Mismatched eyes slowly opened before sliding shut due to the obnoxiously bright lighting beaming from above. Hearing the faintest noise of a liquid dripping, Evren cracked his eyes open bit by bit to allow them some time to adjust. When that didn't help by much, he closed his eyes, exhaling slowly before feeling the slightest of scratches as glass shards rained down. As it ended, he stared up at the ceiling, observing the sparks being emitted from the broken fuses with a blank expression on his face. And tilting his head to the side, he stared at the beeping machines and flashing computers before looking over at the thin tube containing an IV.copyright protection67PENANAwirhVsi0PO
"You're awake."copyright protection67PENANAMIsbOoYPir
Looking in the other direction, the officer's gaze locked onto a man sitting several feet away with a newspaper in his hands. Amber eyes then drifted up leisurely, watching as the one on the bed averted his gaze quickly. Returning to his paper, the other, turned a page before setting it aside altogether.copyright protection67PENANA8oHGrP7KRa
"Evren." Aforementioned flinched before looking at his employer. "Do you know why you're here today?" Lowering his gaze for a moment to think, the white-haired male slowly shook his head in an unsure manner. "I do hope you're not playing around, Evren."copyright protection67PENANAFOwhwjLYee
"I do apologize but I am not playing around, sir."copyright protection67PENANAL9TCQlNHjc
"Well, this is a bit unsettling I suppose. What do you remember then?" he asked.copyright protection67PENANAWwFSfEOzL4
Furrowing his brow, Evren closed his eyes to concentrate before trying to sit up. His attempt was thwarted, however, making him look down at his chest to see a band stretching across to keep him pinned down to the table. "Sir…?"copyright protection67PENANAUONwpuj7E2
"You can be a bit of a handful when you're out." The officer just stared in confusion. "Evren."copyright protection67PENANADR0hHmOkUk
"Sir."copyright protection67PENANAWD5ceTEk3a
"Think."copyright protection67PENANAHXVZFMOEum
Leaning his head back against the cold table, the man stared up at the ceiling once more. "I…don't remember."copyright protection67PENANAR5ALOTmad5
"Think."copyright protection67PENANAaxbRKtdYJw
Sighing to himself, Evren closed his eyes as he tried to recall all that had happened. Blocking out tainted memories of his time in his bedroom with such an unwelcomed guest, the man held in his distaste in favor of looking for something different; more important. Hearing his name being called, he cracked his eyes open to stare at the empty socket above him.copyright protection67PENANAsEgAEMC0CR
"I…I remember meeting someone."copyright protection67PENANAy6vxNC8xSE
"Meeting someone?"copyright protection67PENANAq9pd59PAWZ
The other nodded once. "Yes, sir."copyright protection67PENANA9K7l6oX4Ph
"Name."copyright protection67PENANAzULaiWrSUd
"N…name?"copyright protection67PENANAwIG6b7hde9
His employer nodded. "What was their name, Evren?"copyright protection67PENANAt2jWpBM6vL
"His name…"copyright protection67PENANAkgPxcnpVld
"Yes, his name, Evren. Tell me what it is."copyright protection67PENANARNhioNomhE
Mismatched eyes looked towards the tawny pair, seeing the expectant look in his eye. "I don't remember."copyright protection67PENANAA0jhj0F5Ew
"…call me Cal."copyright protection67PENANAqmguQ7N9iZ
"Think."copyright protection67PENANAAps0Fd040M
"Mr. Lefay-"copyright protection67PENANAFEWtNWtBM3
"Don't call me by my last name."copyright protection67PENANALcFrHwaSsf
"I don't remember.copyright protection67PENANAzTrep4QbOP
"Think harder, Evren."copyright protection67PENANA1Lpr9zyA1c
"I can't, sir."copyright protection67PENANAzRlUefm109
"Ren…"copyright protection67PENANAfcuPQcfjDG
"Why not?" The officer lowered his gaze. "You usually do have a keen eye for detail, Evren. Think."copyright protection67PENANAmroUamr2X7
"Sir, it's giving me a headache." He looked up as he heard the man sigh heavily. "I do apologize."copyright protection67PENANAz1cS5ragLS
"It can't be helped I suppose," came the reply. "Whatever the case may be, once you're released, go meet with Tyson so you can be briefed on this evening's tasks. Is that understood?"copyright protection67PENANApshnui47h6
"Yes."copyright protection67PENANAE37EiVBcH9
- † -copyright protection67PENANAHaQG6foh32
