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Post by Ginger on May 23, 2020 17:29:15 GMT -6
When her eyes adjusted she'd expected Atonix to notice their presence or at least say something about their presence.. No.. What happened instead was complete silence, and as her eyes looked around she figured he wasn't even there. Well that was until a chair squeaked as the blonde male reposition himself over what looked to be a computer screen face completely looking focus... And dirty.
Speaking of dirty she looked around to see things were... clean that wasn't normal at all. She had a split second thought maybe just maybe this new creep Doctor got to him too.. But instead turned to look over at Kynan making sure they were together.. Making sure they didn't look like her could never be too careful.. Body Swapping hadn't exactly happened on site yet, if the trope popped up... It would not surprise her at all. She released a small breath of comfort before looking over at Atonix again. The Motherly Creator instincts taking over.. That or Leadership or Staff.. Who knows, it flicked all the time without meaning to.
"So Mind telling us both why you're not here and not in New York?" Her hands went straight for the hips, moving over to him to get a better look at what the hell the whole setup even was. It was actually upgraded with lots of little contraptions and devices she could only assume was created by him before hand.. Noticeably the portal gun was within reach, what the hell..
The male gave a heavy sigh, he looked tired.. Probably hadn't slept in days, that sounded normal she clung to that fact silly as it was. He leaned back in the chair eyes flickered over to Kynan before back to her before finally answering, "I'd rather not talk about it.. Especially with you" He released a small mumble before getting up going over to what was now a bookshelf filled with random books... Noticeably the ones that could be found in the shack if one looked hard enough.
Speaking of the shack you could tell the Basement was closed off to an old cave-in, the whole thing was covered in dirt, random old roots growing into. Little to no light came in, Ginger had a high suspicion Atonix probably added something to prevent the weather from effecting it... Probably turned it into some secret lair, like some superhero... Ha! Who said she was needed for creator quirks to appear in their characters?
He gave a slight more shuffling before asking crossing his fingers, "Why did you both portal here? What do you want exactly, I have things to do."
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Post by Kynan on May 23, 2020 18:07:28 GMT -6
i beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies Oh god. This place was going to be hell. Dark and decrepit and ready to collapse at the slightest touch-- why the hell would anyone want to be here?? But it was too late, no one listened to them so there they were. Stuck in the basement of a... ...Oh, okay, this wasn't too bad! Kynan finally opened their eyes and sighed. Sure it could be better- all this dirt and dust was going to trigger their asthma big time- but they could deal with this.
They glanced between the two as they talked, occasionally glancing to the numerous objects around the room. Wonder what kind of gadgets Atonix had been working on? Oh hey, he made a new portal gun! That'll be handy! "Because I couldn't get out of the spell quick enough." They mumbled under their breath, before coughing. Why did nature hurt them so? "We just wanted to chat with ya, b'y! I know you're pretty busy doing Atonix stuff, but we really, really need your help. You're the one person in this town that is trustworthy, talented, and has past experience with Midas. Sure we've gotten off on the wrong foot but we want to help this town as much as you do, and if we worked together we would be unstoppable! ...Besides, kinda looks like you need to get out and get some fresh air. How long have you been down here anyways..?"
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Post by Atonix on May 23, 2020 18:35:39 GMT -6
He couldn't believe they were both here and now, what was their business even being here? Was it to check-up on him, no they asked about his trip to New York, if they even cared... At all for his well being they'd already know he'd Left the job. Just goes to show nobody in this town even noticed the things going around, he could help but feel a bit guilt. Like a small blade running through the very edge of one's heart, why did everything come back to around his past actions?
The Blonde Creator seemed to raise an eye-brow giving a childish action, still trying to control him foolish girl. His attention to the other creator.. Res's creator as they mentioned about this spell. What spell? His eyes gave a slight curious sparkle but quickly clouded up as Kynan walked up breaking into a speech about how they just needed to talk. Talk? Now they wished to talk? How convenient it was after little problems he'd been unaware of were causing problems, How helpful the Creators were to warn him of that? None, at all. Why did Res's creator pile on the compliments as if to make him budge, wait. Did they say Midas?
His posture change growing at more attention, Kynan broke into more about working together and being unstoppable.. Even asking how long it'd been since he acquired fresh air, he looked over at the things around.. trying to recall just how long ago. He tapped on the touch screen pulling out what looked to be a file with dates, almost like a cute diary... He skipped to the front before giving a small hum, "At Full extent approximately Two months, Off and on to get food if you wish to count portaling to get food." He gave a slight mumble of complaint before picking himself out of the chair giving a small stretch, still ignoring his creator focusing more on Kynan.
