kaisou | video: UN: trienemybest

Entry tags:

video: UN: trienemybest

Okay, I don't know how long Zodiac will- will keep this up for, so I'm making this as quick as I can and make sure to spread the word in case they take this down or-

[Or find other ways to keep him silent, to stop the message from getting through. He knew this would never go down well, he was dreading having to admit this and he'd honestly hoped he would have the time to talk to the people who cared about him in person- to soften the blow. But that might not work- not with how quickly the tide has turned.]

When I blew up mine and Fern's apartment in January, Zodiac asked that I work for them to pay for the damage I made. So they'd fix the place up again. I- honestly, I get working for them was a bad idea, but they wanted the remains of the peach and I wanted to find out what they were doing with it- and if I could find out how to stop them from using it. The best way of doing that was from the inside.

[He speaks from experience, unhappily, but from experience all the same. That's how he took over Corona in the end. Getting right to the heart and taking it down from the highest level- controlling the king and queen. He doesn't look proud about any of this, he hid things from people who care about him to try and stop his own mistakes making something worse happen. ]

So that's what I've been doing for the last couple of months. Paying attention to them and trying to find out what's- what's going on in there. Turns out the people in charge are demons- literally, and not the good kind. [Which, in hindsight, probably shouldn't be a shock to anyone given How Zodiac Are.] They wanted to use the peach to-to make an immortality drink. I managed to sabotage it to stop them making more peaches- because they wanted to sell them to whoever wanted them. I made sure that there's no way they'll be able to grow any more now, but I couldn't get to where they made the drink from the peaches they did get.

[Thanks, Moxxie. Varian sucks in a breath- he'd done what he could, but it wasn't enough. ]

They haven't drunk their immortality peach juice yet- they're still finishing it up from what I understand. But-but I can think we can all agree that immortal immoral demons in charge of a good portion of a city is a bad thing to have. We- we need to stop them before they do that.

[He hesitates- he'd be remiss if he didn't reveal something else he learned there. It might not matter to a lot of people here, he's seen real, justified anger towards all of Zodaic. He gets it, he's felt it too, but...]

They're not all our enemy. Zodiac. Honestly from what I've experienced most of the workers there are just average people trying to support their families without...without any real options to do that otherwise. The people are the top are the ones we gotta be worried about. That's...please, try to keep that in mind. Whatever's done.

[He takes in one last breath, readying himself for whatever comes from this. He's expecting people to be angry. He's expecting to lose friends, gain enemies. He accepts it tiredly for what it is. It won't be the first time.]

I'm sorry for hiding what I was doing. I didn't want to jeopardise the sabotage and I- I kinda hoped I could get this done without anyone getting hurt or dragged into this or- I'm just...sorry. I tried.

[And it wasn't enough. As usual.]

[[OOC: Open to all- threadjacking allowed and encouraged!!]]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

I didn't want them coming for us. You.

[Mostly Fern. He doesn't care about himself enough to be worried about his own wellbeing.]

This seemed...it seemed like the best option so when Amal offered it, I took it.

[He chews his lip, nodding.]

Yeah- yeah it could be really bad.

[It at least puts them (hopefully) one step ahead of Zodiac. Who knows, they could be heading over to the apartment and trashing as they speak. If that's the case, what'll happen after they find the place abandoned? He doubts they'd just give up.

He's quiet for a few moments, then reaches over to take hold of Varian's hand.]

If you don't wanna see anyone get hurt it might be smart to get out of here now. [There are other people living in this house, after all.] But I'm not leaving you. Whatever you wanna do, you're gonna be stuck with me. Even if that's not what you want. Okay?

[Varian is quick to return the hand-hold, his fingers intertwining with Fern's. He knows his boyfriend won't like any of this and he's hoping this might...help. ]

I'm staying here unless they show signs they're looking for me. I'm...watching what's going on.

[He frowns softly.]

...I'd really want you to stay here where it's safe if anything else happens. I don't want you to get hurt because of this. I agreed to come here ot get you to safety just as much as me. More than me, really.

[He squeezes Varian's hand, looking down at them.]

Okay. [Okay, then he's staying here, too.]

Geez. Too bad, because I don't care where I am, as long as it's somewhere with you.

[He pauses for a moment - if he could still breathe, he'd be taking in one big gulp of air right now.]

I know this doesn't really matter anymore, 'cause of the peaches and everything, but remember when you offered to take me back to Corona? And how I wasn't sure? [He doesn't doubt Varian does.]

Well, now I am. If you ever wanted to go back to Corona, or to Ooo, or even just somewhere outside the city, I'd want to go. I'd want to be there with you. Even if Zodiac's after you for the rest of time, I don't care. That's what my answer is.

[Varian opens his mouth to argue but closes it as Fern continues to talk because...well, there's really no fighting that. Varian had kind of given up on that- even without the stuff with the peaches, he'd just sort of...assumed the answer was a no and let it be. He didn't want to pressure Fern or make him feel guilty about choosing one way or the other.

It had been a big ask, after all.

He's been feeling pretty rotten, but this...this helps. It makes him feel like he has something to anchor to right now. ]

Oh...wow. Fern that- that means a lot. [Especially now, where things can get real bad, real FAST.] I- I'd always want to be with you, too. So that's- that's a hard no on going somewhere safer, huh?

