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[When Caitlyn offered for Ekko to stay with them, she really hadn't minded. They had the space in their home, and she knew Ekko was an old friend of Vi's, even if she didn't know the in-depth history between them.
It was nice, to see Vi interact with someone she clearly cared about, especially when that someone didn't utterly hate her.
He had been with them a few weeks, doing his own thing, trying to adjust in his own way, when Vi invited him to Lupin bar to drink with them that night. Caitlyn had her own things to attend to earlier in the day, given she still had her private detective jobs to see about, but she arrived to Lupin at last, settling into the booth next to Vi, who was already sitting opposite of Ekko. It seemed like they had already gotten the party started, which was fine with her. She would never be able to out drink Vi, so it was probably for the best if Vi had already started. And if Ekko was anything like Vi, he would outdrink her too.]
It was nice, to see Vi interact with someone she clearly cared about, especially when that someone didn't utterly hate her.
He had been with them a few weeks, doing his own thing, trying to adjust in his own way, when Vi invited him to Lupin bar to drink with them that night. Caitlyn had her own things to attend to earlier in the day, given she still had her private detective jobs to see about, but she arrived to Lupin at last, settling into the booth next to Vi, who was already sitting opposite of Ekko. It seemed like they had already gotten the party started, which was fine with her. She would never be able to out drink Vi, so it was probably for the best if Vi had already started. And if Ekko was anything like Vi, he would outdrink her too.]
[It was a pleasant surprise when Caitlyn had initially offered him residence in hers and Vi's humble abode though he hadn't quite expected the turn of events that would unfold before his eyes over the coming weeks. At first he thought the pair were simply good friends but after prompting them about where he might sleep given there only being two bedrooms, he was swiftly bestowed one instead of just couch surfing causing questions to arise in the back of his mind. Then came their morning routine of eating breakfast most days all together with Vi nonchalantly whispering sweet nothings in her ear causing her counterpart to fluster rather easily on top of the little 'cupcake' nickname ushered forth on occasion. After that it hadn't taken him much longer to realize they were more than just 'friends'. Not that he cared mind you, in fact quite the opposite for he was glad his longtime friend could find companionship after the terrible hand life had dealt her back home in Runeterra.
Tonight he and Vi had made their way to one of the bars established by a fellow Chosen by the name of Lupin, a quiet basement bar that Ekko found himself quickly growing fond of. The pair of them had already started to indulge themselves with shots of fine whiskey followed up by a hearty beer each of their own choice. He opted for a strong stout, dark in color with a thick, rich flavor that was both filling and delicious as they continued to converse away merrily.]
So honestly, Vi...How long have you and Caitlyn...Y'know been a 'thing'?
[Getting a little bit of liquid courage in him the boy savior felt more confident talking about the elephant in the room as her counterpart waltzed up to join them on cue. Booze was one of the few vices that allowed him to let his regularly guarded persona down, enjoying the nice buzz he had going already.]
Right on time, Caitlyn! I was just discussing my curiosities with Vi here.
Tonight he and Vi had made their way to one of the bars established by a fellow Chosen by the name of Lupin, a quiet basement bar that Ekko found himself quickly growing fond of. The pair of them had already started to indulge themselves with shots of fine whiskey followed up by a hearty beer each of their own choice. He opted for a strong stout, dark in color with a thick, rich flavor that was both filling and delicious as they continued to converse away merrily.]
So honestly, Vi...How long have you and Caitlyn...Y'know been a 'thing'?
[Getting a little bit of liquid courage in him the boy savior felt more confident talking about the elephant in the room as her counterpart waltzed up to join them on cue. Booze was one of the few vices that allowed him to let his regularly guarded persona down, enjoying the nice buzz he had going already.]
Right on time, Caitlyn! I was just discussing my curiosities with Vi here.
[she really liked Ekko being back again. even though he'd been here before... it hadn't been for so long. so when he came, and stayed, and stayed with them, it felt like almost some sort of normalcy. it was so incredibly nice to hang out with Ekko, actually catch up instead of getting whisked away in the nonsense that was all that stuff back home.
even though Vi was the owner of Lupin, she wasn't proud. she still had the cheap shit for beer, with another shot being placed next to her by one of her employees when Ekko asks his question.
she almost snorts her beer out of her nose in response. she coughs, pounding her chest as she tries to regain some of her composure.]
Thing? What do you mean... 'thing'? Me and Cait... we're not a thing.
