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@atomic-contamination
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Name: [REDACTED]
Alias: Atomic Contamination, Atomic.
Age: 17 (1/17)
Pronouns: They/Xe/It
Affiliation: Killjoys
Status: Alive
//Note: Killjoy has been deemed dangerous due to history of causing large, deadly explosions. Pursue with caution//
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Picture(s) and extra under cut (I need to draw xem more)
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[ A bike can be heard in the distance, slowly approaching. Wherever Atomic lives now. The sound of it is annoyingly familiar, and quite frankly makes xer skin tingle. The sound grows louder, before stopping abruptly outside the building. A few moments later, a knock can be heard at the door. And Atomic swears they hear a ghost speak from the other side. ]
" Atom? You here? "
[ - @krashqueen-motorbaby ]
(There's no answer at the door of the run-down place they often end up sleeping at)
[ They knock again, kinda peering through whatever cracks or windows they can. They don't want to try back later, if Atomic is here at all, but they very well might have to. ]
(The windows are dirty enough that it's difficult to see inside, but there's a faint sight of them. Atomic's curled up in a small chair, its legs hanging over an armrest. Xey aren't wearing their hearing aids)
[ Krash can't help but chuckle at the sight, before attempting to knock on the window. Now that they know Atomic is HERE, they gotta see xem. ]
(They stir, then sit up quickly at the silhouette of someone at the window. It carefully walks up to the door and peeks outside)
Xenon is that you?
" It's Krash. "
[ They back up, moving closer to the door again. ]
(The second Atomic processes who the person in front of it is, they're wrapping Krash in a crushing hug)
Krash!
(Their voice comes out much louder than xey'd meant it to)
I thought.. you were dead.
[ A bike can be heard in the distance, slowly approaching. Wherever Atomic lives now. The sound of it is annoyingly familiar, and quite frankly makes xer skin tingle. The sound grows louder, before stopping abruptly outside the building. A few moments later, a knock can be heard at the door. And Atomic swears they hear a ghost speak from the other side. ]
" Atom? You here? "
[ - @krashqueen-motorbaby ]
(There's no answer at the door of the run-down place they often end up sleeping at)
[ They knock again, kinda peering through whatever cracks or windows they can. They don't want to try back later, if Atomic is here at all, but they very well might have to. ]
(The windows are dirty enough that it's difficult to see inside, but there's a faint sight of them. Atomic's curled up in a small chair, its legs hanging over an armrest. Xey aren't wearing their hearing aids)
[ Krash can't help but chuckle at the sight, before attempting to knock on the window. Now that they know Atomic is HERE, they gotta see xem. ]
(They stir, then sit up quickly at the silhouette of someone at the window. It carefully walks up to the door and peeks outside)
Xenon is that you?
[ A bike can be heard in the distance, slowly approaching. Wherever Atomic lives now. The sound of it is annoyingly familiar, and quite frankly makes xer skin tingle. The sound grows louder, before stopping abruptly outside the building. A few moments later, a knock can be heard at the door. And Atomic swears they hear a ghost speak from the other side. ]
" Atom? You here? "
[ - @krashqueen-motorbaby ]
(There's no answer at the door of the run-down place they often end up sleeping at)
[ They knock again, kinda peering through whatever cracks or windows they can. They don't want to try back later, if Atomic is here at all, but they very well might have to. ]
(The windows are dirty enough that it's difficult to see inside, but there's a faint sight of them. Atomic's curled up in a small chair, its legs hanging over an armrest. Xey aren't wearing their hearing aids)
[ A bike can be heard in the distance, slowly approaching. Wherever Atomic lives now. The sound of it is annoyingly familiar, and quite frankly makes xer skin tingle. The sound grows louder, before stopping abruptly outside the building. A few moments later, a knock can be heard at the door. And Atomic swears they hear a ghost speak from the other side. ]
" Atom? You here? "
[ - @krashqueen-motorbaby ]
(There's no answer at the door of the run-down place they often end up sleeping at)
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(he stumbles into atomic's room, half-crashing half-tripping over a bench near the doorway with medical supplies on it, knocking everything down. he just stares for a moment, not bothering to try pick anything up. he knows if he crouches down to pick up the things, he probably won't be able to get back up. but still, he awkwardly tries to put some things that didn't fall on the ground back upright. fighting a losing battle with a cup that doesn't want to stay up properly. out of frustration he knocks the cup down from the bench too. he stumbles over to atomic, almost tripping over the things on the floor in the process)
(Xey startle at the loud noise, and sits up in a panic. Once they notice it's just Xenon, however, they just watch in confusion as he knocks things over and almost face plants)
...... Are you drunk or something?
(he huffs, flopping down next to atomic. he blinks slowly, glancing at them. he smells like alcohol and sand)
...no. what makes you say that?
.... The fact that you smell like a bar?
(They sit up, and lift their shirt up a little. Their stomach is still bandaged, mainly because they've been too afraid to take them off until now. The scar looks pretty deep, but everything seems to have healed good)
I'm pretty sure I can leave now.
...me smelling like a bar is unrelated .i was uh... out doing important business things.
(he glances at them, then the bandages. he's happy that they've rested and healed probably, unlike some people. he sits up properly)
ooh... you wanna go somewhere? just the two of us - like we used to!! a celebration of sorts - because you're all healed now and whatnot.
(he reaches into one of the pockets in his pants, pulling out a small pocket flask)
...got some good stuff... y'know. to celebrate.
Sure.. like drinking?
(They nod at the suggestion. It's been so boring in the rescue.. a celebration would be nice. Xey look at the flask, then reaches for it)
I can't remember the last time I've had some.. or if I've had some?
mmm..... sure, drinkin' is fine on it's own, but we should go out - do somethin', y'know?
(he frowns a bit upon hearing this, hesitating slightly)
just uh... go easy on it. i had to walk some guy home cuz he drank too much - he could barely stand up. he kept collapsing - which, now that i think about it, he was doing that a lot before the alcohol too... i think he just likes to fall over .
Yeah. It's been a while.. I miss doing dumb stuff.
(Xey nod, taking a short swig)
I will, don't worry. ...... Are you sure he didn't get like.. alcohol poisoning or something?
...oh.
(he pauses, realising that he probably shouldn't've left ren home by himself. he'll be fine... hopefully)
...he'll uh... he'll live.
(he pauses for another moment, before turning his attention back to atomic)
anyway - d'you wanna choose where we go? feel like it's only fair if you do
He'll probably be fine, don't worry.
(Honestly, they're a little worried about alcohol poisoning, but xey don't know the person so it's probably fine..?)
Hmm...
(It takes another, longer drink)
Tommy's, or uh.. I think Tommy's will probably be the most entertaining.
i hope so...
(he grins at the mention of tommy's, shaking his head a bit)
damn, straight to tommy's? you're really lookin' for some chaos - y'know i went there the other day... he was NOT happy to see me. i wonder why...
Maybe 'cause you're banned? And I am! I've been stuck here forever..
(They sigh, drinking in between pauses)
Maybe we'll be so sneaky he doesn't even see us.
yeah but just cuz i'm banned, doesn't mean he's not my friend!
(he nods)
yes - very sneaky and also very speedy. he won't see it comin'.
(without further warning, he grabs atomics arm, dragging xem along with him. he starts walking out of the room)
no time to waste! - y'know he might be closin' soon... we might have to break in .
... Sure.
(They nod, almost dropping their flask when Xenon drags them off)
I almost spilt my drink. Anyway.. breaking in doesn't sound too bad. We should still be careful.. I think he has like.. a fifth sense when people break in.
(xenon continues to drag them along without a care in the world - he's very happy to be hanging out with xem again, and it clearly show's on his drunken face)
ooh... a fifth sense? thats spooky, dude... it does make sense though... we gotta be EXTRA sneaky then. and if he catches us, save yourself. i'll sacrifice myself for this cause... i'm dedicated
Super extra sneaky. He'll NEVER see us coming.
(It grins, feeling the alcohol a little bit)
Maybe it's a sixth sense actually.. I dunno, but it's a little scary.
exactly! y'know, i think we'd be too sneaky for any of his senses to pick up...
(he stumbles along, almost falling over and taking atomic down with him. luckily, he's able to catch himself - before crashing into a wall)
...ow.
(They just watch him hit the wall. Xey saw it, but didn't bother warning him)
...... Yeah.. too sneaky.
(he lets go of atomic, huffing in frustration)
...don't remember that wall being there.
(he continues walking on, very determined)
I noticed..
(They grin a little, keeping up the pace as they drink some more)
Maybe Tommy'll have good stuff today.
hopefully he will - something expensive, maybe...
(he rushes out the door to the rescue, feeling a bit restless. he reaches into another pocket of his, pulling out yet another small bottle of unlabelled alcohol. he struggles to open it before he gulps some down)
eugh... i hope he's got ice cream!! could really go for some
Ohh.. maybe..
(It stumbles a little, still not 100% used to their prosthetic yet. Especially in the sand)
I hope so. Some that's not melted would be good..
(he slows down a bit, not wanting atomic to trip over trying to catch up to him. the cool night air feels nice against his skin, especially when hes used to the unforgiving heat of the desert)
isn't melted ice cream just like... milk... i would like some food that doesn't have any sand in it for once, i think that'd be nice
(They manage to fix their stride, not too unbalanced anymore)
Uh.. I think so. But bad. ... Do you not have food without sand in it already?
(he continues to walk along, frowning slightly)
there's sand. EVERYWHERE. i swear, every time i go to eat The Green Block™ it's covered in it!
(he takes another sip of his drink, seemingly unable to walk in a straight line)
.... Maybe eat something that's like.. not radioactive?
(It puts an arm around Xenon's shoulders to keep him steady, though xey're not the steadiest either)
Real food doesn't usually have sand on it.
but nothin' else is tasty...
(he returns the favour, putting one of his arms around atomic too. between the two of them, they can almost walk like a normal person)
real food can be whatever you want it to be, dude. you just gotta believe. maybe once we steal some stuff from tommy's we can go lay on the sand somewhere... the sand is nice
Weirdo.
(Xey smile, feeling the least awful or guilt-ridden than they have in weeks—maybe even months)
Maybe he'll have some batteries too... my hearing things almost dead again. And maybe we could have another picnic.
(he lets out a genuine laugh, which makes him go even more off course - zigzagging instead of walking properly. they're walking to tommy's in the least efficient way possible. but they're getting there. slowly)
ooh... those both sound like great ideas! i love picnics... it's like my second favourite thing. first favourite thing? picnics with my bestest friend - thats you by the way
I'm glad. Picnics with my bestest friend is nice too. ... I missed this. I think a break from explosives will be good.. probably a break forever.
(They stumble, but somehow manages to get the two of them back in a somewhat straight line)
yeah... explosives aren't even that cool, man. especially when they explode in your face .
(the shop can now be seen in the distance, and as expected, none of the lights are on. it's closed for the day. xenon frowns)
we really ARE gonna have to break in, huh.
Yeah.. maybe I could find someone who's good at it and make them teach me.
(Xey squint at the building)
Think so. Remember, we still gotta be sneaky.
ooh yeah... wonder who could do that, though...
(he nods, being as sneaky as a drunk person can be. which is not very)
okay... we're gonna be in and out - he's not even gonna notice!
I dunno..
(They stumble, and it's pretty obvious neither of them are going to be very sneaky whatsoever..)
Yup! Never notice.
(they stop outside the door. xenon frowns slightly. he lets go of atomic, and without hesitation, picks up a rock and chucks it through a window. glass shatters everywhere)
. . .do you think he heard that?
……… If he's here, definitely. Mayybe he's gone for the day..?
(xenon simply shrugs it off)
this building needed more uh... open concept space anyway. i'm sure he'll appreciate what i did
(and with that, he dives through the window, hitting the floor with a THUD!)
(They follow, being careful not to step on any broken glass)
Sure..... but I don't think he will. I think he'll dust you on the spot if he sees you.
(he shushes xem as he (not very) sneakily walks through the store - running into shelves and merchandise. he knocks many things down, catching a few things, but still making a mess)
Shhhhh.
(They trip over the stuff Xenon knocks onto the ground, almost falling over)
You're making a mess. He's going to notice.
(he huffs)
they're fallin' over on their own......
(he starts to grab things off the shelves and stuff them into his pockets - making even more of a mess)
(They do the same, grabbing food and water and anything else that they can hold in their arms)
Sure.. I believe that.
i swear, this place must be haunted! ghosts knockin' over things...
(he's not even really paying attention to anything he's grabbing, his attention now on the cash register... completely unguarded. he walks over to it, contemplating stealing some carbons from it)
Yup. Ghosts.
(They almost slip, their prosthetic not getting enough grip on the tile floor)
Oof.. He should put carpet in instead.
(he quickly moves to be able to catch them, but as xey didnt fall he takes a step back)
we should like... file a formal complaint! be like... we broke in here and noticed that the floor SUCKS. you should fix that.
(he walks over to the register, hesitating for a moment before popping it open, and taking a bunch of carbons out. however this backfires, as bunch of alarms go off)
oh shit...
Yeah!!! This floor sucks. A lot.
(They stand up a little straighter, but once alarms go off xey turn off their hearing aid and sign)
WHAT DID YOU DO!?
(he signs back)
uh . . . nothing . . .
(xenon quickly backs away, grabs atomic, and sprints out of the store)
(They just let themself be dragged for a moment before getting to their feet and sprinting along by xemself)
Could of warned me first!!
(he shakes his head)
there was no time! we gotta get outta here before tommy finds out!
He's probably not even here! We don't have to run far.
(he slows his pace upon realising)
oh yeah. forgot about that. well at least we can prepare our picnic now!!
Yeah!!
(They turn their hearing aid back on now that they're far away enough from the alarms)
This'll be a good picnic.
(he sees xem turn it on again, so he starts to talk)
hmm... where should we do it... any ideas? i might have a few..- but you should pick
Uhh... hmm.... I dunno. I'm okay with it being anywhere!
...
I'm just ready t' eat something...
(They smile with slight embarrassment. Truth is, they're starving)
(he chuckles, nodding his head)
fair enough!! - i know somewhere close by where we can eat in peace - hopefully no dracs try to join our picnic...
(he says that as if it's happened to him before; a drac coming and stealing his food. but he continues on walking for a little bit, until they stop at the base of a rocky cliff. it's at a sort-of incline, so they oversee many of the sandy dunes and broken-down buildings the desert has to offer. but most importantly, they'd be able to see any danger coming. specifically hungry dracs. he flops down on the sand, beginning to empty his pockets)
I hope they won't.. I don't wanna share with dracs.