Fixing his collar as he walked into his room, Evren slowly came to a halt when he picked up on another's presence. Scanning the area once, he felt around for a light switch prior to deciding to head to his bathroom to deal with the residual aftereffects of his migraine and whatever else they had pumped into his system when he had been unconscious.copyright protection67PENANAWyP8Kxgfb6
He had asked of course, but the doctor was easily flustered in his more awakened state for some reason.copyright protection67PENANAS8c4L6clP2
Perhaps the officer had injured him somehow, what with the way the man kept favoring one side of his body.copyright protection67PENANAvcDa2JIHXr
Then again, he wouldn't tell the younger male so Evren didn't care.copyright protection67PENANA4yp2bQp3Xb
He didn't have it in him to and it wasn't in his objective anyway, leaving him to wonder why he was curious to start with.copyright protection67PENANAd665hSwgJz
Once in his bathroom, Evren went through his pocket. Retrieving the new container of aspirins, he stared at them, observing the new color and what appeared to be a number on the small capsules. He soon went tense as a pair of arms wrapped themselves along his waist, pulling him into a warm body.copyright protection67PENANAWifzCm5WXf
"Ty-"copyright protection67PENANAjAtWASaIE5
"Are you ok?" Red eyes watched as the other tightened his hand around the small container. "Ev-"copyright protection67PENANAN3N0apKR3e
"I'm fine, Tyson." Said person rested his chin in the crook of the other's neck. "There has to be a reason for you coming to my room."copyright protection67PENANAHS8h9GcSiz
"Yeah," Ty replied.copyright protection67PENANA2iTrwS5iO9
Being nuzzled, Evren bristled before putting the aspirin away. When the other had yet to let go, he lowered his head prior to pushing the other away. Turning around, he kept his gaze down at his feet as he backed into the counter. Feeling the other's gaze, he kept his focused on his feet until the other took a step closer.copyright protection67PENANAVM1rDLPCqc
"Stay away from me."copyright protection67PENANA3PuGbutOU9
"Excuse me?"copyright protection67PENANAmgsiSnwIAz
Hearing another step come forward, Evren held a hand up before bringing it back quickly. "…away. Stay away from…me, Tyson."copyright protection67PENANAa8eFEq63UX
"Ev-"copyright protection67PENANAai2y6bswAd
"Stay away from me!" Covering his mouth with his hand, mismatched eyes studied the limb once he pulled it away to look at the bandages wrapped there. He then sidestepped the man, only to have his arm seized. "Let go!" The light bulb in the room shattered, although it went unnoticed as the white-haired officer was pulled into the main part of his quarters. "Tyson, let g-"copyright protection67PENANAPWfczCbdLk
"Be quiet." Red eyes narrowed at the man pinned to the wall. Having the other's free hand punch him in the chest, he grabbed it before holding it against the wall, the bandaged one following suit soon after. "I'm ordering you to shut up."copyright protection67PENANAyGPNRw1YSv
"T-"copyright protection67PENANAXYSb8pS43Q
"Be quiet."copyright protection67PENANAuwxdMl8gv3
Evren looked up at his captured hands before trying to pull them from the wall. "Let go!"copyright protection67PENANAWoTX6lFPYC
"Evren, be quiet."copyright protection67PENANAftes43hCM5
"Let go, Tyson! Let go, let go, let g-"copyright protection67PENANAAPExzRScww
Wincing when his injured hand hit the wall, Evren held in a startled sound before sinking to his knees. Muttering incoherently, he brought his hand to his chest before curling in on himself once he had been released. Resting his brow on the cold tile, he squeezed his eyes shut as he listened to the raven walk away. As he heard his leader return shortly after, Evren pulled himself into an upright position, holding his hand to his chest.copyright protection67PENANABlO3GqGRr7
"Evren." Aforementioned looked up slowly, managing to hold in any sign of pain. "Does it hurt?"copyright protection67PENANAy5vfbuD5iG
"I'm fine," came the reply.copyright protection67PENANAI3isEu84eb
"You're lying," Tyson stated as he knelt down to be at level with his teammate.copyright protection67PENANAouGddXkLGk
"I'm fine."copyright protection67PENANAB1ywVEOfu0
"Then let go of your hand." Mismatched eyes slowly focused on the darker pair. "That was an order, Evren." Looking down at his hand, said person slowly lowered it onto his lap before having it grabbed. "It hurts, doesn't it?"copyright protection67PENANAFZIC0Zof1N
