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

[coagmentatio]

[ . . . ]

. . . Yeah?

[newhire]

[...you know what? Just.]

Yeah.

[coagmentatio]

[ He gives a gentle sigh... ]

You-... ...deserve better.

[ Briefly pressing a hand to the back of his neck. ]

What happened this time?

[newhire]

...I have you guys, don't I? That's the best thing I could ask for.

[It certainly makes her feel better, even after a whole day like today.]

My dearest friend Oswald and I had a bit of a fight today. Some of us... may... have blown up the robots they've been using to take out Apprentices.

...but he killed them anyway, with his own two hands.

[She feels. Guilty. Even though she knows technically it's not her fault. It's still her responsibility.]

It's... been a long day.

cw: um. implied torture??? it's... Aiden lmao.............

[coagmentatio]

[ ... Always with the words that manage to surprise him.

... I wouldn't call anything involving me a "best". ]

Well... I'm glad you have something you feel is worth fighting for.

[ Oswald... Aiden's expression shifts to something a bit darker, a lot more cynical. ]

Sounds like it. He really does know how to remain the most adored person around here, doesn't he? Someone should get this guy a reward. Maybe some nice barbed wire and boiling oil.

[newhire]

[At one time she surprised herself. And then she died and realized that it was just... a part of her.]

It must be difficult, being so popular.

[Having people just jump straight to praying for barbed wire and boiling oil for you-- what a great life.]

...the worst part is I don't understand why he continues to keep me there. He knows who I am... he knows that I don't intend to let him keep doing this. But... he's done nothing.

[And she's driving herself a little crazy waiting for that moment to come.]

[coagmentatio]

[ He frowns a little... and then glances to the side for a moment. ]

Maybe he just- genuinely doesn't see you as a threat.

[ But, then he's tilting his head to the side a little. ]

Who are you, really, then...?