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[incelligent]

I've got a question.

CONFIRM/DENY:

Horny (adj.) The state of having or possessing horns, somewhere on the person of someone or something.
Example: That big ol' rhinocerous right there? He's one horny guy.

P.S. Horn (n.) Not to be mistaken for a horned instrument. Think 👿 not 🎺
P.P.S. A rhinocerous or "rhino" for short is a mammal with thick skin and ivory tusks (horns) found in specific regions of my home world. For those of you who may not know what they are, here's a picture for reference. See what I mean? Big horny guys!

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[incelligent]

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You really think so?

[That could've gone so much worse. So much worse.

If he wasn't fully latched on before, Simon definitely is now. Oh no.]

Gee, thanks.

It's not quiiite finished yet. I'm only about three-fourths of the way through book one? And I'm plannin' on makin' it a trilogy. Right now I'm still knee-deep in the origin story.

[mrfuckwit]

you must have a lot of inspiration to write like that.. that's a pretty ambitious goal..
i hope you can finish all of it

[incelligent]

Um, just between you 'n me?

[...Simon, this is an unprivated interaction. Everyone can see it.]

It's so fun that I don't even know where all the time goes when I start puttin' pen to paper. Couldn't tell ya. Beats me!

It... It doesn't ever feel like that long.

[mrfuckwit]

it's your passion then.. i get that way when i read.. sometimes a whole day goes by and i don't realize it

_{[ oh.. soft.. ]}

either that or when i'm tearing demons apart
the day goes by quickly when i do that too

_{[ oH .. LESS SOFT ... ]}

[incelligent]

[They're both like this, though arguably, Simon is even worse.]

I hear you! Whenever I'm toe to toe with a null in combat, whether it's wheelin' or whackin' 'em-

[He shrugs on his end.]

It's the best.

I get that it's dangerous, but that just adds to the thrill.

Makes each victory even sweeter, y'know?

[mrfuckwit]

what's a null?
like
whack a null

_{[ WHACK A MOLE, AKIRA .. ]}

[incelligent]

It's a Train thing.

[Literally, a sentient thing on the Train.]

A threat. Not to be trusted.

They come in different shapes and sizes, but if you're talkin' about character? They're all the same.

Most of the time you can just pass 'em by, but if they get in the way?

They need to be eliminated.

[mrfuckwit]

oh yeah the train thing
well if they were that dangerous that's pretty noble of you

_{[ AKIRA NO!! look he doesn't understand.. ]}

the demons i fought also came in a lot of shapes and sizes.. different powers.. but they were always menacing and out to hurt people

how did you eliminate them?

[incelligent]

They're all pretty different, and even though the Apex does have a few standard procedures in place for particularly sticky situations, it's a play it by ear sorta thing.

Tackling a seven foot vulture isn't the same as stompin' on a few lava moles. Mostly, you gotta work with what you've got.

[mrfuckwit]

did you ever take something by the jaws and unhinge it so much you completely ripped the creature in half???
cause that's my favorite move

_{[ fufufufu VIOLENCE.. ]}

u ever type something so fucked up butt ur like, oh, yeah, this tracks

[incelligent]

Nah.

I'm more the type of guy who likes to see the fear in their eyes when they're on their last leg, beggin' for mercy.

It's cute when they think they have a shot.

[JESUS CHRIST, SIMON?????????? SIMON!!!!!!!]

[mrfuckwit]

_{[ ok but... Same. ]}

it really depends on how many appendages it has.. tearing the limbs off one by one if they have a lot is fun but..
i just feel so strong when i can split them in two even halves

<sub>[ THE PROBLEM IS.... Akira is talking about demons that were trying to eradicate mankind and reclaim the Earth as their home. Simon is talking about innocent denizens just cause he has abandonment issues. Akira has the blood of a demon pumping through him so it's more instinctive, SIMON IS JUST AWFUL.

anyway y'all need help ]</sub>

[incelligent]

[Oh, absolutely. Akira may have demon blood, but he still has some degree of kindness in his heart.

Simon, on the other hand...]

Sounds like you really like to get down and dirty.

[i wish i could say this wasn't flirting, he doesn't know he is flirting, but violence gets him excited ok... it's flirting

It's not just because of his hatred for the Cat that eradicating denizens fills him with glee, but the power trip it gives him. Each conquest, each null down, is like a badge of honor, a mark on his dark heart signaling that he is no longer that weak sniveling little child who was left to die.]

Wanna hang out later?

[mrfuckwit]

hang out?

_{[ um.. ]}

and do what?

[incelligent]

Smash stuff.

[hEY]

Y'know, like at the junkyard? My aim could use some work anyway.

Without daily practice runs, I've gotta admit! I'm gettin' rusty.

[mrfuckwit]

<sub>[ Gross. This sounds like (again) this guy is trying really hard to be his friend. Okay, well. A closer friend. Akira would label him as.. a friend. A friend at a distance. He's shown Akira kindness when he didn't want anything to do with humans any longer, so. Not that it's Simon exactly that makes his nose curl. It's just the idea of bonding with another person again. Someone he could lose or someone who could betray him.

But it's smashing stuff. It sounds fun. He loves being rowdy. ]</sub>

bet i can smash more stuff than you can

_{[ Cause just accepting the offer makes him sound too trusting when he doesn't completely trust this guy yet. A challenge instead accepts the offer and makes him sound strong. ]}

[incelligent]

Oh? You're on.

Meetcha there at five.

um action

[mrfuckwit]

<sub>[ So there isn't a reply. That's fine. Akira is feeling pretty pumped about this, though. He hadn't ever thought to relentlessly smash heh to let out some of that bitter energy that only seeps to the surface when he wants an attitude with someone. He even goes for a run beforehand.

Akira doesn't have his supernatural strength anymore, but he still takes to parkouring rather well, bounding over and on architecture like it was nothing. He knows the junkyard Simon is talking about. It's probably the big one. And so.. he arrives, and he arrives five minutes early.

Whenever he sees that blond hair that sticks out like a dandelion in a field, he calls out to him. ]</sub>

Yo!

_{[ And the sleeves are starting to get rolled up as he advances towards the other teen.
Maybe he could trust this person if he really tried. Being alone all the time was starting to get so old. ]}

[incelligent]

[Simon, ironically, is already there. After receiving no response from Akira, he assumed that the other just wasn't coming. He may or may not have thrown a little hissy fit about it earlier, but in time he beat it out by smashing whatever scrap metal he's found to be a particular challenge.]

Heh-ha! Take that, Scum of Catreguarde.

[...Is he LARPING?

Simon raises a spiked club (that, let's be real, he probably procured from Wade or Nate):]

You have been vanquished by the mighty Lord of Esmoro-

[He's LARPING.

"Yo."

Simon immediately perks up.]

Akira? Oh.

[His expression becomes sheepish immediately, and he lowers his weapon.]

I didn't think you were coming.