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First Invention || we hold onto the { l i e s } to feel free || Video/Action
Who: Alexander & You
What: Arrival
When: August 1st
Where: Throughout the city
Rating:Q for Quinn N/A
{Video}
[In spite of this being his first day, here, he's absolutely calm when his face appears on the network. The brunette young man's got his chin propped on one hand, casually peering at the camera.]
Well, I must say...This is the most fascinating thing I've seen, in quite some time. [A finger taps the side of his face, idly.] While it wasn't too difficult to take apart... putting it back together proved to be a bit of a challenge.
[Yes, he's saying that with a perfectly straight face. Though, no, it hadn't been a challenge...at all.]
Tell me, fellow...Genessians... [Is that a proper term...? Eh, he's going with it.] Do any of you know of the best places to look for a job? [The bitterness might be difficult to catch in that smile.] It seems I might be here for a while, after all.
{ACTION}
After closing that message with that smile, he's cutting the feed and reaching up to stretch. Alex can be found sitting on a bench in a park, out in broad daylight. After waking up, the first thing he'd done was find a place to live. Once settled, he'd proceeded to take the device apartbecause he's a child, sometimes for further examination, because why not. It helped him understand it, better, after all. Well, it proved to be an ineffective way of learning anything about the city...alas.
Once he'd finished putting it back together, he'd recorded that message and proceeded to take to the streets.
So, with that, he quietly watches the people of the city. He's carefully taking in their mannerisms and ways of interacting with one another. Everyone seems perfectly normal, for the most part. Another thing he's observing is just how different everything is, in this place. In spite of his awe-struck feelings towards the place, he doesn't do anything to show it. Really, he almost seems as though he's just another person on their way to the store, or something. Body language-wise, he's about as calm as a person can get.
If he's looked at, his initial response is going to be to smile and toss out a pleasant-sounding, "Hello" or "Good morning".
What: Arrival
When: August 1st
Where: Throughout the city
Rating:
{Video}
[In spite of this being his first day, here, he's absolutely calm when his face appears on the network. The brunette young man's got his chin propped on one hand, casually peering at the camera.]
Well, I must say...This is the most fascinating thing I've seen, in quite some time. [A finger taps the side of his face, idly.] While it wasn't too difficult to take apart... putting it back together proved to be a bit of a challenge.
[Yes, he's saying that with a perfectly straight face. Though, no, it hadn't been a challenge...at all.]
Tell me, fellow...Genessians... [Is that a proper term...? Eh, he's going with it.] Do any of you know of the best places to look for a job? [The bitterness might be difficult to catch in that smile.] It seems I might be here for a while, after all.
{ACTION}
After closing that message with that smile, he's cutting the feed and reaching up to stretch. Alex can be found sitting on a bench in a park, out in broad daylight. After waking up, the first thing he'd done was find a place to live. Once settled, he'd proceeded to take the device apart
Once he'd finished putting it back together, he'd recorded that message and proceeded to take to the streets.
So, with that, he quietly watches the people of the city. He's carefully taking in their mannerisms and ways of interacting with one another. Everyone seems perfectly normal, for the most part. Another thing he's observing is just how different everything is, in this place. In spite of his awe-struck feelings towards the place, he doesn't do anything to show it. Really, he almost seems as though he's just another person on their way to the store, or something. Body language-wise, he's about as calm as a person can get.
If he's looked at, his initial response is going to be to smile and toss out a pleasant-sounding, "Hello" or "Good morning".
Q for Quinn... >/...huh...[ACTION]
[ The young man had no desire to stay here, overly desperate to get home before his Alex decided to go take on his father by himself. He had rented a motel for the time being, but had already made arrangements with a young girl for a more permanent place to live. ]
[ Live, what a joke. He didn't want to live here, work here, and do anything here. He wanted to go home, back to that dumb train car that Alex called his house. Or even just back to his own dingy apartment on the base. It's funny how he considered that hell hole more of a home then Genessia...Which really wasn't THAT bad. But the fact nothing was happening only worried him more, as if they were all trapped in the calm before the storm. ]
[ Anyone could arrive. ]
...
[ And just then, he looks up after exiting the library and catches sight of a very, very familiar face. His eyes widen, his heart leaping in joy.]
Alex...
[ He says in merely a whisper, and then his eyes grow dark and lower dangerously. He's going to fucking KILL you bastard. ]
[ And suddenly the distance between them is gone, a strong hand grabbing the other by the shirt and slamming him against the wall, but luckily not with the intent to give him anything worse than a bruise. Green eyes flash and glow, teeth barred as he holds him there. ]
What the fuck did you do?
Well, it's not as though you did anything to prove that statement invalid. :V
Well, he certainly will be checking that out, soon. First things first, though, he's starting to feel a bit hungry. Light green eyes shift to the side, and then he's turning to the side. One hand reaches up to scratch at the side of his head, before reaching down to idly tug at his goggles.
Sighing, he briefly contemplates buying groceries and making some food, at home...
