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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