Defend the Island

Hey big brother 💗 Could you meet me in John's office? Also bring Ripp! Love you!

[ @long-live-evie ]

"Give me a minute and we'll be there :) Love u 2"

*It didn't infact take long for Venge to appear behind the door of Jones' office, Ripp standing right next to him.*

*Dressed back down in her Jedi robes, Evie already had mugs ready for both of them, sliding them across the desk with a gentle Force push.*

I do, unfortunately. Triage has basically pulled me from duty for health reasons. Guess the lack of sleep really did catch up with me.

*She made a face.*

*He sipped his coffee, looking over at Vengeance.*

I could do it! I don't have anything important to do so I can take any shift. Think you can do that too, big guy?

Wastelanders needed some help with vehicle maintenance, but you were busy so I helped instead.

Care to let me unwind from the fatigue by spending time with my darling? You need a break.

*A shiver ran down his spine. He knew that hand very well*

Hmph! You're one to talk about fatigue now! Trained soldier for years and didn't whine one bit, but now that you get to do something lighter you say you're tired?

*He giggled, standing up and wrapping his hands around Ripp's neck, bringing his head to his chest. A smile curved his lips as he rocked his hips side to side, feeling Ripp's hands go down to hold his waist*

*His laugh turned into a giggle accompanied by small gasps of air as he let himself be smothered by Ripp's lips. His cheeks flushing in a soft red as his chest heaved and his body heat raised. Gosh he loved this man, his hands felt like silk over his body and his kisses felt like being caressed by a feather...he felt so good in that moment...way too good...

His body shifted as his lungs puffed out some air he hadn't noticed he was keeping in*

...Ripp...

*His mind was foggy from his arousal, more foggy than usual, yet he didn't wish for this moment to end, it was too soon...he loved this man so much he needed every inch of his touch over his body...

His shoulders pressed against the wall, his head going up, his vocal chords feeling heavy...too heavy.*

Oh god...Ripp...Ripp..Ripp!

*Shit.

He instantly clapped his hands infront of his mouth. He had absolutely forgot about VisiVenge...and he had forgot they both could feel the same things.

Did you...speak in multiple voices-?

*The butterflies in his stomach raised into a storm. This situation had got extremely embarrassing and very hot at the same time. Real fast.*

"Okay it....this was your fault."

"It was. I can't say it wasn't- STILL--"

Eep! Hm-

*He shyly held his hands against the wall behind him, his face fully red and his legs incredibly weak. His arousal and collapsed into such a weird embarrassment mixed to weirder feelings that no matter what word he tried to say, all that would come out would be shy whimpers and soft gasps for air

*He held Vengeance up on his feet, trying not to worsen his feverish noises as he helped him back on the chair he had previously stood up from. He had never seen him in this specific condition, yet it wasn't the first time Vengeance had weird reactions to being pressured by too many emotions, so maybe the same tricks would work?*

Deep breaths, deep breaths...it's okay...do you want water? Want me to take that hoodie off?

*Vengeance pulled at the collar of his hoodie, gesturing Ripp to help him take it off. Once he did so, leaving Vengeance with a t-shirt, he crossed his legs up on the chair, dizziness making his head spin as he gulped down some air to try and regain his breath. One of his hands gripping the armrest of the chair and the other gripping Ripp's as if he'd vanish if he'd let go.*

"We can't be out there together, it's fucking me up!"

"You're the one that's going crazy so let me at it!"

"No!! I-- it's not the time! I don't feel ready to tell literally everyone I know about you! The Empress was a fluke!"

"Listen. They're gonna find out anyway. Better to speak now than leave Ripp wondering what the fuck is happening to you."

"I just-- what if he doesn't like you!?"

"Y-you were the one that told me i'm a st-...right. not in your right mind..."

*a relieved sigh escaped his lips as Vengeance began slowly sipping the water, holding the cup there with an hand as the other slowly massaged behind Vengeance's neck to help him get it down.*

There you go...slowly...you don't have to force it all down...just drink what you need...you can chew on the ice cubes later if you want, I know you like to do it! But for now just drink.