...Yeah, he's actually tired of sandwiches. Since that's just about the only thing he can make
without blowing up the stove, he's pretty much stuck with that option. So, with that, it's decided. It seems he'll be goi-And just what in the ever-living fuck...?
Well, being aggressively grabbed certainly manages to have his eyes widening. His breath's knocked out, upon impact, and then he's giving his attacker a bit of a stare...
...Oh...Just like that, his face relaxes.]
Well, well...[One corner of his lips lift, just a bit.] Fancy seeing you, here.
[With that, he's giving a full-on smile. It's one that Quinn might recognize. After all, it's one he's been using since day one, on him. In spite of anyone that doesn't know him, super well, not being able to detect that it's his default...
It's...not genuine, on any level.
The question has him sighing, just a bit, almost as though he's feigning some level of insult at the accusation.]
While I'm flattered you think I'm capable of pulling something of this caliber off, I'll have to admit that I'm at just as much of a loss as you are, Commander.
Shut up, prick
....
[This wasn't right, or to be more accurate this was too right. It was like meeting for the first time. A time he preferred to shove out of his head but he couldn't help but recall every time this very man kept something hidden away from him or pulled up that DREADED smile.]
[He couldn't possibly hate anything more than that all too familiar smile. Quinn leans forward and stares into those eyes, a concern shadowing over his own. His mouth opens to question what he was talking about until his ears catch that single word.]
[...That tone.]
You...
[He has messing with him! No way could he not remember his change of station, it had happened so early on, back when he was still keeping him at a distance with a gun practically trained at his head!]
[His grip loosens and he just stares at the other for a long moment, confusion clearly visible in his eyes. And to someone well trained in the mind, they may even find the sudden misery that spiked behind all that...loss.]
This some kind of a sick joke!
[Oh god, you had to be kidding him, could he really be from another time. His hands release Alex altogether and go up into his hair as he backs away and just shakes his head.] Shite...
[He couldn't handle this, having to suddenly reign himself in when usually he was so open emotionally to Alex. It felt wrong, unnatural, and just...JUST FUCKED UP! THIS WAS SO BLOODY FUCKED UP!]
[The blonde takes a deep breath to calm himself and then faces Alex again.]
What is the last thing you remember!? Tell me now or I’ll toss you into the street!
[Okay, mostly calm him down.]
way to throw a wobbler, there, Quinn :V
So, while he's long-realized everything is all at sixes and sevens, right now...
He's still trying to keep up his act- well, more like, he's doing everything to keep calm, in general. When he watches the blonde progressively start to act raving bonkers...he can't help but quirk a brow, and...worry just a bit. While he found the younger man to usually be in a nark, he wasn't the type to pull this sort of charade. So, yes, the inventor's feeling...concerned.
Straightening his clothes upon his being released, Alexander regards the soldier with a tense level of silence. Hm. The last thing he remembers?
...] You agreed to go on a date with me. You left rather abruptly, so I'm assuming the food was not your cup of tea. Either that, or I'm just that terrible at what I do.
[He's feigning hurt, momentarily, and then...resuming the smile.
That smile, while amused and doing a really wonderful job at being fake, holds just a hint of bitterness. Well, more like...annoyance.
Which confuses him, since he shouldn't care...that much. Right? Anyway...]
So, was my answer to your liking, or shall I start bracing for impact?
And you're a right wanker.
[And he never asked to become a part of a larger drama then he was already in. Now here lies the heroine lost and lonely from his one true love who very well could end up tortured and beaten by his father who would NEVER approve of their union. But wait, the lover has returned into his arms, but in fact it wasn't HIS lover but a past form of his lover! COULD THE FLAME BE REKINDLED? IS THIS TRUE LOVE? Or perhaps he'll be stolen away by a kinder beauty. What will our darling heroine do?]
[THIS WAS ALL FUCKIN BULLOCKS!!!]
[But he tries to keep himself calm, even as those words reveal to him that...All that time they spent together… was lost. With a deep breath he attempts to steady his feelings and become that person that he never thought he'd have to show Alex again.]
[...But he didn't want too. Alex may not remember, but Quinn did.]
[He shakes his head.]
You where bloody terrible, wearing that damn mask, even now. It sickens me to the pit of my stomach you lyin' prick!
[But he wasn't yelling, more so just easing some frustration before he can truly calm down and give this all a think. Eyes turn downcast as his hand runs through his blonde hair, mussing it up a bit.]
This is just a joy, really. Seems I'm from your future and you're from my past. Well then...
[How where they to proceed? Would Alex even believe him? How is he going to prove it? The man rarely talked about his past and everything he knew happened later on. Sure he knew the basics of his revenge plan but that could easily be chopped up to “eyes and ears in the walls” as one might say.]
action;
Slowly walking through she looked around at the various trees, plants and wild life that lived among them, giving a small smile as she did, but it wasn't long before the noticed the man sitting on the bench. She had never seen him before so she assumed one of two things. Either he was new here or he was very good at hiding.]
Good morning. [She makes her way over, hands in front of her.]
