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We can decide what to do once we're out of here.
[ whether they want to leave the city immediately or hide away somewhere until things cool down.
he walks over to the window and props it open. thorns sticks his head out to check things out. unfortunately, it does not open into a secluded alley, so there is a chance they may be spotted. but as long as they're out of there before people start asking any potential witnesses, they should be okay.
at the very least, between both him and elysium, their abilities do make it very handy to run off together. ]
Come on.
[ whether they want to leave the city immediately or hide away somewhere until things cool down.
he walks over to the window and props it open. thorns sticks his head out to check things out. unfortunately, it does not open into a secluded alley, so there is a chance they may be spotted. but as long as they're out of there before people start asking any potential witnesses, they should be okay.
at the very least, between both him and elysium, their abilities do make it very handy to run off together. ]
Come on.
Edited 2025-09-02 19:52 (UTC)
[ thanks to mantra insisting on a proper medic, the wound is healed enough that he can function as normal. he just has to ignore the sharp and full aches from the injuries he's accumulated over the past day, but none of them are particularly debilitating.
the main concern is that they're stuck between two camps: the people they were and still are against, and rhodes—the former of which seems to have a foothold in many parts of higashi.
but there's a knock on the door, and elysium is suddenly glad he has the foresight to push a table before it. his gaze flits over to thorns. ]
… We're going to have to run.
[ considering thorns is first does this mean he can do a dramatic leap into his arms. jk. he will land somewhere next to him they can save their romantic dramatics for when they aren't literal fugitives. ]
the main concern is that they're stuck between two camps: the people they were and still are against, and rhodes—the former of which seems to have a foothold in many parts of higashi.
but there's a knock on the door, and elysium is suddenly glad he has the foresight to push a table before it. his gaze flits over to thorns. ]
… We're going to have to run.
[ considering thorns is first does this mean he can do a dramatic leap into his arms. jk. he will land somewhere next to him they can save their romantic dramatics for when they aren't literal fugitives. ]
Yeah, and? That means we can still dance.
[ thus, dip.
so. it turns out his limbs aren't as spaghetti as he'd been letting on. if thorns isn't going to dip him, what if he dips thorns instead?
this would be romantic if he weren't inflicting psychic damage on thorns, probably. he is not very skilled, but he's doing his best to emulate thorns' movements while still very drunk. ]
[ thus, dip.
so. it turns out his limbs aren't as spaghetti as he'd been letting on. if thorns isn't going to dip him, what if he dips thorns instead?
this would be romantic if he weren't inflicting psychic damage on thorns, probably. he is not very skilled, but he's doing his best to emulate thorns' movements while still very drunk. ]
[ help
thorns grabs his hand again, because can they really run away together if they are not physically connected? no. but down the fire escape they can go, and once they get low enough to the ground they can jump the rest of the way. probably a bad move for their knees but whatever, they're fit.
there are a lot of people roaming the streets, so it is likely around the time of day where people are getting out of work. they can try to blend in with the crowd as they figure out where to go next. ]
What now?
thorns grabs his hand again, because can they really run away together if they are not physically connected? no. but down the fire escape they can go, and once they get low enough to the ground they can jump the rest of the way. probably a bad move for their knees but whatever, they're fit.
there are a lot of people roaming the streets, so it is likely around the time of day where people are getting out of work. they can try to blend in with the crowd as they figure out where to go next. ]
What now?