(They follow. The rocky cliff reminds them of their time with Zero... Xey sit down beside him)
What food did you grab? I think I mostly grabbed chips and stuff..
(he shrugs)
i just grabbed whatever i could find - oh! i got batteries for you, by the way.
(he pulls them out of his pocket, handing them over to atomic. he then continues to empty his pockets; its all random - canned things, bread, some candies, anything he could get his hands on. he picks up a candy, eagerly unwrapping it)
this picnic is cooler than the one in the rescue,,, aren't as many ghosts around
Thank you!
(Xey grin, immediately replacing the batteries on the lone hearing aid. The other is still missing from when... well, they don't want to think about it)
... Ghosts? ... I guess people probably do die a lot in rescues... even with care and stuff...
(he stumbles into atomic's room, half-crashing half-tripping over a bench near the doorway with medical supplies on it, knocking everything down. he just stares for a moment, not bothering to try pick anything up. he knows if he crouches down to pick up the things, he probably won't be able to get back up. but still, he awkwardly tries to put some things that didn't fall on the ground back upright. fighting a losing battle with a cup that doesn't want to stay up properly. out of frustration he knocks the cup down from the bench too. he stumbles over to atomic, almost tripping over the things on the floor in the process)
(Xey startle at the loud noise, and sits up in a panic. Once they notice it's just Xenon, however, they just watch in confusion as he knocks things over and almost face plants)
...... Are you drunk or something?
(he huffs, flopping down next to atomic. he blinks slowly, glancing at them. he smells like alcohol and sand)
...no. what makes you say that?
.... The fact that you smell like a bar?
(They sit up, and lift their shirt up a little. Their stomach is still bandaged, mainly because they've been too afraid to take them off until now. The scar looks pretty deep, but everything seems to have healed good)
I'm pretty sure I can leave now.
...me smelling like a bar is unrelated .i was uh... out doing important business things.
(he glances at them, then the bandages. he's happy that they've rested and healed probably, unlike some people. he sits up properly)
ooh... you wanna go somewhere? just the two of us - like we used to!! a celebration of sorts - because you're all healed now and whatnot.
(he reaches into one of the pockets in his pants, pulling out a small pocket flask)
...got some good stuff... y'know. to celebrate.
Sure.. like drinking?
(They nod at the suggestion. It's been so boring in the rescue.. a celebration would be nice. Xey look at the flask, then reaches for it)
I can't remember the last time I've had some.. or if I've had some?
mmm..... sure, drinkin' is fine on it's own, but we should go out - do somethin', y'know?
(he frowns a bit upon hearing this, hesitating slightly)
just uh... go easy on it. i had to walk some guy home cuz he drank too much - he could barely stand up. he kept collapsing - which, now that i think about it, he was doing that a lot before the alcohol too... i think he just likes to fall over .
Yeah. It's been a while.. I miss doing dumb stuff.
(Xey nod, taking a short swig)
I will, don't worry. ...... Are you sure he didn't get like.. alcohol poisoning or something?
...oh.
(he pauses, realising that he probably shouldn't've left ren home by himself. he'll be fine... hopefully)
...he'll uh... he'll live.
(he pauses for another moment, before turning his attention back to atomic)
anyway - d'you wanna choose where we go? feel like it's only fair if you do
He'll probably be fine, don't worry.
(Honestly, they're a little worried about alcohol poisoning, but xey don't know the person so it's probably fine..?)
Hmm...
(It takes another, longer drink)
Tommy's, or uh.. I think Tommy's will probably be the most entertaining.
i hope so...
(he grins at the mention of tommy's, shaking his head a bit)
damn, straight to tommy's? you're really lookin' for some chaos - y'know i went there the other day... he was NOT happy to see me. i wonder why...
Maybe 'cause you're banned? And I am! I've been stuck here forever..
(They sigh, drinking in between pauses)
Maybe we'll be so sneaky he doesn't even see us.
yeah but just cuz i'm banned, doesn't mean he's not my friend!
(he nods)
yes - very sneaky and also very speedy. he won't see it comin'.
(without further warning, he grabs atomics arm, dragging xem along with him. he starts walking out of the room)
no time to waste! - y'know he might be closin' soon... we might have to break in .
... Sure.
(They nod, almost dropping their flask when Xenon drags them off)
I almost spilt my drink. Anyway.. breaking in doesn't sound too bad. We should still be careful.. I think he has like.. a fifth sense when people break in.
(xenon continues to drag them along without a care in the world - he's very happy to be hanging out with xem again, and it clearly show's on his drunken face)
ooh... a fifth sense? thats spooky, dude... it does make sense though... we gotta be EXTRA sneaky then. and if he catches us, save yourself. i'll sacrifice myself for this cause... i'm dedicated
Super extra sneaky. He'll NEVER see us coming.
(It grins, feeling the alcohol a little bit)
Maybe it's a sixth sense actually.. I dunno, but it's a little scary.
exactly! y'know, i think we'd be too sneaky for any of his senses to pick up...
(he stumbles along, almost falling over and taking atomic down with him. luckily, he's able to catch himself - before crashing into a wall)
...ow.
(They just watch him hit the wall. Xey saw it, but didn't bother warning him)
...... Yeah.. too sneaky.
(he lets go of atomic, huffing in frustration)
...don't remember that wall being there.
(he continues walking on, very determined)
I noticed..
(They grin a little, keeping up the pace as they drink some more)
Maybe Tommy'll have good stuff today.
hopefully he will - something expensive, maybe...
(he rushes out the door to the rescue, feeling a bit restless. he reaches into another pocket of his, pulling out yet another small bottle of unlabelled alcohol. he struggles to open it before he gulps some down)
eugh... i hope he's got ice cream!! could really go for some
Ohh.. maybe..
(It stumbles a little, still not 100% used to their prosthetic yet. Especially in the sand)
I hope so. Some that's not melted would be good..
(he slows down a bit, not wanting atomic to trip over trying to catch up to him. the cool night air feels nice against his skin, especially when hes used to the unforgiving heat of the desert)
isn't melted ice cream just like... milk... i would like some food that doesn't have any sand in it for once, i think that'd be nice
(They manage to fix their stride, not too unbalanced anymore)
Uh.. I think so. But bad. ... Do you not have food without sand in it already?
(he continues to walk along, frowning slightly)
there's sand. EVERYWHERE. i swear, every time i go to eat The Green Block™ it's covered in it!
(he takes another sip of his drink, seemingly unable to walk in a straight line)
.... Maybe eat something that's like.. not radioactive?
(It puts an arm around Xenon's shoulders to keep him steady, though xey're not the steadiest either)
Real food doesn't usually have sand on it.
but nothin' else is tasty...
(he returns the favour, putting one of his arms around atomic too. between the two of them, they can almost walk like a normal person)
real food can be whatever you want it to be, dude. you just gotta believe. maybe once we steal some stuff from tommy's we can go lay on the sand somewhere... the sand is nice
Weirdo.
(Xey smile, feeling the least awful or guilt-ridden than they have in weeks—maybe even months)
Maybe he'll have some batteries too... my hearing things almost dead again. And maybe we could have another picnic.
(he lets out a genuine laugh, which makes him go even more off course - zigzagging instead of walking properly. they're walking to tommy's in the least efficient way possible. but they're getting there. slowly)
ooh... those both sound like great ideas! i love picnics... it's like my second favourite thing. first favourite thing? picnics with my bestest friend - thats you by the way
I'm glad. Picnics with my bestest friend is nice too. ... I missed this. I think a break from explosives will be good.. probably a break forever.
(They stumble, but somehow manages to get the two of them back in a somewhat straight line)
yeah... explosives aren't even that cool, man. especially when they explode in your face .
(the shop can now be seen in the distance, and as expected, none of the lights are on. it's closed for the day. xenon frowns)
we really ARE gonna have to break in, huh.
Yeah.. maybe I could find someone who's good at it and make them teach me.
(Xey squint at the building)
Think so. Remember, we still gotta be sneaky.
ooh yeah... wonder who could do that, though...
(he nods, being as sneaky as a drunk person can be. which is not very)
okay... we're gonna be in and out - he's not even gonna notice!
I dunno..
(They stumble, and it's pretty obvious neither of them are going to be very sneaky whatsoever..)
Yup! Never notice.
(they stop outside the door. xenon frowns slightly. he lets go of atomic, and without hesitation, picks up a rock and chucks it through a window. glass shatters everywhere)
. . .do you think he heard that?
……… If he's here, definitely. Mayybe he's gone for the day..?
(xenon simply shrugs it off)
this building needed more uh... open concept space anyway. i'm sure he'll appreciate what i did
(and with that, he dives through the window, hitting the floor with a THUD!)
(They follow, being careful not to step on any broken glass)
Sure..... but I don't think he will. I think he'll dust you on the spot if he sees you.
(he shushes xem as he (not very) sneakily walks through the store - running into shelves and merchandise. he knocks many things down, catching a few things, but still making a mess)
Shhhhh.
(They trip over the stuff Xenon knocks onto the ground, almost falling over)
You're making a mess. He's going to notice.
(he huffs)
they're fallin' over on their own......
(he starts to grab things off the shelves and stuff them into his pockets - making even more of a mess)
(They do the same, grabbing food and water and anything else that they can hold in their arms)
Sure.. I believe that.
i swear, this place must be haunted! ghosts knockin' over things...
(he's not even really paying attention to anything he's grabbing, his attention now on the cash register... completely unguarded. he walks over to it, contemplating stealing some carbons from it)
Yup. Ghosts.
(They almost slip, their prosthetic not getting enough grip on the tile floor)
Oof.. He should put carpet in instead.
(he quickly moves to be able to catch them, but as xey didnt fall he takes a step back)
we should like... file a formal complaint! be like... we broke in here and noticed that the floor SUCKS. you should fix that.
(he walks over to the register, hesitating for a moment before popping it open, and taking a bunch of carbons out. however this backfires, as bunch of alarms go off)
oh shit...
Yeah!!! This floor sucks. A lot.
(They stand up a little straighter, but once alarms go off xey turn off their hearing aid and sign)
WHAT DID YOU DO!?
(he signs back)
uh . . . nothing . . .
(xenon quickly backs away, grabs atomic, and sprints out of the store)
(They just let themself be dragged for a moment before getting to their feet and sprinting along by xemself)
Could of warned me first!!
(he shakes his head)
there was no time! we gotta get outta here before tommy finds out!
He's probably not even here! We don't have to run far.
(he slows his pace upon realising)
oh yeah. forgot about that. well at least we can prepare our picnic now!!
Yeah!!
(They turn their hearing aid back on now that they're far away enough from the alarms)
This'll be a good picnic.
(he sees xem turn it on again, so he starts to talk)
hmm... where should we do it... any ideas? i might have a few..- but you should pick
Uhh... hmm.... I dunno. I'm okay with it being anywhere!
...
I'm just ready t' eat something...
(They smile with slight embarrassment. Truth is, they're starving)
(he chuckles, nodding his head)
fair enough!! - i know somewhere close by where we can eat in peace - hopefully no dracs try to join our picnic...
(he says that as if it's happened to him before; a drac coming and stealing his food. but he continues on walking for a little bit, until they stop at the base of a rocky cliff. it's at a sort-of incline, so they oversee many of the sandy dunes and broken-down buildings the desert has to offer. but most importantly, they'd be able to see any danger coming. specifically hungry dracs. he flops down on the sand, beginning to empty his pockets)
I hope they won't.. I don't wanna share with dracs.
(They follow. The rocky cliff reminds them of their time with Zero... Xey sit down beside him)
What food did you grab? I think I mostly grabbed chips and stuff..
(he stumbles into atomic's room, half-crashing half-tripping over a bench near the doorway with medical supplies on it, knocking everything down. he just stares for a moment, not bothering to try pick anything up. he knows if he crouches down to pick up the things, he probably won't be able to get back up. but still, he awkwardly tries to put some things that didn't fall on the ground back upright. fighting a losing battle with a cup that doesn't want to stay up properly. out of frustration he knocks the cup down from the bench too. he stumbles over to atomic, almost tripping over the things on the floor in the process)
(Xey startle at the loud noise, and sits up in a panic. Once they notice it's just Xenon, however, they just watch in confusion as he knocks things over and almost face plants)
...... Are you drunk or something?
(he huffs, flopping down next to atomic. he blinks slowly, glancing at them. he smells like alcohol and sand)
...no. what makes you say that?
.... The fact that you smell like a bar?
(They sit up, and lift their shirt up a little. Their stomach is still bandaged, mainly because they've been too afraid to take them off until now. The scar looks pretty deep, but everything seems to have healed good)
I'm pretty sure I can leave now.
...me smelling like a bar is unrelated .i was uh... out doing important business things.
(he glances at them, then the bandages. he's happy that they've rested and healed probably, unlike some people. he sits up properly)
ooh... you wanna go somewhere? just the two of us - like we used to!! a celebration of sorts - because you're all healed now and whatnot.
(he reaches into one of the pockets in his pants, pulling out a small pocket flask)
...got some good stuff... y'know. to celebrate.
Sure.. like drinking?
(They nod at the suggestion. It's been so boring in the rescue.. a celebration would be nice. Xey look at the flask, then reaches for it)
I can't remember the last time I've had some.. or if I've had some?
mmm..... sure, drinkin' is fine on it's own, but we should go out - do somethin', y'know?
(he frowns a bit upon hearing this, hesitating slightly)
just uh... go easy on it. i had to walk some guy home cuz he drank too much - he could barely stand up. he kept collapsing - which, now that i think about it, he was doing that a lot before the alcohol too... i think he just likes to fall over .
Yeah. It's been a while.. I miss doing dumb stuff.
(Xey nod, taking a short swig)
I will, don't worry. ...... Are you sure he didn't get like.. alcohol poisoning or something?
...oh.
(he pauses, realising that he probably shouldn't've left ren home by himself. he'll be fine... hopefully)
...he'll uh... he'll live.
(he pauses for another moment, before turning his attention back to atomic)
anyway - d'you wanna choose where we go? feel like it's only fair if you do
He'll probably be fine, don't worry.
(Honestly, they're a little worried about alcohol poisoning, but xey don't know the person so it's probably fine..?)
Hmm...
(It takes another, longer drink)
Tommy's, or uh.. I think Tommy's will probably be the most entertaining.
i hope so...
(he grins at the mention of tommy's, shaking his head a bit)
damn, straight to tommy's? you're really lookin' for some chaos - y'know i went there the other day... he was NOT happy to see me. i wonder why...