[she starts to sputter again when the other part of the subject matter walks up... lgkhdfgd]
even though Vi was the owner of Lupin, she wasn't proud. she still had the cheap shit for beer, with another shot being placed next to her by one of her employees when Ekko asks his question.
she almost snorts her beer out of her nose in response. she coughs, pounding her chest as she tries to regain some of her composure.]
Thing? What do you mean... 'thing'? Me and Cait... we're not a thing.
[she starts to sputter again when the other part of the subject matter walks up... lgkhdfgd]
[It became immediately evident that something happened here. Vi looks awkward, Ekko looks amused, and.. oh. What did she just walk up to?
Thank god her favorite fruity drink was dropped off not long after she sat, since the staff saw her walking in. She was going to need this tonight, wasn't she?]
Oh? What curiosities? [...she's doing to regret asking, isn't she?]
Thank god her favorite fruity drink was dropped off not long after she sat, since the staff saw her walking in. She was going to need this tonight, wasn't she?]
Oh? What curiosities? [...she's doing to regret asking, isn't she?]
[Being all together like this made Ekko feel less anxious about what could possibly be happening back home even if it were true that time was seemingly at a stand still for them whilst here in Aldrip and would be as if nothing changed when they returned. Vi and Caitlyn both had made him feel welcomed in their residence and was very thankful for their kindness shown unto him, feeling a bit overwhelmed when he first arrived here if truth be told. He finally was starting to settle into things now though as the boy savior kept himself busy with menial tasks on top of searching meticulously for incite into their captors of this 'Council' who watched over their every move from the shadows.
The look on Vi's face when he puts forth the question at large countered by the choking cough that follows causes him to grin fiendishly in utter delight. That alone was enough to basically confirm is already growing suspicions as she tried to back pedal on his inquiry.]
Sorry but that kind of response doesn't make your argument very convincing, Vi.
[A burst of laughter erupting from deep within his chest as he tips back another long swig from his beer with a satisfied hum before turning his attention towards Caitlyn now.]
Well you see I was asking your "friend" what the deal is between you two...
The look on Vi's face when he puts forth the question at large countered by the choking cough that follows causes him to grin fiendishly in utter delight. That alone was enough to basically confirm is already growing suspicions as she tried to back pedal on his inquiry.]
Sorry but that kind of response doesn't make your argument very convincing, Vi.
[A burst of laughter erupting from deep within his chest as he tips back another long swig from his beer with a satisfied hum before turning his attention towards Caitlyn now.]
Well you see I was asking your "friend" what the deal is between you two...
Edited (Didn't like using that same thing I said last time exactly) 2024-07-06 03:37 (UTC)
Shut up!
[Vi groans and takes the shot that had been set in front of her, slapping the small glass down on the table because she's clearly not drunk enough for any of this.]
What do you even know, huh? You stay at our place for a couple weeks and think you know everything??
[she's not actually mad, but a flustered kind of mad that Ekko would probably recognize. it's not usually something she lets happen that often, but Caitlyn was always a sensitive subject for her.
mostly because she had no fucking clue what to say about her.]
[Vi groans and takes the shot that had been set in front of her, slapping the small glass down on the table because she's clearly not drunk enough for any of this.]
What do you even know, huh? You stay at our place for a couple weeks and think you know everything??
[she's not actually mad, but a flustered kind of mad that Ekko would probably recognize. it's not usually something she lets happen that often, but Caitlyn was always a sensitive subject for her.
mostly because she had no fucking clue what to say about her.]
Oh. Oh.
[YEP SHE SURE GOT HERE AT THE WORST TIME POSSIBLE!! Vi's denial isn't unexpected, either, because she's done the same exact thing, multiple times.
It's not like they both don't know that there's something there. Of course there is. There was something there, even before they got trapped in this world together.
But putting a label on something that's only going to end, when she inevitably goes home, while Vi stays behind with Jinx? That would only get them more hurt, so it's been easier to just have fun with each other than to put words into what it is. Because words equal emotions, and more emotions involved means more heartbreak.
Even if Caitlyn knows it'll hurt like hell, either way.
She's just. Going to pick up her drink and sip it and let Vi handle this one.]
[YEP SHE SURE GOT HERE AT THE WORST TIME POSSIBLE!! Vi's denial isn't unexpected, either, because she's done the same exact thing, multiple times.
It's not like they both don't know that there's something there. Of course there is. There was something there, even before they got trapped in this world together.
