his fingers within her own as they kiss.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, squeezing his hands affectionately.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I love you.

[a dog like head tilt accompanied by a smile down at her.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled back, "I love you too... so much."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . We should get going. Before it gets dark. It gets cold when it gets dark.

. . . Cold isn't good.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, "Good idea sweetheart..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[After some eventual walking - they reach a border. Guards let them through, without question, suprisingly. He lets out a breath when they get a little bit away from the border.]

. . . Where do you wanna go?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She shrugged, "No clue, we could just run till we find a place we like?" She smiled, offering. She was so used to running away with her husband.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Okay.

I have money.

Tricked the Dictator guy into letting me be his kid. I have a government card.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mmm you're so smart, darling~"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

You're smarter.

You always have been, honey.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "mm cmon, admit it you were always better with planning though, I was smart in the sense I could hide bodies without being caught~"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Yeah, that's true, I guess.

I don't know. It just matters that we're together again.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Yeah.." She sighed, leaning against him again.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

[a sigh.]

I had to do a lot of shit in that country. Not proud of it, either. Nearly costed me my life twice.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, "I'm very proud of you, y'know?"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

. . .

. . . You are?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mhm" She kissed his cheek.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Thank you.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, squeezing his hand.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

...

I love you.

So much.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

She ran up to him, "Frankie?" She gasped. She wore a red dress, wedding ring on her finger, her nails were painted black. She had boots on, perfect for running. Though she could run in heels just fine.

@dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black 🥀

[he'd been on a walk - thankfully the migraine hadn't been so bad today. as she approaches, he spin around the face her - awfully confused. ]

hello-?

Who are you-?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Honey... it's me, Illi?" She tilted her head.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I don't- know you.

I apologize.

This must be one of those things my father messaged me about. There are different. . . versions . . . of people showing up here. I guess you're Clem's alternate version, then.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Clem? Sweetheart who's Clem? And- you're talking to your dad again? I thought he hated your guts.." She was more confused, she reached a hand out to touch his face.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[He flinches - not moving back, though.

Maybe he could pretend. This was nice.

What about Tucker?

No. He could pretend.]

. . . I'm. . . sorry. Clem is - a friend of my dad's. He sent the message through her.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She saw him flinch, she pulled back. She nodded, "are you feeling okay, sweetheart? You're acting strange..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Headache.

Really, really bad headache.

I'm- I'm glad you're here.

[he takes her hand, putting it on his face, and leaning into it.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mm the one time I'm without my med kit... I'm sorry my love." She sighed, stroking his cheek with her thumb. "Do you know where we are? I've been without a map for a bit."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . DRAAG.

It's a fuckass country. Dictatorship.

. . . I know the way out. . ?

[a small smile. he tilts his head into her hand - almost like a dog. he felt like he could breathe, yet he'd never met this woman.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "Lead the way, darling~."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . Okay.

[he takes her hand - gently tugging her towards the access point on the border. he knew they'd let him out without question because of who he is.

Tucker.

Oh, fuck Tucker right now.

some idle humming as they walk.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She followed him, lacing their fingers together, "You're not wearing your ring." She observed.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

I think it got stolen when I went to jail-

When I went to jail when I got here, I mean.

. . . We can always get remarried.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, tsking softly and smiling, "Mmm someone got caught huh? Told you to stay low, idiot." She said affectionately, "and of course we can, I'm assuming the marriage got voided when everyone thought I died?"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Does it work like that-?

I mean - are widows still married to their husbands when they die in war?

. . .

Oh, who the fuck cares. Fuck it. We can just get remarried anyway, even if it's not voided.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She held his hand a bit tighter, "mm and we'll get you a better ring... only the best for my sweetheart..." She sighed, leaning against him but not putting her weight on him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I missed you. I missed you a lot, honey.

[he pulls her in to press a kiss to the top of her head. holding her there for a moment, go just breathe.]

So much has happened.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled sadly, "I'm sorry I wasn't here, my love... But I promise I'm not letting you go again." She sighed, kissing his cheek in return.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Yeah, you better not.

[similar to how Arthur is - not that she would know - Viktor is one to build up walls when he feels something. Making something funny when he doesn't want to deal with the pain. He gives a short chuckle.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She didn't question the laugh, Frankie often cracked jokes or laughed when he was nervous or just wanted to see her smile. "You're laugh is adorable, My love."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Yeah? You think so?