*As Vengeance tilted his head away from the glass, Ripp placed it on the desk as he kept massaging Vengeance's back, patting it as the other man let out a hiccup before going back to regulate his breathing.*

*He swallowed hard, before sighing and untensing, his breath not quite calm, but there was a massive improvement. He slumped onto the chair and looked over at Ripp with vacant eyes that took a moment to focus on his face. Sweat plastered his hair over his forehead.*

*He confusingly raised an eyebrow at Vengeance, passing an hair over his forehead...this wasn't exactly his Vengeance...*

*He wiped his face with his hand, huffing softly.*

VisiVenge...or Vigneron...I'm a stray soul inside your boyfriend's body. I'm him from an alternate future where everyone there met...a tragic end...

*He turned his head towards Ripp.*

Uhh...whatever you say! Just don't feel sick here on the chair, it's a terrible fabric to clean-

*he chuckled, trying to lift up the mood, yet his gaze softened in pity once the stray soul began telling his story...to say this man had gone through so much alone, and had lost his family on the moment most precious...having some knowledge in sci-fi and physics had let Ripp know that now that this "VisiVenge" or "Vigneron" had altered the future, his timeline was now non-existent. This was now his home timeline...yet he didn't feel like breaking it to him. From the way he spoke he wasn't aware, in a way that telling him would probably worsen the situation. And Ripp didn't feel like putting more strain on his beloved's body.

This also led Ripp to the realization that Venge's "weirdness", pointed out by their son was nothing more than shenanigans from this semi-possession, and that the strange mumbling they could hear at times was just the two Vengeances communicating with eachother.

From the whole talk however, one question remained unanswered...and it could totally lift up the mood*

...does this still make you my boyfriend?

*His face flushed red again, trying to calm down the same reaction that had caused this whole ordeal in the first place.*

W-Well-..I'm...basically a stranger here..so I don't force anyone to give me the same treatment that they give to Vengeance...I'm technically not yours but...

*Ripp batted his eyelashes as he grinned widely. This was fun.*

I'm joking around, but if you feel like it I wouldn't mind seeing you and my boyfriend as both my beloveds, but not as the same man. You're the same man in essence, but different men in soul...that's technically how snapshots work in one way or another too!

So if you don't mind, I'll call you Vigneron to distinguish you better from Venge.

*He smirked again*

Wastelanders needed some help with vehicle maintenance, but you were busy so I helped instead.

Care to let me unwind from the fatigue by spending time with my darling? You need a break.

*A shiver ran down his spine. He knew that hand very well*

Hmph! You're one to talk about fatigue now! Trained soldier for years and didn't whine one bit, but now that you get to do something lighter you say you're tired?

*He giggled, standing up and wrapping his hands around Ripp's neck, bringing his head to his chest. A smile curved his lips as he rocked his hips side to side, feeling Ripp's hands go down to hold his waist*

*His laugh turned into a giggle accompanied by small gasps of air as he let himself be smothered by Ripp's lips. His cheeks flushing in a soft red as his chest heaved and his body heat raised. Gosh he loved this man, his hands felt like silk over his body and his kisses felt like being caressed by a feather...he felt so good in that moment...way too good...

His body shifted as his lungs puffed out some air he hadn't noticed he was keeping in*

...Ripp...

*His mind was foggy from his arousal, more foggy than usual, yet he didn't wish for this moment to end, it was too soon...he loved this man so much he needed every inch of his touch over his body...

His shoulders pressed against the wall, his head going up, his vocal chords feeling heavy...too heavy.*

Oh god...Ripp...Ripp..Ripp!

*Shit.

He instantly clapped his hands infront of his mouth. He had absolutely forgot about VisiVenge...and he had forgot they both could feel the same things.

Did you...speak in multiple voices-?

*The butterflies in his stomach raised into a storm. This situation had got extremely embarrassing and very hot at the same time. Real fast.*

"Okay it....this was your fault."