The blonde one by this time asking her own questions, "Why have you been down here so long? I thought you working at a professional Lab! Dating Va-That girl person... Getting your stuff together."
His attention sharply turned to her, "OH you mean Vale? Or do you mean Caelum? " He held a glare at her, she instantly quieted down before gasping, "Holyshit What do you mean Caelum?!" He studied her reaction the eyes now looking at him trying to read, the increase of breathing, the cheeks growing warm. She didn't know, knew nothing about it, unbelievable.. These two didn't truly know.. Though "How did you know I was dating somebody Or Vale?" He asked eyes narrowing almost breaking into a growl, causing her to take a step back stammering. "Eeer.. Well.. You see.. Before we were uhh summoned.. There was a thread.. Time skipped thread.. With outcomes of.. it well.. never finished... Eep." He held up his hand stopping the stammering attention, he'd heard enough and got the jest of the situation.
With a slight sigh turning over to Kynan trying really to stay as thickly calm as possible. "stay away from Midas Labs, this isn't your fight" He picked up the gun, shot a portal into the air "I'm not helping you, you can go now. AGAIN, Stay out of this. "
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Post by Kynan on May 23, 2020 19:33:03 GMT -6
i beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies "Two months? Christ Atonix..." Luckily Ginger chimed in with the exact same question they wanted to ask. Unluckily they added on something that made Atonix pretty ticked off. Kynan stepped forward and held an arm out infront of Ginger. Once it was clear that Atonix wasn't going to do anything they relaxed, quietly listening to the two. They didn't understand anything that they were saying but it didn't sound good. Besides that; Ginger was getting flustered again, and Atonix seemed pretty agitated with her. With all that's been going on in town his anger was pretty understandable...they really wanted to know what happened between Ant and Vale and Caelum of all people, but that was a question for another time.
Atonix finally turned back towards Kynan and they perked up only to slump back down as he talked. "This isn't your fight", "Stay out of this". Oh boy. "Fuck you! "This ain't my fight" my ass! Firstly, I live in this god damned town so I should have a say on what kind of bullshit goes on here! And secondly?" Kynan stepped forward and grabbed onto Atonix's sleeve. Their eyes were ice cold as they glared at him. "My friends have been experimented on thanks to that cunt. So don't you dare tell me that "this isn't your fight"; this is just as much my fight as it is yours."
They finally let go and took a step back, crossing their arms over their chest. They tapped their foot for a moment, trying to think of what to say... "Look. I may only know the bare minimum thanks to Ginger and Corbin, but I sure as hell know enough to safely say that we have to do something about this sooner rather than later. We can go our own separate ways, sure; You can go off and brood like some sort of edgy anti-hero while we fumble around blindly and get ourselves killed. Or, and hear me out here, we can pool our resources together." Kynan motioned to the room with their arm. "You have tech, Ginger has info, and I have connections. We can make that bastard pay for everything he's done to this town, to the people we love and cherish! So? Still wanna brood?"
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Post by Atonix on May 23, 2020 20:11:40 GMT -6
The arm blocked the Blonde, and she took a step back letting the other Creator take over. Only for the Other Creator to Cuss right up into his face breaking into a fit about not their Fight.. Yes IT WAS. Their Friends were getting hurt! For Crying out loud!
Every little word felt like a slap, he found the agitation pining into a spiraling guilt. He actually considered the whole words and actions, it was after all the both of them they were creating this. No. No. It was his own doing, he had to fix this... What this. The guard lowered as his hand came to the back of the neck scratching as they went on about knowing bare minimum and teaming up.. That THEY Can Work Together, then the Creator slipped up mentioning about info.. Connections.. Brooding.
He gave Ginger a dirty look before giving a groan the hand scratching the neck rising to rub the temple of his forehead. Before finally sitting back down in the chair, by then the portal closed just by timer alone. He swooshed his right hand over the instruments of science, pausing at what looked to be a red-black substance. "I haven't been brooding.. Been trying to figure out his game and reverse his effects. " He gave a slight 'mmm' annoyed noise before turning back to Kynan eyes set. "I'd rather not bring your connections into this matter... Res... Won't be happy about all this about Him" His eyes shifted away before the hand went back to the hair scratching.. "Well.. I guess tell her the truth, Creator" He seemed to mumble the last part harshly.