Biting his cheek, the man shook his head. "It's fine."copyright protection67PENANAFPHilFpb5Q
"You're lying."copyright protection67PENANAgHUcYWIoot
"I'm…" Bowing his head, Evren let out a shaky breath when his leader gave a small squeeze. "Tys…on, please, let g-go." The other hummed in question. "It hurts."copyright protection67PENANA0Pvb342L6H
"What was that?"copyright protection67PENANA6npIvxGyyO
"Let go!" he hissed, trying to pry the hand off his. "It hurts!"copyright protection67PENANAUyHan4FTew
Being released suddenly, he backed into the wall, pulling his hand to his chest. Squeezing his eyes shut, he lowered his head to hide behind the longer strands of hair before having his chin tilted upwards. Hearing a command to open his eyes, he did so bit by bit until he came face to face with the carmine-colored ones. Shaking subtly when the other leaned in, Evren pulled away quickly in favor of staring at something else in the room. And having his hand seized again, he curled in on himself, hoping that the man would just break it instead on playing around with him. However, when he felt something warm being pressed against it, Evren watched as the dark-haired man pulled away gradually after placing a kiss to the back of his hand.copyright protection67PENANAIsOGVyxXfC
Looking down at his hand when it was released, Evren looked up in time to see the other leaning forward. Turning away, he flinched when an arm barred his way. Too on edge to even face the other at that point, he closed his eyes, hoping Tyson would just hurry up and leave.copyright protection67PENANAE9oB0R4z6V
He figured that the raven had let his power go to his head and, with Ty now in his chain of command, it wasn't like he could actually tell on his leader.copyright protection67PENANAjqrJFNRQqC
But tell the Director what exactly?copyright protection67PENANAsH36gT40xt
Evren would never speak of it.copyright protection67PENANAcC6siRK7Rk
The man was too prideful.copyright protection67PENANAf1IuBPL9r4
"-ren." Said person lowered his head, simply to have his chin tilted back up. "Evren."copyright protection67PENANAFs483KEGl0
The paler man flinched when his head was slowly turned towards the other. When nothing else happened, the jade-colored eye cracked open followed by the turquoise one. Dragging his gaze over, he slowly backed away when he saw how the red eyes were watching him intently. Catching a glimpse of the other moving his hand, Evren backed into the wall again, squeezing his eyes shut when fingers stretched towards him.copyright protection67PENANAJSOdYuKTe0
When nothing but a touch ghosted across his cheek, he opened his eyes gradually when the heat from the other's hand had yet to let up on his face. Glancing at the appendage there, Evren looked towards his leader to see a frustrated expression watching him. Pushing his hand against the taller male's chest, Evren pulled it back to hold against his chest as it started to throb. Looking up when the other's hand left his cheek, the paler man tensed when his injured hand was grabbed though not like before.copyright protection67PENANAORUHX3l21O
Watching carefully, he flinched when it was raised gently. Seeing how the darker pair of eyes was watching him again, Evren averted his gaze prior to redirecting him towards the other officer once he felt something warm being placed against the back of it. Receiving another kiss on the bandaged hand, Evren pulled it to his chest the minute it was let go. Bowing his head, he exhaled slowly, quietly. Sensing that the other had moved again, he went rigid as a finger tilted his chin up and his eyes widened marginally when he realized how close the other had gotten.copyright protection67PENANAZK8hef58Cv
With his head already against the wall, he couldn't really get far. He figured that Tyson knew that much and that the man was fully aware of his current predicament, hence him being there now.copyright protection67PENANASSnp5IJIkF
"Ty-"copyright protection67PENANAAkYQ8Nfsho
Receiving a peck, Evren blinked once then twice prior to receiving another. When a third didn't come, the shorter male fidgeted in his spot, causing the other to chuckle. Having enough nerve to glare at him, Evren opened his mouth to counter though it was cut off entirely. Trying to pull away didn't quite help either, what with Tyson holding onto his shoulders.copyright protection67PENANAsm8ewlW03H
Moments turned to seconds.copyright protection67PENANACM1IRy0XvL