"It was. I can't say it wasn't- STILL--"

Eep! Hm-

*He shyly held his hands against the wall behind him, his face fully red and his legs incredibly weak. His arousal and collapsed into such a weird embarrassment mixed to weirder feelings that no matter what word he tried to say, all that would come out would be shy whimpers and soft gasps for air

*He held Vengeance up on his feet, trying not to worsen his feverish noises as he helped him back on the chair he had previously stood up from. He had never seen him in this specific condition, yet it wasn't the first time Vengeance had weird reactions to being pressured by too many emotions, so maybe the same tricks would work?*

Deep breaths, deep breaths...it's okay...do you want water? Want me to take that hoodie off?

*Vengeance pulled at the collar of his hoodie, gesturing Ripp to help him take it off. Once he did so, leaving Vengeance with a t-shirt, he crossed his legs up on the chair, dizziness making his head spin as he gulped down some air to try and regain his breath. One of his hands gripping the armrest of the chair and the other gripping Ripp's as if he'd vanish if he'd let go.*

"We can't be out there together, it's fucking me up!"

"You're the one that's going crazy so let me at it!"

"No!! I-- it's not the time! I don't feel ready to tell literally everyone I know about you! The Empress was a fluke!"

"Listen. They're gonna find out anyway. Better to speak now than leave Ripp wondering what the fuck is happening to you."

"I just-- what if he doesn't like you!?"

"Y-you were the one that told me i'm a st-...right. not in your right mind..."

*a relieved sigh escaped his lips as Vengeance began slowly sipping the water, holding the cup there with an hand as the other slowly massaged behind Vengeance's neck to help him get it down.*

There you go...slowly...you don't have to force it all down...just drink what you need...you can chew on the ice cubes later if you want, I know you like to do it! But for now just drink.

*As Vengeance tilted his head away from the glass, Ripp placed it on the desk as he kept massaging Vengeance's back, patting it as the other man let out a hiccup before going back to regulate his breathing.*

*He swallowed hard, before sighing and untensing, his breath not quite calm, but there was a massive improvement. He slumped onto the chair and looked over at Ripp with vacant eyes that took a moment to focus on his face. Sweat plastered his hair over his forehead.*

*He confusingly raised an eyebrow at Vengeance, passing an hair over his forehead...this wasn't exactly his Vengeance...*

*He wiped his face with his hand, huffing softly.*

VisiVenge...or Vigneron...I'm a stray soul inside your boyfriend's body. I'm him from an alternate future where everyone there met...a tragic end...

*He turned his head towards Ripp.*

Uhh...whatever you say! Just don't feel sick here on the chair, it's a terrible fabric to clean-

*he chuckled, trying to lift up the mood, yet his gaze softened in pity once the stray soul began telling his story...to say this man had gone through so much alone, and had lost his family on the moment most precious...having some knowledge in sci-fi and physics had let Ripp know that now that this "VisiVenge" or "Vigneron" had altered the future, his timeline was now non-existent. This was now his home timeline...yet he didn't feel like breaking it to him. From the way he spoke he wasn't aware, in a way that telling him would probably worsen the situation. And Ripp didn't feel like putting more strain on his beloved's body.

This also led Ripp to the realization that Venge's "weirdness", pointed out by their son was nothing more than shenanigans from this semi-possession, and that the strange mumbling they could hear at times was just the two Vengeances communicating with eachother.

From the whole talk however, one question remained unanswered...and it could totally lift up the mood*

...does this still make you my boyfriend?

Wastelanders needed some help with vehicle maintenance, but you were busy so I helped instead.

Care to let me unwind from the fatigue by spending time with my darling? You need a break.

*A shiver ran down his spine. He knew that hand very well*

Hmph! You're one to talk about fatigue now! Trained soldier for years and didn't whine one bit, but now that you get to do something lighter you say you're tired?

*He giggled, standing up and wrapping his hands around Ripp's neck, bringing his head to his chest. A smile curved his lips as he rocked his hips side to side, feeling Ripp's hands go down to hold his waist*

*His laugh turned into a giggle accompanied by small gasps of air as he let himself be smothered by Ripp's lips. His cheeks flushing in a soft red as his chest heaved and his body heat raised. Gosh he loved this man, his hands felt like silk over his body and his kisses felt like being caressed by a feather...he felt so good in that moment...way too good...

His body shifted as his lungs puffed out some air he hadn't noticed he was keeping in*

...Ripp...