Ginger stood there with a slight confusion, "About the Midas Guy.. Attacking.. I'm confused.. Why are you acting so Weird About This? Hiding it from Res of All People... Uhh Gods.. Things.. Characters.. "
He kinda looked up into her direction before giving an eye-roll turning back to Kynan. "Some Informant, Doesn't even know the truth. I raised the man while I was... Working in the Labs... In My Time... and now he's back as some personal Game." The guy purposefully skipping over the full truth of how the 'man' got in that time.. or even about anything else..He did noticeably begin scratching the skull harder with agitation as he reflected about all the Timeline changes being be made, on purpose...
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Post by Kynan on May 23, 2020 20:54:43 GMT -6
i beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies Thank god he stayed. Kynan watched as Ant walked back to his chair, coking their head to the side when he motioned to the substance. What was...was that the stuff that Ginger was injected with? Looked dangerous. Hope he's been keeping himself safe from it. "Hm? Why won't Res be happy?" Was it because of the whole Midas situation? They turned heel to face Ginger, nervously chuckling at her confusion. Luckily Atonix was on the ball. "Pump the breaks- you raised him? I'm guessing back when you were Jacob, right? No wonder Res would be a bit ticked at that, can't imagine the continuum is enjoying all these shenanigans."
Kynan clicked their tongue in thought. "I'm...sure they wouldn't be too pissed..? I mean, they hate Jacob, not Atonix. Not anymore at least- you've kind of grown on them." But would that be a good theory to test. Res wasn't as emotional as Corb or Hun so they were less likely to do something impulsively...but now that they knew that Midas was active...hm. Who knows. "...But, wait, if you raised him then that means you've taught buddy all he knows, right? Then you have the upper hand! In theory..? ...Let me guess, Doc Ock learned something that you didn't and you have no idea how to reverse engineer it."
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Post by Atonix on May 23, 2020 21:11:22 GMT -6
With the break of questions, his scratching slowly ceased as he turned to give them the full attention they deserved with the questions. His hand however slipping over to a near by pen begin playing with it, as their questions slowly came to conclusion. Oh right. Continuum yeah that was it. He nibbled on the lips, no not quite not even bothering to explain the full story.. Just letting the partial truth sitting out there for Both the Not Knowing Creators make their own assumptions.. And own Views of the stories, probably best this way.. He-he'll figure it out surely.
He gave a slight chuckle at Kynan's comment about how he'd grown 'on them', he let go of the pen enjoying the slap sound it had up against the notebook. "Ahh... 'grown on them' of course..." Another slight stressful chuckle, he imagined all the times he tried to gain Res love and trust... Funny he'd gotten so grown and out of that phase it almost felt like a mockery or just complete irony.
Kynan broke into a hopeful spatter of upper hand and Theory and well.. Yep. He gave a slight grin playing along, as if he'd had 100% this thing under control and there was Absolute hope about the situation. But Boy did he not know everything, and Boy did he know the Other part of the whole story that was problematic. "Yep, That's exactly it!" He pointed toward Kynan smile printed on his face before clearing his throat turning to the computer and paper. "As you can see.. This here the specimen true original form.. Then this is the evolution change of DNA, along with some form over here... I believe that we fix this little bit over here I think it could be broken down but leaving a positive result. I am getting closer to fixing the situation. That. However takes time and patience. "
Ginger during this time was eying him closely all those gestures he was constantly making the same sort she'd or really any normal person would do if they were stressed out.. Or lying. Probably both, he had no idea what he was doing and worst wasn't wanting to tell Kynan At all. There was Definitely more to the story! And the Worst Part, she didn't KNOW Anything ABOUT IT! The hell! HE WAS HER Character! She Should Know everything about his past! What was he HIDING!?
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Post by Kynan on May 23, 2020 21:58:23 GMT -6
i beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies "Yeah. Like a raccoon, you know? They get into your garbage and cause mischief but you just can't get mad at them because they're so cute with their fat little bodies and weird man hands. You're a raccoon to the Time God."
Kynan walked over and looked over Atonix's shoulder. Yep. Those were science-y words alright. Made them wish that they would've went into Biology, but they could piece together some things with what little they knew and what Atonix told them. "Okay, okay, so you're trying to pinpoint the mutations and reverse them...hm. Wish I was more into the alive part of science rather than the dead side; I'd love to be able to help you with this, biology used to be my favourite thing to learn about before archaeology stole me heart..." They stared at the screen and the papers for a few long moments before finally straightening up and sighing. "Time and patience. The two main components of any STEM project. But it looks like you're doing good though, keep up the good work! Oh-- hey, have you heard of the rubber duck method? Programmers use it to work through their issues; they explain their code out loud to a rubber ducky and that act helps them pinpoint issues they wouldn't've seen before. I mean, I'm sure you know what you're doing but if you ever need any help or a duck to talk to. I'm very interested in your work, and I'm not just saying that to boost your confidence." While Ginger was noticing all these actions and the potential lying that Ant was doing, Kynan was oblivious. They just smiled like always as they talked to him.
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Post by Atonix on May 23, 2020 22:26:11 GMT -6
like a racoon he gave a slight flinch, right eye half blink at the thought of Res seeing him just another racoon that just kept coming. He'd rather not think on it too hard, but at least they were on... Sort-of equal terms and had been for a long while. Just too bad he didn't want to break that trust, or restart their whole complicated relationship.
He listened to Kynan as they seemed to be talking more to themselves then him... He was certainly glad for it, perhaps he could sway the two Creators to just leave it all to him and not worry about it. Though it was nice, especially after the hell he'd gone through change of pace as the Creator just broke into description about this 'rubber duck' thing. He gave a gentle smile along with a nod, and just felt happy... At least for a little bit, "You're fine, I didn't know about this Rubber Ducky Theory. Truly if you wish, we can work together to figure this out."
Ginger felt a slight pulse running through her skull, Rubber Duck method? What the hell was that? Why was Atonix just smiling and being so-so respectful about it? Clearly they did have TIME to do this! Speaking of Time Wasn't Atonix suppose to be afraid of running out of it? Or the ending of it. OR Just.. Just.. Not Wanting to sit there waste time explaining what he was working on. Ugh! Why was he just dodging the whole Damn story all together and solving this New villain of the week? AND This is why no plots every get finished.
She huffed trying to calm the building up anger, knowing deep down she was just jealous of how easily Kynan was speaking with Atonix... Getting along.. Without her. That her over the top Workaholic weakness was leaking through.. Once that calmness sunk in, she step forward placing her hand on the desk other-side of Kynan and Atonix, facing them both. "Cut the Crap and Stop acting like some.. Broken Kind of Henry, What the hell are you not telling us. Why the Hell were you playing with pens, scratching your head angrily, and your neck nervously." The movement seemed to make Atonix Jump slightly though his eyebrows creased, and he looked slightly annoyed with her.
She pointed at him, "See that.. That reaction RIGHT There is exactly the Reaction Henry would give when he Fucked something up and doesn't Want to really fix it. So. This guy... Is here. And Now? is just messing around.. You raised him, and now trying to stop him. Lets see.. What kind of Twisted backstory was created." She pretend to think before huffing, "Oh Right.. You must have given your Inheritance as a Tyrant when you Faked your Death, and he screwed it up. Am I right? Or.. What? Some New Original Victim of Time Travel, the first test subject... Oh Wait. Wasn't that You personally?" She gave a slight hum, "Then there was those time travelers you gave gadgets to in order to protect time.. and Time's Absence, I wonder is he one of them? Nope, not an interesting Plot. Definitely Not Fun" She gave a sly smirk as if she figured this all out on her own was better, Atonix on the other hand was getting very agitated.
There cam a huff and sharp glare, "Fun? You think all this is fun? Have somebody I personally mutilated taking over my old job, using technology I made is Fun?" He shook his head in upset disbelief before pushing himself away from the computer "You creators are all the same just playing and toying with people's emotions. Killing them, bringing them back, then just bringing up some new thing. KNOW The Worst Part? I tried to Live a Normal life away from All this, but No. I was Dragged back, so Enjoy your Fun Damn well Stop dragging Me into it." He pushed himself away from the computer going over to the bookcase, before pausing the anger already built-up.. How much this frustrated him that he truly didn't know how to handle the situation. "Yes, I gave all the information of Time Travel to him. It was after I'd faked my own death, I didn't expect him to actually use it."