But putting a label on something that's only going to end, when she inevitably goes home, while Vi stays behind with Jinx? That would only get them more hurt, so it's been easier to just have fun with each other than to put words into what it is. Because words equal emotions, and more emotions involved means more heartbreak.
Even if Caitlyn knows it'll hurt like hell, either way.
She's just. Going to pick up her drink and sip it and let Vi handle this one.]
[And here Ekko thought Caitlyn was the more forthcoming of the pair when it came to stuff like this but given her silence as she merely sips back her drink perhaps he was mistaken. Tipping back the last bit of his beer with a satisfied sigh the boy shakes his head, furrowing his brows with a perplexed look stricken over his features. Well this just suddenly got a lot more awkward than he was expecting but wasn't about to back down after Vi lashes out at him, used to his counterpart losing her shit when things didn't go as planned.]
Well...For starters I've seen the way you look at each other everyday and I don't know many friends who just up and offer someone a room when there is only two in the whole house.
[He wasn't going to say the most obvious indication of their relationship out loud in fear of being knocked the fuck out by Vi right here and now but walls only soundproof so much and neither of them were exactly 'quiet' if you catch his drift. Again not as if he truly cared but he didn't know why they were so afraid to admit it aloud! Flagging down the bartender with a hand in the air he quickly asks for another shot of whiskey himself along with another beer because he was entirely too sober still for this as well.]
Well...For starters I've seen the way you look at each other everyday and I don't know many friends who just up and offer someone a room when there is only two in the whole house.
[He wasn't going to say the most obvious indication of their relationship out loud in fear of being knocked the fuck out by Vi right here and now but walls only soundproof so much and neither of them were exactly 'quiet' if you catch his drift. Again not as if he truly cared but he didn't know why they were so afraid to admit it aloud! Flagging down the bartender with a hand in the air he quickly asks for another shot of whiskey himself along with another beer because he was entirely too sober still for this as well.]
[there's a long silence as Vi doesn't know what the fuck to say. for once in her life, she doesn't know what the fuck to say. everyone else had just let it go at the point where she'd clearly just let it get super awkward.
but she knew Ekko wasn't like that. especially since he'd probably give her shit for it.
well. it was going to come either way.
her hand grips at the cup her beer's in, and she breathes in through her nose for a moment.]
It...
[again. for the first time in her life, she thinks about her words carefully.]
We don't... know if we have forever with it. You know as well as I do that we don't know what we're going back to. So it's easier to just. Keep it like this.
[and Vi has problems with emotional attachments, anyway. she'd lost so many close to her... the only person that she had, without problem, been able to contact after getting out of jail was the boy sitting across from her.
she would never admit it, but she's scared of losing it all.]
but she knew Ekko wasn't like that. especially since he'd probably give her shit for it.
well. it was going to come either way.
her hand grips at the cup her beer's in, and she breathes in through her nose for a moment.]
It...
[again. for the first time in her life, she thinks about her words carefully.]
We don't... know if we have forever with it. You know as well as I do that we don't know what we're going back to. So it's easier to just. Keep it like this.
[and Vi has problems with emotional attachments, anyway. she'd lost so many close to her... the only person that she had, without problem, been able to contact after getting out of jail was the boy sitting across from her.
she would never admit it, but she's scared of losing it all.]
[Caitlyn just stares into her cup as Vi finally starts speaking. She isn't exactly sure what she expects the other woman to say to her old friend, but as the words spill from Vi at last, Caitlyn feels her cheeks warm.
Even if they avoid talking about it, she knows it's probably obvious how they feel about each other. Ekko picked up on it quickly, which was no surprise, especially being in such a confined space with them, and the fact that he knew Vi so well from before--
But still. Her heart still hurts at the reminder that they really don't know what's going to happen when they get home, if they get home, and if they get a choice, or if one of them leaves suddenly and the other is left behind.
So many ifs. And as much as she wants to choose Vi, she has a responsibility to her family, to her home too.
They're both still here and now, for now, so she can at least reach over and loop her fingers around one of Vi's hands, giving it a gentle squeeze of reassurance.]
We're happy. Like this. I think that's all we can ask for, given our circumstances.
Even if they avoid talking about it, she knows it's probably obvious how they feel about each other. Ekko picked up on it quickly, which was no surprise, especially being in such a confined space with them, and the fact that he knew Vi so well from before--
But still. Her heart still hurts at the reminder that they really don't know what's going to happen when they get home, if they get home, and if they get a choice, or if one of them leaves suddenly and the other is left behind.