Maybe 'cause you're banned? And I am! I've been stuck here forever..
(They sigh, drinking in between pauses)
Maybe we'll be so sneaky he doesn't even see us.
yeah but just cuz i'm banned, doesn't mean he's not my friend!
(he nods)
yes - very sneaky and also very speedy. he won't see it comin'.
(without further warning, he grabs atomics arm, dragging xem along with him. he starts walking out of the room)
no time to waste! - y'know he might be closin' soon... we might have to break in .
... Sure.
(They nod, almost dropping their flask when Xenon drags them off)
I almost spilt my drink. Anyway.. breaking in doesn't sound too bad. We should still be careful.. I think he has like.. a fifth sense when people break in.
(xenon continues to drag them along without a care in the world - he's very happy to be hanging out with xem again, and it clearly show's on his drunken face)
ooh... a fifth sense? thats spooky, dude... it does make sense though... we gotta be EXTRA sneaky then. and if he catches us, save yourself. i'll sacrifice myself for this cause... i'm dedicated
Super extra sneaky. He'll NEVER see us coming.
(It grins, feeling the alcohol a little bit)
Maybe it's a sixth sense actually.. I dunno, but it's a little scary.
exactly! y'know, i think we'd be too sneaky for any of his senses to pick up...
(he stumbles along, almost falling over and taking atomic down with him. luckily, he's able to catch himself - before crashing into a wall)
...ow.
(They just watch him hit the wall. Xey saw it, but didn't bother warning him)
...... Yeah.. too sneaky.
(he lets go of atomic, huffing in frustration)
...don't remember that wall being there.
(he continues walking on, very determined)
I noticed..
(They grin a little, keeping up the pace as they drink some more)
Maybe Tommy'll have good stuff today.
hopefully he will - something expensive, maybe...
(he rushes out the door to the rescue, feeling a bit restless. he reaches into another pocket of his, pulling out yet another small bottle of unlabelled alcohol. he struggles to open it before he gulps some down)
eugh... i hope he's got ice cream!! could really go for some
Ohh.. maybe..
(It stumbles a little, still not 100% used to their prosthetic yet. Especially in the sand)
I hope so. Some that's not melted would be good..
(he slows down a bit, not wanting atomic to trip over trying to catch up to him. the cool night air feels nice against his skin, especially when hes used to the unforgiving heat of the desert)
isn't melted ice cream just like... milk... i would like some food that doesn't have any sand in it for once, i think that'd be nice
(They manage to fix their stride, not too unbalanced anymore)
Uh.. I think so. But bad. ... Do you not have food without sand in it already?
(he continues to walk along, frowning slightly)
there's sand. EVERYWHERE. i swear, every time i go to eat The Green Block™ it's covered in it!
(he takes another sip of his drink, seemingly unable to walk in a straight line)
.... Maybe eat something that's like.. not radioactive?
(It puts an arm around Xenon's shoulders to keep him steady, though xey're not the steadiest either)
Real food doesn't usually have sand on it.
but nothin' else is tasty...
(he returns the favour, putting one of his arms around atomic too. between the two of them, they can almost walk like a normal person)
real food can be whatever you want it to be, dude. you just gotta believe. maybe once we steal some stuff from tommy's we can go lay on the sand somewhere... the sand is nice
Weirdo.
(Xey smile, feeling the least awful or guilt-ridden than they have in weeks—maybe even months)
Maybe he'll have some batteries too... my hearing things almost dead again. And maybe we could have another picnic.
(he lets out a genuine laugh, which makes him go even more off course - zigzagging instead of walking properly. they're walking to tommy's in the least efficient way possible. but they're getting there. slowly)
ooh... those both sound like great ideas! i love picnics... it's like my second favourite thing. first favourite thing? picnics with my bestest friend - thats you by the way
I'm glad. Picnics with my bestest friend is nice too. ... I missed this. I think a break from explosives will be good.. probably a break forever.
(They stumble, but somehow manages to get the two of them back in a somewhat straight line)
yeah... explosives aren't even that cool, man. especially when they explode in your face .
(the shop can now be seen in the distance, and as expected, none of the lights are on. it's closed for the day. xenon frowns)
we really ARE gonna have to break in, huh.
Yeah.. maybe I could find someone who's good at it and make them teach me.
(Xey squint at the building)
Think so. Remember, we still gotta be sneaky.
ooh yeah... wonder who could do that, though...
(he nods, being as sneaky as a drunk person can be. which is not very)
okay... we're gonna be in and out - he's not even gonna notice!
I dunno..
(They stumble, and it's pretty obvious neither of them are going to be very sneaky whatsoever..)
Yup! Never notice.
(they stop outside the door. xenon frowns slightly. he lets go of atomic, and without hesitation, picks up a rock and chucks it through a window. glass shatters everywhere)
. . .do you think he heard that?
……… If he's here, definitely. Mayybe he's gone for the day..?
(xenon simply shrugs it off)
this building needed more uh... open concept space anyway. i'm sure he'll appreciate what i did
(and with that, he dives through the window, hitting the floor with a THUD!)
(They follow, being careful not to step on any broken glass)
Sure..... but I don't think he will. I think he'll dust you on the spot if he sees you.
(he shushes xem as he (not very) sneakily walks through the store - running into shelves and merchandise. he knocks many things down, catching a few things, but still making a mess)
Shhhhh.
(They trip over the stuff Xenon knocks onto the ground, almost falling over)
You're making a mess. He's going to notice.
(he huffs)
they're fallin' over on their own......
(he starts to grab things off the shelves and stuff them into his pockets - making even more of a mess)
(They do the same, grabbing food and water and anything else that they can hold in their arms)
Sure.. I believe that.
i swear, this place must be haunted! ghosts knockin' over things...
(he's not even really paying attention to anything he's grabbing, his attention now on the cash register... completely unguarded. he walks over to it, contemplating stealing some carbons from it)
Yup. Ghosts.
(They almost slip, their prosthetic not getting enough grip on the tile floor)
Oof.. He should put carpet in instead.
(he quickly moves to be able to catch them, but as xey didnt fall he takes a step back)
we should like... file a formal complaint! be like... we broke in here and noticed that the floor SUCKS. you should fix that.
(he walks over to the register, hesitating for a moment before popping it open, and taking a bunch of carbons out. however this backfires, as bunch of alarms go off)
oh shit...
Yeah!!! This floor sucks. A lot.
(They stand up a little straighter, but once alarms go off xey turn off their hearing aid and sign)
WHAT DID YOU DO!?
(he signs back)
uh . . . nothing . . .
(xenon quickly backs away, grabs atomic, and sprints out of the store)
(They just let themself be dragged for a moment before getting to their feet and sprinting along by xemself)
Could of warned me first!!
(he shakes his head)
there was no time! we gotta get outta here before tommy finds out!
He's probably not even here! We don't have to run far.
(he slows his pace upon realising)
oh yeah. forgot about that. well at least we can prepare our picnic now!!
Yeah!!
(They turn their hearing aid back on now that they're far away enough from the alarms)
This'll be a good picnic.
(he sees xem turn it on again, so he starts to talk)
hmm... where should we do it... any ideas? i might have a few..- but you should pick
Uhh... hmm.... I dunno. I'm okay with it being anywhere!
...
I'm just ready t' eat something...
(They smile with slight embarrassment. Truth is, they're starving)
(he stumbles into atomic's room, half-crashing half-tripping over a bench near the doorway with medical supplies on it, knocking everything down. he just stares for a moment, not bothering to try pick anything up. he knows if he crouches down to pick up the things, he probably won't be able to get back up. but still, he awkwardly tries to put some things that didn't fall on the ground back upright. fighting a losing battle with a cup that doesn't want to stay up properly. out of frustration he knocks the cup down from the bench too. he stumbles over to atomic, almost tripping over the things on the floor in the process)
(Xey startle at the loud noise, and sits up in a panic. Once they notice it's just Xenon, however, they just watch in confusion as he knocks things over and almost face plants)
...... Are you drunk or something?
(he huffs, flopping down next to atomic. he blinks slowly, glancing at them. he smells like alcohol and sand)
...no. what makes you say that?
.... The fact that you smell like a bar?
(They sit up, and lift their shirt up a little. Their stomach is still bandaged, mainly because they've been too afraid to take them off until now. The scar looks pretty deep, but everything seems to have healed good)
I'm pretty sure I can leave now.
...me smelling like a bar is unrelated .i was uh... out doing important business things.
(he glances at them, then the bandages. he's happy that they've rested and healed probably, unlike some people. he sits up properly)
ooh... you wanna go somewhere? just the two of us - like we used to!! a celebration of sorts - because you're all healed now and whatnot.
(he reaches into one of the pockets in his pants, pulling out a small pocket flask)
...got some good stuff... y'know. to celebrate.
Sure.. like drinking?
(They nod at the suggestion. It's been so boring in the rescue.. a celebration would be nice. Xey look at the flask, then reaches for it)
I can't remember the last time I've had some.. or if I've had some?
mmm..... sure, drinkin' is fine on it's own, but we should go out - do somethin', y'know?
(he frowns a bit upon hearing this, hesitating slightly)
just uh... go easy on it. i had to walk some guy home cuz he drank too much - he could barely stand up. he kept collapsing - which, now that i think about it, he was doing that a lot before the alcohol too... i think he just likes to fall over .
Yeah. It's been a while.. I miss doing dumb stuff.
(Xey nod, taking a short swig)
I will, don't worry. ...... Are you sure he didn't get like.. alcohol poisoning or something?
...oh.
(he pauses, realising that he probably shouldn't've left ren home by himself. he'll be fine... hopefully)
...he'll uh... he'll live.
(he pauses for another moment, before turning his attention back to atomic)
anyway - d'you wanna choose where we go? feel like it's only fair if you do
He'll probably be fine, don't worry.
(Honestly, they're a little worried about alcohol poisoning, but xey don't know the person so it's probably fine..?)
Hmm...
(It takes another, longer drink)
Tommy's, or uh.. I think Tommy's will probably be the most entertaining.
i hope so...
(he grins at the mention of tommy's, shaking his head a bit)
damn, straight to tommy's? you're really lookin' for some chaos - y'know i went there the other day... he was NOT happy to see me. i wonder why...
Maybe 'cause you're banned? And I am! I've been stuck here forever..
(They sigh, drinking in between pauses)
Maybe we'll be so sneaky he doesn't even see us.
yeah but just cuz i'm banned, doesn't mean he's not my friend!
(he nods)
yes - very sneaky and also very speedy. he won't see it comin'.
(without further warning, he grabs atomics arm, dragging xem along with him. he starts walking out of the room)
no time to waste! - y'know he might be closin' soon... we might have to break in .
... Sure.
(They nod, almost dropping their flask when Xenon drags them off)
I almost spilt my drink. Anyway.. breaking in doesn't sound too bad. We should still be careful.. I think he has like.. a fifth sense when people break in.
(xenon continues to drag them along without a care in the world - he's very happy to be hanging out with xem again, and it clearly show's on his drunken face)
ooh... a fifth sense? thats spooky, dude... it does make sense though... we gotta be EXTRA sneaky then. and if he catches us, save yourself. i'll sacrifice myself for this cause... i'm dedicated
Super extra sneaky. He'll NEVER see us coming.
(It grins, feeling the alcohol a little bit)
Maybe it's a sixth sense actually.. I dunno, but it's a little scary.
exactly! y'know, i think we'd be too sneaky for any of his senses to pick up...
(he stumbles along, almost falling over and taking atomic down with him. luckily, he's able to catch himself - before crashing into a wall)
...ow.
(They just watch him hit the wall. Xey saw it, but didn't bother warning him)
...... Yeah.. too sneaky.
(he lets go of atomic, huffing in frustration)
...don't remember that wall being there.
(he continues walking on, very determined)
I noticed..
(They grin a little, keeping up the pace as they drink some more)
Maybe Tommy'll have good stuff today.
hopefully he will - something expensive, maybe...
(he rushes out the door to the rescue, feeling a bit restless. he reaches into another pocket of his, pulling out yet another small bottle of unlabelled alcohol. he struggles to open it before he gulps some down)
eugh... i hope he's got ice cream!! could really go for some
Ohh.. maybe..
(It stumbles a little, still not 100% used to their prosthetic yet. Especially in the sand)
I hope so. Some that's not melted would be good..
(he slows down a bit, not wanting atomic to trip over trying to catch up to him. the cool night air feels nice against his skin, especially when hes used to the unforgiving heat of the desert)
isn't melted ice cream just like... milk... i would like some food that doesn't have any sand in it for once, i think that'd be nice
(They manage to fix their stride, not too unbalanced anymore)
Uh.. I think so. But bad. ... Do you not have food without sand in it already?
(he continues to walk along, frowning slightly)
there's sand. EVERYWHERE. i swear, every time i go to eat The Green Block™ it's covered in it!
(he takes another sip of his drink, seemingly unable to walk in a straight line)
.... Maybe eat something that's like.. not radioactive?
(It puts an arm around Xenon's shoulders to keep him steady, though xey're not the steadiest either)
Real food doesn't usually have sand on it.
but nothin' else is tasty...
(he returns the favour, putting one of his arms around atomic too. between the two of them, they can almost walk like a normal person)
real food can be whatever you want it to be, dude. you just gotta believe. maybe once we steal some stuff from tommy's we can go lay on the sand somewhere... the sand is nice
Weirdo.
(Xey smile, feeling the least awful or guilt-ridden than they have in weeks—maybe even months)
Maybe he'll have some batteries too... my hearing things almost dead again. And maybe we could have another picnic.
(he lets out a genuine laugh, which makes him go even more off course - zigzagging instead of walking properly. they're walking to tommy's in the least efficient way possible. but they're getting there. slowly)
ooh... those both sound like great ideas! i love picnics... it's like my second favourite thing. first favourite thing? picnics with my bestest friend - thats you by the way
I'm glad. Picnics with my bestest friend is nice too. ... I missed this. I think a break from explosives will be good.. probably a break forever.
(They stumble, but somehow manages to get the two of them back in a somewhat straight line)
yeah... explosives aren't even that cool, man. especially when they explode in your face .
(the shop can now be seen in the distance, and as expected, none of the lights are on. it's closed for the day. xenon frowns)
we really ARE gonna have to break in, huh.
Yeah.. maybe I could find someone who's good at it and make them teach me.
(Xey squint at the building)
Think so. Remember, we still gotta be sneaky.
ooh yeah... wonder who could do that, though...