[It's been on Fern's mind for a while, but it wasn't until the two of them lost the desire to return to their respective homes that the real importance of it hit him. It wasn't about going to Corona or Ooo, it was being with Varian. Simple as that.]

Nope. Not unless you're going, too. [And he obviously isn't going to, so that option is right out.] If any Zodiac jerks show up to take you away, they're gonna have to deal with me.

...Yeah, I figured. [He heaves out a sigh, shifting to rest his head on Fern's shoulder.] I wish I could convince you to be safer...but I appreciate it.

Sorry, V. [He'll wrap an arm around his boyfriend.] Danger's my middle name and all that junk. And...

[He hesitates again.]

Next time you're gonna do something dangerous, can you try to tell me?

[He isn't asking for a guarantee, because he knows that that'd be an impossible promise for both of them, but he's so, so worried here.]

[He'll accept the comfort, leaning into his boyfriend. He's been so tense for so long, if nothing else, at least this is all out now. He can take a breath.]

...Yeah, I'll tell you.

[He notably doesn't promise, but he knows Fern understands why, and that makes it a lot easier to not make it.]

I- I'm sorry I didn't this time.

It's okay. You were trying to keep me safe.

[He does appreciate the sentiment. It's enough. It's more than enough, especially when they have other things to potentially worry about.]

So what happens now?

Of course, that's- I just didn't want to risk you getting hurt. Not-not for anything.

[He fidgets, worried.]

I...don't know. It looks like people are planning on how to deal with it. I think it's best I lie low here until they want to go to Zodiac...then at least I know the inside enough to help.

I know. [He shifts, resting his head against Varian's.] I wouldn't change that about you.

[Even though he thinks he doesn't deserve that much concern.]

Okay. I'm gonna stick with you, then. They can figure out what they're doing, and I'll protect you.

[Varian manages to let out a tired little laugh.]

Thanks, Fern. That means a lot.

[That he understands why Varian did it, that he doesn't expect him to have done anything else.]

Okay. That- I can work with that.

[Fern, meanwhile, manages a little smile.]

Cool. In the meantime, if we're waiting for some kinda attack, we might as well do something more fun than just sitting here. Might be worthwhile to put together some sick science defenses, just in case.

I agreed on no experiments in the house.

[Which, you know, FAIR. He gets it. It's a small price to pay for safety.]

But maybe it'd be okay in the yard? But uh...nothing loud. I don't want to attract too much attention to where we are. So...let's avoid explosions.

[Look at him learning from this experience and trying to be more sensible about his explosions!]

I still think that's crazy.

[Varian agreeing not to do experiments. There's something seriously wrong there.]

The yard should be cool. And it's totally for a good cause, so no one can get mad at us.

[Hopefully. Maybe.]

Maybe, but I can understand why he asked. It's...I'd rather you be safe first.

[Because he absolutely agreed to this more to save Fern's skin than his own. Added that this entire thing has made him more than a little gunshy. He's terrified of Zodiac finding the people he cares about and hurting them to get back at him. Because that's exactly the sort of thing he used to do. ]

I'm sure Amal wouldn't, anyway.

[He doesn't know the others so well yet, but he DOES trust Amal implicitly. Just like he does Fern. He smiles, giving his boyfriend's hand a little squeeze.]

Okay, c'mon, let's...do it.

[Fern frowns slightly at that. As noble as it is for Varian to be considering his wellbeing, he doesn't like it happening at the expense of himself.]

Good. [Varian doesn't need more people mad at him right now.

He gets to his feet, still holding Varian's hand.]

Alright, let's get some of your alchemy stuff together. We can make some bombs, at least.

[Varian catches that frown and worry crosses his features just for a moment. He's been so tightly wound over this whole thing and while he's certain Fern would never lash out at him, he's been expecting pushback from somewhere.

So he's glad when Fern relents, standing with him. ]

Okay, great. That's- that sounds good.

[He nods, releasing Varian's hand to go start poking around his alchemy supplies. Bombs it is! Making them will probably help, and they'll get some cool defensive weapons too.]

Sweet. So what do we need?

[He's picking at the few supplies he brought with him. ]

Well, I figure if we stick to the non-explosive kind, so like...bubble and maybe some sticky ones? That'd be a good start.

[He'll hammer out a list of chemicals - full names- lots of oxidates and fluorites. Just a lot of chemistry jargon which only makes sense to someone who knows the periodic table off by heart. ]

What do you think?

[Yep, all of that is going straight over his head, so he'll just hold out his arms. The most useful thing he can do here is be a pack mule.]

Sounds science-y. But good, bubbles and sticky bombs. Got it.

[Bless his heart, Varian smiles, leaning in to press a little kiss to Fern's forehead in gratitude before starting to gather what he needs, piling them into his boyfriend's open arms.]

It'll be a great time, just...something to relax with.

[Only Varian would find making literal bombs in the yard relaxing, but Fern is happy that he does. He knows he must be feeling awful right now, so whatever he can do to to take some of the weight off, even temporarily, is a good thing.

Thankfully, he has no problem holding onto whatever Varian gives him, grinning a little a the kiss, little vines growing out of his arms to curl around the supplies more securely.]

Exactly. It'll be fun and productive.

[It's the MOST relaxing time, wow. The vine growth makes his heart give a little flutter of happiness. Once he's sure he has everything, he cants his head to the door. He'd take his boyfriend's hand but those are clearly occupied right now. ]

Okay, let's go!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

video: UN: trienemybest

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject