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ɴᴜx ([personal profile] whatalovelyday) wrote in [community profile] undergrounds2015-06-08 08:22 pm

RESTING, WANDERING, BUT ALWAYS LOOKING

CLOSED TO HILLINGDON HOUSE

[Lying outside by the waters, he rests his hands over his bare chest – fingers lightly scratching at the tattoo of an engine that he has etched into his skin. He had gone out earlier in search of answers, of whispers, of where the other War Boys are, but came up with nothing. Nux isn't sure how he fits in with the other hunters; they were not raised on the same beliefs as he was, but they were still human. They still wanted to make a world safe for humans and that is more than enough for nonbelievers.

It isn't that he's lounging. Though, he does like to give the impression that is what he is doing. It is honestly that he has quite winded. Nux does what he can to build his strength up enough to move about, but sometimes, it does get the better of him. At least, the war paint that he still coats his skin in covers up how pale that he is actually getting.]


All I need to do is find the others, or find the one who did it. That's all.

[An easy task, he tells himself. He will be given great treasures in the afterlife once he has completed either goal. He takes a breath in and slowly turns his head to look toward the house. Nothing like his kind. It'll be all right. He'll protect them. Keep 'em safe any hunter would.

Already, he thinks that he can hear the war drums.]


OPEN: WANDERING THE STREETS

[His pants make an almost jiggling noise as he walks. It'd probably be better if it was bells, but it is mostly due to spare chains and bullets that he keeps in his pockets. Nux has become aware in the two years that he has lived out in the world that people do not like how he looks. His saved head and painted white skin tends to make them back away from him. But that's the point, isn't it? Humans are safe and hunters hunt. They're supposed to be frightening like guard dogs.

Or so he thinks.

At the moment, it isn't as serious as that. He's looking for his brothers as always, but he can't do that on an empty stomach. Nux isn't sure how long he has been wandering the alleys, and streets, but night has already fallen. He runs his hands along the glass of where there is some baked goods. But the lights are off given the indication that it's closed.]


Maybe should pop over to some store? How long do they stay open, anyway? [He is asking no one but is already starting to try to walk to find the fabled open shop in the middle of the night.]
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[personal profile] emotioneater 2015-06-12 02:42 am (UTC)(link)
Let me see...

[He ticks them off one by one on his fingers, hoping that smile on the kid's face is a friendly one.]

Talking to yourself, becoming paranoid, hallucinating people 'n things that aren't really there, losing a grip on reality, and finally retreating into your own little world. Those are the big 'uns.

[He pauses and considers what he's just said.]

Shit. Maybe I've gone mad and never realized it.
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[personal profile] detectiveofthewest 2015-06-12 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
"...To war?" For someone who came from a country that had been at peace for well over half a century, this concept seemed a little bizarre. Especially hearing it in Britain. "With who, exactly?"

The waitress sidled on back to the table. "Get you guys something to drink?"
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[personal profile] chosetofight 2015-06-12 08:43 am (UTC)(link)
Full group? [It sounds interesting, at least. And it's a place to sleep that isn't on the street. Even if she just finds a good piece of floor to curl up on, it's safer than out here.] Not used to those.

Always was just me and Pietro.

[And Pietro was gone now. She was alone.

But until it was time to move on -- until she had the money she needed to move on -- she could bunk up with some others. If she didn't like it, she could leave.]


But yeah. I'll come.
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[personal profile] detectiveofthewest 2015-06-12 02:23 pm (UTC)(link)
"One water," she said, nodding at Nux.

This situation started surreal and somehow has never stopped being thus. Heiji turned his face up towards the woman. "I'll take the blend!"

Her expression cracked with the faintest hint of a smile. "'Black as midnight on a moonless night', right?"

"You know it!"

"Okay. Be right back." She slotted her pad back into one of her pockets and bustled back towards the counter.
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[personal profile] crystalmethod 2015-06-12 04:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[God this kid is like a children's cartoon character. Trevor almost feels bad picking on him. But that's a brief spark of remorse before he decides, as usual, fuck it. Nux will learn to swim with him or drown, just like everyone else.]

So Nux, where's that intel I very graciously and patiently asked you to give me about fifteen hours ago?

[He hasn't actually done that. He's only testing out Nux's reaction to such a question, for the future, when he decides to start using him for actual work.]
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[personal profile] chosetofight 2015-06-12 09:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[Humans should protect humans.

She agrees, sort of, but someone who isn't human can still protect humans. But-- Well. Before she goes back with him, she should probably say it. Just in case he doesn't want her anywhere near.]


I'm not human.

Don't know what I am.

But I'm not human. I want to protect them, though.
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[personal profile] detectiveofthewest 2015-06-13 05:01 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, it's a line from an old TV show," said Heiji amiably. "It was pretty popular in Japan!" Yeah, in like the 90s. How old was Heiji, anyway?

"I dunno, I guess we could chat. I usually like doin' that when I'm snacking with someone. So, uh. Like I said, I'm Heiji. I only got to London a couple months ago, but I sure am meetin' a lot of weirdos lately."

...Nux might be included in that group of weirdos.
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[personal profile] crystalmethod 2015-06-13 05:09 am (UTC)(link)
I don't want the intel after you put the fence where I need it, [He's mocking Nux's voice,] I wanted it fifteen fucking hours ago.

[Trevor steps closer, glaring at him.]

Do you know how many times I jerk off a day? Once an hour, on average. So, with that in mind, do you understand how many toilets and dumpsters and random passer-bys I had to blow my load in or on while I waited for this intel? Fifteen too many.

This is your fault. YOU HAVE FAILED TO DELIVER THE REQUIRED INFORMATION IN A TIMELY MANNER.

[He's not actually angry (for the most part; he's always at least a little angry) but damn if he doesn't make it convincing.]

So what the fuck is your excuse, Nux?
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[personal profile] detectiveofthewest 2015-06-13 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
"Culture shock? Yeah, maybe. Truth is, before then, I'd never left Japan. But I did read about other countries."

He turned a page in the menu, not really reading any of it. "It's not bad, overall. I kinda miss home, though. The food and... people. I knew pretty much everyone in my neighborhood."
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[personal profile] chosetofight 2015-06-13 06:10 am (UTC)(link)
They called us 'meta humans' at the clinic.

[It still has "human" in it. But she's not a normal human. They can't do the things she can. But as long as she uses those abilities to help people, she doesn't mind them so much. As long as she protects those who deserve it.]

Thanks. For still letting me come. I'd understand if you didn't want me near the others.
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[personal profile] crystalmethod 2015-06-13 03:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[This is astonishing. Nux is just completely taking the blame even though he did nothing wrong at all. It's wonderful. Beautiful. It gives him hope.

Trevor raises a hand and










claps it on Nux's shoulder. Gives him a little pat, then a small smirk.]


Well shit on me and call me Sadie, you passed with flying colors. That was a test!

[Trevor reaches into his pocket, takes out a wad of promising-looking dollars. It looks like a lot, but... in reality it's like ten ones. He shoves them at Nux and turns around, keeps walking.]

There's your raise. Now, pick your feet up and move your ass, the trailer ain't too far ahead.

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