(he nods, being as sneaky as a drunk person can be. which is not very)
okay... we're gonna be in and out - he's not even gonna notice!
I dunno..
(They stumble, and it's pretty obvious neither of them are going to be very sneaky whatsoever..)
Yup! Never notice.
(they stop outside the door. xenon frowns slightly. he lets go of atomic, and without hesitation, picks up a rock and chucks it through a window. glass shatters everywhere)
. . .do you think he heard that?
……… If he's here, definitely. Mayybe he's gone for the day..?
(xenon simply shrugs it off)
this building needed more uh... open concept space anyway. i'm sure he'll appreciate what i did
(and with that, he dives through the window, hitting the floor with a THUD!)
(They follow, being careful not to step on any broken glass)
Sure..... but I don't think he will. I think he'll dust you on the spot if he sees you.
(he shushes xem as he (not very) sneakily walks through the store - running into shelves and merchandise. he knocks many things down, catching a few things, but still making a mess)
Shhhhh.
(They trip over the stuff Xenon knocks onto the ground, almost falling over)
You're making a mess. He's going to notice.
(he huffs)
they're fallin' over on their own......
(he starts to grab things off the shelves and stuff them into his pockets - making even more of a mess)
(They do the same, grabbing food and water and anything else that they can hold in their arms)
Sure.. I believe that.
i swear, this place must be haunted! ghosts knockin' over things...
(he's not even really paying attention to anything he's grabbing, his attention now on the cash register... completely unguarded. he walks over to it, contemplating stealing some carbons from it)
Yup. Ghosts.
(They almost slip, their prosthetic not getting enough grip on the tile floor)
Oof.. He should put carpet in instead.
(he quickly moves to be able to catch them, but as xey didnt fall he takes a step back)
we should like... file a formal complaint! be like... we broke in here and noticed that the floor SUCKS. you should fix that.
(he walks over to the register, hesitating for a moment before popping it open, and taking a bunch of carbons out. however this backfires, as bunch of alarms go off)
oh shit...
Yeah!!! This floor sucks. A lot.
(They stand up a little straighter, but once alarms go off xey turn off their hearing aid and sign)
WHAT DID YOU DO!?
(he signs back)
uh . . . nothing . . .
(xenon quickly backs away, grabs atomic, and sprints out of the store)
(They just let themself be dragged for a moment before getting to their feet and sprinting along by xemself)
Could of warned me first!!
(he shakes his head)
there was no time! we gotta get outta here before tommy finds out!
He's probably not even here! We don't have to run far.
(he slows his pace upon realising)
oh yeah. forgot about that. well at least we can prepare our picnic now!!
Yeah!!
(They turn their hearing aid back on now that they're far away enough from the alarms)
This'll be a good picnic.
(he stumbles into atomic's room, half-crashing half-tripping over a bench near the doorway with medical supplies on it, knocking everything down. he just stares for a moment, not bothering to try pick anything up. he knows if he crouches down to pick up the things, he probably won't be able to get back up. but still, he awkwardly tries to put some things that didn't fall on the ground back upright. fighting a losing battle with a cup that doesn't want to stay up properly. out of frustration he knocks the cup down from the bench too. he stumbles over to atomic, almost tripping over the things on the floor in the process)
(Xey startle at the loud noise, and sits up in a panic. Once they notice it's just Xenon, however, they just watch in confusion as he knocks things over and almost face plants)
...... Are you drunk or something?
(he huffs, flopping down next to atomic. he blinks slowly, glancing at them. he smells like alcohol and sand)
...no. what makes you say that?
.... The fact that you smell like a bar?
(They sit up, and lift their shirt up a little. Their stomach is still bandaged, mainly because they've been too afraid to take them off until now. The scar looks pretty deep, but everything seems to have healed good)
I'm pretty sure I can leave now.
...me smelling like a bar is unrelated .i was uh... out doing important business things.
(he glances at them, then the bandages. he's happy that they've rested and healed probably, unlike some people. he sits up properly)
ooh... you wanna go somewhere? just the two of us - like we used to!! a celebration of sorts - because you're all healed now and whatnot.
(he reaches into one of the pockets in his pants, pulling out a small pocket flask)
...got some good stuff... y'know. to celebrate.
Sure.. like drinking?
(They nod at the suggestion. It's been so boring in the rescue.. a celebration would be nice. Xey look at the flask, then reaches for it)
I can't remember the last time I've had some.. or if I've had some?
mmm..... sure, drinkin' is fine on it's own, but we should go out - do somethin', y'know?
(he frowns a bit upon hearing this, hesitating slightly)
just uh... go easy on it. i had to walk some guy home cuz he drank too much - he could barely stand up. he kept collapsing - which, now that i think about it, he was doing that a lot before the alcohol too... i think he just likes to fall over .
Yeah. It's been a while.. I miss doing dumb stuff.
(Xey nod, taking a short swig)
I will, don't worry. ...... Are you sure he didn't get like.. alcohol poisoning or something?
...oh.
(he pauses, realising that he probably shouldn't've left ren home by himself. he'll be fine... hopefully)
...he'll uh... he'll live.
(he pauses for another moment, before turning his attention back to atomic)
anyway - d'you wanna choose where we go? feel like it's only fair if you do
He'll probably be fine, don't worry.
(Honestly, they're a little worried about alcohol poisoning, but xey don't know the person so it's probably fine..?)
Hmm...
(It takes another, longer drink)
Tommy's, or uh.. I think Tommy's will probably be the most entertaining.
i hope so...
(he grins at the mention of tommy's, shaking his head a bit)
damn, straight to tommy's? you're really lookin' for some chaos - y'know i went there the other day... he was NOT happy to see me. i wonder why...
Maybe 'cause you're banned? And I am! I've been stuck here forever..
(They sigh, drinking in between pauses)
Maybe we'll be so sneaky he doesn't even see us.
yeah but just cuz i'm banned, doesn't mean he's not my friend!
(he nods)
yes - very sneaky and also very speedy. he won't see it comin'.
(without further warning, he grabs atomics arm, dragging xem along with him. he starts walking out of the room)
no time to waste! - y'know he might be closin' soon... we might have to break in .
... Sure.
(They nod, almost dropping their flask when Xenon drags them off)
I almost spilt my drink. Anyway.. breaking in doesn't sound too bad. We should still be careful.. I think he has like.. a fifth sense when people break in.
(xenon continues to drag them along without a care in the world - he's very happy to be hanging out with xem again, and it clearly show's on his drunken face)
ooh... a fifth sense? thats spooky, dude... it does make sense though... we gotta be EXTRA sneaky then. and if he catches us, save yourself. i'll sacrifice myself for this cause... i'm dedicated
Super extra sneaky. He'll NEVER see us coming.
(It grins, feeling the alcohol a little bit)
Maybe it's a sixth sense actually.. I dunno, but it's a little scary.
exactly! y'know, i think we'd be too sneaky for any of his senses to pick up...
(he stumbles along, almost falling over and taking atomic down with him. luckily, he's able to catch himself - before crashing into a wall)
...ow.
(They just watch him hit the wall. Xey saw it, but didn't bother warning him)
...... Yeah.. too sneaky.
(he lets go of atomic, huffing in frustration)
...don't remember that wall being there.
(he continues walking on, very determined)
I noticed..
(They grin a little, keeping up the pace as they drink some more)
Maybe Tommy'll have good stuff today.
hopefully he will - something expensive, maybe...
(he rushes out the door to the rescue, feeling a bit restless. he reaches into another pocket of his, pulling out yet another small bottle of unlabelled alcohol. he struggles to open it before he gulps some down)
eugh... i hope he's got ice cream!! could really go for some
Ohh.. maybe..
(It stumbles a little, still not 100% used to their prosthetic yet. Especially in the sand)
I hope so. Some that's not melted would be good..
(he slows down a bit, not wanting atomic to trip over trying to catch up to him. the cool night air feels nice against his skin, especially when hes used to the unforgiving heat of the desert)
isn't melted ice cream just like... milk... i would like some food that doesn't have any sand in it for once, i think that'd be nice
(They manage to fix their stride, not too unbalanced anymore)
Uh.. I think so. But bad. ... Do you not have food without sand in it already?
(he continues to walk along, frowning slightly)
there's sand. EVERYWHERE. i swear, every time i go to eat The Green Block™ it's covered in it!
(he takes another sip of his drink, seemingly unable to walk in a straight line)
.... Maybe eat something that's like.. not radioactive?
(It puts an arm around Xenon's shoulders to keep him steady, though xey're not the steadiest either)
Real food doesn't usually have sand on it.
but nothin' else is tasty...
(he returns the favour, putting one of his arms around atomic too. between the two of them, they can almost walk like a normal person)
real food can be whatever you want it to be, dude. you just gotta believe. maybe once we steal some stuff from tommy's we can go lay on the sand somewhere... the sand is nice
Weirdo.
(Xey smile, feeling the least awful or guilt-ridden than they have in weeks—maybe even months)
Maybe he'll have some batteries too... my hearing things almost dead again. And maybe we could have another picnic.
(he lets out a genuine laugh, which makes him go even more off course - zigzagging instead of walking properly. they're walking to tommy's in the least efficient way possible. but they're getting there. slowly)
ooh... those both sound like great ideas! i love picnics... it's like my second favourite thing. first favourite thing? picnics with my bestest friend - thats you by the way
I'm glad. Picnics with my bestest friend is nice too. ... I missed this. I think a break from explosives will be good.. probably a break forever.
(They stumble, but somehow manages to get the two of them back in a somewhat straight line)
yeah... explosives aren't even that cool, man. especially when they explode in your face .
(the shop can now be seen in the distance, and as expected, none of the lights are on. it's closed for the day. xenon frowns)
we really ARE gonna have to break in, huh.
Yeah.. maybe I could find someone who's good at it and make them teach me.
(Xey squint at the building)
Think so. Remember, we still gotta be sneaky.
ooh yeah... wonder who could do that, though...
(he nods, being as sneaky as a drunk person can be. which is not very)
okay... we're gonna be in and out - he's not even gonna notice!
I dunno..
(They stumble, and it's pretty obvious neither of them are going to be very sneaky whatsoever..)
Yup! Never notice.
(they stop outside the door. xenon frowns slightly. he lets go of atomic, and without hesitation, picks up a rock and chucks it through a window. glass shatters everywhere)
. . .do you think he heard that?
……… If he's here, definitely. Mayybe he's gone for the day..?
(xenon simply shrugs it off)
this building needed more uh... open concept space anyway. i'm sure he'll appreciate what i did
(and with that, he dives through the window, hitting the floor with a THUD!)
(They follow, being careful not to step on any broken glass)
Sure..... but I don't think he will. I think he'll dust you on the spot if he sees you.
(he shushes xem as he (not very) sneakily walks through the store - running into shelves and merchandise. he knocks many things down, catching a few things, but still making a mess)
Shhhhh.
(They trip over the stuff Xenon knocks onto the ground, almost falling over)
You're making a mess. He's going to notice.
(he huffs)
they're fallin' over on their own......
(he starts to grab things off the shelves and stuff them into his pockets - making even more of a mess)
(They do the same, grabbing food and water and anything else that they can hold in their arms)
Sure.. I believe that.
i swear, this place must be haunted! ghosts knockin' over things...
(he's not even really paying attention to anything he's grabbing, his attention now on the cash register... completely unguarded. he walks over to it, contemplating stealing some carbons from it)
Yup. Ghosts.
(They almost slip, their prosthetic not getting enough grip on the tile floor)
Oof.. He should put carpet in instead.
(he quickly moves to be able to catch them, but as xey didnt fall he takes a step back)
we should like... file a formal complaint! be like... we broke in here and noticed that the floor SUCKS. you should fix that.
(he walks over to the register, hesitating for a moment before popping it open, and taking a bunch of carbons out. however this backfires, as bunch of alarms go off)
oh shit...
Yeah!!! This floor sucks. A lot.
(They stand up a little straighter, but once alarms go off xey turn off their hearing aid and sign)
WHAT DID YOU DO!?
(he signs back)
uh . . . nothing . . .
(xenon quickly backs away, grabs atomic, and sprints out of the store)
(They just let themself be dragged for a moment before getting to their feet and sprinting along by xemself)
Could of warned me first!!
(he shakes his head)
there was no time! we gotta get outta here before tommy finds out!
He's probably not even here! We don't have to run far.
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(he stumbles into atomic's room, half-crashing half-tripping over a bench near the doorway with medical supplies on it, knocking everything down. he just stares for a moment, not bothering to try pick anything up. he knows if he crouches down to pick up the things, he probably won't be able to get back up. but still, he awkwardly tries to put some things that didn't fall on the ground back upright. fighting a losing battle with a cup that doesn't want to stay up properly. out of frustration he knocks the cup down from the bench too. he stumbles over to atomic, almost tripping over the things on the floor in the process)
(Xey startle at the loud noise, and sits up in a panic. Once they notice it's just Xenon, however, they just watch in confusion as he knocks things over and almost face plants)
...... Are you drunk or something?
(he huffs, flopping down next to atomic. he blinks slowly, glancing at them. he smells like alcohol and sand)
...no. what makes you say that?
.... The fact that you smell like a bar?
(They sit up, and lift their shirt up a little. Their stomach is still bandaged, mainly because they've been too afraid to take them off until now. The scar looks pretty deep, but everything seems to have healed good)
I'm pretty sure I can leave now.
...me smelling like a bar is unrelated .i was uh... out doing important business things.
(he glances at them, then the bandages. he's happy that they've rested and healed probably, unlike some people. he sits up properly)
ooh... you wanna go somewhere? just the two of us - like we used to!! a celebration of sorts - because you're all healed now and whatnot.
(he reaches into one of the pockets in his pants, pulling out a small pocket flask)
...got some good stuff... y'know. to celebrate.
Sure.. like drinking?
(They nod at the suggestion. It's been so boring in the rescue.. a celebration would be nice. Xey look at the flask, then reaches for it)
I can't remember the last time I've had some.. or if I've had some?
mmm..... sure, drinkin' is fine on it's own, but we should go out - do somethin', y'know?
(he frowns a bit upon hearing this, hesitating slightly)
just uh... go easy on it. i had to walk some guy home cuz he drank too much - he could barely stand up. he kept collapsing - which, now that i think about it, he was doing that a lot before the alcohol too... i think he just likes to fall over .
Yeah. It's been a while.. I miss doing dumb stuff.
(Xey nod, taking a short swig)
I will, don't worry. ...... Are you sure he didn't get like.. alcohol poisoning or something?