I'm glad.

[he brushes the hair out of her face with a gentle but calloused hand - he missed this. he missed running.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, she grabbed his wrist and pressed a kiss to it. "Missed you so much... God your laugh is so healing..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Don't leave me again.

Please.

[he's going to hold onto this for as long as he can - he knows, eventually, he will probably be dragged back into draag. but for now, he needs this. this is familiar and safe.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I'm not going anywhere. I swear to God somebody is going to have to pry my cold dead body off you before I leave you again."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Promise?

[a half smile at her as he holds her hands.]

Promise me.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I promise." She kissed him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[he let the kiss sort of count as a pinky promise of sorts - linking his fingers within her own as they kiss.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, squeezing his hands affectionately.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I love you.

[a dog like head tilt accompanied by a smile down at her.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled back, "I love you too... so much."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . We should get going. Before it gets dark. It gets cold when it gets dark.

. . . Cold isn't good.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, "Good idea sweetheart..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[After some eventual walking - they reach a border. Guards let them through, without question, suprisingly. He lets out a breath when they get a little bit away from the border.]

. . . Where do you wanna go?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She shrugged, "No clue, we could just run till we find a place we like?" She smiled, offering. She was so used to running away with her husband.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Okay.

I have money.

Tricked the Dictator guy into letting me be his kid. I have a government card.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mmm you're so smart, darling~"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

You're smarter.

You always have been, honey.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "mm cmon, admit it you were always better with planning though, I was smart in the sense I could hide bodies without being caught~"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Yeah, that's true, I guess.

I don't know. It just matters that we're together again.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Yeah.." She sighed, leaning against him again.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

[a sigh.]

I had to do a lot of shit in that country. Not proud of it, either. Nearly costed me my life twice.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, "I'm very proud of you, y'know?"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

. . .

. . . You are?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mhm" She kissed his cheek.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Thank you.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

She ran up to him, "Frankie?" She gasped. She wore a red dress, wedding ring on her finger, her nails were painted black. She had boots on, perfect for running. Though she could run in heels just fine.

@dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black 🥀

[he'd been on a walk - thankfully the migraine hadn't been so bad today. as she approaches, he spin around the face her - awfully confused. ]

hello-?

Who are you-?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Honey... it's me, Illi?" She tilted her head.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I don't- know you.

I apologize.

This must be one of those things my father messaged me about. There are different. . . versions . . . of people showing up here. I guess you're Clem's alternate version, then.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Clem? Sweetheart who's Clem? And- you're talking to your dad again? I thought he hated your guts.." She was more confused, she reached a hand out to touch his face.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[He flinches - not moving back, though.

Maybe he could pretend. This was nice.

What about Tucker?

No. He could pretend.]

. . . I'm. . . sorry. Clem is - a friend of my dad's. He sent the message through her.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She saw him flinch, she pulled back. She nodded, "are you feeling okay, sweetheart? You're acting strange..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Headache.

Really, really bad headache.

I'm- I'm glad you're here.

[he takes her hand, putting it on his face, and leaning into it.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mm the one time I'm without my med kit... I'm sorry my love." She sighed, stroking his cheek with her thumb. "Do you know where we are? I've been without a map for a bit."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . DRAAG.

It's a fuckass country. Dictatorship.

. . . I know the way out. . ?

[a small smile. he tilts his head into her hand - almost like a dog. he felt like he could breathe, yet he'd never met this woman.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "Lead the way, darling~."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . Okay.

[he takes her hand - gently tugging her towards the access point on the border. he knew they'd let him out without question because of who he is.

Tucker.

Oh, fuck Tucker right now.

some idle humming as they walk.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She followed him, lacing their fingers together, "You're not wearing your ring." She observed.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

I think it got stolen when I went to jail-

When I went to jail when I got here, I mean.

. . . We can always get remarried.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, tsking softly and smiling, "Mmm someone got caught huh? Told you to stay low, idiot." She said affectionately, "and of course we can, I'm assuming the marriage got voided when everyone thought I died?"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Does it work like that-?

I mean - are widows still married to their husbands when they die in war?

. . .