*His mind was foggy from his arousal, more foggy than usual, yet he didn't wish for this moment to end, it was too soon...he loved this man so much he needed every inch of his touch over his body...

His shoulders pressed against the wall, his head going up, his vocal chords feeling heavy...too heavy.*

Oh god...Ripp...Ripp..Ripp!

*Shit.

He instantly clapped his hands infront of his mouth. He had absolutely forgot about VisiVenge...and he had forgot they both could feel the same things.

Did you...speak in multiple voices-?

*The butterflies in his stomach raised into a storm. This situation had got extremely embarrassing and very hot at the same time. Real fast.*

"Okay it....this was your fault."

"It was. I can't say it wasn't- STILL--"

Eep! Hm-

*He shyly held his hands against the wall behind him, his face fully red and his legs incredibly weak. His arousal and collapsed into such a weird embarrassment mixed to weirder feelings that no matter what word he tried to say, all that would come out would be shy whimpers and soft gasps for air

*He held Vengeance up on his feet, trying not to worsen his feverish noises as he helped him back on the chair he had previously stood up from. He had never seen him in this specific condition, yet it wasn't the first time Vengeance had weird reactions to being pressured by too many emotions, so maybe the same tricks would work?*

Deep breaths, deep breaths...it's okay...do you want water? Want me to take that hoodie off?

*Vengeance pulled at the collar of his hoodie, gesturing Ripp to help him take it off. Once he did so, leaving Vengeance with a t-shirt, he crossed his legs up on the chair, dizziness making his head spin as he gulped down some air to try and regain his breath. One of his hands gripping the armrest of the chair and the other gripping Ripp's as if he'd vanish if he'd let go.*

"We can't be out there together, it's fucking me up!"

"You're the one that's going crazy so let me at it!"

"No!! I-- it's not the time! I don't feel ready to tell literally everyone I know about you! The Empress was a fluke!"

"Listen. They're gonna find out anyway. Better to speak now than leave Ripp wondering what the fuck is happening to you."

"I just-- what if he doesn't like you!?"

"Y-you were the one that told me i'm a st-...right. not in your right mind..."

*a relieved sigh escaped his lips as Vengeance began slowly sipping the water, holding the cup there with an hand as the other slowly massaged behind Vengeance's neck to help him get it down.*

There you go...slowly...you don't have to force it all down...just drink what you need...you can chew on the ice cubes later if you want, I know you like to do it! But for now just drink.

*As Vengeance tilted his head away from the glass, Ripp placed it on the desk as he kept massaging Vengeance's back, patting it as the other man let out a hiccup before going back to regulate his breathing.*

*He swallowed hard, before sighing and untensing, his breath not quite calm, but there was a massive improvement. He slumped onto the chair and looked over at Ripp with vacant eyes that took a moment to focus on his face. Sweat plastered his hair over his forehead.*

*He confusingly raised an eyebrow at Vengeance, passing an hair over his forehead...this wasn't exactly his Vengeance...*

Wastelanders needed some help with vehicle maintenance, but you were busy so I helped instead.

Care to let me unwind from the fatigue by spending time with my darling? You need a break.

*A shiver ran down his spine. He knew that hand very well*

Hmph! You're one to talk about fatigue now! Trained soldier for years and didn't whine one bit, but now that you get to do something lighter you say you're tired?

*He giggled, standing up and wrapping his hands around Ripp's neck, bringing his head to his chest. A smile curved his lips as he rocked his hips side to side, feeling Ripp's hands go down to hold his waist*

*His laugh turned into a giggle accompanied by small gasps of air as he let himself be smothered by Ripp's lips. His cheeks flushing in a soft red as his chest heaved and his body heat raised. Gosh he loved this man, his hands felt like silk over his body and his kisses felt like being caressed by a feather...he felt so good in that moment...way too good...

His body shifted as his lungs puffed out some air he hadn't noticed he was keeping in*

...Ripp...

*His mind was foggy from his arousal, more foggy than usual, yet he didn't wish for this moment to end, it was too soon...he loved this man so much he needed every inch of his touch over his body...

His shoulders pressed against the wall, his head going up, his vocal chords feeling heavy...too heavy.*

Oh god...Ripp...Ripp..Ripp!