...oh.
(he pauses, realising that he probably shouldn't've left ren home by himself. he'll be fine... hopefully)
...he'll uh... he'll live.
(he pauses for another moment, before turning his attention back to atomic)
anyway - d'you wanna choose where we go? feel like it's only fair if you do
He'll probably be fine, don't worry.
(Honestly, they're a little worried about alcohol poisoning, but xey don't know the person so it's probably fine..?)
Hmm...
(It takes another, longer drink)
Tommy's, or uh.. I think Tommy's will probably be the most entertaining.
i hope so...
(he grins at the mention of tommy's, shaking his head a bit)
damn, straight to tommy's? you're really lookin' for some chaos - y'know i went there the other day... he was NOT happy to see me. i wonder why...
Maybe 'cause you're banned? And I am! I've been stuck here forever..
(They sigh, drinking in between pauses)
Maybe we'll be so sneaky he doesn't even see us.
yeah but just cuz i'm banned, doesn't mean he's not my friend!
(he nods)
yes - very sneaky and also very speedy. he won't see it comin'.
(without further warning, he grabs atomics arm, dragging xem along with him. he starts walking out of the room)
no time to waste! - y'know he might be closin' soon... we might have to break in .
... Sure.
(They nod, almost dropping their flask when Xenon drags them off)
I almost spilt my drink. Anyway.. breaking in doesn't sound too bad. We should still be careful.. I think he has like.. a fifth sense when people break in.
(xenon continues to drag them along without a care in the world - he's very happy to be hanging out with xem again, and it clearly show's on his drunken face)
ooh... a fifth sense? thats spooky, dude... it does make sense though... we gotta be EXTRA sneaky then. and if he catches us, save yourself. i'll sacrifice myself for this cause... i'm dedicated
Super extra sneaky. He'll NEVER see us coming.
(It grins, feeling the alcohol a little bit)
Maybe it's a sixth sense actually.. I dunno, but it's a little scary.
exactly! y'know, i think we'd be too sneaky for any of his senses to pick up...
(he stumbles along, almost falling over and taking atomic down with him. luckily, he's able to catch himself - before crashing into a wall)
...ow.
(They just watch him hit the wall. Xey saw it, but didn't bother warning him)
...... Yeah.. too sneaky.
(he lets go of atomic, huffing in frustration)
...don't remember that wall being there.
(he continues walking on, very determined)
I noticed..
(They grin a little, keeping up the pace as they drink some more)
Maybe Tommy'll have good stuff today.
hopefully he will - something expensive, maybe...
(he rushes out the door to the rescue, feeling a bit restless. he reaches into another pocket of his, pulling out yet another small bottle of unlabelled alcohol. he struggles to open it before he gulps some down)
eugh... i hope he's got ice cream!! could really go for some
Ohh.. maybe..
(It stumbles a little, still not 100% used to their prosthetic yet. Especially in the sand)
I hope so. Some that's not melted would be good..
(he slows down a bit, not wanting atomic to trip over trying to catch up to him. the cool night air feels nice against his skin, especially when hes used to the unforgiving heat of the desert)
isn't melted ice cream just like... milk... i would like some food that doesn't have any sand in it for once, i think that'd be nice
(They manage to fix their stride, not too unbalanced anymore)
Uh.. I think so. But bad. ... Do you not have food without sand in it already?
(he continues to walk along, frowning slightly)
there's sand. EVERYWHERE. i swear, every time i go to eat The Green Block™ it's covered in it!
(he takes another sip of his drink, seemingly unable to walk in a straight line)
.... Maybe eat something that's like.. not radioactive?
(It puts an arm around Xenon's shoulders to keep him steady, though xey're not the steadiest either)
Real food doesn't usually have sand on it.
but nothin' else is tasty...
(he returns the favour, putting one of his arms around atomic too. between the two of them, they can almost walk like a normal person)
real food can be whatever you want it to be, dude. you just gotta believe. maybe once we steal some stuff from tommy's we can go lay on the sand somewhere... the sand is nice
Weirdo.
(Xey smile, feeling the least awful or guilt-ridden than they have in weeks—maybe even months)
Maybe he'll have some batteries too... my hearing things almost dead again. And maybe we could have another picnic.
(he lets out a genuine laugh, which makes him go even more off course - zigzagging instead of walking properly. they're walking to tommy's in the least efficient way possible. but they're getting there. slowly)
ooh... those both sound like great ideas! i love picnics... it's like my second favourite thing. first favourite thing? picnics with my bestest friend - thats you by the way
I'm glad. Picnics with my bestest friend is nice too. ... I missed this. I think a break from explosives will be good.. probably a break forever.
(They stumble, but somehow manages to get the two of them back in a somewhat straight line)
yeah... explosives aren't even that cool, man. especially when they explode in your face .
(the shop can now be seen in the distance, and as expected, none of the lights are on. it's closed for the day. xenon frowns)
we really ARE gonna have to break in, huh.
Yeah.. maybe I could find someone who's good at it and make them teach me.
(Xey squint at the building)
Think so. Remember, we still gotta be sneaky.
ooh yeah... wonder who could do that, though...
(he nods, being as sneaky as a drunk person can be. which is not very)
okay... we're gonna be in and out - he's not even gonna notice!
I dunno..
(They stumble, and it's pretty obvious neither of them are going to be very sneaky whatsoever..)
Yup! Never notice.
(they stop outside the door. xenon frowns slightly. he lets go of atomic, and without hesitation, picks up a rock and chucks it through a window. glass shatters everywhere)
. . .do you think he heard that?
……… If he's here, definitely. Mayybe he's gone for the day..?
(xenon simply shrugs it off)
this building needed more uh... open concept space anyway. i'm sure he'll appreciate what i did
(and with that, he dives through the window, hitting the floor with a THUD!)
(They follow, being careful not to step on any broken glass)
Sure..... but I don't think he will. I think he'll dust you on the spot if he sees you.
(he shushes xem as he (not very) sneakily walks through the store - running into shelves and merchandise. he knocks many things down, catching a few things, but still making a mess)
Shhhhh.
(They trip over the stuff Xenon knocks onto the ground, almost falling over)
You're making a mess. He's going to notice.
(he huffs)
they're fallin' over on their own......
(he starts to grab things off the shelves and stuff them into his pockets - making even more of a mess)
(They do the same, grabbing food and water and anything else that they can hold in their arms)
Sure.. I believe that.
i swear, this place must be haunted! ghosts knockin' over things...
(he's not even really paying attention to anything he's grabbing, his attention now on the cash register... completely unguarded. he walks over to it, contemplating stealing some carbons from it)
Yup. Ghosts.
(They almost slip, their prosthetic not getting enough grip on the tile floor)
Oof.. He should put carpet in instead.
(he quickly moves to be able to catch them, but as xey didnt fall he takes a step back)
we should like... file a formal complaint! be like... we broke in here and noticed that the floor SUCKS. you should fix that.
(he walks over to the register, hesitating for a moment before popping it open, and taking a bunch of carbons out. however this backfires, as bunch of alarms go off)
oh shit...
Yeah!!! This floor sucks. A lot.
(They stand up a little straighter, but once alarms go off xey turn off their hearing aid and sign)
WHAT DID YOU DO!?
(he signs back)
uh . . . nothing . . .
(xenon quickly backs away, grabs atomic, and sprints out of the store)
(They just let themself be dragged for a moment before getting to their feet and sprinting along by xemself)
Could of warned me first!!
(he stumbles into atomic's room, half-crashing half-tripping over a bench near the doorway with medical supplies on it, knocking everything down. he just stares for a moment, not bothering to try pick anything up. he knows if he crouches down to pick up the things, he probably won't be able to get back up. but still, he awkwardly tries to put some things that didn't fall on the ground back upright. fighting a losing battle with a cup that doesn't want to stay up properly. out of frustration he knocks the cup down from the bench too. he stumbles over to atomic, almost tripping over the things on the floor in the process)
(Xey startle at the loud noise, and sits up in a panic. Once they notice it's just Xenon, however, they just watch in confusion as he knocks things over and almost face plants)
...... Are you drunk or something?
(he huffs, flopping down next to atomic. he blinks slowly, glancing at them. he smells like alcohol and sand)
...no. what makes you say that?
.... The fact that you smell like a bar?
(They sit up, and lift their shirt up a little. Their stomach is still bandaged, mainly because they've been too afraid to take them off until now. The scar looks pretty deep, but everything seems to have healed good)
I'm pretty sure I can leave now.
...me smelling like a bar is unrelated .i was uh... out doing important business things.
(he glances at them, then the bandages. he's happy that they've rested and healed probably, unlike some people. he sits up properly)
ooh... you wanna go somewhere? just the two of us - like we used to!! a celebration of sorts - because you're all healed now and whatnot.
(he reaches into one of the pockets in his pants, pulling out a small pocket flask)
...got some good stuff... y'know. to celebrate.
Sure.. like drinking?
(They nod at the suggestion. It's been so boring in the rescue.. a celebration would be nice. Xey look at the flask, then reaches for it)
I can't remember the last time I've had some.. or if I've had some?
mmm..... sure, drinkin' is fine on it's own, but we should go out - do somethin', y'know?
(he frowns a bit upon hearing this, hesitating slightly)
just uh... go easy on it. i had to walk some guy home cuz he drank too much - he could barely stand up. he kept collapsing - which, now that i think about it, he was doing that a lot before the alcohol too... i think he just likes to fall over .
Yeah. It's been a while.. I miss doing dumb stuff.
(Xey nod, taking a short swig)
I will, don't worry. ...... Are you sure he didn't get like.. alcohol poisoning or something?
...oh.
(he pauses, realising that he probably shouldn't've left ren home by himself. he'll be fine... hopefully)
...he'll uh... he'll live.
(he pauses for another moment, before turning his attention back to atomic)
anyway - d'you wanna choose where we go? feel like it's only fair if you do
He'll probably be fine, don't worry.
(Honestly, they're a little worried about alcohol poisoning, but xey don't know the person so it's probably fine..?)
Hmm...
(It takes another, longer drink)
Tommy's, or uh.. I think Tommy's will probably be the most entertaining.
i hope so...
(he grins at the mention of tommy's, shaking his head a bit)
damn, straight to tommy's? you're really lookin' for some chaos - y'know i went there the other day... he was NOT happy to see me. i wonder why...
Maybe 'cause you're banned? And I am! I've been stuck here forever..
(They sigh, drinking in between pauses)
Maybe we'll be so sneaky he doesn't even see us.
yeah but just cuz i'm banned, doesn't mean he's not my friend!
(he nods)
yes - very sneaky and also very speedy. he won't see it comin'.
(without further warning, he grabs atomics arm, dragging xem along with him. he starts walking out of the room)
no time to waste! - y'know he might be closin' soon... we might have to break in .
... Sure.
(They nod, almost dropping their flask when Xenon drags them off)
I almost spilt my drink. Anyway.. breaking in doesn't sound too bad. We should still be careful.. I think he has like.. a fifth sense when people break in.
(xenon continues to drag them along without a care in the world - he's very happy to be hanging out with xem again, and it clearly show's on his drunken face)
ooh... a fifth sense? thats spooky, dude... it does make sense though... we gotta be EXTRA sneaky then. and if he catches us, save yourself. i'll sacrifice myself for this cause... i'm dedicated
Super extra sneaky. He'll NEVER see us coming.
(It grins, feeling the alcohol a little bit)
Maybe it's a sixth sense actually.. I dunno, but it's a little scary.
exactly! y'know, i think we'd be too sneaky for any of his senses to pick up...
(he stumbles along, almost falling over and taking atomic down with him. luckily, he's able to catch himself - before crashing into a wall)
...ow.
(They just watch him hit the wall. Xey saw it, but didn't bother warning him)
...... Yeah.. too sneaky.
(he lets go of atomic, huffing in frustration)
...don't remember that wall being there.
(he continues walking on, very determined)
I noticed..
(They grin a little, keeping up the pace as they drink some more)
Maybe Tommy'll have good stuff today.
hopefully he will - something expensive, maybe...
(he rushes out the door to the rescue, feeling a bit restless. he reaches into another pocket of his, pulling out yet another small bottle of unlabelled alcohol. he struggles to open it before he gulps some down)
eugh... i hope he's got ice cream!! could really go for some
Ohh.. maybe..
(It stumbles a little, still not 100% used to their prosthetic yet. Especially in the sand)
I hope so. Some that's not melted would be good..
(he slows down a bit, not wanting atomic to trip over trying to catch up to him. the cool night air feels nice against his skin, especially when hes used to the unforgiving heat of the desert)
isn't melted ice cream just like... milk... i would like some food that doesn't have any sand in it for once, i think that'd be nice
(They manage to fix their stride, not too unbalanced anymore)
Uh.. I think so. But bad. ... Do you not have food without sand in it already?
(he continues to walk along, frowning slightly)
there's sand. EVERYWHERE. i swear, every time i go to eat The Green Block™ it's covered in it!
(he takes another sip of his drink, seemingly unable to walk in a straight line)
.... Maybe eat something that's like.. not radioactive?
(It puts an arm around Xenon's shoulders to keep him steady, though xey're not the steadiest either)
Real food doesn't usually have sand on it.
but nothin' else is tasty...
(he returns the favour, putting one of his arms around atomic too. between the two of them, they can almost walk like a normal person)
real food can be whatever you want it to be, dude. you just gotta believe. maybe once we steal some stuff from tommy's we can go lay on the sand somewhere... the sand is nice
Weirdo.
(Xey smile, feeling the least awful or guilt-ridden than they have in weeks—maybe even months)
Maybe he'll have some batteries too... my hearing things almost dead again. And maybe we could have another picnic.
(he lets out a genuine laugh, which makes him go even more off course - zigzagging instead of walking properly. they're walking to tommy's in the least efficient way possible. but they're getting there. slowly)
ooh... those both sound like great ideas! i love picnics... it's like my second favourite thing. first favourite thing? picnics with my bestest friend - thats you by the way
I'm glad. Picnics with my bestest friend is nice too. ... I missed this. I think a break from explosives will be good.. probably a break forever.
(They stumble, but somehow manages to get the two of them back in a somewhat straight line)
yeah... explosives aren't even that cool, man. especially when they explode in your face .
(the shop can now be seen in the distance, and as expected, none of the lights are on. it's closed for the day. xenon frowns)
we really ARE gonna have to break in, huh.
Yeah.. maybe I could find someone who's good at it and make them teach me.
