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Post by WR Harthe on Apr 28, 2021 7:07:29 GMT
Immediately after their walk with Sasha (and a few rounds of texting), WR strolled into the apartment and slowly shut the door behind them. Walking into the living room, they stretched their arms over their head before taking a seat on the couch, waiting for Drake to get back.
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Post by Gidget on Apr 28, 2021 7:09:07 GMT
Gidget was sitting on the counter, a cellphone in her hand... A rare sight, in actuality. She set the phone aside and looked at WR with a slight cock of a brow, but didn't say anything.
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Post by Drake on Apr 29, 2021 3:46:51 GMT
Drake would walk in and close the door.
"Alright. What's on fire now?"
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Post by WR Harthe on Apr 29, 2021 12:11:52 GMT
WR just shook their head as Drake walked in and leaned forward in their seat.
“Nah, nah, nothin’ like that, I just... listen, I been thinkin’... since we came here, I been so fuckin’ lost. Haven’t known what to do with myself, just... watchin’ the world pass me by, I guess. But, you guys are my family. Gidget, I wanna start a life with you. I know I'm pretty fuckin' difficult sometimes but you're my everything and I wanna give you the world, babe. ‘N Drake, I fuckin’ hate you, but I want you to be able to live your life without havin’ to constantly worry about me. So, I’m giving it up. I'm done with the Dragon shit. It just... it ain't my life. I don't wanna waste away like Leon and the others, and I don't think either of you can live happily if I'm always chasin' danger 'n shovin' my nose in places it don't belong. I wanna make y’all proud, and I wanna do right by a promise I made to my band mates and sister. I wanna be a leader. A beacon of hope. So... that's kinda that."
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Post by Gidget on Apr 30, 2021 21:41:57 GMT
Gidget remained up on the counter, lightly swinging her legs back and forth as she listened to what WR had to say. She pressed her lips together in a thin line. The Dragon lifestyle was something that they had chased after, vehemently, since she knew them. She couldn't help but wonder what happened that made them willing to give that up.
She glanced at Drake, the first time she had looked at him since he walked in, and then turned her attention back to WR without saying anything. If they weren't going to do this... what WERE they going to do?
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Post by Drake on May 1, 2021 0:42:59 GMT
"Well fuckin shit."
He said as he made his way to sit in the chair near the couch.
"Finally realized all that Dragon shit was nonsense, huh? What kicked you brain into gear?"
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Post by WR Harthe on May 1, 2021 4:53:51 GMT
Having finally got it all out, WR leaned back in their seat so they could see both Gidget and Drake.
"I just... someone reminded me how important you guys are to me, and how dangerous I am to you to all of us. I wanna finally do something for me, ya know? It just took me so fucking long to admit that I made a mistake, and that I chose the wrong lifestlye. I didn't wanna admit I was wrong, but... I was. So, now's the time to correct that mistake, ya know?"
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Post by Gidget on May 1, 2021 4:58:19 GMT
Gidget lowered her gaze. She felt... overwhelmed. So much happened all at once, and she wasn't sure what to do with all of the information swirling around in her head. She continued to idly kick her feet back and forth.
"So... what now? If not the Dragons, then... what? Morei Skies?"
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Post by Drake on May 1, 2021 18:25:22 GMT
Drake eyed WR for a moment...
"Well shit, I woulda lost 20 bucks if someone bet me that you would ever mature."
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Post by WR Harthe on May 2, 2021 1:29:12 GMT
"Psh, kinda a low bet, don't ya think?" WR grinned at Drake, crossing their arms over their chest, before turning their gaze to Gidget.
"Yeah, when I brought it up before I wasn't really sure what to do with it, but now I have a bit of an idea. I was raised on the streets, ya know? I was fortunate enough to find someone to look after me. People here? They don't have that. So, I wanna guide the lost before they turn into somethin' they don't wanna be, or somethin' problematic to the city."
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Post by Gidget on May 2, 2021 13:56:48 GMT
She fell silent again as she contemplated what they were saying. It was a great idea, selfless and caring... but the way they said it made it all sound so easy. And nothing in their lives happened to be easy.
