there is a level of honesty which he must have with himself. emil knows in some small measure his need to take care of her is a projection of his own desires. but, even still, he knows someone such as willow needs this. they have all known neglect in one way or another, but she especially is among those who have known very little kindnesses. and he wants to amend that. he cannot help himself, even now, with his mind twisted in knots and his soul poisoned and sickening. he wants to take care of her. ❝ let me help you, ❞ it's not so much a request as it is a gentle but determined command. there is a tenderness to the touch of his hands, every dab of a damp cloth to her skin. this tenderness as of late is reserved only for her. it is rare and hidden away. the world does not deserve it. but she does. or maybe no one deserves it. it doesn't matter. she is who he wants to show this side of himself. brows pinch together as he wipes at a bit of blood on her forehead. ❝ any of this yours? ❞
@klarsynt : blood, sender cleans blood off of receiver.
for the reputation she held in this world, she usually avoided getting too bloodied. it happened of course, but usually . . . usually her abilities made it possible to not get too dirty while doing a job. and sometimes she simply couldn't help herself. this however, she is pretty sure she is never getting used to & a part of her is perhaps scared to accept it. because it's not her normal. taken away, raised by scientists who saw her as a pet project, raised by soldiers who saw weakness in being vulnerable . . . licking her wounds, getting cleaned up, all of it was usually done in the privacy of her own company. in her own room, or her own apartment. ❝ i'll just take a shower. ❞ a protest as she is pulled along, trying to plant her feet on the floor but to no avail & there's a puff of air, gaze narrowed at him the whole way. continue to do so, as he haul her up on the bathroom counter, same as he start to wash off the blood on her face and neck, lips pinched together ever so little.
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@frightes lenora sent: 051. the site of a horrible accident.
thunder crackles overhead, distant but ever ominous. it leaves prickled skin with chills, muscles subtly tensing involuntarily, but only for a moment. he only allows himself two measured seconds to be consciously perturbed by the sounds around him. the pelting downpour of merciless rain, the relentless rumbles and flashes of lightening, bustling murmurs of crowds moving about their business because no city is ever paused, not even by destruction. especially by destruction.
there is a solemn nature to his observation of the wreckage. gaze scans over the trails of blood quickly being washed away by rainwater. the meddlesome storm will clear away a bulk of the evidence before any forensic teams get a chance to gather it up for analysis. luckily, he doesn't need debris and decaying organics to gather his information. no, that is spiritually absorbed, psychic energy tucked away in the cells of his mind to consider later. away from watchful eyes. ❝ got quite a mess here, ❞ the mumble is barely audible above the roar of the rain. a brow quirks upward and hazel tinged eyes finally lift towards the other ❝ don't suppose it was made on purpose? ❞
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the instincts which grew within him after coming into contact with saige had a natural element to them. but they didn't come easy. nothing about those first few weeks were easy. she didn't trust him and his frustrations with her were difficult to keep in check. some part of him almost resented what she awoke in his soul. but mostly, he was grateful she gave him a reason to live. it took time to warm up to each other and foster the relationship they have now. the feeling of familiarity. and he would have thought it would have prepared him for this...for what has happened with willow. for what who she is carrying. but he finds himself ill equipped to handle the visceral emotions which course through his veins at every turn. he tries his best not to hover, not to fuss over the poor woman as if she weren't the most capable among them. he watches, quietly and from a distance, trying not to wince. the excercise is good for her and freya would never harm that part of her. but still, it makes his teeth grind, jaw clenching. he only finds relief when its over. ❝ hey, ❞ he intercepts willow right as she reaches her room ❝ got these last time i was out. ❞ he extends a bottle of a vitamins. ❝ i know you don't like talking about...it. but these will keep you stronger and make the drain on your energy less noticeable. ❞
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a hushed silence, one she has gotten used to after coming to the farm. as if, the rare times she leave the comfort of her room, or mags isn't by her side, she'll somehow implode & put up neon signs, pointing tantalus in their direction. if she were to double cross them, she certainly would have done it by now. these goodie two shoes are driving her up the wall on a good day. except freya. the two surprisingly get along quite well. mostly because the blonde doesn't prod & doesn't treat her like she is two seconds away from snapping. shoes kicked off, bare feet in the mud while sparring, make her feel more like herself than she has in quite some time. neither pull their punches, but there's no dirty tricks either. no use of their abilities. and freya doesn't go for the small bump that's grown the last couple of weeks. hint of a smile tug at the corner of lips as the session comes to an end when noelle call for freya & willow grab her shoes, glancing towards the small group who's stood and watched as if freya might need help, before starting to stalk back towards her room.
