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Post by Gidget on Dec 30, 2020 21:32:51 GMT -8
"Alright. I'll go straight for the big guns. Who were those people you and Drake were talking about?"
Gidget noticed them scooting closer, and she smiled slightly, still leaning on her leg.
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Post by WR Harthe on Dec 30, 2020 21:50:23 GMT -8
"Heh. Fair enough. So, I was orphaned after my sister died. Was forced to learn my way around the streets. That's how I got into racing, art, all that. I developed some really fucking bad habits too, like stealing and vandalizing and shit. Anyway, guy named Leon found me eating out of the trash one day, asked me for my life purpose and what I wanted to do with myself. Not gonna get into all that, but he took me home with him, cleaned me up, taught me self defense. Then one day he offered me this really intense training, like... REALLY intense. Like, straight up, he almost killed me several times. But, long story short, he's the reason I'm still alive. Taught me almost everything I know about combat and... well, life, really. Was like a brother to me, and for the longest time was my only friend. He died before I could finish training."
They paused briefly to take a sip of water and let Gremlin process all of that.
"He was known as the Lightning Dragon. I was training to get my own Dragon title... WR, the Fire Dragon, or WR, the Wind Dragon. Pretty cool, huh?" They chuckled.
"Rai was the other guy. He ran TSI on my world, and was another Dragon. The Blood Dragon. I didn't know him too well, but he kept breaking into my house to talk about random shit. Was a weird friendship we had. He died too, during doomsday. You know what I'm talking about." They paused again, reflecting over their words to make sure they got all the important bits.
"I think that about sums it up... "
They rubbed their chin contemplatively.
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Post by Gidget on Dec 31, 2020 6:01:53 GMT -8
She couldn't help but snicker slightly at WR's description of Rai. It sounded an awful lot like Drake, in a way. She nodded thoughtfully.
With one question she had learned so much about them.
"Alright. So, Leon and Rai. Got it. Your turn."
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Post by WR Harthe on Dec 31, 2020 7:07:57 GMT -8
WR just smiled at Gremlin’s reaction, thinking of a question to ask her. They took another sip of water.
“Hmm. Do I have any big gun questions for you...” They stared at her intensely for a moment, then shrugged. They were sure one would come to them eventually. “Got any big plans for life? It’s cliché I know, but I’m curious. You don’t talk about yourself much.”
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Post by Gidget on Dec 31, 2020 7:42:16 GMT -8
Gidget shrugged, giving a slight shake of her head.
"To be honest with ya... no, not really. I just want to hone my skills more than anything. I'm Hella good at the computer, but when I tried to get into the CIA, I got caught. I'd eventually like to get into whatever I damn well feel like. So, I guess you could say I want to be the world's greatest hacker or some cliche ass shit like that."
She snickered and leaned back in her seat, starting to idly rub at her broken hand. "I'd like to learn how to do other shit to. Like fight, or race, like you do. But I've never really needed to."
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Post by WR Harthe on Dec 31, 2020 7:47:01 GMT -8
WR laughed, then shrugged.
“I mean hey, work with what you’re good with. Nothing wrong with that. Nothing wrong with doing shit just for the hell of it either. Pick up another hobby or two at some point, yeah?”
Gremlin rubbing her hand provoked them to do the same. It was still really fucking sore.
“Anyway, shoot.”
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Post by Gidget on Dec 31, 2020 7:51:49 GMT -8
Gidget grinned nearly from ear to ear at that. A hobby or two. She had none of those that did not involve technology. Gaming, coding, security, the works. Her life really was kind of boring.
"How does the 'Flame On' thing work?"
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Post by WR Harthe on Dec 31, 2020 7:56:32 GMT -8
WR full blown laughed at that one.
“So, it’s something I can usually control. Like, if I wanna be tonight’s dinner I can just, ya know, poof. Doesn’t hurt me. It’s part of me, ya know? Other times it just... happens, usually when I’m emotionally overwhelmed, like last time I was here. More I use it, more I find to do with it. It’s pretty great, but I fucking hate it sometimes. Makes lying really fucking hard when I’m pissed.”
They laughed again, then shrugged.
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Post by Gidget on Dec 31, 2020 7:58:57 GMT -8
Gidget couldn't help but laugh as well. Her eyes were alight with amusement, and for a moment, she forgot the pain she was in. Before she could stop herself, she managed to say, "So what you're saying is... you could be my dinner, if I asked nicely?"
A flush crossed her overly pale features as she realized what she said. Clearing her throat, she glanced away and murmured, "Ahhhh, your turn."
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Post by WR Harthe on Dec 31, 2020 8:04:38 GMT -8
WR... was NOT expecting that one, but they managed to hide the redness in their face behind the bottle of water, although Gremlin could clearly see they were just holding it there. They chuckled after a moment, “I mean hey, I always say fuck around and find out.”
They shrugged, rubbing their hand again. Their smile was never going to fade now.
“What got you into computers?” They raised a brow in genuine curiosity.
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Post by Gidget on Dec 31, 2020 8:14:40 GMT -8
Gidget cleared her throat slightly. There was no hiding the schoolgirl blush on her cheeks. Chuckling, she gave a shrug.
"My parents bought me my first computer when I was, like, ten. I was super good at it. Making fake ID's and shit before I was 15, and managed to hack into the school's entire system before 16."
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Post by WR Harthe on Dec 31, 2020 8:18:26 GMT -8
WR just smiled, scooting a little closer, hoping she wouldn't notice. They shuffled their knees up to their chest and buried their arms in them.
"Man, really coulda used you, like, ten years ago," They chuckled, "Woulda saved me from so much trouble." They shook their head again, not even attempting to hide the redness anymore.
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Post by Gidget on Dec 31, 2020 8:21:04 GMT -8
"People say that a lot, actually. But ten years ago, I didn't even have a computer. I'm only 19."
Gidget laughed again, and, deciding to go out on a whim, she slid down out of her computer chair. They were both on the floor now, but sitting was a little more difficult for her. She stretched out a bit, so she could compensate for her side.
"Alright. My turn. What was your first car?"
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Post by WR Harthe on Dec 31, 2020 8:27:23 GMT -8
WR's gaze followed Gremlin as she plopped down on the floor. Her movements didn't seem as graceful as they usually were, but they didn't think much of it.
Their smile widened at the question. Well, it was actually because they were sitting across from each other now, but she didn't have to know that.
"Okay, so, that's actually a funny story. It was a little red Chevy. That I stole. From a cop...'s house..." They chuckled, rubbing their head with their bad hand, and flinching slightly when they remembered. Motherfucker. "I had to tune it, like, IMMEDIATELY, so I didn't get man hunted, but man, that was a good day." They snickered.
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Post by Gidget on Dec 31, 2020 9:04:07 GMT -8
Gidget laughed. It seemed they were both pretty good criminals, in their own way.
"Like, stole it right out of his driveway, or what?"
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