Seconds slowly started to mesh together before the paler man managed to inhale much needed air. Wincing as he pushed at the man's chest, a startled sound escaped him when he was shoved onto his back. Looking up at the man looming over him, Evren chewed the inside of his cheek when the situation started to seem like something from his past.copyright protection67PENANAH91HHXAFTh
He'd admit that it was somewhat unnerving.copyright protection67PENANAlH3XrSjnFo
It was actually terrifying.copyright protection67PENANAh87CaLP4zS
Jumping at a kiss to his neck, he pushed his hand against Ty's chest. Feeling a kiss to cheek, he punched the man in the jaw before kneeing him in the stomach. When the predicted reactions happened, Evren scrambled to get to his feet.copyright protection67PENANASKhSiLu8p6
Having his injured ankle grabbed, he nearly buckled onto the floor though it was the raven that had emitted something similar to a low growl.copyright protection67PENANAweLy9Fs8ej
"Evren."copyright protection67PENANARenGI9SUX5
Feeling his leg get pulled from beneath him, it took Evren a few seconds for him to figure out that he was already on the floor. A twinge in the side of his head confirmed that he had hit it against the floor but the raven had to take top priority at the moment.copyright protection67PENANAGZBuyU0iWE
Rolling over, mismatched eyes blinked several times before focusing on the flickering lights above. Sitting up, Evren held the side of his head before swatting at the hand that had reached towards him. When it had tried again, the officer opted in grabbing it. The blinking lights soon went out altogether prior to a large spark as well as a minor flame being emitted in the darkness.copyright protection67PENANAz03oPa33lG
That was soon followed but a pained hiss before the lights came back on.copyright protection67PENANAmadEWl0zJr
Bringing his hand back to his side, Tyson stared at the singed markings on his hand. Letting it hang at its side, Ty grimaced through the residual aftereffects of the shock before looking at his teammate holding his left hand to his chest. Red eyes then noticed the thin wisps of smoke emanating from the pale hand being grasped ever so tightly.copyright protection67PENANAwUaWshstw5
"Evren."copyright protection67PENANAc892fcLdQQ
"Brief me."copyright protection67PENANALkSD6LsN9h
"Evren, are you ok?"copyright protection67PENANA5Csd3mYngM
"Brief me," Evren muttered.copyright protection67PENANAF4gLdTMHY8
"Ev-"copyright protection67PENANAiTS3wMqhrE
"No, I'm not!"copyright protection67PENANAf9TLQOt27O
"I'm-"copyright protection67PENANATVVkaynogf
"You're what? Don't say you're sorry. Don't apologize to me!" Taking a step back, he lowered his head. "I don't know what you from me, what you're trying to do, but stop it! You're just supposed to brief me and the others, lead, coordinate, and execute tactics but, please, Tyson, leave me alone!"copyright protection67PENANAjkaElxx1Wp
"E-"copyright protection67PENANALTIAJm3DzX
Bandages rustled as the paler man pulled down his collar to show a hickey. "All this has to stop! Stop kissing me, marking me, and trying to grope me!" he snapped, one of the lights shattering soon after. He soon pointed an accusing finger at him. "Don't let all that power go to your head. I will go to the Director and-"copyright protection67PENANAtsXlJFYtZV
"And tell him what?" Tyson asked, seizing the hand entirely. "What would you possibly say? I kissed you? You didn't seem to mind it so much the last time. So what if it's a hickey. It was just one-" Evren pulled down the other side of his collar. "Ok, fine!"copyright protection67PENANAm9Jmv3c7Ci
"Don't touch me either!" Evren ordered. "If you would've asked, then maybe I'd say yes b-"copyright protection67PENANAFlhy5BGgwf
"Well can I?"copyright protection67PENANADp3ShYxUfR
"No, you're dangerous!" he snapped, yanking his hand back to show the blistering red mark on his palm and the back of his hand. "You've pointed a gun at my head. You're constantly squeezing my hand! You know it doesn't work properly as is!"copyright protection67PENANAcJSziQiqIn
"Well-"copyright protection67PENANA4KsWbnEUuX
"That's the only reason you even got the position of leader to start with! You know this, I know this, we all kn-"copyright protection67PENANAVTKGfq0LBA
Grabbing hold of his subordinate's injured hand, Tyson pulled him over. "This position would've been mine soon enough."copyright protection67PENANA2cn8f2vhWG
"Let go of me, Tyson!"copyright protection67PENANAdFS0QDthTv