So many ifs. And as much as she wants to choose Vi, she has a responsibility to her family, to her home too.
They're both still here and now, for now, so she can at least reach over and loop her fingers around one of Vi's hands, giving it a gentle squeeze of reassurance.]
We're happy. Like this. I think that's all we can ask for, given our circumstances.
[He could read Vi like a book even from a young age given the fact she wore her heart on her sleeve most of the time and wasn't shy about most things. So this was a first when his counterpart finds themselves lost in thought for a moment, thinking how best to approach the matter. Ekko hadn't realized it was such a sore topic of discussion and were both content to keep it an unspoken thing given how obvious it was to him after living in close quarters all together. A sinking feeling emerged in the pit of his stomach as the pair expressed their concerns, watching intently as Caitlyn reached for Vi’s hand holding it gingerly in her grasp.]
Yeah…I get it now. Better to enjoy while it lasts without worrying about what the future might hold for us here.
[He was used to living his own life nowadays without growing too attached, for it had only caused him unparalleled heartache and pain in the past. When he first found out Powder had been taken under Silco’s wing and was working alongside him it utterly destroyed the boy. His longtime best friend and closest confidant turned against him. It was different here in Aldrip however, Jinx not exactly the same person she was back home as he sensed more of her prior self shining through in their conversations at times. Perhaps things could honestly be different here even if he was a bit hesitant to trust her fully still.
After a long drawn out silence the boy savior sighs solemnly trying to ease the tension in the room. Putting forth a cracked smile he looks towards them with a nod of his head in understanding.]
For what it's worth? I think you two are great together. I can see you both care for each other a lot and that is all that really matters at the end of the day.
[A beat as he tips back the shot of whisky with a gasp of breath, coughing a little at its harsh afterburn as the smile grows a bit wider.]
Even if Vi is a little rough around the edges she has a heart of gold. Don't let that headstrong attitude of hers fool you, Caitlyn.
[Teasing his older sister figure as per the norm.]
Yeah…I get it now. Better to enjoy while it lasts without worrying about what the future might hold for us here.
[He was used to living his own life nowadays without growing too attached, for it had only caused him unparalleled heartache and pain in the past. When he first found out Powder had been taken under Silco’s wing and was working alongside him it utterly destroyed the boy. His longtime best friend and closest confidant turned against him. It was different here in Aldrip however, Jinx not exactly the same person she was back home as he sensed more of her prior self shining through in their conversations at times. Perhaps things could honestly be different here even if he was a bit hesitant to trust her fully still.
After a long drawn out silence the boy savior sighs solemnly trying to ease the tension in the room. Putting forth a cracked smile he looks towards them with a nod of his head in understanding.]
For what it's worth? I think you two are great together. I can see you both care for each other a lot and that is all that really matters at the end of the day.
[A beat as he tips back the shot of whisky with a gasp of breath, coughing a little at its harsh afterburn as the smile grows a bit wider.]
Even if Vi is a little rough around the edges she has a heart of gold. Don't let that headstrong attitude of hers fool you, Caitlyn.
[Teasing his older sister figure as per the norm.]
[As soon as Caitlyn got the notification that she was one of the infected, she hid. She didn't want to risk hurting anyone, especially Vi, so she decided making herself scarce would be best. Surely if she hid and waited it out, things would settle down and go back to normal, right?
But the bloodlust that came with it was nothing like she'd ever felt before. It was insatiable, and while the first few days were at least somewhat manageable, it only got worse. Especially after the sun went down.
The dreams didn't help, either. Plaguing her of memories from home, reminding her of what she was probably going to lose, and most importantly, of who was behind in all. Which left one name on her mind.
Jinx.
The rage she felt in watching in horror, again so helpless to do anything was what drew her out of hiding. But she only had one thing on her mind. One thing that was driving her, that she had always buried deeply and refused to let it come to the surface.
Revenge.
It's not immediate, but Caitlyn finally hones in on her prey. As soon as she lays eyes on her, she recognizes that she's Gnosia, too, but she doesn't even care. Jinx is the reason for her pain, and her bloodlust is beyond her control now.]
Jinx. I've been wondering where you slunk off to.
But the bloodlust that came with it was nothing like she'd ever felt before. It was insatiable, and while the first few days were at least somewhat manageable, it only got worse. Especially after the sun went down.
The dreams didn't help, either. Plaguing her of memories from home, reminding her of what she was probably going to lose, and most importantly, of who was behind in all. Which left one name on her mind.