Oh, who the fuck cares. Fuck it. We can just get remarried anyway, even if it's not voided.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She held his hand a bit tighter, "mm and we'll get you a better ring... only the best for my sweetheart..." She sighed, leaning against him but not putting her weight on him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I missed you. I missed you a lot, honey.

[he pulls her in to press a kiss to the top of her head. holding her there for a moment, go just breathe.]

So much has happened.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled sadly, "I'm sorry I wasn't here, my love... But I promise I'm not letting you go again." She sighed, kissing his cheek in return.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Yeah, you better not.

[similar to how Arthur is - not that she would know - Viktor is one to build up walls when he feels something. Making something funny when he doesn't want to deal with the pain. He gives a short chuckle.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She didn't question the laugh, Frankie often cracked jokes or laughed when he was nervous or just wanted to see her smile. "You're laugh is adorable, My love."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Yeah? You think so?

I'm glad.

[he brushes the hair out of her face with a gentle but calloused hand - he missed this. he missed running.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, she grabbed his wrist and pressed a kiss to it. "Missed you so much... God your laugh is so healing..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Don't leave me again.

Please.

[he's going to hold onto this for as long as he can - he knows, eventually, he will probably be dragged back into draag. but for now, he needs this. this is familiar and safe.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I'm not going anywhere. I swear to God somebody is going to have to pry my cold dead body off you before I leave you again."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Promise?

[a half smile at her as he holds her hands.]

Promise me.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I promise." She kissed him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[he let the kiss sort of count as a pinky promise of sorts - linking his fingers within her own as they kiss.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, squeezing his hands affectionately.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I love you.

[a dog like head tilt accompanied by a smile down at her.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled back, "I love you too... so much."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . We should get going. Before it gets dark. It gets cold when it gets dark.

. . . Cold isn't good.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, "Good idea sweetheart..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[After some eventual walking - they reach a border. Guards let them through, without question, suprisingly. He lets out a breath when they get a little bit away from the border.]

. . . Where do you wanna go?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She shrugged, "No clue, we could just run till we find a place we like?" She smiled, offering. She was so used to running away with her husband.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Okay.

I have money.

Tricked the Dictator guy into letting me be his kid. I have a government card.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mmm you're so smart, darling~"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

You're smarter.

You always have been, honey.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "mm cmon, admit it you were always better with planning though, I was smart in the sense I could hide bodies without being caught~"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Yeah, that's true, I guess.

I don't know. It just matters that we're together again.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Yeah.." She sighed, leaning against him again.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

[a sigh.]

I had to do a lot of shit in that country. Not proud of it, either. Nearly costed me my life twice.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, "I'm very proud of you, y'know?"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

. . .

. . . You are?

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

She ran up to him, "Frankie?" She gasped. She wore a red dress, wedding ring on her finger, her nails were painted black. She had boots on, perfect for running. Though she could run in heels just fine.

@dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black 🥀

[he'd been on a walk - thankfully the migraine hadn't been so bad today. as she approaches, he spin around the face her - awfully confused. ]

hello-?

Who are you-?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Honey... it's me, Illi?" She tilted her head.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I don't- know you.

I apologize.

This must be one of those things my father messaged me about. There are different. . . versions . . . of people showing up here. I guess you're Clem's alternate version, then.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Clem? Sweetheart who's Clem? And- you're talking to your dad again? I thought he hated your guts.." She was more confused, she reached a hand out to touch his face.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[He flinches - not moving back, though.

Maybe he could pretend. This was nice.

What about Tucker?

No. He could pretend.]

. . . I'm. . . sorry. Clem is - a friend of my dad's. He sent the message through her.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She saw him flinch, she pulled back. She nodded, "are you feeling okay, sweetheart? You're acting strange..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Headache.

Really, really bad headache.

I'm- I'm glad you're here.

[he takes her hand, putting it on his face, and leaning into it.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mm the one time I'm without my med kit... I'm sorry my love." She sighed, stroking his cheek with her thumb. "Do you know where we are? I've been without a map for a bit."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . DRAAG.

It's a fuckass country. Dictatorship.

. . . I know the way out. . ?

[a small smile. he tilts his head into her hand - almost like a dog. he felt like he could breathe, yet he'd never met this woman.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "Lead the way, darling~."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . Okay.

