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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 7, 2021 19:28:05 GMT -8
"So, he wants me to keep you out of this, but I can't in good conscious. I'm being hunted by the Droogs. You warned me when we first met, and I didn't listen, yeah yeah I'm an idiot we know this already."
They squeezed their fingers around hers and exhaled sharply.
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Post by Gidget on Jan 7, 2021 19:28:53 GMT -8
Gidget's entire tiny body tensed the moment the Droogs were mentioned, and she turned quickly from the window to stare at WR. Her violet eyes were wide as she stared at them for a moment.
"The Droogs? As in, Snake? Are you sure?"
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 7, 2021 19:34:46 GMT -8
They hesitated, taking another deep breath.
"Yeah. Sent one of his goons after me to warn me. Next time I see her, she's gonna kill me. But, she's been... helping me? I don't really wanna get into it, I just..." They sighed again.
"I just didn't want you to worry. Drake wanted me to keep you out of it in fear for your safety, but in my eyes the more you know the better."
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Post by Gidget on Jan 7, 2021 19:37:32 GMT -8
Gidget hesitated, swallowing back a wave of emotion. Genuine fear set in, but she simply gripped WR's fingers a little bit tighter.
"I... did some security work for the Droogs, when they first got set up on the other side of tent city. So I know them. I'm not scared of them," she lied, and her eyes flashed. "And it just means that I need to learn how to fight even more now. So when the big showdown happens... I can help."
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 7, 2021 19:47:07 GMT -8
WR slowly nodded, their grip tightening a bit more.
"How did you get out of it? Did they not... want you to join? Way it was explained to me, I join or die. Dunno if it's case by case or what, but..."
Their words drifted off with their eyes as they gazed out the window, once again lost in thought.
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Post by Gidget on Jan 7, 2021 19:50:13 GMT -8
"Because I'm not... a Meta. As far as the Droogs know, I'm just really, really good with computers, but there isn't anything that makes my soul special."
Gidget shrugged, staring at their hands, slowly beginning to rub her thumb back and forth across the back of their hand.
"As far as I know, Snake just sort of collects powerful Metas. Don't know why, but he isn't interested in normies."
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 7, 2021 19:55:16 GMT -8
WR nodded thoughtfully. It made sense, and they suddenly felt a bit better about her safety... but it didn't mean they wouldn't use her to get to them, and that's what they were most worried about.
"Well, one of em's trying to help me. To help us take the Droogs down. Us being me, Drake, and a few others."
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Post by Gidget on Jan 7, 2021 19:58:12 GMT -8
"The tattooed chick? Or was it the skinny guy?"
Gidget asked curiously, tilting her head to one side.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 7, 2021 19:59:50 GMT -8
"Tattoos. Dog."
They nodded. No point in keeping that from her if she knew who they were talking about.
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Post by Gidget on Jan 7, 2021 20:07:38 GMT -8
She shrugged one shoulder.
"I don't know any of their names, really. Except Snake. But... I know there are a couple that aren't there with them, willingly. They are stuck. But Snake only kept me around long enough to install some security cameras and set up a basic system for him... He calls me in every now and again. Calls it his 'wellness checks' or whatever... We do small deals back and forth."
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 7, 2021 20:14:10 GMT -8
"Yeah, and what do you think'll happen when he finds out we're... y'know?"
Their eyes twitched as the words left their mouth, and they immediately regretted saying them, no matter how true they were.
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Post by Gidget on Jan 7, 2021 20:17:40 GMT -8
She sighed softly and shrugged.
"If I'm being honest here... I don't really care, dude. Like, Snake is going to do what he's going to do, and start shit wherever he wants to start shit. And I'm not going to play into his games. Its not worth it to me to stop seeing you, and being 'y'know' with you..."
She turned, then, and placed her forehead against WR's shoulder.
"So, I'm going to learn how to defend myself, so if he's stupid enough to fuck with US... it won't be as big of a deal."
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 7, 2021 20:33:28 GMT -8
And suddenly, all of WR's worry washed away.
"What fuckin' sorcery is love, man?" They murmured, eyes darting over as she leaned into their shoulder. They inhaled her scent and smiled, and for the first time since they'd known her, they felt completely relaxed. No big burdens on their shoulders, no life threatening secrets, just them, Gidget, and the love that neither of them would acknowledge as love.
"You're so fucking special, man, and I'm gonna say it everyday. 'Cause damn."
They smiled ferociously, reveling in their newfound comfort. They felt like they could take on the world with her by their side.
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Post by Gidget on Jan 8, 2021 9:04:15 GMT -8
She snickered, enjoying this closeness to WR. Somewhere deep inside, she recognized it as a calm before a storm, but she had no fear of the storm anymore. This little bubble they had created, this was the best feeling Gidget had ever known, and she was determined not to lose it.
"You ain't too shabby yourself," she murmured, closing her eyes. "We got this, Sparky."
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 8, 2021 10:04:31 GMT -8
WR sighed at that.
"Just... don't do anything stupid for my sake, yeah? I'll be fine. I don't wanna have to deal with Drake's bullshit if he finds out."
They paused for a second.
"We had a disagreement about telling you. I... obviously didn't keep my word, but he really cares about you. He doesn't think you're weak, he just... knows you better than I do, I guess."
They shrugged, leaning their head onto hers.
"Can't believe I'm starting to care about that fucker."
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