*Shit.

He instantly clapped his hands infront of his mouth. He had absolutely forgot about VisiVenge...and he had forgot they both could feel the same things.

Did you...speak in multiple voices-?

*The butterflies in his stomach raised into a storm. This situation had got extremely embarrassing and very hot at the same time. Real fast.*

"Okay it....this was your fault."

"It was. I can't say it wasn't- STILL--"

Eep! Hm-

*He shyly held his hands against the wall behind him, his face fully red and his legs incredibly weak. His arousal and collapsed into such a weird embarrassment mixed to weirder feelings that no matter what word he tried to say, all that would come out would be shy whimpers and soft gasps for air

*He held Vengeance up on his feet, trying not to worsen his feverish noises as he helped him back on the chair he had previously stood up from. He had never seen him in this specific condition, yet it wasn't the first time Vengeance had weird reactions to being pressured by too many emotions, so maybe the same tricks would work?*

Deep breaths, deep breaths...it's okay...do you want water? Want me to take that hoodie off?

*Vengeance pulled at the collar of his hoodie, gesturing Ripp to help him take it off. Once he did so, leaving Vengeance with a t-shirt, he crossed his legs up on the chair, dizziness making his head spin as he gulped down some air to try and regain his breath. One of his hands gripping the armrest of the chair and the other gripping Ripp's as if he'd vanish if he'd let go.*

"We can't be out there together, it's fucking me up!"

"You're the one that's going crazy so let me at it!"

"No!! I-- it's not the time! I don't feel ready to tell literally everyone I know about you! The Empress was a fluke!"

"Listen. They're gonna find out anyway. Better to speak now than leave Ripp wondering what the fuck is happening to you."

"I just-- what if he doesn't like you!?"

"Y-you were the one that told me i'm a st-...right. not in your right mind..."

*a relieved sigh escaped his lips as Vengeance began slowly sipping the water, holding the cup there with an hand as the other slowly massaged behind Vengeance's neck to help him get it down.*

There you go...slowly...you don't have to force it all down...just drink what you need...you can chew on the ice cubes later if you want, I know you like to do it! But for now just drink.

*As Vengeance tilted his head away from the glass, Ripp placed it on the desk as he kept massaging Vengeance's back, patting it as the other man let out a hiccup before going back to regulate his breathing.*

Wastelanders needed some help with vehicle maintenance, but you were busy so I helped instead.

Care to let me unwind from the fatigue by spending time with my darling? You need a break.

*A shiver ran down his spine. He knew that hand very well*

Hmph! You're one to talk about fatigue now! Trained soldier for years and didn't whine one bit, but now that you get to do something lighter you say you're tired?

*He giggled, standing up and wrapping his hands around Ripp's neck, bringing his head to his chest. A smile curved his lips as he rocked his hips side to side, feeling Ripp's hands go down to hold his waist*

*His laugh turned into a giggle accompanied by small gasps of air as he let himself be smothered by Ripp's lips. His cheeks flushing in a soft red as his chest heaved and his body heat raised. Gosh he loved this man, his hands felt like silk over his body and his kisses felt like being caressed by a feather...he felt so good in that moment...way too good...

His body shifted as his lungs puffed out some air he hadn't noticed he was keeping in*

...Ripp...

*His mind was foggy from his arousal, more foggy than usual, yet he didn't wish for this moment to end, it was too soon...he loved this man so much he needed every inch of his touch over his body...

His shoulders pressed against the wall, his head going up, his vocal chords feeling heavy...too heavy.*

Oh god...Ripp...Ripp..Ripp!

*Shit.

He instantly clapped his hands infront of his mouth. He had absolutely forgot about VisiVenge...and he had forgot they both could feel the same things.

Did you...speak in multiple voices-?

*The butterflies in his stomach raised into a storm. This situation had got extremely embarrassing and very hot at the same time. Real fast.*

"Okay it....this was your fault."