Jinx.
The rage she felt in watching in horror, again so helpless to do anything was what drew her out of hiding. But she only had one thing on her mind. One thing that was driving her, that she had always buried deeply and refused to let it come to the surface.
Revenge.
It's not immediate, but Caitlyn finally hones in on her prey. As soon as she lays eyes on her, she recognizes that she's Gnosia, too, but she doesn't even care. Jinx is the reason for her pain, and her bloodlust is beyond her control now.]
Jinx. I've been wondering where you slunk off to.
[ jinx had been in this lovely waltz with bloodlust way before this infection outbreak had started. the discovery of silco partaking in sexual endeavors with a mysterious chosen helped fuel the flame for her. it wasn't that she was against her father dipping in pleasurable activities, but it was because the chosen were not to be fully trusted. she had seen and heard her fair share through via network of them flinging malicious remarks, and their murderous nature. after all, they are all criminals.
attachment or not, the act of sex is a powerful and unpredictable tool — where bodies entwine to become one, that often leads the souls to join into a bond that can not be broken unless tragedy strikes. knowing that humans (especially the people here) are passionate creatures by nature, jinx knows that the bud can still possibly flourish between her father and his mystery mate.
if it happened to her, and her sister, why not her father? he is no exception to fall blind and be enticed to what started off as an innocent play to something more. however, there's still a fifty percent chance that this equation will have a different answer, and she is completely wrong. only time can tell. but as an obnoxious boy savior had once said, "people change."
and it annoyed her that it had to be among these people, someone she has to live her days with them, and not some floozy. it's bad enough that her sister is with an enforcer, and she has to stomach it, but now she is expected to do the same with her father? jinx may have a big appetite, but she is still a small girl. can't she just live without having someone shoving their love or sex or whatever being in her face? or telling her about it? do the people here not understand how it feels to be the only one in this damned city that had their heartbroken and not have anyone to relate to?
but the real culprit of her problems lie on the enforcer. perhaps it was her wicked spell that allured her father into craving a touch that her daughterly love can no longer satisfy. that woman wanted to put her away since the beginning of everything, wanting to end her and her father, her and her sister, it had always been her fault why she kept losing in every turn no matter how hard she tried to be civil and kind. ]
[ jinx had been feeling hot, and wanting to express her anguish on anything or anyone. because how long does she have to keep feeling this intense emotion until she can feel happiness like everyone else? she doesn't want to feel angry all the time. she wants to smile, laugh, and feel joy. and yet... it's always pain that ties her to stomach. and it's that damn enforcer's fault.
so when she hears that disgusting posh voice, jinx can only smirk deviously in delight. because finally... finally, she will put an end to all of this torture. the blueberry haired girl spins around with her fingers grip tight on her trusty machine gun's handle, her pinks sparkle in glee. ]
Well, well, well, well ♪ — If it isn't my favorite police person!! You're looking as ugly as ever. What's the occassion?
attachment or not, the act of sex is a powerful and unpredictable tool — where bodies entwine to become one, that often leads the souls to join into a bond that can not be broken unless tragedy strikes. knowing that humans (especially the people here) are passionate creatures by nature, jinx knows that the bud can still possibly flourish between her father and his mystery mate.
if it happened to her, and her sister, why not her father? he is no exception to fall blind and be enticed to what started off as an innocent play to something more. however, there's still a fifty percent chance that this equation will have a different answer, and she is completely wrong. only time can tell. but as an obnoxious boy savior had once said, "people change."
and it annoyed her that it had to be among these people, someone she has to live her days with them, and not some floozy. it's bad enough that her sister is with an enforcer, and she has to stomach it, but now she is expected to do the same with her father? jinx may have a big appetite, but she is still a small girl. can't she just live without having someone shoving their love or sex or whatever being in her face? or telling her about it? do the people here not understand how it feels to be the only one in this damned city that had their heartbroken and not have anyone to relate to?
but the real culprit of her problems lie on the enforcer. perhaps it was her wicked spell that allured her father into craving a touch that her daughterly love can no longer satisfy. that woman wanted to put her away since the beginning of everything, wanting to end her and her father, her and her sister, it had always been her fault why she kept losing in every turn no matter how hard she tried to be civil and kind. ]
[ jinx had been feeling hot, and wanting to express her anguish on anything or anyone. because how long does she have to keep feeling this intense emotion until she can feel happiness like everyone else? she doesn't want to feel angry all the time. she wants to smile, laugh, and feel joy. and yet... it's always pain that ties her to stomach. and it's that damn enforcer's fault.
so when she hears that disgusting posh voice, jinx can only smirk deviously in delight. because finally... finally, she will put an end to all of this torture. the blueberry haired girl spins around with her fingers grip tight on her trusty machine gun's handle, her pinks sparkle in glee. ]
Well, well, well, well ♪ — If it isn't my favorite police person!! You're looking as ugly as ever. What's the occassion?