"Shut up-"Feeling zapped, he pushed the white-haired man into the wall. "You know what?" Barring the man's way, Tyson narrowed his eyes. "Believe what you want, but you were going to get demoted sooner or later. Why? Well, one, when you get hurt, your dwell time is way too long. Two, you're the only one that requires a health check every few months and your vitals are always in question. And three, those debilitating headaches of yours are a hazard to mission capability if you ever got one during an assignment. You're more of a risk than I a-"copyright protection67PENANAxNnEbF2fL1
Stepping off when the former leader threw a punch, Tyson threw one of his own though it connected with the other's stomach. When he pulled his hand back, he watched as his teammate dropped down to his knees, head down as he inhaled sharply, coughing soon after.copyright protection67PENANALX5JS6Jes9
"Bastard…"copyright protection67PENANAyMKADymlEA
"I may be a bastard, but you're the one who's defective," Ty stated as he looked at the singe mark on his hand. He then looked at the clock mounted on the wall. "As for that briefing-"copyright protection67PENANAohXArRdlDn
"Get out."copyright protection67PENANADnepliRhnJ
"We had been informed that there was a party-"copyright protection67PENANAr44lrPUMyw
"Get out!" Evren shouted before being pulled up by the collar of his shirt. "Let go and get out," he warned.copyright protection67PENANAHIcHNuuKyS
Being released, the white-haired officer kept his attention set on the floor, keeping eye on the shadow falling over him. A minute or two passed but Tyson soon left him alone in his room. A few more minutes passed before he touched the blistering part of his hand, wincing as he did so.copyright protection67PENANA0TKPQMDXqx
"…you're the one who's defective."copyright protection67PENANAKScE8H5gM7
Pulling himself to his feet, he walked over to his restroom to tend to his hand. Once done, he stared at the small container containing his aspirins.copyright protection67PENANAOsCXFI1bbS
"…those debilitating headaches of yours are a hazard to mission capability…"copyright protection67PENANA6mPqkWfpnz
Looking back down at bindings covering both hands, Evren stared at them in question. "…Am I…defective…?"copyright protection67PENANAjVM5N4D2lN
- † -copyright protection67PENANApUmPsJAUP5
"Do you have to go now?!"copyright protection67PENANAq6WsLPHhuE
"You're acting like a child, Anthony."copyright protection67PENANAvptpJw5bHw
"I told you not to call me by my first name, woman!"copyright protection67PENANAKrh8oLcOpc
"Guys, I'll be right back," Calix said as he ascended the ladder.copyright protection67PENANA9iIiSoBf7V
"Hey, while you're up there, check on the area!" Will called.copyright protection67PENANAJL9FFTtztg
Kicking the sewer covering back into place, Cal stretched his arms above his head prior to shoving his hands into his pockets. Searching for several seconds, he pulled out his sunglasses prior to feeling something moving around beneath his fingertips.copyright protection67PENANAiwoO1L7LcU
"SHU?"copyright protection67PENANAquDuVsNCVK
Small lights flickered to imitate that of blinking before the little robo pet bobbed its head to and fro, chirping. Scurrying up the teen's sleeve, it popped up beneath the lapel before working its way up to his shoulders. From there, it hopped onto the head of black hair before finally settling down.copyright protection67PENANARUjr6AbOU8
Rolling his eyes, Cal went back to rummaging through his pockets, withdrawing a pair of gloves as he began to traverse the abandoned roads. Looking to his left, he observed the dented trailer of a freighter. Coming around the back of it, he climbed up onto its ledge before jumping up to grab the top of it. Rocking to and fro to gain momentum, he flipped onto the roof before looking up at the darkening sky.copyright protection67PENANASFHG7iNOpy
"CL."copyright protection67PENANAgHcJTQzVTq
Bringing a hand up, said person tapped the side of his frames. "Sup?"copyright protection67PENANAdk70wjO1us
"You there yet?"copyright protection67PENANAM2px8WhNZp
"Renyx, I just left."copyright protection67PENANAMbaf3vACW2
"You're movin' like an old woman."copyright protection67PENANAUUSXAP7QQE
Shaking his head, Calix hopped up, grabbing hold of a low streetlight. Swinging up and over, he crouched on the top before leaping over to grab a power line. It took a moment for the cable to stop wobbling but once it did, the raven was already preparing to stick the landing on a nearby fire escape.copyright protection67PENANAuerQfA1XAN