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❝ i don't really think there's any answer to that question you will like, ❞ its pointed out with more sincerity than one might expect despite the blasé nature of his tone. he does not fear threats of murder. that is not to say he isn't afraid of death itself, but the nature of his loathing is not akin to most men. the threat of his mortality follows him every day, walks with him, sits in his lungs with each breath. that little chip nestled into the base of his skull, constantly in his conciousness reminding him it is kill or be killed. one way or another. ❝ does it matter? ❞ he questions. his gaze narrows ❝ you've got yourself quite the rap sheet, i'm sure it's more than just the government with their eye out for you. ❞ emil draws in a slow breath. he relaxes his muscles again, tries to maintain a sense of comfortability despite the weapon still threatening his jugular. it is best not to spook targets like this. though she seems less spooked and more just angry, perhaps. fed up. shit, if he doesn't get that... ❝ i'm just a consultant. i get assigned cases no one else wants to touch. now whether a private citizen or some corporate ass is the one pressing for this investigation, i'm not privy to that information. ❞
the honesty does nothing to sate shavonna's caution and anger. of course she knows why she's being followed, but she wanted it in his words. he hadn't given her the details she'd been hoping for, and so the knife remains exactly where it is. android ignores the comment he makes of a possibly dirty blade, and shavonna is unsatisfied by the information he supplies to her. this wouldn't be the first person that the authorities have sent after her, but shavonna wanted to know where he was sent from - the dcpd, the fbi, something far more integral to the city's wellbeing? brow twitches a bit, eyes never leaving his, not even as he speaks. 'keep being vague, and you won't be walking out of this alley,' the threat comes in a low voice, more a promise than anything. 'you know what i'm asking - who sent you to follow me?'
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↪ 𝑺𝑬𝑻𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑴𝑷𝑻𝑺 , updated . ( a collection of various settings meant to inspire drabbles or be used as prompts . )
001. the seaside , as the sun is setting .
002. a cabin in the middle of the woods .
003. a picket-fenced home in the suburbs .
004. a dark bus stop lit only by street lights .
005. a private jet miles high in the sky .
006. a funhouse’s room of mirrors .
007. an office building , bustling and busy .
008. the back row of an empty movie theater .
009. a run - down motel room .
010. a loud house party on a suburban street .
011. a university lecture hall during a class .
012. the rooftop of a very tall building .
013. a great ballroom during an elegant party .
014. the back of a wailing ambulance .
015. the wine cellar of a large mansion .
016. behind the school’s gymnasium .
017. a boisterous bonfire at the lakeside .
018. an otherwise empty parking lot .
019. the shady bar of a noisy , dark club .
020. the grounds of an empty summer camp .
021. a large hedge maze , easy to get lost in .
022. a neglected or derelict treehouse .
023. a spacious , light-filled meadow .
024. an underground illegal fighting club .
025. an abandoned scrapyard .
026. a large penthouse overlooking the city .
027. an apple orchard in the middle of spring .
028. an empty playground with squeaky swings .
029. an extravagant greenhouse .
030. the base of a large waterfall .
031. a spacious walk - in closet full of lovely clothes .
032. a solemnly quiet hospital room .
033. the dark depths of an abandoned mine .
034. the deck of a fishing boat at night .
035. the thick crowd of an audience at a show .
036. a long , winding road .
037. the scene of a violent crime .
038. a fork in a hiking trail deep in the wilderness .
039. a cramped dressing room .
040. a dusty antiques shop full of relics .
041. the street of an unfamiliar city at night .
042. between the tall shelves of a thrifted book shop .
043. a building abandoned during construction .
044. a house without power or running water .
045. a mysterious trail found in the woods .
046. the back of a taxi stuck in traffic .
047. the inside of an elevator that won’t move .
048. fairgrounds during a large event (or after hours) .
049. a garden bountiful with flowers or produce .
050. a childhood home or bedroom .
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051. the site of a horrible accident .
052. a closed pool , after everyone has left .
053. a home holding horrific memories .
054. by the side of a dangerously quick river .
055. a private hotel room .
056. a police station in the middle of the night .
057. a ferris wheel carriage under a sky of fireworks .
058. a lavish , invite - only party .
059. a public transit stop as rain is pouring down .
060. the back of a taxi going in the wrong direction .
061. the underworld .
062. a dusty , forgotten attic .
063. on the set of a television show or movie .
064. a lighthouse overlooking the raging sea .
065. in a post - apocalyptic bunker .
066. on a ship hundreds of miles from the nearest coast .
067. on the rooftop of a perilously tall building .
068. a tent pitched in the middle of the woods .
069. a crowded stadium during a football game .
070. the morgue during an identification .
071. an otherwise empty library during a late study session .
072. a place that feels familiar , yet you've never been here before .
073. a long hallway that seems to stretch on forever .
074. a signpost at the start of a hiking trail .
075. a bar or tavern bustling with life .
076. the dance floor of a masquerade ball .
077. inside of a car parked in a secluded area .
078. at the edge of a cliff overlooking a large lake .
079. inside a very old house with very old haunts .
080. the antiseptic interior of a space station .
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