[Caitlyn's fist tighten as Jinx's singsong tone hits her ears, and she scoffs at the derogatory remarks-- none of it's new, but she doesn't have her usual filters to not be so bothered by it.]
Do you ever shut up?
[She wished she would just shut up, for once! She was so tired of all the rude comments, the nasty jokes, the mean spirited jabs-- all of it, was so annoying, so uncalled for!
If anyone should be awful, it should be her, not Jinx! Caitlyn might have drawn Vi's attention, but at least she was still alive. Caitlyn avoided her, even now, to protect her. But Jinx? Jinx took everything away from her. She tried to take Vi away, she killed her mother, her bestfriend, and ruined everything! Jinx was the reason her and Vi couldn't be together in the end, either. Because Vi couldn't leave her sister behind, she was going to leave her.
But not if Caitlyn ends this now. Then Vi can be hers, and only hers, and everything will be the way it was supposed to be.]
It's funny, when I realized I had this power, I tried to fight it. But now, I realize it's the answer to all my problems.
Do you ever shut up?
[She wished she would just shut up, for once! She was so tired of all the rude comments, the nasty jokes, the mean spirited jabs-- all of it, was so annoying, so uncalled for!
If anyone should be awful, it should be her, not Jinx! Caitlyn might have drawn Vi's attention, but at least she was still alive. Caitlyn avoided her, even now, to protect her. But Jinx? Jinx took everything away from her. She tried to take Vi away, she killed her mother, her bestfriend, and ruined everything! Jinx was the reason her and Vi couldn't be together in the end, either. Because Vi couldn't leave her sister behind, she was going to leave her.
But not if Caitlyn ends this now. Then Vi can be hers, and only hers, and everything will be the way it was supposed to be.]
It's funny, when I realized I had this power, I tried to fight it. But now, I realize it's the answer to all my problems.
Hmm, and what power is that? Drinking tea without spilling it all over yourself like an idiot? Y'know, I make one heck of coffee if you're interesting! One ugly mug. But first...
[ her slender fingers curl around the trigger, and she weaves the heavy machinery to aim square middle of the topsider's torso. ]
Hands up, Enforcer! You're under a-roast! HA, HA, HA!!
[ with a sharp tug, the machine gun's barrel spins to life — slow for a millisecond, then speeds as her firearm roars with the bullets gliding freely at it's opponent. ]
[ her slender fingers curl around the trigger, and she weaves the heavy machinery to aim square middle of the topsider's torso. ]
Hands up, Enforcer! You're under a-roast! HA, HA, HA!!
[ with a sharp tug, the machine gun's barrel spins to life — slow for a millisecond, then speeds as her firearm roars with the bullets gliding freely at it's opponent. ]
[Caitlyn puts her hands up, but not for Jinx's demands. Her hands lift, but press forward just as the gun speeds up and the bullets fire in her direction. She could feel them, even before Jinx fired. It's something she's practiced, controlling bullets mid-flight, so it feels almost easy, stopping them in their path. They hover in front of her hands, before they drop worthlessly to the ground.
Most of them, anyway. She's still relatively new to this, and the amount of bullets at one time pushes at her limits. A few push through the boundaries of what she can manage, and she winces as she feels the burn in her arms and legs. It's mostly just grazes, but she refuses to lose focus, lest the onslaught of bullets truly make their mark. At least the clip wouldn't last forever.]
Most of them, anyway. She's still relatively new to this, and the amount of bullets at one time pushes at her limits. A few push through the boundaries of what she can manage, and she winces as she feels the burn in her arms and legs. It's mostly just grazes, but she refuses to lose focus, lest the onslaught of bullets truly make their mark. At least the clip wouldn't last forever.]
[ if caitlyn ever had a dream about wiping her devious smile off jinx's face, that dream has finally come true to her as her enthusiastic flare fizzles out. her mouth hangs open in disbelief and her eyes widen as if she might have seen a ghost. the blueberry haired girl exchange glances from the bullets that rest by the woman's feet to her own weapon. ]
Wooah... you saw that, Pow-Pow? She stopped you from singing.
[ she tugs the machinery close to her body, inspecting the barrel and the nozzle. ]
Guess I can't use you for shooting...
Wooah... you saw that, Pow-Pow? She stopped you from singing.
[ she tugs the machinery close to her body, inspecting the barrel and the nozzle. ]
Guess I can't use you for shooting...
New game! — BATTER UP!!
[ in post-haste, jinx sheds the machine gun off her frame and grabs a hold of the weapon with both of her hands, curling around the nozzle. the butt of it, she positions it over her shoulder then shimmer speeds to caitlyn, essentially now using the object as a massive bat than its actual purpose. when she's only a few inches away from her, jinx hikes it above her head -- winding herself up to swing at the enforcer's head. will it happen? will it not? will someone come and save her? roll the dice and find out! ]
[ in post-haste, jinx sheds the machine gun off her frame and grabs a hold of the weapon with both of her hands, curling around the nozzle. the butt of it, she positions it over her shoulder then shimmer speeds to caitlyn, essentially now using the object as a massive bat than its actual purpose. when she's only a few inches away from her, jinx hikes it above her head -- winding herself up to swing at the enforcer's head. will it happen? will it not? will someone come and save her? roll the dice and find out! ]
[Vi snorts loudly as Ekko finally breaks the small tension in between the three of them. she gives Cait's hand a squeeze back before she grabs at her drink and takes a good gulp too.]
Surprised you're not laughing. Me? Tagging around with a Piltie? Not sure if a younger me would be impressed that she's such a hottie or mad because she's one of the high families. But she's pretty okay, I guess. I'll keep her around.
[she throws her legs up towards the other chair on the other side so that she can have her legs up... but mostly so that she can try to kick Ekko under the table. after that, she tries to nudge at Caitlyn a little bit to make sure she knew she was just joking.]
She knows, or else she wouldn't be here.
Surprised you're not laughing. Me? Tagging around with a Piltie? Not sure if a younger me would be impressed that she's such a hottie or mad because she's one of the high families. But she's pretty okay, I guess. I'll keep her around.
[she throws her legs up towards the other chair on the other side so that she can have her legs up... but mostly so that she can try to kick Ekko under the table. after that, she tries to nudge at Caitlyn a little bit to make sure she knew she was just joking.]
She knows, or else she wouldn't be here.
[Even with her new found powers, Caitlyn can't compete with the speed boost that Jinx got from Shimmer. As she speeds forward, Caitlyn barely has time to step back, and even then, Jinx is looming over her ready to strike with the butt of the gun.
She throws her hands above her, not touching the gun, but putting as much force as she can into pushing the gun away. Jinx's strength may still win out, or maybe it will unbalance her, she wasn't sure. But she was going to fight back as hard as she could.
And she still had her Gnosia power, just waiting to be let loose...]
She throws her hands above her, not touching the gun, but putting as much force as she can into pushing the gun away. Jinx's strength may still win out, or maybe it will unbalance her, she wasn't sure. But she was going to fight back as hard as she could.
And she still had her Gnosia power, just waiting to be let loose...]
[ finally the stars are aligned for jinx. after months and months of daydreaming of striking caitlyn (ever since the tea party) is now becoming a reality. and how embarrassing it must be for the enforcer that she literally whacked her with the exact same move from then, but just in a different angle?
for a police officer, they really don't learn their lesson. the loose cannon crackles in pure joy when her weapon connects with the woman's face, her eyes glowing in excitement over the blood spattering in all different directions. maybe one kick to the head next once the lady is down will be enough to knock her out extra cold. ]
for a police officer, they really don't learn their lesson. the loose cannon crackles in pure joy when her weapon connects with the woman's face, her eyes glowing in excitement over the blood spattering in all different directions. maybe one kick to the head next once the lady is down will be enough to knock her out extra cold. ]
[I love her so much, she wants to say to Ekko. But even now, the words don't seem to want to form. They're too real, too serious, for something that can only be temporary. Oil and water. It wouldn't work, not really-- no matter how much she wanted. Because either Vi chooses Jinx over her, or she chooses Piltover over Vi. And it sucks, no matter how it plays out. As much as she hates it, love doesn't actually trump everything.
The tension is breaking, at least. Ekko makes Vi laugh, and Vi's throwing teases her way. She forces a smile, giving Vi a nudge in return.]
