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Post by Gidget on Jan 7, 2021 11:45:44 GMT -8
Her hair was still went as she looked over her pathetic closet, trying to decide what to wear. Sighing, she grabbed a pair of clingy plaid pants - some of the nicest she owned - and a simple black top. She tossed her usual hoodie on over it and called it a day.
She would go and buy clothes, but she knew she would just end up getting more of the same stuff she already had.
Shrugging, she took the steps two at a time and made her way down to the streets outside.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 7, 2021 12:04:42 GMT -8
WR was standing next to their car, leaning against it and staring at the sunset as it slowly faded into the horizon. They were dressed in their usual red and black, which was complimented by the gray Dragon jacket they so pridefully flaunted around these days. Their hair had more red highlights in it than usual, and they smelled... really good, between their natural charcoal scent and the sandalwood essentials they regularly slathered themself with.
When they spotted Gidget, they waved her over with a smile and called out.
"Yo! Seeing you outside is weird!"
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Post by Gidget on Jan 7, 2021 12:14:14 GMT -8
She snickered, taking in WR's appearance with gleaming eyes. She tucked her hands into the pockets of her hoodie as she made her way over to them.
"Yeah? Well, being outside is fucking weird, let me tell you. I've gone out more in the last couple of months than I have since I moved here."
She gave a shake of her head, coming to a stop directly in front of them, a smile playing at her lips.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 7, 2021 12:21:10 GMT -8
WR chuckled. If they actually had a childhood and the chance to fuck around with technology, they'd probably hate going outside too.
They briefly looked her over as she stopped, their smile growing. Even though it had only been a few days, it felt like FOREVER since they had seen each other.
...yep, they had it bad.
They extended a finger to boop the tip of her nose.
"So, ready for an adventure?"
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Post by Gidget on Jan 7, 2021 12:24:34 GMT -8
She wrinkled her nose as WR's finger touched it, her entire face scrunched with the motion, before she chuckled to herself. She shrugged.
"Sure. I told you, I'm down to follow you wherever. Do you have an agenda in mind, or nah?"
It felt so DIFFERENT being around them... so free. Going outside often weighed heavy on her shoulders - a mild form of agoraphobia that plagued most tech oriented people - but being around them made her feel like she could take on the world.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 7, 2021 12:28:15 GMT -8
WR opened the door for her before circling around to slide into the drivers' seat.
"Had a few ideas, but I'm down for anything if you got any," They shrugged as they shoved the key into the ignition.
"Just wanted to hang out with you, really." They shrugged again, briefly glancing into the rearview as they pulled out of the parking lot and headed onto the main road.
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Post by Gidget on Jan 7, 2021 12:38:45 GMT -8
She slipped into the passenger seat of their car, lovingly running her fingers over the seat, a grin touching her face. She loved this car.
"Uh. I'm down for whatever. As long as it doesn't include Chinese takeout." She made a face, sticking her tongue out. "I've had enough of that this week."
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 7, 2021 14:20:49 GMT -8
WR chuckled.
"You're safe...for now," They laid an arm on the center console and tapped their fingers to the hum of the car, a stupid smile resting on their face.
"So, what's new?"
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Post by Gidget on Jan 7, 2021 14:23:34 GMT -8
Gidget stared at their hand for a moment, a slow smile creeping its way across her face. She remembered DJ's advice, and Drake's, and everything she had read on the internet... so, trying to be braver than she usually was, she reached out to take ahold of WR's hand and lace their fingers together.
"I'm still looking for my brother... but I've been running in the morning. Or, at least, trying to. And I managed to convince Drake to start showing me how to defend myself, without mutilating me. I'm kind of more proud of the second part." She snickered, grinning from ear to ear. Despite everything that was going on, and all of the stress in her life, she loved being around WR, and she was actively working on herself. She was proud.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 7, 2021 14:58:37 GMT -8
WR spread their fingers and reciprocated hers, smiling wildly. They curled their fingers tightly and rubbed her joints.
Their ears twitched at word that Drake was training her, and they cocked a brow in surprise.
"Really? Drake's teaching you?" They were... honestly flabbergasted. Drake forbade them from telling her or teaching her anything, yet he was taking her under his wing? Regardless, they were happy she was learning how to take care of herself, but they were slightly irritated that they couldn't teach her themself.
But that was a conversation for a later day.
"Far as your brother goes, though, anything I can do? Or anything in general?" They turned to her with genuine curiosity.
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Post by Gidget on Jan 7, 2021 15:18:38 GMT -8
"When I told him about my brother, I gave him this file. I mean... I specifically told him not to read the file, if you get what I'm saying." She snickered at the memory, at how Drake actively went out of his way to listen to her for the first time in their friendship. Giving a shake of her head, she said, "You should... probably not read it too. It's got some... interesting information."
Leaning back into her seat, she wiggled around a bit, as she had the first time in their car, and held onto their hand. It was a strange feeling, holding hands with somebody... but she suddenly understood why people liked it so much. Somehow, it made her feel... closer to them.
"As for my brother... I need to do some more research. I need to find a way to get into blocked systems without allowing them to trace me, which means I need to figure out how they got through my jumbled mess of proxies before, so that maybe I can sneak in without detection. Once I get that down, I should be able to figure out what they did to Scott."
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 7, 2021 19:00:57 GMT -8
WR nodded thoughtfully. It seemed all they could really do was be supportive until new developments were made. They wanted so badly to help, but there were some things they just couldn’t help with. So, in the meantime, they would powerlessly stand beside her, and wait.
They fell silent, lost in their thoughts as they stared at the darkening road ahead. While Gidget’s presence was oh so calming, and her fingers wrapped around theirs made them feel so...close, there was something in them that felt so distant. So far away from the reality around them.
They shook their head dismissively. It was probably just their pent up stress.
Damn it, Drake.
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Post by Gidget on Jan 7, 2021 19:10:08 GMT -8
"Want to let me in?" she murmured, without looking up from the window. She seemed content to hold WR's hand and just gaze out at the city as they drove by it, taking in the views of everything around them. She rarely went any further away from the apartments than tent city, and even that was mostly business, these days.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 7, 2021 19:18:02 GMT -8
WR sighed and shook their head again.
"Promise you won't tell Drake I said anything?"
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Post by Gidget on Jan 7, 2021 19:19:26 GMT -8
Gidget cocked a brow at the request. It seemed odd. She wasn't entirely certain what WR's relationship with Drake was, but she always kind of saw them as frienemies.
"Yeah, sure. I promise."
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