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Post by Drake on Jan 15, 2021 12:03:00 GMT -8
Drake would follow WR out of Gidgets apartment and catch up to them.
"So, what's up?"
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 15, 2021 12:06:22 GMT -8
WR's shoulders tensed as Drake's voice rang in their ears. They knew they were being followed, but they didn't want to acknowledge it until they were forced too.
They sighed, and faced him with a glare.
"If you're here to fuck with me again, kindly fuck off," They muttered, shoving their hands in their jacket pockets. "Otherwise, I'm struggling. Happy?"
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Post by Drake on Jan 15, 2021 12:26:14 GMT -8
"I'm not actually. I actually wanted to speak with you honestly. So, in the name of honesty, I'll be straight with you. I'm upset, I was trying to fun, playful, teasing sure cause that's my nature... But you kinda lost your shit, and I was worried that it was because of me. But now I'm wondering what is really wrong. Care to share? Or more cold shouldering?"
He would ask.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 15, 2021 13:25:32 GMT -8
"I'm falling to pieces, man," They would say, bluntly, pulling their arms out of their pockets to cross them over their chest.
The glare once on their face had faded into a more empathetic gaze, one that was holding back tears.
"I'll be the first to admit, I act like a fucking child sometimes. I got more anger than I know what to do with, and it gets in the way of... well, that." They unfolded a hand to gesture toward Gidget's apartment, then returned to their stiff posture.
"And, yeah, I'll be honest. Some of that's your fault."
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Post by Drake on Jan 15, 2021 19:26:35 GMT -8
He paused and stared at WR for a moment and nodded.
"Alright follow me."
If WR did Drake would lead them out of the complex and into his car where he would drive them to the beach.
"Come on."
He would say as he lead them down to the waters edge standing in the cool waters. Let his feet soak and his legs get splashed with water.
"Join me."
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 16, 2021 1:02:51 GMT -8
WR begrudgingly followed Drake to his car, using the silence to contemplate what they were going to say to him.
When they arrived at the beach, they hesitated before stepping out of the car. Why the hell did he take them there of all places? They sighed, slipped off their shoes, and followed him to the edge, stopping where the water just barely met the sand.
"Uh, no, I don't really do water..." They kicked at the sand, shyly, their head hung low. They still weren't really sure what to say to him, even with all the time they had to think about it.
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Post by Drake on Jan 16, 2021 10:42:40 GMT -8
"Heh, fair enough."
Drake would walk back towards WR.
"Close your eyes and listen to the waves, just... relax and breath."
Drake would do so as well as he instructed WR.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 16, 2021 11:33:35 GMT -8
WR sighed and fell to their knees, taking a deep breath to absorb the ambiance... this felt really, really stupid, but they did not contest his instruction.
In and out... in... out... in... out...
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Post by Drake on Jan 16, 2021 12:18:16 GMT -8
"So, inner peace was never really my thing. Nor was it Leon's... or my fathers. But it seems to be the one thing you're not just struggling with, but full on failing at. No offense, just an observation."
He would take another deep breath.
"So, I figured fuck it. If I was going to suggest you try meditation, I might as well try and do it with you, I hate hypocrites."
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 16, 2021 13:01:01 GMT -8
"So that's it? Not gonna hit me, or pry into me? Just, inner peace bullshit?"
They raised a brow and cut their eyes at him with somewhat of a grin, then shrugged after a second.
"Whatever, just tell me what's next."
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Post by Drake on Jan 16, 2021 13:07:03 GMT -8
"Well... now this is awkward, cause the next step was me prying, and asking what's bringing you down."
He chuckled.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 16, 2021 13:14:29 GMT -8
WR sighed. Of course it was.
They still didn't really know what to say, or if they wanted to say anything at all... they glanced at him for a moment, frowning, while they contemplated it. They were always butting heads, huh? Maybe it was time they stopped being so difficult toward him... after all, if they wanted to grow, they had to start somewhere.
And, now, self growth affected more than just themself. It affected Gidget, and him, for that matter.
They sighed again.
"Alright, look. I got a lot on my mind, so do you want the whole story or just specific shit?"
They dropped to an Indian style position and turned to him, laying their head on their palm.
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Post by Drake on Jan 16, 2021 13:44:40 GMT -8
"I ain't got anywhere to be. Lay it on me."
He would say.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 16, 2021 14:17:27 GMT -8
They took a deep breath.
"Okay. So, I'm not tryna sit here and compare pain or losses or anything, I just wanna be straight as possible. Figure I owe you that much. So, my parents fucking hated me. I ended up with two fucking names 'cause they couldn't figure out what to call me. Dad was a predator, a disgusting fucking monster. Since I was old enough to talk, he beat me, raped me, using any and every opportunity. Told me I was a failure, a tool, incapable of achieving anything, because I cross dressed, and liked feminine things. Said I'd never be a man and that was the only treatment I deserved. So, yeah, I'm a guy. Surprise. Mom never knew what he did and I was too scared to tell her. My sister too. Sylvye... was the only person that ever had my back at home. Sweet as could be, only she was just masking her insecurities and ended up offing herself, in front of me, and my parents blamed me for it and kicked me out. Well, no. Dad shot at me, saying 'you killed my only ticket out of this dump'. So, yeah, I ran to the streets with nothing, convinced I was nothing."
They huffed again, picking their weight up with their arms and turning to face the ocean. They hung their head low as they continued, staring blankly at the sand.
"After that, I ran. I ran into danger, of all sorts, just to see if it would kill me or not. I got fucked up on drugs, joined a gang, destroyed businesses... I don't need to explain the thug life to you. I made a few friends here and there, ended up forming a band. Practiced guitar and soundboard for like, I dunno, months. Got into art, graffiti, street racing, all the shit I do now. Life sucked but... streets taught me how to do, well... everything. All my passion came from those experiences, granted, so did my hate, but that's another story. Don't really remember how long I stayed homeless, but it was brutal. You name it, I did it. I fought every fucking day just so I could wake up the next."
They paused again to clear their throat, and shook their head as they recalled the rest.
"Around that time, Leon found me. I... didn't know what he saw in me at the time, but he took me in and cleaned me up. Said I could turn my life around, but if I wanted to become something greater than human, I had to start taking care of myself. That fucker singlehandedly got me off drugs, alcohol, klepto, all that shit. Was around the same time I realized my fire, and I'd like to think that was 'cause of him. I don't really know your deal with Dragons, but he saved my life, and took me under his wing. It took me forever to find a direction, a purpose, but I took his lessons every day with a smile on my face, determined above all else, to not let him break me, to not let his philosophies overwrite mine."
They paused again, smiling faintly, and turning to Drake.
"But, that's more or less my story, at least the start of it. I got plenty more for you but I guess I'll give you a sec to catch up."
They shrugged.
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Post by Drake on Jan 16, 2021 15:33:48 GMT -8
"I already told you the issues I had with Dragons, personally there are none, I just hated my father for abandoning me, but he apologized, and Leon took me in and helped guide me when everyone and everything else left me for dead so I have no ill will for him."
He shrugged.
"Anyways go ahead and continue."
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