Meanwhile I'm the family disappointment, so I doubt anyone would be surprised to see me with Zaunites. [She remembers all too well that look on her mother's face when she saw the "stray" she picked up. But she doesn't care. Her mother was wrong about the Undercity. They all were.]
I could tell. Even when we first went to the Undercity, I knew you had a good heart. I'm glad I was right about you. [It certainly had been a risk, to break her out of jail. And here they were, something she never expected.]
The tension is breaking, at least. Ekko makes Vi laugh, and Vi's throwing teases her way. She forces a smile, giving Vi a nudge in return.]
Meanwhile I'm the family disappointment, so I doubt anyone would be surprised to see me with Zaunites. [She remembers all too well that look on her mother's face when she saw the "stray" she picked up. But she doesn't care. Her mother was wrong about the Undercity. They all were.]
I could tell. Even when we first went to the Undercity, I knew you had a good heart. I'm glad I was right about you. [It certainly had been a risk, to break her out of jail. And here they were, something she never expected.]
[The gun makes contact and Caitlyn is thrown back off her feet. It's no surprise, really. Caitlyn doesn't have the actual strength to fight back when it comes to physical attacks, especially when Jinx has Shimmer to make her that much stronger.
It's unfair, just like it always is with Jinx.
Caitlyn growls under her breath as she pulls herself up to a crouching position, using one of her hands to wipe away some of the blood from her face. It doesn't really help, just smears it, and makes her look all that more deranged in the moment.
She pushed her hand forward first, feeling for the metal pole she sensed near them. She made it rip from the ground, and threw it at Jinx. It was just a diversion, just to distract Jinx long enough for her to get back to her feet. But now that she was up, she closed her eyes, feeling the Gnosia power rising inside her. All it took was pulling on the thread, pointing at Jinx, and suddenly time stopped. Finally, her problem would be no more.]
It's unfair, just like it always is with Jinx.
Caitlyn growls under her breath as she pulls herself up to a crouching position, using one of her hands to wipe away some of the blood from her face. It doesn't really help, just smears it, and makes her look all that more deranged in the moment.
She pushed her hand forward first, feeling for the metal pole she sensed near them. She made it rip from the ground, and threw it at Jinx. It was just a diversion, just to distract Jinx long enough for her to get back to her feet. But now that she was up, she closed her eyes, feeling the Gnosia power rising inside her. All it took was pulling on the thread, pointing at Jinx, and suddenly time stopped. Finally, her problem would be no more.]
[Each of their actions speak for themselves even if they don't openly voice their true emotions held for one another, Ekko smiling coyly to himself as Vi takes a swipe at him with a foot. Both their sentiments cause the boy to chuckle unabashedly as he loosens up a bit further, shaking his head in both their directions.]
I was shocked at first when I found out you had teamed up with a top sider back home but now I can see why. She's probably the first Piltie I'd ever think about trusting myself as well, no offense.
[He was still certainly weary of his Piltover counterparts after everything they've subjected Zaun and more intimately his fellow Firelights by the corrupt Enforcers in Silco's pocket. Maybe now with Marcus dead things could change for the better, especially if Caitlyn found herself in a position of power given everything she had done to smooth things out between the opposed forces. Not to mention the most recent predicament with Jinx opting to fire upon the Council with her newfound weaponry capable of mass destruction thanks in due part to the gemstone causing uncertainty between their nations.
Moving to look across to the Piltie, Ekko shakes his head firmly at the self doubt cast upon herself sighing solemnly.]
That's not true, Caitlyn. Your parents should be proud of what you have achieved and in due time will come to realize everything you've been striving to do will be worth it to bring peace between our people.
I was shocked at first when I found out you had teamed up with a top sider back home but now I can see why. She's probably the first Piltie I'd ever think about trusting myself as well, no offense.
[He was still certainly weary of his Piltover counterparts after everything they've subjected Zaun and more intimately his fellow Firelights by the corrupt Enforcers in Silco's pocket. Maybe now with Marcus dead things could change for the better, especially if Caitlyn found herself in a position of power given everything she had done to smooth things out between the opposed forces. Not to mention the most recent predicament with Jinx opting to fire upon the Council with her newfound weaponry capable of mass destruction thanks in due part to the gemstone causing uncertainty between their nations.
Moving to look across to the Piltie, Ekko shakes his head firmly at the self doubt cast upon herself sighing solemnly.]
That's not true, Caitlyn. Your parents should be proud of what you have achieved and in due time will come to realize everything you've been striving to do will be worth it to bring peace between our people.
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