[ yolo (for realsies this time)
he casts a quick glance around, scanning for anyone within earshot, or at least, anyone who seems to be following them before lowering his voice. ]
Whatever we plan, we should start by getting rid of anything identifiable. Your jewelry. My flag…
[ … reluctantly, he lets go of thorns' hand long enough to tear the fabric off, crumpling it into his pocket before picking it back up. there's still a matter of wiping it clean, but until then, he'll have to carry it with him. ]
I'll need you to check out hair dye for me. Hah. Being a once-in-a-lifetime hottie sure comes with its fair share of struggles.
he casts a quick glance around, scanning for anyone within earshot, or at least, anyone who seems to be following them before lowering his voice. ]
Whatever we plan, we should start by getting rid of anything identifiable. Your jewelry. My flag…
[ … reluctantly, he lets go of thorns' hand long enough to tear the fabric off, crumpling it into his pocket before picking it back up. there's still a matter of wiping it clean, but until then, he'll have to carry it with him. ]
I'll need you to check out hair dye for me. Hah. Being a once-in-a-lifetime hottie sure comes with its fair share of struggles.
[ latching onto him is so bold when at any given point he can tip over. it would not be surprising if at any point (during many points) thorns has to be the one to resteady him ]
If you're going to keep complaining, you might as well teach me…
[ attempts to dip while pop music is happening. his feet look like he's about to fall over again but that's also because
he's starting to get kind of dizzy? whoops. ]
If you're going to keep complaining, you might as well teach me…
[ attempts to dip while pop music is happening. his feet look like he's about to fall over again but that's also because
he's starting to get kind of dizzy? whoops. ]
[ ah. his hand moves to his ears to start removing earrings. he shoves them into his pockets after they're all off, along with his rings. if anything, they can probably sell them later if they need more money, so there's that. ]
We'll also need other clothes...
[ admittedly, a liberi and an aegir traveling together may also be noticeable, so it's likely best to get clothes that'll hide as much of their features as possible until they're far away. ]
We'll also need other clothes...
[ admittedly, a liberi and an aegir traveling together may also be noticeable, so it's likely best to get clothes that'll hide as much of their features as possible until they're far away. ]
[ a hand slips into thorns’ hair, tugging loose several ties and letting thorns' hair unravel. strands fall free, and elysium can't resist watching it out of the corner of his eye. even in the middle of all this, there's always time for a little flirting. it's reckless, dangerous, and yet exhilarating all the same.
what's the point of seeing the end of the world if they don't have fun in the process? ]
… We should probably defer to your judgement, now that I think about it. If we leave it up to me, our movements might end up too predictable. I'm running into dead ends trying to not be. I'm too textbook.
What would you prioritise?
what's the point of seeing the end of the world if they don't have fun in the process? ]
… We should probably defer to your judgement, now that I think about it. If we leave it up to me, our movements might end up too predictable. I'm running into dead ends trying to not be. I'm too textbook.
What would you prioritise?
[ hmmm.
he looks around and just starts walking, tugging elysium after him. thorns pauses in front of a guy wearing a large plain jacket. he pulls out one of his rings from his pocket and holds it out to him. ]
Trade you this for your jacket.
[ the guy peers at it, like he's making sure the ring isn't total crap before agreeing to the trade. thorns dumps the jacket onto elysium once they walk a bit away from him. ]
Put this on. Hood up.
he looks around and just starts walking, tugging elysium after him. thorns pauses in front of a guy wearing a large plain jacket. he pulls out one of his rings from his pocket and holds it out to him. ]
Trade you this for your jacket.
[ the guy peers at it, like he's making sure the ring isn't total crap before agreeing to the trade. thorns dumps the jacket onto elysium once they walk a bit away from him. ]
Put this on. Hood up.
A team's only as good as its weakest link.
[ they are going to have so many bruises by the end of this. coincidentally, it's the time of evening where the wedding party is going around to clink glasses. they stop in front of them, teasing how if they knew they were going to be such a riot, they wouldn't have planned for other entertainment. elysium nudges thorns with his elbow, handing him wine swiped from a nearby waiter. ]
You aren't going to live that down, are you? You [ singular you ] have to redeem yourself.
[ they are going to have so many bruises by the end of this. coincidentally, it's the time of evening where the wedding party is going around to clink glasses. they stop in front of them, teasing how if they knew they were going to be such a riot, they wouldn't have planned for other entertainment. elysium nudges thorns with his elbow, handing him wine swiped from a nearby waiter. ]
You aren't going to live that down, are you? You [ singular you ] have to redeem yourself.
You gave another guy a ring so easily.
[ so he says, but he covers himself with the jacket, tucking his feathers further back into the hood. his nose wrinkles at the thick smell of smoke, but maybe that's for the best when it masks everything else. he keeps his head ducked, eyes skimming the alleys and passersby.
he sneaks a glance at thorns. even without all his usual accessories and with his hair loose around his shoulders, he still sticks out like a sore thumb, like he doesn't know how to make himself smaller. it's a little funny. if elysium were to tell him to tone down on his presence, he'd probably ask him what he's even talking about.
also. thorns is so charitable. while he's relying on the good old barter system, elysium swipes a cap hanging off a person's backpack to place it on thorns' head. you snooze, you lose… ]
… Just kidding. [ … ] What's next?
[ so he says, but he covers himself with the jacket, tucking his feathers further back into the hood. his nose wrinkles at the thick smell of smoke, but maybe that's for the best when it masks everything else. he keeps his head ducked, eyes skimming the alleys and passersby.
he sneaks a glance at thorns. even without all his usual accessories and with his hair loose around his shoulders, he still sticks out like a sore thumb, like he doesn't know how to make himself smaller. it's a little funny. if elysium were to tell him to tone down on his presence, he'd probably ask him what he's even talking about.
also. thorns is so charitable. while he's relying on the good old barter system, elysium swipes a cap hanging off a person's backpack to place it on thorns' head. you snooze, you lose… ]
… Just kidding. [ … ] What's next?
I think the best way out of here is by boat.
[ if they find a caravan, there's a good chance that whoever might run after them will catch up both because of speed and because it's likely to make stops before it gets too far. they can cover a lot of distance on a ship.
the docks are all the way on the other side of the city though, so they'd have to keep moving... ]
We need to make sure whatever one we get on takes us far enough.
[ if they find a caravan, there's a good chance that whoever might run after them will catch up both because of speed and because it's likely to make stops before it gets too far. they can cover a lot of distance on a ship.
the docks are all the way on the other side of the city though, so they'd have to keep moving... ]
We need to make sure whatever one we get on takes us far enough.
[ why are they celebrating this.
thorns drinks this second glass of wine. the first glass was already a mistake because this is going over his limit of being able to handle one and a half wine coolers.
he turns towards elysium. ]
This is your last shot.
thorns drinks this second glass of wine. the first glass was already a mistake because this is going over his limit of being able to handle one and a half wine coolers.
he turns towards elysium. ]
This is your last shot.
Edited 2025-09-03 02:44 (UTC)
If we stick to alleys and smaller roads, I can route us there faster than anyone Rhodes would be able to. The only problem is if they've managed to get out we're missing and anyone already stationed there goes on the lookout.
[ his thumb rubs the back of thorns' hand, mind going through their various options. there are blind spots… but would mantra see through him? ]
I'm doing my best to disrupt their communications still, but my radius only goes so far. Worse comes to worst, there'll maybe be three people blocking our way.
…
Is that fine?
[ he is not the one with a sword. ]
[ his thumb rubs the back of thorns' hand, mind going through their various options. there are blind spots… but would mantra see through him? ]
I'm doing my best to disrupt their communications still, but my radius only goes so far. Worse comes to worst, there'll maybe be three people blocking our way.
…
Is that fine?
[ he is not the one with a sword. ]
I'll handle it.
[ it helps knowing that while the operators might attack them, they wouldn't actually try to kill them. they can use that to their advantage and fight dirty if they have to.
but thorns will let elysium lead the way then, holding onto his hand the entire time. ]
[ it helps knowing that while the operators might attack them, they wouldn't actually try to kill them. they can use that to their advantage and fight dirty if they have to.
but thorns will let elysium lead the way then, holding onto his hand the entire time. ]
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