(Xey squint at the building)
Think so. Remember, we still gotta be sneaky.
ooh yeah... wonder who could do that, though...
(he nods, being as sneaky as a drunk person can be. which is not very)
okay... we're gonna be in and out - he's not even gonna notice!
I dunno..
(They stumble, and it's pretty obvious neither of them are going to be very sneaky whatsoever..)
Yup! Never notice.
(they stop outside the door. xenon frowns slightly. he lets go of atomic, and without hesitation, picks up a rock and chucks it through a window. glass shatters everywhere)
. . .do you think he heard that?
……… If he's here, definitely. Mayybe he's gone for the day..?
(xenon simply shrugs it off)
this building needed more uh... open concept space anyway. i'm sure he'll appreciate what i did
(and with that, he dives through the window, hitting the floor with a THUD!)
(They follow, being careful not to step on any broken glass)
Sure..... but I don't think he will. I think he'll dust you on the spot if he sees you.
(he shushes xem as he (not very) sneakily walks through the store - running into shelves and merchandise. he knocks many things down, catching a few things, but still making a mess)
Shhhhh.
(They trip over the stuff Xenon knocks onto the ground, almost falling over)
You're making a mess. He's going to notice.
(he huffs)
they're fallin' over on their own......
(he starts to grab things off the shelves and stuff them into his pockets - making even more of a mess)
(They do the same, grabbing food and water and anything else that they can hold in their arms)
Sure.. I believe that.
i swear, this place must be haunted! ghosts knockin' over things...
(he's not even really paying attention to anything he's grabbing, his attention now on the cash register... completely unguarded. he walks over to it, contemplating stealing some carbons from it)
Yup. Ghosts.
(They almost slip, their prosthetic not getting enough grip on the tile floor)
Oof.. He should put carpet in instead.
(he quickly moves to be able to catch them, but as xey didnt fall he takes a step back)
we should like... file a formal complaint! be like... we broke in here and noticed that the floor SUCKS. you should fix that.
(he walks over to the register, hesitating for a moment before popping it open, and taking a bunch of carbons out. however this backfires, as bunch of alarms go off)
oh shit...
Yeah!!! This floor sucks. A lot.
(They stand up a little straighter, but once alarms go off xey turn off their hearing aid and sign)
WHAT DID YOU DO!?
(he stumbles into atomic's room, half-crashing half-tripping over a bench near the doorway with medical supplies on it, knocking everything down. he just stares for a moment, not bothering to try pick anything up. he knows if he crouches down to pick up the things, he probably won't be able to get back up. but still, he awkwardly tries to put some things that didn't fall on the ground back upright. fighting a losing battle with a cup that doesn't want to stay up properly. out of frustration he knocks the cup down from the bench too. he stumbles over to atomic, almost tripping over the things on the floor in the process)
(Xey startle at the loud noise, and sits up in a panic. Once they notice it's just Xenon, however, they just watch in confusion as he knocks things over and almost face plants)
...... Are you drunk or something?
(he huffs, flopping down next to atomic. he blinks slowly, glancing at them. he smells like alcohol and sand)
...no. what makes you say that?
.... The fact that you smell like a bar?
(They sit up, and lift their shirt up a little. Their stomach is still bandaged, mainly because they've been too afraid to take them off until now. The scar looks pretty deep, but everything seems to have healed good)
I'm pretty sure I can leave now.
...me smelling like a bar is unrelated .i was uh... out doing important business things.
(he glances at them, then the bandages. he's happy that they've rested and healed probably, unlike some people. he sits up properly)
ooh... you wanna go somewhere? just the two of us - like we used to!! a celebration of sorts - because you're all healed now and whatnot.
(he reaches into one of the pockets in his pants, pulling out a small pocket flask)
...got some good stuff... y'know. to celebrate.
Sure.. like drinking?
(They nod at the suggestion. It's been so boring in the rescue.. a celebration would be nice. Xey look at the flask, then reaches for it)
I can't remember the last time I've had some.. or if I've had some?
mmm..... sure, drinkin' is fine on it's own, but we should go out - do somethin', y'know?
(he frowns a bit upon hearing this, hesitating slightly)
just uh... go easy on it. i had to walk some guy home cuz he drank too much - he could barely stand up. he kept collapsing - which, now that i think about it, he was doing that a lot before the alcohol too... i think he just likes to fall over .
Yeah. It's been a while.. I miss doing dumb stuff.
(Xey nod, taking a short swig)
I will, don't worry. ...... Are you sure he didn't get like.. alcohol poisoning or something?
...oh.
(he pauses, realising that he probably shouldn't've left ren home by himself. he'll be fine... hopefully)
...he'll uh... he'll live.
(he pauses for another moment, before turning his attention back to atomic)
anyway - d'you wanna choose where we go? feel like it's only fair if you do
He'll probably be fine, don't worry.
(Honestly, they're a little worried about alcohol poisoning, but xey don't know the person so it's probably fine..?)
Hmm...
(It takes another, longer drink)
Tommy's, or uh.. I think Tommy's will probably be the most entertaining.
i hope so...
(he grins at the mention of tommy's, shaking his head a bit)
damn, straight to tommy's? you're really lookin' for some chaos - y'know i went there the other day... he was NOT happy to see me. i wonder why...
Maybe 'cause you're banned? And I am! I've been stuck here forever..
(They sigh, drinking in between pauses)
Maybe we'll be so sneaky he doesn't even see us.
yeah but just cuz i'm banned, doesn't mean he's not my friend!
(he nods)
yes - very sneaky and also very speedy. he won't see it comin'.
(without further warning, he grabs atomics arm, dragging xem along with him. he starts walking out of the room)
no time to waste! - y'know he might be closin' soon... we might have to break in .
... Sure.
(They nod, almost dropping their flask when Xenon drags them off)
I almost spilt my drink. Anyway.. breaking in doesn't sound too bad. We should still be careful.. I think he has like.. a fifth sense when people break in.
(xenon continues to drag them along without a care in the world - he's very happy to be hanging out with xem again, and it clearly show's on his drunken face)
ooh... a fifth sense? thats spooky, dude... it does make sense though... we gotta be EXTRA sneaky then. and if he catches us, save yourself. i'll sacrifice myself for this cause... i'm dedicated
Super extra sneaky. He'll NEVER see us coming.
(It grins, feeling the alcohol a little bit)
Maybe it's a sixth sense actually.. I dunno, but it's a little scary.
exactly! y'know, i think we'd be too sneaky for any of his senses to pick up...
(he stumbles along, almost falling over and taking atomic down with him. luckily, he's able to catch himself - before crashing into a wall)
...ow.
(They just watch him hit the wall. Xey saw it, but didn't bother warning him)
...... Yeah.. too sneaky.
(he lets go of atomic, huffing in frustration)
...don't remember that wall being there.
(he continues walking on, very determined)
I noticed..
(They grin a little, keeping up the pace as they drink some more)
Maybe Tommy'll have good stuff today.
hopefully he will - something expensive, maybe...
(he rushes out the door to the rescue, feeling a bit restless. he reaches into another pocket of his, pulling out yet another small bottle of unlabelled alcohol. he struggles to open it before he gulps some down)
eugh... i hope he's got ice cream!! could really go for some
Ohh.. maybe..
(It stumbles a little, still not 100% used to their prosthetic yet. Especially in the sand)
I hope so. Some that's not melted would be good..
(he slows down a bit, not wanting atomic to trip over trying to catch up to him. the cool night air feels nice against his skin, especially when hes used to the unforgiving heat of the desert)
isn't melted ice cream just like... milk... i would like some food that doesn't have any sand in it for once, i think that'd be nice
(They manage to fix their stride, not too unbalanced anymore)
Uh.. I think so. But bad. ... Do you not have food without sand in it already?
(he continues to walk along, frowning slightly)
there's sand. EVERYWHERE. i swear, every time i go to eat The Green Block™ it's covered in it!
(he takes another sip of his drink, seemingly unable to walk in a straight line)
.... Maybe eat something that's like.. not radioactive?
(It puts an arm around Xenon's shoulders to keep him steady, though xey're not the steadiest either)
Real food doesn't usually have sand on it.
but nothin' else is tasty...
(he returns the favour, putting one of his arms around atomic too. between the two of them, they can almost walk like a normal person)
real food can be whatever you want it to be, dude. you just gotta believe. maybe once we steal some stuff from tommy's we can go lay on the sand somewhere... the sand is nice
Weirdo.
(Xey smile, feeling the least awful or guilt-ridden than they have in weeks—maybe even months)
Maybe he'll have some batteries too... my hearing things almost dead again. And maybe we could have another picnic.
(he lets out a genuine laugh, which makes him go even more off course - zigzagging instead of walking properly. they're walking to tommy's in the least efficient way possible. but they're getting there. slowly)
ooh... those both sound like great ideas! i love picnics... it's like my second favourite thing. first favourite thing? picnics with my bestest friend - thats you by the way
I'm glad. Picnics with my bestest friend is nice too. ... I missed this. I think a break from explosives will be good.. probably a break forever.
(They stumble, but somehow manages to get the two of them back in a somewhat straight line)
yeah... explosives aren't even that cool, man. especially when they explode in your face .
(the shop can now be seen in the distance, and as expected, none of the lights are on. it's closed for the day. xenon frowns)
we really ARE gonna have to break in, huh.
Yeah.. maybe I could find someone who's good at it and make them teach me.
(Xey squint at the building)
Think so. Remember, we still gotta be sneaky.
ooh yeah... wonder who could do that, though...
(he nods, being as sneaky as a drunk person can be. which is not very)
okay... we're gonna be in and out - he's not even gonna notice!
I dunno..
(They stumble, and it's pretty obvious neither of them are going to be very sneaky whatsoever..)
Yup! Never notice.
(they stop outside the door. xenon frowns slightly. he lets go of atomic, and without hesitation, picks up a rock and chucks it through a window. glass shatters everywhere)
. . .do you think he heard that?
……… If he's here, definitely. Mayybe he's gone for the day..?
(xenon simply shrugs it off)
this building needed more uh... open concept space anyway. i'm sure he'll appreciate what i did
(and with that, he dives through the window, hitting the floor with a THUD!)
(They follow, being careful not to step on any broken glass)
Sure..... but I don't think he will. I think he'll dust you on the spot if he sees you.
(he shushes xem as he (not very) sneakily walks through the store - running into shelves and merchandise. he knocks many things down, catching a few things, but still making a mess)
Shhhhh.
(They trip over the stuff Xenon knocks onto the ground, almost falling over)
You're making a mess. He's going to notice.
(he huffs)
they're fallin' over on their own......
(he starts to grab things off the shelves and stuff them into his pockets - making even more of a mess)
(They do the same, grabbing food and water and anything else that they can hold in their arms)
Sure.. I believe that.
i swear, this place must be haunted! ghosts knockin' over things...
(he's not even really paying attention to anything he's grabbing, his attention now on the cash register... completely unguarded. he walks over to it, contemplating stealing some carbons from it)
Yup. Ghosts.
(They almost slip, their prosthetic not getting enough grip on the tile floor)
Oof.. He should put carpet in instead.
(he stumbles into atomic's room, half-crashing half-tripping over a bench near the doorway with medical supplies on it, knocking everything down. he just stares for a moment, not bothering to try pick anything up. he knows if he crouches down to pick up the things, he probably won't be able to get back up. but still, he awkwardly tries to put some things that didn't fall on the ground back upright. fighting a losing battle with a cup that doesn't want to stay up properly. out of frustration he knocks the cup down from the bench too. he stumbles over to atomic, almost tripping over the things on the floor in the process)
(Xey startle at the loud noise, and sits up in a panic. Once they notice it's just Xenon, however, they just watch in confusion as he knocks things over and almost face plants)
...... Are you drunk or something?
(he huffs, flopping down next to atomic. he blinks slowly, glancing at them. he smells like alcohol and sand)
...no. what makes you say that?
.... The fact that you smell like a bar?
(They sit up, and lift their shirt up a little. Their stomach is still bandaged, mainly because they've been too afraid to take them off until now. The scar looks pretty deep, but everything seems to have healed good)
I'm pretty sure I can leave now.
...me smelling like a bar is unrelated .i was uh... out doing important business things.
(he glances at them, then the bandages. he's happy that they've rested and healed probably, unlike some people. he sits up properly)
ooh... you wanna go somewhere? just the two of us - like we used to!! a celebration of sorts - because you're all healed now and whatnot.
(he reaches into one of the pockets in his pants, pulling out a small pocket flask)
...got some good stuff... y'know. to celebrate.
Sure.. like drinking?
(They nod at the suggestion. It's been so boring in the rescue.. a celebration would be nice. Xey look at the flask, then reaches for it)
I can't remember the last time I've had some.. or if I've had some?
mmm..... sure, drinkin' is fine on it's own, but we should go out - do somethin', y'know?
(he frowns a bit upon hearing this, hesitating slightly)
just uh... go easy on it. i had to walk some guy home cuz he drank too much - he could barely stand up. he kept collapsing - which, now that i think about it, he was doing that a lot before the alcohol too... i think he just likes to fall over .
Yeah. It's been a while.. I miss doing dumb stuff.
(Xey nod, taking a short swig)
I will, don't worry. ...... Are you sure he didn't get like.. alcohol poisoning or something?
...oh.
(he pauses, realising that he probably shouldn't've left ren home by himself. he'll be fine... hopefully)
...he'll uh... he'll live.
(he pauses for another moment, before turning his attention back to atomic)
anyway - d'you wanna choose where we go? feel like it's only fair if you do
He'll probably be fine, don't worry.
(Honestly, they're a little worried about alcohol poisoning, but xey don't know the person so it's probably fine..?)
Hmm...
(It takes another, longer drink)
Tommy's, or uh.. I think Tommy's will probably be the most entertaining.
i hope so...
(he grins at the mention of tommy's, shaking his head a bit)
damn, straight to tommy's? you're really lookin' for some chaos - y'know i went there the other day... he was NOT happy to see me. i wonder why...
Maybe 'cause you're banned? And I am! I've been stuck here forever..
(They sigh, drinking in between pauses)
Maybe we'll be so sneaky he doesn't even see us.
yeah but just cuz i'm banned, doesn't mean he's not my friend!
(he nods)
yes - very sneaky and also very speedy. he won't see it comin'.
(without further warning, he grabs atomics arm, dragging xem along with him. he starts walking out of the room)
no time to waste! - y'know he might be closin' soon... we might have to break in .
... Sure.