[he takes her hand - gently tugging her towards the access point on the border. he knew they'd let him out without question because of who he is.

Tucker.

Oh, fuck Tucker right now.

some idle humming as they walk.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She followed him, lacing their fingers together, "You're not wearing your ring." She observed.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

I think it got stolen when I went to jail-

When I went to jail when I got here, I mean.

. . . We can always get remarried.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, tsking softly and smiling, "Mmm someone got caught huh? Told you to stay low, idiot." She said affectionately, "and of course we can, I'm assuming the marriage got voided when everyone thought I died?"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Does it work like that-?

I mean - are widows still married to their husbands when they die in war?

. . .

Oh, who the fuck cares. Fuck it. We can just get remarried anyway, even if it's not voided.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She held his hand a bit tighter, "mm and we'll get you a better ring... only the best for my sweetheart..." She sighed, leaning against him but not putting her weight on him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I missed you. I missed you a lot, honey.

[he pulls her in to press a kiss to the top of her head. holding her there for a moment, go just breathe.]

So much has happened.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled sadly, "I'm sorry I wasn't here, my love... But I promise I'm not letting you go again." She sighed, kissing his cheek in return.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Yeah, you better not.

[similar to how Arthur is - not that she would know - Viktor is one to build up walls when he feels something. Making something funny when he doesn't want to deal with the pain. He gives a short chuckle.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She didn't question the laugh, Frankie often cracked jokes or laughed when he was nervous or just wanted to see her smile. "You're laugh is adorable, My love."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Yeah? You think so?

I'm glad.

[he brushes the hair out of her face with a gentle but calloused hand - he missed this. he missed running.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, she grabbed his wrist and pressed a kiss to it. "Missed you so much... God your laugh is so healing..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Don't leave me again.

Please.

[he's going to hold onto this for as long as he can - he knows, eventually, he will probably be dragged back into draag. but for now, he needs this. this is familiar and safe.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I'm not going anywhere. I swear to God somebody is going to have to pry my cold dead body off you before I leave you again."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Promise?

[a half smile at her as he holds her hands.]

Promise me.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I promise." She kissed him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[he let the kiss sort of count as a pinky promise of sorts - linking his fingers within her own as they kiss.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, squeezing his hands affectionately.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I love you.

[a dog like head tilt accompanied by a smile down at her.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled back, "I love you too... so much."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . We should get going. Before it gets dark. It gets cold when it gets dark.

. . . Cold isn't good.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, "Good idea sweetheart..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[After some eventual walking - they reach a border. Guards let them through, without question, suprisingly. He lets out a breath when they get a little bit away from the border.]

. . . Where do you wanna go?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She shrugged, "No clue, we could just run till we find a place we like?" She smiled, offering. She was so used to running away with her husband.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Okay.

I have money.

Tricked the Dictator guy into letting me be his kid. I have a government card.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mmm you're so smart, darling~"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

You're smarter.

You always have been, honey.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "mm cmon, admit it you were always better with planning though, I was smart in the sense I could hide bodies without being caught~"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Yeah, that's true, I guess.

I don't know. It just matters that we're together again.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Yeah.." She sighed, leaning against him again.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

[a sigh.]

I had to do a lot of shit in that country. Not proud of it, either. Nearly costed me my life twice.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

She ran up to him, "Frankie?" She gasped. She wore a red dress, wedding ring on her finger, her nails were painted black. She had boots on, perfect for running. Though she could run in heels just fine.

@dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black 🥀

[he'd been on a walk - thankfully the migraine hadn't been so bad today. as she approaches, he spin around the face her - awfully confused. ]

hello-?

Who are you-?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Honey... it's me, Illi?" She tilted her head.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I don't- know you.

I apologize.

This must be one of those things my father messaged me about. There are different. . . versions . . . of people showing up here. I guess you're Clem's alternate version, then.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Clem? Sweetheart who's Clem? And- you're talking to your dad again? I thought he hated your guts.." She was more confused, she reached a hand out to touch his face.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[He flinches - not moving back, though.

Maybe he could pretend. This was nice.

What about Tucker?

No. He could pretend.]

. . . I'm. . . sorry. Clem is - a friend of my dad's. He sent the message through her.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She saw him flinch, she pulled back. She nodded, "are you feeling okay, sweetheart? You're acting strange..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Headache.