"CL!"copyright protection67PENANAoQAuAiMC2j
Foot slipping, Calix flailed as he started to fall. Feeling a pull on his hair, he guessed that it was SHU trying to keep him from hurting himself though its attempts were quite unsuccessful when he still managed to miss even the ladder.copyright protection67PENANAsXXO6npq8j
"CL!?"copyright protection67PENANAv8liLbe1YF
Picking himself up from off the ground, the teen cracked then rubbed his back before looking at the dumpster he had landed on. Spotting SHU sitting on the lid, its head cocked at angle, Cal huffed a sigh before touching the side of the frames.copyright protection67PENANApb1OsniZop
"What?" he groused as he got to his feet, wincing in the process.copyright protection67PENANAey8wxwECYt
"What was that sound?"copyright protection67PENANA14SvJPkPCA
"Me falling off a damn fire escape."copyright protection67PENANA8P2LPkUtR9
"You f-how ya managed to do that?" Renyx asked as he propped his feet up on a table.copyright protection67PENANAyMWpExZvUn
"Oh, I don't know. Maybe some yelling in my ear made me lose concentration!"copyright protection67PENANAUPefMV9ESF
"Hey, hey! Why you yellin' at me?" he asked. "Anway, do you-"copyright protection67PENANAbfYg1IUjl4
Cal heard the blue-streaked female yelling at the redhead about his feet going on the floor before saying, "I'll let you know when I get there. Damn, be patient, old man."copyright protection67PENANArWFnAZ9Yya
"Old-!"copyright protection67PENANAlLJRMjeSxF
Tucking the glasses away, Cal slowly made his way out of the alleyway. Feeling SHU scamper up his pant leg, he reached down to let the robot scurry up his arm to take its place at his shoulder. Once it was on his head, the teen opted to stay on the ground, though it'd take longer to get to his destination. Humming a tune, he turned his attention to the starless sky sometime after. It then donned on him that it did become rather dark much soon in the old district, what with the lack of lighting like the more modern areas.copyright protection67PENANApKD6M9oXz7
"Dammit..."copyright protection67PENANAdczV40Sgxw
Pulling out his glasses when it started to become rather impossible to continue on, Calix tapped the left side twice before doing the same to the right. Waiting several seconds, he took a good look around to get his bearings straight as he continued on his way.copyright protection67PENANA1UWob07yvo
He lost track of how many times he had thanked Will for coming up with such multifunctional gear but he was sure he had enough to annoy the living hell out of her.copyright protection67PENANA5ysewevH4q
"Hey, SHU, you still there?" he asked, receiving a low chirp in reply. "Well, let's get this over with then, yea?"copyright protection67PENANAWNvDmoMnSY
Hearing another chirp, Calix rounded the corner before breaking into a light jog. Picking up the pace as he spotted a fence coming up, he pushed off the nearby wall to get to the adjacent one. Grabbing hold of the railing before gravity started to kick in, he swung his leg up and over before coming down in a crouch. Picking himself up, he winced before focusing on the number of meters being flashed in the bottom right. Hearing a click come from the bot on his head, Cal started off again before slowing as his back began to ache once more.copyright protection67PENANAUJakYKoK4r
Rubbing his backside, he groaned mentally before reaching the end of the alley.copyright protection67PENANADg11KiKmY8
"CL."copyright protection67PENANA6T32GSsSI7
Sighing, said person tapped the side of his glasses. "I'm almost there, jeez."copyright protection67PENANAirTYTX8UuJ
"You can drop the attitude."copyright protection67PENANAkZJJQSkFk4
"Oh, uh, sorry. I thought you were Renyx."copyright protection67PENANADVL8MtFWMZ
"Yeah…I'm gonna pretend I didn't hear you say something like that," Will stated as she glanced at the napping redhead in the longue room. "Anyway, I heard you fell off a fire escape. Are you ok?"copyright protection67PENANAgSmCrbvaFK
"What are you, my mother?"copyright protection67PENANAe7vqGt0cdD
"Forget I asked-"copyright protection67PENANA9UWYsHwe03
"Ok, ok, I'm sorry. I'm ok so what's up?"copyright protection67PENANA3jOskVa8WK
"Is SHU with you?" Said thing chirped. "SHU, dear, ya gotta stop sneaking out." It chirped again. "Well, because I need to keep-"copyright protection67PENANARe3pDsTA88