How long have you been here?
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...Hm?
[Without a pause, he's looking up. Lowering the device, a bit, he gives the girl a pleasant smile ("girl", considering she appears to be at least a full decade younger than him).]
Good morning to you, as well, miss.
[His tone is calm and friendly. To her question, he feigns a sheepish look- quite well. It's feigned, considering he's not worried, at all, about being here. He simply doesn't want to have anyone giving him a suspicious look.]
Well, I can't say, for certain. If I had to guess, however...I'd estimate- [He taps his chin, a couple of times, in apparent thought.] ...around four hours, at the most.
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I see, then welcome to Genessia then. I'm sorry that you came when things still aren't 100%, but it's getting there. if you have questions, I guess I can try and answer them as well.
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I must say...I've witnessed quite a few things, in my lifetime... [He gives the faintest of chuckles.]
This certainly takes the biscuit. [He means it...out-does everything else.]
So, if you don't mind my asking, what, exactly, happened? I've heard some interesting things about the hospital, so far, yet nothing conclusive.
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No one actually ever caught the person who did it either, so it's quite nerving wondering where we is and if he'll do something like that again.
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[he found his job by luck he believes but it has something to do with the skills he knows never he less.]
But um... You managed to take this device apart? C-Can I ask what it is like?
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Well, there are several things I'm capable of doing. [Such as building fake hearts, faking his own death...
...and creating a powerful poison- one capable of sending a grown man into serious agony.] Back home, I worked as a mere inventor, however.
[He quietly listens to the questions, a faint smile appearing- it might even be a genuine smile.]
Curious, are you? Well, for starters, it's surprisingly simple. Unfortunately, a full explanation would take quite a bit of time. Perhaps, I could show you, sometime. If you're truly interested, that is.
video;
Maybe you could be an inventor here? I mean, I'm not sure how you could be, but I'm sure people would be interested in seeing what you come up with.
[He nervously starts to look away slightly.]
It's more... I am curious about the programming it might have on the inside. You see... Back home that's what I did so seeing things with that type of thing is simply interesting to me.
video;
Well, the programming is far from my cup of tea.
[It had been...exhausting-ly simple; he'd spent more time taking the thing apart, than figuring out how each part worked. Quietly regarding the child, for a moment, he allows a soft sigh.]
From what I saw, there was nothing particularly special about the inside. [He gives no indication of whether he's telling the truth, or not.]
I will wait until I've settled, before I consider taking up my old job, here... [He'll need to figure out what sorts of machines they use...It doesn't seem anything is steam-powered, here...]
video;
O-Okay, so I guess there would be nothing to learn about it that wise then, hank you for letting me know though. But I'll be happy to see what you do once you've settled in a bit.
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[She had planned t go there herself but then things happened and she got distracted so she never went.]
If you need someone to go with you to look, I'd be more than happy to.
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The invitation has him offering her a pleasant smile.]
That's awfully kind of you. [A beat.] Your assistance would be very much appreciated, miss.
video;
[She gives a small nod.]
Would you like to go there now? Or later?
video;
[Hm...]
I'm easy. [He means that he's fine with whichever she'd prefer.] I'm free, now, so I do suppose it'd be best to do this, as soon as possible.
[Since job searching is right high on his list of priorities.]
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[Said with a smile.]
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[Especially the name badges he had designed.]
Video thread hops if that's okay
DON'T LET HIM NEAR A KITCHEN!!!
[He's still horrified from the last incident.]
Video it's fine, this made me laugh
Who said anything about putting him in the kitchen? There is still jobs for waiters. They don't need to go in the kitchen except to collect food.
Video; SO RUDE, QUINN... he's hurt 8|
Your reverberant vote of confidence could very well have me blushing, sweet Quinn....
[Have that, you jerk.
...Now, to the stranger.]
Well, if you need the help, sir, I certainly wouldn't mind lending a hand--even if it's part-time.
Video; SHut up Asshole
Heh, well he would make a pretty good salesman.
[With all his LIES and charming antics.]
Sounds like a perfect job for you.
Video;
[Jeeze what has he walked into.]
The work is part time and the pay should be quite reasonable.
Video;
Okay, he's not genuinely upset, at all. In fact, he's simply going to continue smiling.]
Ah, that's something I'll certainly keep in mind, then! I right appreciate your offer, sir.
[Also...]
Might I ask your name?
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[Which he is, but he wouldn't look it.]
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...My name is Quinn Stirling, a pleasure to make you're acquaintance.
[Yeah, he skipped the rank, not like he was part of the military anymore.]
[And he doesn't care if he hurt your feelin's ya prat.]
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Although, while he's been called mad, he's not dim. He knows better than to officially accept something, in such a reckless manner.]
Well, you certainly have my interest, good sir. [...] At present, my interest rests mainly in learning the details, however. Would you prefer we discuss those here, or in-person?
Video
[Lex has only the vaguest indication of Alexander's skills, after all.]
I need a better assessment of your skills, and you'll likely want to see your potential workplace. In person seems best.