"It was. I can't say it wasn't- STILL--"

Eep! Hm-

*He shyly held his hands against the wall behind him, his face fully red and his legs incredibly weak. His arousal and collapsed into such a weird embarrassment mixed to weirder feelings that no matter what word he tried to say, all that would come out would be shy whimpers and soft gasps for air

*He held Vengeance up on his feet, trying not to worsen his feverish noises as he helped him back on the chair he had previously stood up from. He had never seen him in this specific condition, yet it wasn't the first time Vengeance had weird reactions to being pressured by too many emotions, so maybe the same tricks would work?*

Deep breaths, deep breaths...it's okay...do you want water? Want me to take that hoodie off?

Wastelanders needed some help with vehicle maintenance, but you were busy so I helped instead.

Care to let me unwind from the fatigue by spending time with my darling? You need a break.

*A shiver ran down his spine. He knew that hand very well*

Hmph! You're one to talk about fatigue now! Trained soldier for years and didn't whine one bit, but now that you get to do something lighter you say you're tired?

*He giggled, standing up and wrapping his hands around Ripp's neck, bringing his head to his chest. A smile curved his lips as he rocked his hips side to side, feeling Ripp's hands go down to hold his waist*

*His laugh turned into a giggle accompanied by small gasps of air as he let himself be smothered by Ripp's lips. His cheeks flushing in a soft red as his chest heaved and his body heat raised. Gosh he loved this man, his hands felt like silk over his body and his kisses felt like being caressed by a feather...he felt so good in that moment...way too good...

His body shifted as his lungs puffed out some air he hadn't noticed he was keeping in*

...Ripp...

*His mind was foggy from his arousal, more foggy than usual, yet he didn't wish for this moment to end, it was too soon...he loved this man so much he needed every inch of his touch over his body...

His shoulders pressed against the wall, his head going up, his vocal chords feeling heavy...too heavy.*

Oh god...Ripp...Ripp..Ripp!

*Shit.

He instantly clapped his hands infront of his mouth. He had absolutely forgot about VisiVenge...and he had forgot they both could feel the same things.

Did you...speak in multiple voices-?

Wastelanders needed some help with vehicle maintenance, but you were busy so I helped instead.

Care to let me unwind from the fatigue by spending time with my darling? You need a break.

*A shiver ran down his spine. He knew that hand very well*

Hmph! You're one to talk about fatigue now! Trained soldier for years and didn't whine one bit, but now that you get to do something lighter you say you're tired?

*He giggled, standing up and wrapping his hands around Ripp's neck, bringing his head to his chest. A smile curved his lips as he rocked his hips side to side, feeling Ripp's hands go down to hold his waist*

Whatever, he had took care of that and of VisiVenge. What he really needed now was to just...*

*The amount of words that Vengeance had spat at him at inhumane speed while looking like he was about to collapse infront of the door had almost kept him from registering the fact his man was back*

Oh! Hey! You're back!

*He stood up, reaching Venge and gathering the bigger man into his arms, kissing his hair and smoothing up the messed up spot*

*He melted as soon as Ripp guided his head onto his shoulder, sighing as he inhaled the scent of gunpowder and cheap cologne. He missed that scent...*

*He caressed Vengeance's head as he whined further at his snarky comment.*

You won't need to speak anymore for now, I'm just chilling and I sent Alex to sleep a little, so you're good.

*A thought passed through his head: they were all tired and shook, but did any of them even register the fact Venge had gone missing for more than 2 weeks and that he had recovered from one of his worst mental episodes?...had anyone asked about him?*

...

*His eyes opened wide. Was that true..?.. He had lost his memories and went insane, attacked his closest friend, went to his extended family to recover and came back to the Zero Point rebuilt by an evil entity, his Commander in a coma, everyone is shambles and another him in his head...and he was telling himself he was fine this whole time...but...was he?

His body began shaking violently, heavy sobs breaking from his chest as tears began streaming from his eyes, a loud cry breaking through Venge's throat as his hands went to his head.*

Oh- oh Venge- come here...

*He gathered the weeping man into his arms again as he guided him to sit on his bed, letting him crawl onto his lap, even if Ripp's body had grown a little unused to have a large man squishing him with his weight...he could swear Vengeance had put on some extra pounds, what was he being fed!?- but that wasn't important now.*

Shh- shhh...it's okay, cry it out...you're safe now, you're okay...we missed you, welcome back...