Really, really bad headache.

I'm- I'm glad you're here.

[he takes her hand, putting it on his face, and leaning into it.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mm the one time I'm without my med kit... I'm sorry my love." She sighed, stroking his cheek with her thumb. "Do you know where we are? I've been without a map for a bit."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . DRAAG.

It's a fuckass country. Dictatorship.

. . . I know the way out. . ?

[a small smile. he tilts his head into her hand - almost like a dog. he felt like he could breathe, yet he'd never met this woman.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "Lead the way, darling~."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . Okay.

[he takes her hand - gently tugging her towards the access point on the border. he knew they'd let him out without question because of who he is.

Tucker.

Oh, fuck Tucker right now.

some idle humming as they walk.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She followed him, lacing their fingers together, "You're not wearing your ring." She observed.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

I think it got stolen when I went to jail-

When I went to jail when I got here, I mean.

. . . We can always get remarried.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, tsking softly and smiling, "Mmm someone got caught huh? Told you to stay low, idiot." She said affectionately, "and of course we can, I'm assuming the marriage got voided when everyone thought I died?"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Does it work like that-?

I mean - are widows still married to their husbands when they die in war?

. . .

Oh, who the fuck cares. Fuck it. We can just get remarried anyway, even if it's not voided.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She held his hand a bit tighter, "mm and we'll get you a better ring... only the best for my sweetheart..." She sighed, leaning against him but not putting her weight on him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I missed you. I missed you a lot, honey.

[he pulls her in to press a kiss to the top of her head. holding her there for a moment, go just breathe.]

So much has happened.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled sadly, "I'm sorry I wasn't here, my love... But I promise I'm not letting you go again." She sighed, kissing his cheek in return.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Yeah, you better not.

[similar to how Arthur is - not that she would know - Viktor is one to build up walls when he feels something. Making something funny when he doesn't want to deal with the pain. He gives a short chuckle.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She didn't question the laugh, Frankie often cracked jokes or laughed when he was nervous or just wanted to see her smile. "You're laugh is adorable, My love."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Yeah? You think so?

I'm glad.

[he brushes the hair out of her face with a gentle but calloused hand - he missed this. he missed running.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, she grabbed his wrist and pressed a kiss to it. "Missed you so much... God your laugh is so healing..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Don't leave me again.

Please.

[he's going to hold onto this for as long as he can - he knows, eventually, he will probably be dragged back into draag. but for now, he needs this. this is familiar and safe.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I'm not going anywhere. I swear to God somebody is going to have to pry my cold dead body off you before I leave you again."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Promise?

[a half smile at her as he holds her hands.]

Promise me.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I promise." She kissed him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[he let the kiss sort of count as a pinky promise of sorts - linking his fingers within her own as they kiss.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, squeezing his hands affectionately.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I love you.

[a dog like head tilt accompanied by a smile down at her.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled back, "I love you too... so much."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . We should get going. Before it gets dark. It gets cold when it gets dark.

. . . Cold isn't good.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, "Good idea sweetheart..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[After some eventual walking - they reach a border. Guards let them through, without question, suprisingly. He lets out a breath when they get a little bit away from the border.]

. . . Where do you wanna go?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She shrugged, "No clue, we could just run till we find a place we like?" She smiled, offering. She was so used to running away with her husband.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Okay.

I have money.

Tricked the Dictator guy into letting me be his kid. I have a government card.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mmm you're so smart, darling~"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

You're smarter.

You always have been, honey.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "mm cmon, admit it you were always better with planning though, I was smart in the sense I could hide bodies without being caught~"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Yeah, that's true, I guess.

I don't know. It just matters that we're together again.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

She ran up to him, "Frankie?" She gasped. She wore a red dress, wedding ring on her finger, her nails were painted black. She had boots on, perfect for running. Though she could run in heels just fine.

@dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black 🥀

[he'd been on a walk - thankfully the migraine hadn't been so bad today. as she approaches, he spin around the face her - awfully confused. ]

hello-?

Who are you-?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Honey... it's me, Illi?" She tilted her head.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I don't- know you.

I apologize.