"Hey, hey, hey! Fight on your own time, ok?"copyright protection67PENANAzVEiPgLva0
"Well-"copyright protection67PENANAZrecOZdSWH
"Your own time, W-" Hearing something fall around the corner, Cal slowly pulled out the extendable staff he carried in his sleeve. "Will…I'm gonna call you back."copyright protection67PENANAXi62eK42ob
"What? N-"copyright protection67PENANAr4yMFuYL5r
Hanging up, Calix crept around the corner, swinging out the collapsible metal rod to half length. Feeling the bot curl in his hair, brown eyes glanced up before focusing on the enhanced images shown by the glasses on his face.copyright protection67PENANAn2fGDg8Vs2
Opting to hang back as he saw movement, he crept closer, steadily, prior to stopping as he saw a spark. Seeing it again, he removed the glasses, looking them over though his vision was quite limited in the dark surroundings. When a small light came again, the raven stepped closer as he slid the spectacles back onto his face. Making out a face, he nearly dropped the staff.copyright protection67PENANAizOAfdk3Ce
"You."copyright protection67PENANAeq1r8uwHnN
"Why are you here?"copyright protection67PENANA8YTSXjqW08
The other merely shifted in the direction of the voice, stance leaning more towards that of attack, making Calix hold his own weapon in defense, end pointed up at the other's chin. Stepping forward again, the raven then lowered the pole slowly when he noticed the things on the other's hands.copyright protection67PENANAG0RvZsPfy5
"Are…you ok?" he asked when the other took a step back. The teen then lowered his weapon altogether when he caught sight of sparks as well as a low hum of what could've been electricity. "…Ren?"copyright protection67PENANAq8qDza8GtP
"Stay away from me," he said, bringing his hand slowly to his side then out of sight, "and stop calling me that!"copyright protection67PENANAF7cxlrxt3O
"…Ren?" Putting the staff away, Calix made his way over to the paler man, finding it rather easy to see him even without his glasses. "Hey, are you ok?" Brown eyes then noticed his clothes. "You're…not on duty, are you?"copyright protection67PENANA2gJFewuIJJ
"What are you doing out here?"copyright protection67PENANA6SAJAYARFk
"Are you?"copyright protection67PENANAH3heZDdHb3
Evren balled up his hands, wincing subtly. "No."copyright protection67PENANANXuhNwkTab
"Then why are you here?"copyright protection67PENANAAy8nZCCOLg
"I asked you first," the officer countered.copyright protection67PENANAPHHG0KJjwH
"Let's talk about more important things first." Mismatched eyes stayed guarded. "Are you ok? What happened to you?"copyright protection67PENANAcFjbKQywNE
"Nothing and I'm fine."copyright protection67PENANAhh9KT8lNi8
"Bullshit."copyright protection67PENANA91rB20jZxE
"Excuse m-"copyright protection67PENANAF8V1vupQCC
"You heard me," Calix shot back. "You're not on duty, yet you're here. Are you undercover or something?" He narrowed his eyes. "Are you trying to spy on me?"copyright protection67PENANA63DpCmhjwc
"First off, I didn't know you were even out here so get off your high horse and second, I don't handle undercover work."copyright protection67PENANA48O0RwZyu2
"Then why are you here?"copyright protection67PENANAQ0iSRt7rMl
"Why do you need to know?" Evren asked.copyright protection67PENANAkrZiVp1Pmy
"Are…you hiding from the police?"copyright protection67PENANAtCzAZNVctJ
The older man raised an eyebrow at the somewhat excited tone. "No, I'm not and if you have forgotten, I'm part of-"copyright protection67PENANAvFWwe1j63x
"Polaris task team," Cal finished with a bit of a sneer. "I haven't forgotten, but are you hiding? Did something happen?"copyright protection67PENANAyQmgS7TPyz
"I'm fine!" Evren snapped. "What's with the third-degree?! Stop questioning me every time you see me! What do you want from me?!"copyright protection67PENANAD0tgZQYozg
"Evren…"Looking up at the lamppost as it flickered on, Cal then focused on the weary expression. "You look…you look terrible."copyright protection67PENANAsJ7YwaTsq3
"I'm fine," he said as he looked the other way.copyright protection67PENANADDhzb0q0Jv
"That mark." The officer covered his neck instinctively. "No." Stepping forward, Calix tugged the man's high collar down to stare at a faded mark prior to noticing the fresher looking one. "Who did this?"copyright protection67PENANAgUlQo4jLgf
"No one of importance."copyright protection67PENANAwJRzgD7A7b