Atonix crossed his arms leaned on the bookcase edge looking slightly upset, "I don't even know what his true plans are. I just know what he told me, and was hoping to solve this problem before more victims were dragged in. So." He raised his hands dramatically before dropping them against his thighs, "I guess I don't have a choice but to Tell Res. Since it Seems you're probably going to tell him everything just for the damn fun of it."
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Post by Kynan on May 24, 2020 21:05:53 GMT -6
i beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies "Hell yeah! I'm not sure what all you've tried yet but I think I have a few ideas? Not sure how well they'd work. though, but--" They stepped back once Ginger came over, hands instinctively going up...right, right, okay. Ginger has this. She knows Atonix better than anyone, best let her deal with this. ...Really? He faked his own death? And gave time travelers things to "protect time". And...wow, who knew he had such a past?
Kynan watched as Atonix pushed himself away from the computer, putting their hands in their pocket as their gaze followed him to the bookshelf. "Hey, don't lump me in with this psychopa--" Before they could finish their sentence they keeled over with a coughing fit. It was over as soon as it started and they straightened back up, wiping their mouth and muttering curses under their breath. "...Well, I mean, I wasn't planning on telling them anything; Pretty sure they're already kind of sort of annoyed with my antics. But now that you mention it, it might be better if you go and tell them yourself? At the very least it shows that you're taking charge one way or another, y'know?" They thought for a few moments before shrugging. "Hell, might be better if they got directly involved with this anyways. They know that Midas is around somewhere already after all. And if there's a possibility that buddy is doing something to the Timeline, wouldn't it be better to have Time on our side...?" Kynan quietly trailed off and muttered something else before continuing. "Use your raccoon-ness to your advantage, Ant, it'll be fine."
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Post by Atonix on May 28, 2020 14:54:52 GMT -6
Go and tell Res himself? He felt his eyebrows knit at the thought, along with a slight stomach inward-curling. After everything he had to add this to his list of crimes? Why could he just not fix them and avoid the whole confrontation in the first place? Businesses do it all the time, why in his old home he'd secretly do that.. Till it built up and became a bigger issue...
He listened as Kynan continued, mind securing how the creator called Res they instead of He.. He himself curious as to why Res had changed from he to they, no longer caring about the detail due to Romance let go. Perhaps their creator lied to him? So he'd get over.. Which case perhaps that small detail he should be thankful for? Rather than reversing his life, which helped none.
With a slight head scratch, before lowering the arm in defeat he gave a soft sigh. "Alright. I'll talk to hi-them. Perhaps I won't be turned to dust by the end, hmm?" He gave a gentle smile before picking himself up.. Grabbing the gun and shooting at a wall to create an exit.. Intentions completely to follow them through.
Ginger was slightly impressed that Kynan managed to get Atonix to cooperate, and most importantly the plot moving to solve this new form of evil! Hurray! With a grin she skipped-hopped into the portal first, popping out to see herself at Res home.
Atonix gave Kynan a slight nod, before stepping forward to go through, pausing just in time to let Kynan ask anything or step in front of him.
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Post by Kynan on May 28, 2020 18:01:26 GMT -6
i beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies "You won't." They couldn't help but smile when he corrected himself. But they couldn't help but wonder-how in Gods name did he manage to not realize that Res didn't have a gender for this long?? You'd have to be blind! It's not like Res was hiding it. But they digressed. Kynan stepped back as Atonix fired the portal, quickly following the other two through.
Oh thank god- fresh air...well, as fresh as it can be; Ant teleported them all to Res's house. It didn't seem like the guardian was around; they would've shown up by now. Was Res in the backyard? Kynan looked around and shrugged, giving Atonix a solid pat on the shoulder and a grin. "You got this, bud, I know you do! ...But I'm just gonna yeet myself out of here before Res shows up. I'm still not sure how they feel about me and I really don't want to interfere with your chances. Ginger, you coming with or staying here for moral support?"
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Post by Atonix on May 28, 2020 18:12:42 GMT -6
The teleported and Res wasn't even there.. Just great, Atonix gave a heavy sigh feeling the slight weight of stress build-up. Where had they gone?
Ginger looked around, but shrugged it off assuming Res had already gone on their mission. Just as Kynan finished speaking she gave a grin, "I'm hanging out with you, Watching that disaster sounds horrid! Let's Go off to Roleplayer Adventure 2! So. Tea Time?"
"Hey, befoure you two just Flee and leave me to this. Mind telling me where Res might even be? I'll just go over there and talk to them directly, sooner we get this figured out the better..."
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