This must be one of those things my father messaged me about. There are different. . . versions . . . of people showing up here. I guess you're Clem's alternate version, then.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Clem? Sweetheart who's Clem? And- you're talking to your dad again? I thought he hated your guts.." She was more confused, she reached a hand out to touch his face.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[He flinches - not moving back, though.

Maybe he could pretend. This was nice.

What about Tucker?

No. He could pretend.]

. . . I'm. . . sorry. Clem is - a friend of my dad's. He sent the message through her.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She saw him flinch, she pulled back. She nodded, "are you feeling okay, sweetheart? You're acting strange..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Headache.

Really, really bad headache.

I'm- I'm glad you're here.

[he takes her hand, putting it on his face, and leaning into it.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mm the one time I'm without my med kit... I'm sorry my love." She sighed, stroking his cheek with her thumb. "Do you know where we are? I've been without a map for a bit."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . DRAAG.

It's a fuckass country. Dictatorship.

. . . I know the way out. . ?

[a small smile. he tilts his head into her hand - almost like a dog. he felt like he could breathe, yet he'd never met this woman.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "Lead the way, darling~."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . Okay.

[he takes her hand - gently tugging her towards the access point on the border. he knew they'd let him out without question because of who he is.

Tucker.

Oh, fuck Tucker right now.

some idle humming as they walk.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She followed him, lacing their fingers together, "You're not wearing your ring." She observed.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

I think it got stolen when I went to jail-

When I went to jail when I got here, I mean.

. . . We can always get remarried.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, tsking softly and smiling, "Mmm someone got caught huh? Told you to stay low, idiot." She said affectionately, "and of course we can, I'm assuming the marriage got voided when everyone thought I died?"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Does it work like that-?

I mean - are widows still married to their husbands when they die in war?

. . .

Oh, who the fuck cares. Fuck it. We can just get remarried anyway, even if it's not voided.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She held his hand a bit tighter, "mm and we'll get you a better ring... only the best for my sweetheart..." She sighed, leaning against him but not putting her weight on him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I missed you. I missed you a lot, honey.

[he pulls her in to press a kiss to the top of her head. holding her there for a moment, go just breathe.]

So much has happened.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled sadly, "I'm sorry I wasn't here, my love... But I promise I'm not letting you go again." She sighed, kissing his cheek in return.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Yeah, you better not.

[similar to how Arthur is - not that she would know - Viktor is one to build up walls when he feels something. Making something funny when he doesn't want to deal with the pain. He gives a short chuckle.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She didn't question the laugh, Frankie often cracked jokes or laughed when he was nervous or just wanted to see her smile. "You're laugh is adorable, My love."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Yeah? You think so?

I'm glad.

[he brushes the hair out of her face with a gentle but calloused hand - he missed this. he missed running.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, she grabbed his wrist and pressed a kiss to it. "Missed you so much... God your laugh is so healing..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Don't leave me again.

Please.

[he's going to hold onto this for as long as he can - he knows, eventually, he will probably be dragged back into draag. but for now, he needs this. this is familiar and safe.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I'm not going anywhere. I swear to God somebody is going to have to pry my cold dead body off you before I leave you again."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Promise?

[a half smile at her as he holds her hands.]

Promise me.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I promise." She kissed him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[he let the kiss sort of count as a pinky promise of sorts - linking his fingers within her own as they kiss.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, squeezing his hands affectionately.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I love you.

[a dog like head tilt accompanied by a smile down at her.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled back, "I love you too... so much."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . We should get going. Before it gets dark. It gets cold when it gets dark.

. . . Cold isn't good.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, "Good idea sweetheart..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[After some eventual walking - they reach a border. Guards let them through, without question, suprisingly. He lets out a breath when they get a little bit away from the border.]

. . . Where do you wanna go?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She shrugged, "No clue, we could just run till we find a place we like?" She smiled, offering. She was so used to running away with her husband.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Okay.

I have money.

Tricked the Dictator guy into letting me be his kid. I have a government card.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mmm you're so smart, darling~"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

You're smarter.

You always have been, honey.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

She ran up to him, "Frankie?" She gasped. She wore a red dress, wedding ring on her finger, her nails were painted black. She had boots on, perfect for running. Though she could run in heels just fine.

@dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black 🥀

[he'd been on a walk - thankfully the migraine hadn't been so bad today. as she approaches, he spin around the face her - awfully confused. ]

hello-?