"Who. Did. It." Evren grimaced. "Was it…your girlfriend?"copyright protection67PENANA05HsFETh4v
"No."copyright protection67PENANAJYCr86zW1g
"…boyfriend?"copyright protection67PENANA95SUJGxmc5
"That's not really the word I'd use…" he muttered as he rubbed his neck.copyright protection67PENANASQeXHKxzI3
Spotting the bandages, Cal grabbed hold of Evren's wrist, noting how the man flinched as well as the small shock-perhaps from static- that he had obtained. Eyes watching the man's face for disapproval, he slowly undid the binding until he got to the blistering red mark on his palm. Turning the hand over slowly, he saw the burned skin before touching it.copyright protection67PENANAMbkKtD3IT6
Pulling his hand away when something similar to a miniature lightning bolt jumped at him, Calix reeled back as he held his own hand to his chest. Noting the forlorn expression crossing the man's face, the raven stepped forward, startling the other.copyright protection67PENANANFyhFSugwv
"Evren." Aforementioned lowered his head as he held his burned hand. "No, Ren; hey, talk to me." Mismatched eyes peered from beneath white strands before looking up as the light flickered. "Ren, look at me." Cal took a step forward as the other took a step back. "Ren, look at me." Holding up his hands as the other looked at him, Cal frowned. "C'mon, talk to me."copyright protection67PENANAdouakpwtCi
"Stay away from me," Evren said as he turned away.copyright protection67PENANA3CGQ41pGJ4
"Talk to me, Ren."copyright protection67PENANALc0rXKhfKQ
"No."copyright protection67PENANAUEVNZCEgnP
"Ren-"copyright protection67PENANAMJPiuVOw5c
"No!"copyright protection67PENANALJUo2qI9Lw
Flinching as the light bulb blinked then shattered, Calix lowered his arm before checking on the bot that was shaking on his head. Once SHU seemed to calm, Cal focused on the officer that appeared to be holding his unwrapped hand.copyright protection67PENANAKoRckmnJTb
"Ren…"copyright protection67PENANAMaKvt1SJjn
"I'm…"copyright protection67PENANAAEzV6xBheR
"You can tell me."copyright protection67PENANAnze0n38mDg
"…you're the one who's defective."copyright protection67PENANAUHGHlJJm1G
"I'm…defective."copyright protection67PENANABqU4hnLmko
"Defective?" Cal parroted. "What's that even mean, Ren?"copyright protection67PENANAMfedrvGonJ
"…you're the one who's defective."copyright protection67PENANA524ETGEKAD
"Ren, talk to me, please?"copyright protection67PENANAXLSS85C90f
Balling his hand into a fist, Evren ignored the increasingly painful pressure he was applying to his blistered palm. "I don't want to talk about it."copyright protection67PENANA2LJUYKQ4Gn
"Why? I wanna help."copyright protection67PENANAgHm6Zn3Uot
"Help?" Turning on his heels, he glared at the raven. "What could a bratty teen like you do to possibly help me?!"copyright protection67PENANAU6SvGAHiH5
"But-"copyright protection67PENANAx2bzHsvjyY
"No buts! You can't do anything! Stop trying to be so nice to me. I don't know you and you don't me!"copyright protection67PENANAPiFZgkWAZ9
"I know you."copyright protection67PENANAo9okKjhDvd
"You don't know me!" The raven looked around as the surrounding streetlamps flickered before having their bulbs shattered. Looking around at the damage done, Evren lowered his head. "Stay away from me."copyright protection67PENANARXgwDbrrHL
"…you're the one who's defective."copyright protection67PENANASACA3ILj7W
The office took a look at his hands before clenching both into fists. "D…defective…"copyright protection67PENANA7ZkfCXKadw
"You're not defective, Ren." The teen straightened, brushing off the bits of glass that had fallen on his jacket. "You're just Ren," he said with a light smile. "You can talk to me if something is bothering you. You used to in the past."copyright protection67PENANAFwJ0iIPfHw
"…those debilitating headaches of yours are a hazard to mission capability…"copyright protection67PENANAue50F2gZLD
"Ren-"copyright protection67PENANAwVkxP1I5rN
"Just leave me alone!"copyright protection67PENANAlk6rKE2IGF
Stepping forward, only to have the other run, Calix removed the small bot and set it down. "Will would have a fit if you got messed up. Go back to her."copyright protection67PENANAFwmNLi5k5q
The bot bobbed before scurrying off to get back to its creator, leaving its carrier to run off after the rather unstable, perhaps unpredictable, former leader of the XYZ series.copyright protection67PENANABSPNssjh3k
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