"So where do you start?" She asked, continuing to stare at her feet.
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Post by Drake on May 2, 2021 18:56:44 GMT
Drake just waited to hear WRs response.
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Post by WR Harthe on May 2, 2021 22:37:47 GMT
"Honestly, I'm still tryna figure that out myself. I know what I need to do, I just... don't know how to get there yet. I'm gonna store this thing away somewhere," they said, pulling at the collar of their jacket. "Then, I..." they paused briefly, turning to Drake, and sighing as images of Raikotsu flooded their head.
They had never gotten the chance to tell him, had they?
"Reason I've been so on edge lately is 'cause Rai's been sending his goons my way. I met with him briefly, and he tasked me to figure out why he doesn't want me to be a Dragon. So, I guess now, I'm supposed to meet with him again. I got a feeling it ain't as simple as that, though..."
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Post by Drake on May 3, 2021 0:36:11 GMT
Drake shot up immediately.
"WHAT?!"
The air would grow still as it felt even the spirits refused to move in this moment. Drake's spiritual energy was rising and falling and lashing out around as a torrent of emotions flashed inside of him.
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Post by Gidget on May 3, 2021 2:02:08 GMT
Gidget winced slightly as soon as WR said his name, glancing over at Drake. She knew what kind of reaction he'd have to his father's name, and it was most definitely about to get out of hand. Taking a deep breath, she reached up to run a hand through her hair.
"Drake..." She murmured softly, knowing she wouldn't be able to calm him down. Still, she hopped off of the countertop at long last, moving over towards him slowly.
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Post by WR Harthe on May 3, 2021 2:05:54 GMT
"Yeah," WR sighed, inching a wee bit closer to Drake to reach up and put a hand on his shoulder.
"I wanted to tell ya sooner, but we never really get a chance to talk, so," they murmured softly, "But listen, I dunno what he's doing here, but... he's here, and we're gonna deal with it, alright? As much bitterness I hold to him I respect what he's doing for me now, even if he's... not the same..."
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Post by Drake on May 3, 2021 3:12:21 GMT
Drake's eyes flashed to Gidget as she got off the counter and moved to him, and then immediately back to WR the moment they shifted to reach to touch Drake. He avoided WR's touch and moved fluidly past Gidget.
"Yeah. Sure. I-"
He stopped and refused to look at either of them remaining silent for a moment.
"I gotta go for a walk. Think some shit over."
Then, without another word, or waiting for them to stop him he would shift into spirit form and shift through the floor.
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Post by Gidget on May 3, 2021 14:42:23 GMT
Gidget sighed softly but made no move to follow after Drake. It was probably best if they let him go, give him the space he needed. She crossed her arms over her chest and stared down at her feet.
"Family revelations kinda suck, I guess...." She murmured. It was funny, how they each had somebody directly from their family that could effect them so much. Scott for her, Rai for Drake, and... She swallowed. She still hadn't told them. Glancing up at WR, she moved towards them slowly.
"How are you... feeling? With all of this?"
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Post by WR Harthe on May 3, 2021 17:51:53 GMT
WR just sighed as Drake phased through the floor, but made no active effort to follow him. It was probably for the best, though they fully intended to bring it up again once he had gotten some closure. It needed to be discussed.
As Gidget moved over to them, they gave a little smile, straightening up in their seat.
"Honestly, I'm all over the place. I'm happy to see my purpose again... but sad that all of my effort, training, and pain is ultimately going to waste. I guess, at the very least, I'll always be able to protect you, my family, something I was unable to do when I was younger..."
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Post by Gidget on May 3, 2021 18:54:13 GMT
Gidget shrugged before flopping down on the couch. "I don't think it went to waste. Our lives will never be simple, so all of your training will probably come in handy. It seems like there's always a damsel in distress or something that needs slaying..."
She sighed softly, turning her gaze up to their ceiling. "It just means that now, you can do it on your terms, instead of doing it based on some code or whatever. You just... get to be more you, I guess."
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