Who are you-?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Honey... it's me, Illi?" She tilted her head.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I don't- know you.

I apologize.

This must be one of those things my father messaged me about. There are different. . . versions . . . of people showing up here. I guess you're Clem's alternate version, then.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Clem? Sweetheart who's Clem? And- you're talking to your dad again? I thought he hated your guts.." She was more confused, she reached a hand out to touch his face.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[He flinches - not moving back, though.

Maybe he could pretend. This was nice.

What about Tucker?

No. He could pretend.]

. . . I'm. . . sorry. Clem is - a friend of my dad's. He sent the message through her.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She saw him flinch, she pulled back. She nodded, "are you feeling okay, sweetheart? You're acting strange..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Headache.

Really, really bad headache.

I'm- I'm glad you're here.

[he takes her hand, putting it on his face, and leaning into it.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"Mm the one time I'm without my med kit... I'm sorry my love." She sighed, stroking his cheek with her thumb. "Do you know where we are? I've been without a map for a bit."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . DRAAG.

It's a fuckass country. Dictatorship.

. . . I know the way out. . ?

[a small smile. he tilts his head into her hand - almost like a dog. he felt like he could breathe, yet he'd never met this woman.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, "Lead the way, darling~."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . Okay.

[he takes her hand - gently tugging her towards the access point on the border. he knew they'd let him out without question because of who he is.

Tucker.

Oh, fuck Tucker right now.

some idle humming as they walk.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She followed him, lacing their fingers together, "You're not wearing your ring." She observed.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

I think it got stolen when I went to jail-

When I went to jail when I got here, I mean.

. . . We can always get remarried.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, tsking softly and smiling, "Mmm someone got caught huh? Told you to stay low, idiot." She said affectionately, "and of course we can, I'm assuming the marriage got voided when everyone thought I died?"

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Does it work like that-?

I mean - are widows still married to their husbands when they die in war?

. . .

Oh, who the fuck cares. Fuck it. We can just get remarried anyway, even if it's not voided.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She held his hand a bit tighter, "mm and we'll get you a better ring... only the best for my sweetheart..." She sighed, leaning against him but not putting her weight on him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I missed you. I missed you a lot, honey.

[he pulls her in to press a kiss to the top of her head. holding her there for a moment, go just breathe.]

So much has happened.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled sadly, "I'm sorry I wasn't here, my love... But I promise I'm not letting you go again." She sighed, kissing his cheek in return.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Yeah, you better not.

[similar to how Arthur is - not that she would know - Viktor is one to build up walls when he feels something. Making something funny when he doesn't want to deal with the pain. He gives a short chuckle.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She didn't question the laugh, Frankie often cracked jokes or laughed when he was nervous or just wanted to see her smile. "You're laugh is adorable, My love."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Yeah? You think so?

I'm glad.

[he brushes the hair out of her face with a gentle but calloused hand - he missed this. he missed running.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, she grabbed his wrist and pressed a kiss to it. "Missed you so much... God your laugh is so healing..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Don't leave me again.

Please.

[he's going to hold onto this for as long as he can - he knows, eventually, he will probably be dragged back into draag. but for now, he needs this. this is familiar and safe.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I'm not going anywhere. I swear to God somebody is going to have to pry my cold dead body off you before I leave you again."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . .

Promise?

[a half smile at her as he holds her hands.]

Promise me.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

"I promise." She kissed him.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[he let the kiss sort of count as a pinky promise of sorts - linking his fingers within her own as they kiss.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled, squeezing his hands affectionately.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . I love you.

[a dog like head tilt accompanied by a smile down at her.]

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She smiled back, "I love you too... so much."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . We should get going. Before it gets dark. It gets cold when it gets dark.

. . . Cold isn't good.

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She nodded, "Good idea sweetheart..."

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

[After some eventual walking - they reach a border. Guards let them through, without question, suprisingly. He lets out a breath when they get a little bit away from the border.]

. . . Where do you wanna go?

[dr3ssed-in-r3d-and-black]

She shrugged, "No clue, we could just run till we find a place we like?" She smiled, offering. She was so used to running away with her husband.

[til-death-never-do-us-part]

. . . Okay.

I have money.

Tricked the Dictator guy into letting me be his kid. I have a government card.