(They nod, almost dropping their flask when Xenon drags them off)
I almost spilt my drink. Anyway.. breaking in doesn't sound too bad. We should still be careful.. I think he has like.. a fifth sense when people break in.
(xenon continues to drag them along without a care in the world - he's very happy to be hanging out with xem again, and it clearly show's on his drunken face)
ooh... a fifth sense? thats spooky, dude... it does make sense though... we gotta be EXTRA sneaky then. and if he catches us, save yourself. i'll sacrifice myself for this cause... i'm dedicated
Super extra sneaky. He'll NEVER see us coming.
(It grins, feeling the alcohol a little bit)
Maybe it's a sixth sense actually.. I dunno, but it's a little scary.
exactly! y'know, i think we'd be too sneaky for any of his senses to pick up...
(he stumbles along, almost falling over and taking atomic down with him. luckily, he's able to catch himself - before crashing into a wall)
...ow.
(They just watch him hit the wall. Xey saw it, but didn't bother warning him)
...... Yeah.. too sneaky.
(he lets go of atomic, huffing in frustration)
...don't remember that wall being there.
(he continues walking on, very determined)
I noticed..
(They grin a little, keeping up the pace as they drink some more)
Maybe Tommy'll have good stuff today.
hopefully he will - something expensive, maybe...
(he rushes out the door to the rescue, feeling a bit restless. he reaches into another pocket of his, pulling out yet another small bottle of unlabelled alcohol. he struggles to open it before he gulps some down)
eugh... i hope he's got ice cream!! could really go for some
Ohh.. maybe..
(It stumbles a little, still not 100% used to their prosthetic yet. Especially in the sand)
I hope so. Some that's not melted would be good..
(he slows down a bit, not wanting atomic to trip over trying to catch up to him. the cool night air feels nice against his skin, especially when hes used to the unforgiving heat of the desert)
isn't melted ice cream just like... milk... i would like some food that doesn't have any sand in it for once, i think that'd be nice
(They manage to fix their stride, not too unbalanced anymore)
Uh.. I think so. But bad. ... Do you not have food without sand in it already?
(he continues to walk along, frowning slightly)
there's sand. EVERYWHERE. i swear, every time i go to eat The Green Block™ it's covered in it!
(he takes another sip of his drink, seemingly unable to walk in a straight line)
.... Maybe eat something that's like.. not radioactive?
(It puts an arm around Xenon's shoulders to keep him steady, though xey're not the steadiest either)
Real food doesn't usually have sand on it.
but nothin' else is tasty...
(he returns the favour, putting one of his arms around atomic too. between the two of them, they can almost walk like a normal person)
real food can be whatever you want it to be, dude. you just gotta believe. maybe once we steal some stuff from tommy's we can go lay on the sand somewhere... the sand is nice
Weirdo.
(Xey smile, feeling the least awful or guilt-ridden than they have in weeks—maybe even months)
Maybe he'll have some batteries too... my hearing things almost dead again. And maybe we could have another picnic.
(he lets out a genuine laugh, which makes him go even more off course - zigzagging instead of walking properly. they're walking to tommy's in the least efficient way possible. but they're getting there. slowly)
ooh... those both sound like great ideas! i love picnics... it's like my second favourite thing. first favourite thing? picnics with my bestest friend - thats you by the way
I'm glad. Picnics with my bestest friend is nice too. ... I missed this. I think a break from explosives will be good.. probably a break forever.
(They stumble, but somehow manages to get the two of them back in a somewhat straight line)
yeah... explosives aren't even that cool, man. especially when they explode in your face .
(the shop can now be seen in the distance, and as expected, none of the lights are on. it's closed for the day. xenon frowns)
we really ARE gonna have to break in, huh.
Yeah.. maybe I could find someone who's good at it and make them teach me.
(Xey squint at the building)
Think so. Remember, we still gotta be sneaky.
ooh yeah... wonder who could do that, though...
(he nods, being as sneaky as a drunk person can be. which is not very)
okay... we're gonna be in and out - he's not even gonna notice!
I dunno..
(They stumble, and it's pretty obvious neither of them are going to be very sneaky whatsoever..)
Yup! Never notice.
(they stop outside the door. xenon frowns slightly. he lets go of atomic, and without hesitation, picks up a rock and chucks it through a window. glass shatters everywhere)
. . .do you think he heard that?
……… If he's here, definitely. Mayybe he's gone for the day..?
(xenon simply shrugs it off)
this building needed more uh... open concept space anyway. i'm sure he'll appreciate what i did
(and with that, he dives through the window, hitting the floor with a THUD!)
(They follow, being careful not to step on any broken glass)
Sure..... but I don't think he will. I think he'll dust you on the spot if he sees you.
(he shushes xem as he (not very) sneakily walks through the store - running into shelves and merchandise. he knocks many things down, catching a few things, but still making a mess)
Shhhhh.
(They trip over the stuff Xenon knocks onto the ground, almost falling over)
You're making a mess. He's going to notice.
(he huffs)
they're fallin' over on their own......
(he starts to grab things off the shelves and stuff them into his pockets - making even more of a mess)
(They do the same, grabbing food and water and anything else that they can hold in their arms)
Sure.. I believe that.
(he stumbles into atomic's room, half-crashing half-tripping over a bench near the doorway with medical supplies on it, knocking everything down. he just stares for a moment, not bothering to try pick anything up. he knows if he crouches down to pick up the things, he probably won't be able to get back up. but still, he awkwardly tries to put some things that didn't fall on the ground back upright. fighting a losing battle with a cup that doesn't want to stay up properly. out of frustration he knocks the cup down from the bench too. he stumbles over to atomic, almost tripping over the things on the floor in the process)
(Xey startle at the loud noise, and sits up in a panic. Once they notice it's just Xenon, however, they just watch in confusion as he knocks things over and almost face plants)
...... Are you drunk or something?
(he huffs, flopping down next to atomic. he blinks slowly, glancing at them. he smells like alcohol and sand)
...no. what makes you say that?
.... The fact that you smell like a bar?
(They sit up, and lift their shirt up a little. Their stomach is still bandaged, mainly because they've been too afraid to take them off until now. The scar looks pretty deep, but everything seems to have healed good)
I'm pretty sure I can leave now.
...me smelling like a bar is unrelated .i was uh... out doing important business things.
(he glances at them, then the bandages. he's happy that they've rested and healed probably, unlike some people. he sits up properly)
ooh... you wanna go somewhere? just the two of us - like we used to!! a celebration of sorts - because you're all healed now and whatnot.
(he reaches into one of the pockets in his pants, pulling out a small pocket flask)
...got some good stuff... y'know. to celebrate.
Sure.. like drinking?
(They nod at the suggestion. It's been so boring in the rescue.. a celebration would be nice. Xey look at the flask, then reaches for it)
I can't remember the last time I've had some.. or if I've had some?
mmm..... sure, drinkin' is fine on it's own, but we should go out - do somethin', y'know?
(he frowns a bit upon hearing this, hesitating slightly)
just uh... go easy on it. i had to walk some guy home cuz he drank too much - he could barely stand up. he kept collapsing - which, now that i think about it, he was doing that a lot before the alcohol too... i think he just likes to fall over .
Yeah. It's been a while.. I miss doing dumb stuff.
(Xey nod, taking a short swig)
I will, don't worry. ...... Are you sure he didn't get like.. alcohol poisoning or something?
...oh.
(he pauses, realising that he probably shouldn't've left ren home by himself. he'll be fine... hopefully)
...he'll uh... he'll live.
(he pauses for another moment, before turning his attention back to atomic)
anyway - d'you wanna choose where we go? feel like it's only fair if you do
He'll probably be fine, don't worry.
(Honestly, they're a little worried about alcohol poisoning, but xey don't know the person so it's probably fine..?)
Hmm...
(It takes another, longer drink)
Tommy's, or uh.. I think Tommy's will probably be the most entertaining.
i hope so...
(he grins at the mention of tommy's, shaking his head a bit)
damn, straight to tommy's? you're really lookin' for some chaos - y'know i went there the other day... he was NOT happy to see me. i wonder why...
Maybe 'cause you're banned? And I am! I've been stuck here forever..
(They sigh, drinking in between pauses)
Maybe we'll be so sneaky he doesn't even see us.
yeah but just cuz i'm banned, doesn't mean he's not my friend!
(he nods)
yes - very sneaky and also very speedy. he won't see it comin'.
(without further warning, he grabs atomics arm, dragging xem along with him. he starts walking out of the room)
no time to waste! - y'know he might be closin' soon... we might have to break in .
... Sure.
(They nod, almost dropping their flask when Xenon drags them off)
I almost spilt my drink. Anyway.. breaking in doesn't sound too bad. We should still be careful.. I think he has like.. a fifth sense when people break in.
(xenon continues to drag them along without a care in the world - he's very happy to be hanging out with xem again, and it clearly show's on his drunken face)
ooh... a fifth sense? thats spooky, dude... it does make sense though... we gotta be EXTRA sneaky then. and if he catches us, save yourself. i'll sacrifice myself for this cause... i'm dedicated
Super extra sneaky. He'll NEVER see us coming.
(It grins, feeling the alcohol a little bit)
Maybe it's a sixth sense actually.. I dunno, but it's a little scary.
exactly! y'know, i think we'd be too sneaky for any of his senses to pick up...
(he stumbles along, almost falling over and taking atomic down with him. luckily, he's able to catch himself - before crashing into a wall)
...ow.
(They just watch him hit the wall. Xey saw it, but didn't bother warning him)
...... Yeah.. too sneaky.
(he lets go of atomic, huffing in frustration)
...don't remember that wall being there.
(he continues walking on, very determined)
I noticed..
(They grin a little, keeping up the pace as they drink some more)
Maybe Tommy'll have good stuff today.
hopefully he will - something expensive, maybe...
(he rushes out the door to the rescue, feeling a bit restless. he reaches into another pocket of his, pulling out yet another small bottle of unlabelled alcohol. he struggles to open it before he gulps some down)
eugh... i hope he's got ice cream!! could really go for some
Ohh.. maybe..
(It stumbles a little, still not 100% used to their prosthetic yet. Especially in the sand)
I hope so. Some that's not melted would be good..
(he slows down a bit, not wanting atomic to trip over trying to catch up to him. the cool night air feels nice against his skin, especially when hes used to the unforgiving heat of the desert)
isn't melted ice cream just like... milk... i would like some food that doesn't have any sand in it for once, i think that'd be nice
(They manage to fix their stride, not too unbalanced anymore)
Uh.. I think so. But bad. ... Do you not have food without sand in it already?
(he continues to walk along, frowning slightly)
there's sand. EVERYWHERE. i swear, every time i go to eat The Green Block™ it's covered in it!
(he takes another sip of his drink, seemingly unable to walk in a straight line)
.... Maybe eat something that's like.. not radioactive?
(It puts an arm around Xenon's shoulders to keep him steady, though xey're not the steadiest either)
Real food doesn't usually have sand on it.
but nothin' else is tasty...
(he returns the favour, putting one of his arms around atomic too. between the two of them, they can almost walk like a normal person)
real food can be whatever you want it to be, dude. you just gotta believe. maybe once we steal some stuff from tommy's we can go lay on the sand somewhere... the sand is nice
Weirdo.
(Xey smile, feeling the least awful or guilt-ridden than they have in weeks—maybe even months)
Maybe he'll have some batteries too... my hearing things almost dead again. And maybe we could have another picnic.
(he lets out a genuine laugh, which makes him go even more off course - zigzagging instead of walking properly. they're walking to tommy's in the least efficient way possible. but they're getting there. slowly)
ooh... those both sound like great ideas! i love picnics... it's like my second favourite thing. first favourite thing? picnics with my bestest friend - thats you by the way
I'm glad. Picnics with my bestest friend is nice too. ... I missed this. I think a break from explosives will be good.. probably a break forever.
(They stumble, but somehow manages to get the two of them back in a somewhat straight line)
yeah... explosives aren't even that cool, man. especially when they explode in your face .
(the shop can now be seen in the distance, and as expected, none of the lights are on. it's closed for the day. xenon frowns)
we really ARE gonna have to break in, huh.
Yeah.. maybe I could find someone who's good at it and make them teach me.
(Xey squint at the building)
Think so. Remember, we still gotta be sneaky.
ooh yeah... wonder who could do that, though...
(he nods, being as sneaky as a drunk person can be. which is not very)
okay... we're gonna be in and out - he's not even gonna notice!
I dunno..
(They stumble, and it's pretty obvious neither of them are going to be very sneaky whatsoever..)
Yup! Never notice.
(they stop outside the door. xenon frowns slightly. he lets go of atomic, and without hesitation, picks up a rock and chucks it through a window. glass shatters everywhere)
. . .do you think he heard that?
……… If he's here, definitely. Mayybe he's gone for the day..?
(xenon simply shrugs it off)
this building needed more uh... open concept space anyway. i'm sure he'll appreciate what i did
(and with that, he dives through the window, hitting the floor with a THUD!)
(They follow, being careful not to step on any broken glass)
Sure..... but I don't think he will. I think he'll dust you on the spot if he sees you.
(he shushes xem as he (not very) sneakily walks through the store - running into shelves and merchandise. he knocks many things down, catching a few things, but still making a mess)
Shhhhh.
(They trip over the stuff Xenon knocks onto the ground, almost falling over)
You're making a mess. He's going to notice.
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(he stumbles into atomic's room, half-crashing half-tripping over a bench near the doorway with medical supplies on it, knocking everything down. he just stares for a moment, not bothering to try pick anything up. he knows if he crouches down to pick up the things, he probably won't be able to get back up. but still, he awkwardly tries to put some things that didn't fall on the ground back upright. fighting a losing battle with a cup that doesn't want to stay up properly. out of frustration he knocks the cup down from the bench too. he stumbles over to atomic, almost tripping over the things on the floor in the process)
(Xey startle at the loud noise, and sits up in a panic. Once they notice it's just Xenon, however, they just watch in confusion as he knocks things over and almost face plants)
...... Are you drunk or something?
(he huffs, flopping down next to atomic. he blinks slowly, glancing at them. he smells like alcohol and sand)
...no. what makes you say that?
.... The fact that you smell like a bar?
(They sit up, and lift their shirt up a little. Their stomach is still bandaged, mainly because they've been too afraid to take them off until now. The scar looks pretty deep, but everything seems to have healed good)
I'm pretty sure I can leave now.
...me smelling like a bar is unrelated .i was uh... out doing important business things.
