R1 DEADLAND

[lockdownmods]

[it’s strange, for the people who were already dead, the shift in scenery is sudden and complete. For those who have just arrived? It’s like you’re back where you left?

How strange.

But if you ever need her, you can always reach out to the guardian of this place.]

LOCATIONS
Note: locations lag a week behind the living counterparts

Comments

[donotlick]

[ Hank really does smile at that. ]

I guess so.

[donotlick]

[ Yeah, he can feel that too. Maybe he should explain what's actually happening, but first he needs to make sure Rebecca is alright. And the first step to getting her there is to help her stop crying, and to hug her tight and give her just the kind of care she deserves. ]

You got it. [ He shakes his head, smirking. ] Never in a million years.

[donotlick]

[ Aw, fuck, he's stepped in it now. ]

Eh, a little I guess. I know a couple of chords, that's about it.

[ He'll be sure to knock you down next time, 2D, don't try him!! No one must find out that Hank is actually a nice, sensitive dad!! ]

[12d3]

Some of the best songs are made with just a couple of chords! It's all 'bout how you use 'em.

[He's not about to throw a guitar at Hank though if he doesn't want to play, but he still definitely looks very excited.]

[throwabookatit]

You seemed, uh...used to it? During the demonstration... Have you and Connor being practicing a lot in the...several days he's been here?

[throwabookatit]

Good.

[ The tension leaves her muscles with a steady, shaky sigh. ]

Nothing to do now...but leave it to them.

[donotlick]

That's right.

[ Hank runs a hand through her hair, smiling softly still. ]

We'll do what we can from here, and leave the rest to them.

[donotlick]

Oh, uh... Yeah, good point.

[ Hank blushes. Mmmhmm, they've been practicing alright. ]

Yeah, Connor first showed me when he got here. It's a thing androids do back home, so I think it's a little easier for me to get the hang of it.

[preconstruction]

Yes, it takes all kinds.

[ it leaves him with a lot of questions, but not the kind he'd share with lucian. especially not when he's being complimented -- connor's always quite weak to that. his short existence never had many of those. ]

Thank you. I'm trying my best.

[preconstruction]

The guild -- that's the one Mishima was posting flyers about yesterday, right?

[donotlick]

I mean I can play old shit. The Beatles and stuff, I was always into the classic stuff, growing up.

[ He keeps talking mostly because it's helping 2D and mostly because when he's embarrassed he can't seem to shut up. And ohhh, this is definitely embarrassing, he was probably in a band in high school, don't ask, 2D. ]

[starswink]

Yep, the one and only. Did he talk to you about it at all?

[preconstruction]

Yes, he told me about the guild's mission. It's very noble.

[preconstruction]

[ not gonna stop ]

I think teaching methods span subject matter.

[foo_bar]

[he can't blame her on that-- he needs time to process too. So he goes quiet again, the glitches growing less regular as he forces himself to calm down, to come off that adrenaline rush.

as he starts to feel himself go numb, he turns and looks at their hands again, this time not a glance. And he does the natural thing-- for him, anyway.

he probes that connection-- clumsy at first, like he's trying to see what tit does. but it's better than feeling bad.]

[photomode]

"Going forward?"

[photomode]

That's fine. The offer is there if you would like it-- though I do assume it would be shocking if you are used to being a human.

[photomode]

I don't know about editing, but I could make it easier for you to see and understand them.

[preconstruction]

[ connor has opened himself up entirely to han; he's usually pretty guarded like this but if han wants to he could see anything - connor's code, his memories, his emotions. it may be a little overwhelming to sort out for han's first time so it's anyone's guess what he actually gets, but it's important that he's giving him the chance. he doesn't need to be guarded around him.

while he keeps holding his hand, he throws his other arm around him to pull him close. he knows han has always like physical affection so he gives it to him, keeping him close and rubbing his back to try and keep him as calm as he can. ]

[preconstruction]

If you wanted to give them that knowledge now, I mean. You'd have to ask them.

[starswink]

Really? I guess that's fair...

[He can see how giving him that kind of access would be too much to ask, but seeing and understanding could at least allow him to know if someone else is messing with them. He might be able to protect everyone better. This is still definite interest, though he has a few more questions.]

How would I see it? I'm not gonna start viewing everyone in 1s and 0s, right?

cw; suicide, of course

[preconstruction]

Because this place is a terrible mess that does awful things to people even against their own will. I could never hate you for something I know you'd never do if you had any power to stop it.

[ and because, it's obvious isn't it? it's the choice he made, too, back home: ]

You weren't killed by someone else, were you?

[donotlick]

Thanks, but no thanks. I've had enough shocks to last a lifetime here. If we're stuck here, I think I may as well take my damn time.

[machrophage]

It's... interesting.

[That's not quite an answer, though.]

[machrophage]

Hmph. Well, co-piloting Gurren Lagann required me to be on the same wavelength as Simon, anyway. It was close enough.

[He's not going to quote Kamina's bit about the combining of men's souls or anything, though.]