(he glances at them, then the bandages. he's happy that they've rested and healed probably, unlike some people. he sits up properly)
ooh... you wanna go somewhere? just the two of us - like we used to!! a celebration of sorts - because you're all healed now and whatnot.
(he reaches into one of the pockets in his pants, pulling out a small pocket flask)
...got some good stuff... y'know. to celebrate.
Sure.. like drinking?
(They nod at the suggestion. It's been so boring in the rescue.. a celebration would be nice. Xey look at the flask, then reaches for it)
I can't remember the last time I've had some.. or if I've had some?
mmm..... sure, drinkin' is fine on it's own, but we should go out - do somethin', y'know?
(he frowns a bit upon hearing this, hesitating slightly)
just uh... go easy on it. i had to walk some guy home cuz he drank too much - he could barely stand up. he kept collapsing - which, now that i think about it, he was doing that a lot before the alcohol too... i think he just likes to fall over .
Yeah. It's been a while.. I miss doing dumb stuff.
(Xey nod, taking a short swig)
I will, don't worry. ...... Are you sure he didn't get like.. alcohol poisoning or something?
...oh.
(he pauses, realising that he probably shouldn't've left ren home by himself. he'll be fine... hopefully)
...he'll uh... he'll live.
(he pauses for another moment, before turning his attention back to atomic)
anyway - d'you wanna choose where we go? feel like it's only fair if you do
He'll probably be fine, don't worry.
(Honestly, they're a little worried about alcohol poisoning, but xey don't know the person so it's probably fine..?)
Hmm...
(It takes another, longer drink)
Tommy's, or uh.. I think Tommy's will probably be the most entertaining.
i hope so...
(he grins at the mention of tommy's, shaking his head a bit)
damn, straight to tommy's? you're really lookin' for some chaos - y'know i went there the other day... he was NOT happy to see me. i wonder why...
Maybe 'cause you're banned? And I am! I've been stuck here forever..
(They sigh, drinking in between pauses)
Maybe we'll be so sneaky he doesn't even see us.
yeah but just cuz i'm banned, doesn't mean he's not my friend!
(he nods)
yes - very sneaky and also very speedy. he won't see it comin'.
(without further warning, he grabs atomics arm, dragging xem along with him. he starts walking out of the room)
no time to waste! - y'know he might be closin' soon... we might have to break in .
... Sure.
(They nod, almost dropping their flask when Xenon drags them off)
I almost spilt my drink. Anyway.. breaking in doesn't sound too bad. We should still be careful.. I think he has like.. a fifth sense when people break in.
(xenon continues to drag them along without a care in the world - he's very happy to be hanging out with xem again, and it clearly show's on his drunken face)
ooh... a fifth sense? thats spooky, dude... it does make sense though... we gotta be EXTRA sneaky then. and if he catches us, save yourself. i'll sacrifice myself for this cause... i'm dedicated
Super extra sneaky. He'll NEVER see us coming.
(It grins, feeling the alcohol a little bit)
Maybe it's a sixth sense actually.. I dunno, but it's a little scary.
exactly! y'know, i think we'd be too sneaky for any of his senses to pick up...
(he stumbles along, almost falling over and taking atomic down with him. luckily, he's able to catch himself - before crashing into a wall)
...ow.
(They just watch him hit the wall. Xey saw it, but didn't bother warning him)
...... Yeah.. too sneaky.
(he lets go of atomic, huffing in frustration)
...don't remember that wall being there.
(he continues walking on, very determined)
I noticed..
(They grin a little, keeping up the pace as they drink some more)
Maybe Tommy'll have good stuff today.
hopefully he will - something expensive, maybe...
(he rushes out the door to the rescue, feeling a bit restless. he reaches into another pocket of his, pulling out yet another small bottle of unlabelled alcohol. he struggles to open it before he gulps some down)
eugh... i hope he's got ice cream!! could really go for some
Ohh.. maybe..
(It stumbles a little, still not 100% used to their prosthetic yet. Especially in the sand)
I hope so. Some that's not melted would be good..
(he slows down a bit, not wanting atomic to trip over trying to catch up to him. the cool night air feels nice against his skin, especially when hes used to the unforgiving heat of the desert)
isn't melted ice cream just like... milk... i would like some food that doesn't have any sand in it for once, i think that'd be nice
(They manage to fix their stride, not too unbalanced anymore)
Uh.. I think so. But bad. ... Do you not have food without sand in it already?
(he continues to walk along, frowning slightly)
there's sand. EVERYWHERE. i swear, every time i go to eat The Green Block™ it's covered in it!
(he takes another sip of his drink, seemingly unable to walk in a straight line)
.... Maybe eat something that's like.. not radioactive?
(It puts an arm around Xenon's shoulders to keep him steady, though xey're not the steadiest either)
Real food doesn't usually have sand on it.
but nothin' else is tasty...
(he returns the favour, putting one of his arms around atomic too. between the two of them, they can almost walk like a normal person)
real food can be whatever you want it to be, dude. you just gotta believe. maybe once we steal some stuff from tommy's we can go lay on the sand somewhere... the sand is nice
Weirdo.
(Xey smile, feeling the least awful or guilt-ridden than they have in weeks—maybe even months)
Maybe he'll have some batteries too... my hearing things almost dead again. And maybe we could have another picnic.
(he lets out a genuine laugh, which makes him go even more off course - zigzagging instead of walking properly. they're walking to tommy's in the least efficient way possible. but they're getting there. slowly)
ooh... those both sound like great ideas! i love picnics... it's like my second favourite thing. first favourite thing? picnics with my bestest friend - thats you by the way
I'm glad. Picnics with my bestest friend is nice too. ... I missed this. I think a break from explosives will be good.. probably a break forever.
(They stumble, but somehow manages to get the two of them back in a somewhat straight line)
yeah... explosives aren't even that cool, man. especially when they explode in your face .
(the shop can now be seen in the distance, and as expected, none of the lights are on. it's closed for the day. xenon frowns)
we really ARE gonna have to break in, huh.
Yeah.. maybe I could find someone who's good at it and make them teach me.
(Xey squint at the building)
Think so. Remember, we still gotta be sneaky.
ooh yeah... wonder who could do that, though...
(he nods, being as sneaky as a drunk person can be. which is not very)
okay... we're gonna be in and out - he's not even gonna notice!
I dunno..
(They stumble, and it's pretty obvious neither of them are going to be very sneaky whatsoever..)
Yup! Never notice.
(they stop outside the door. xenon frowns slightly. he lets go of atomic, and without hesitation, picks up a rock and chucks it through a window. glass shatters everywhere)
. . .do you think he heard that?
……… If he's here, definitely. Mayybe he's gone for the day..?
(xenon simply shrugs it off)
this building needed more uh... open concept space anyway. i'm sure he'll appreciate what i did
(and with that, he dives through the window, hitting the floor with a THUD!)
(They follow, being careful not to step on any broken glass)
Sure..... but I don't think he will. I think he'll dust you on the spot if he sees you.
(he stumbles into atomic's room, half-crashing half-tripping over a bench near the doorway with medical supplies on it, knocking everything down. he just stares for a moment, not bothering to try pick anything up. he knows if he crouches down to pick up the things, he probably won't be able to get back up. but still, he awkwardly tries to put some things that didn't fall on the ground back upright. fighting a losing battle with a cup that doesn't want to stay up properly. out of frustration he knocks the cup down from the bench too. he stumbles over to atomic, almost tripping over the things on the floor in the process)
(Xey startle at the loud noise, and sits up in a panic. Once they notice it's just Xenon, however, they just watch in confusion as he knocks things over and almost face plants)
...... Are you drunk or something?
(he huffs, flopping down next to atomic. he blinks slowly, glancing at them. he smells like alcohol and sand)
...no. what makes you say that?
.... The fact that you smell like a bar?
(They sit up, and lift their shirt up a little. Their stomach is still bandaged, mainly because they've been too afraid to take them off until now. The scar looks pretty deep, but everything seems to have healed good)
I'm pretty sure I can leave now.
...me smelling like a bar is unrelated .i was uh... out doing important business things.
(he glances at them, then the bandages. he's happy that they've rested and healed probably, unlike some people. he sits up properly)
ooh... you wanna go somewhere? just the two of us - like we used to!! a celebration of sorts - because you're all healed now and whatnot.
(he reaches into one of the pockets in his pants, pulling out a small pocket flask)
...got some good stuff... y'know. to celebrate.
Sure.. like drinking?
(They nod at the suggestion. It's been so boring in the rescue.. a celebration would be nice. Xey look at the flask, then reaches for it)
I can't remember the last time I've had some.. or if I've had some?
mmm..... sure, drinkin' is fine on it's own, but we should go out - do somethin', y'know?
(he frowns a bit upon hearing this, hesitating slightly)
just uh... go easy on it. i had to walk some guy home cuz he drank too much - he could barely stand up. he kept collapsing - which, now that i think about it, he was doing that a lot before the alcohol too... i think he just likes to fall over .
Yeah. It's been a while.. I miss doing dumb stuff.
(Xey nod, taking a short swig)
I will, don't worry. ...... Are you sure he didn't get like.. alcohol poisoning or something?
...oh.
(he pauses, realising that he probably shouldn't've left ren home by himself. he'll be fine... hopefully)
...he'll uh... he'll live.
(he pauses for another moment, before turning his attention back to atomic)
anyway - d'you wanna choose where we go? feel like it's only fair if you do
He'll probably be fine, don't worry.
(Honestly, they're a little worried about alcohol poisoning, but xey don't know the person so it's probably fine..?)
Hmm...
(It takes another, longer drink)
Tommy's, or uh.. I think Tommy's will probably be the most entertaining.
i hope so...
(he grins at the mention of tommy's, shaking his head a bit)
damn, straight to tommy's? you're really lookin' for some chaos - y'know i went there the other day... he was NOT happy to see me. i wonder why...
Maybe 'cause you're banned? And I am! I've been stuck here forever..
(They sigh, drinking in between pauses)
Maybe we'll be so sneaky he doesn't even see us.
yeah but just cuz i'm banned, doesn't mean he's not my friend!
(he nods)
yes - very sneaky and also very speedy. he won't see it comin'.
(without further warning, he grabs atomics arm, dragging xem along with him. he starts walking out of the room)
no time to waste! - y'know he might be closin' soon... we might have to break in .
... Sure.
(They nod, almost dropping their flask when Xenon drags them off)
I almost spilt my drink. Anyway.. breaking in doesn't sound too bad. We should still be careful.. I think he has like.. a fifth sense when people break in.
(xenon continues to drag them along without a care in the world - he's very happy to be hanging out with xem again, and it clearly show's on his drunken face)
ooh... a fifth sense? thats spooky, dude... it does make sense though... we gotta be EXTRA sneaky then. and if he catches us, save yourself. i'll sacrifice myself for this cause... i'm dedicated
Super extra sneaky. He'll NEVER see us coming.
(It grins, feeling the alcohol a little bit)
Maybe it's a sixth sense actually.. I dunno, but it's a little scary.
exactly! y'know, i think we'd be too sneaky for any of his senses to pick up...
(he stumbles along, almost falling over and taking atomic down with him. luckily, he's able to catch himself - before crashing into a wall)
...ow.
(They just watch him hit the wall. Xey saw it, but didn't bother warning him)
...... Yeah.. too sneaky.
(he lets go of atomic, huffing in frustration)
...don't remember that wall being there.
(he continues walking on, very determined)
I noticed..
(They grin a little, keeping up the pace as they drink some more)
Maybe Tommy'll have good stuff today.
hopefully he will - something expensive, maybe...
(he rushes out the door to the rescue, feeling a bit restless. he reaches into another pocket of his, pulling out yet another small bottle of unlabelled alcohol. he struggles to open it before he gulps some down)
eugh... i hope he's got ice cream!! could really go for some
Ohh.. maybe..
(It stumbles a little, still not 100% used to their prosthetic yet. Especially in the sand)
I hope so. Some that's not melted would be good..
(he slows down a bit, not wanting atomic to trip over trying to catch up to him. the cool night air feels nice against his skin, especially when hes used to the unforgiving heat of the desert)
isn't melted ice cream just like... milk... i would like some food that doesn't have any sand in it for once, i think that'd be nice
(They manage to fix their stride, not too unbalanced anymore)
Uh.. I think so. But bad. ... Do you not have food without sand in it already?
(he continues to walk along, frowning slightly)
there's sand. EVERYWHERE. i swear, every time i go to eat The Green Block™ it's covered in it!
(he takes another sip of his drink, seemingly unable to walk in a straight line)
.... Maybe eat something that's like.. not radioactive?
(It puts an arm around Xenon's shoulders to keep him steady, though xey're not the steadiest either)
Real food doesn't usually have sand on it.
but nothin' else is tasty...
(he returns the favour, putting one of his arms around atomic too. between the two of them, they can almost walk like a normal person)
real food can be whatever you want it to be, dude. you just gotta believe. maybe once we steal some stuff from tommy's we can go lay on the sand somewhere... the sand is nice
Weirdo.
(Xey smile, feeling the least awful or guilt-ridden than they have in weeks—maybe even months)
Maybe he'll have some batteries too... my hearing things almost dead again. And maybe we could have another picnic.
(he lets out a genuine laugh, which makes him go even more off course - zigzagging instead of walking properly. they're walking to tommy's in the least efficient way possible. but they're getting there. slowly)
ooh... those both sound like great ideas! i love picnics... it's like my second favourite thing. first favourite thing? picnics with my bestest friend - thats you by the way
I'm glad. Picnics with my bestest friend is nice too. ... I missed this. I think a break from explosives will be good.. probably a break forever.
(They stumble, but somehow manages to get the two of them back in a somewhat straight line)
yeah... explosives aren't even that cool, man. especially when they explode in your face .
(the shop can now be seen in the distance, and as expected, none of the lights are on. it's closed for the day. xenon frowns)
we really ARE gonna have to break in, huh.
Yeah.. maybe I could find someone who's good at it and make them teach me.
(Xey squint at the building)
Think so. Remember, we still gotta be sneaky.
ooh yeah... wonder who could do that, though...
(he nods, being as sneaky as a drunk person can be. which is not very)
okay... we're gonna be in and out - he's not even gonna notice!
I dunno..
(They stumble, and it's pretty obvious neither of them are going to be very sneaky whatsoever..)
Yup! Never notice.
(they stop outside the door. xenon frowns slightly. he lets go of atomic, and without hesitation, picks up a rock and chucks it through a window. glass shatters everywhere)
. . .do you think he heard that?
……… If he's here, definitely. Mayybe he's gone for the day..?
