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"I'll take a break when I'm in the grave, though... you taking a look probably wouldn't hurt. I've run all the diagnostics, taken the whole thing apart twice and still can't figure out why it won't start...." River complained, brushing off the man's urging to take a break and eat.

If only the man knew he didn't need to sleep or eat like humans did, though, if he were honest he never truly understood *what* he was.
Rachel couldn’t help but chuckle at boddy.”I would but he claimed he’d cook and eat it if I did.” She said as she placed a vase down. “No I have not?” She said as her face fluctuated at the news.”swear that girl cheats on men as much as my cousin cheats at cards.” She said with a huff before hearing the customers.
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“You know it’s not a healthy mindset..” said daevon. He took over to look his hands working over. He found the problem as he looked at a wire that triggered the ignition.”seems it fried.. “ he mumbled and went to where parts were to pick a wire. He connected the replacement and went around to start it. It roared to life.”there ya go…” he said to chuckle with a smirk. “Were you seriously up all night? Do you ever sleep?” He asked as he slid out of the car.
The gossip was put on pause while the pair catered to the customers. It seemed after that they were quite busy, unable to gossip more outside of brief spells of quiet.

Bobby found himself absolutely swamped with arrangement requests, so when a local girl rolled up to flirt with him, the poor guy didn't know how to get her to go away without hurting her feelings.

"Look... I'm flattered... but...." Bobby would start before the girl started again. "Oh come on, don't play hard to get!" She said with dismissive irritation.

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"What a dickbag, I'm fine with a small bar. We can meet up there after work." River said as his expression allowed for a small pleased smile, which promptly caused him to pull his medical mask over his mouth and nose.

"Better get back to work, don't want you getting ragged on just because you helped me." He said as he worked on getting the car back on it's wheels as the diagnostics ran on the car to check for any other issues.
Rachel chuckled rather softly.”bigger and better hm? Maybe I’ll stay here and continue to sell flowers.” She told him.”and keep the girls off you-“ she joked with a smile.

Despite her smile and cheery demeanor- a feeling of dread hit. The guy that was across the street was gone but she had a feeling. A feeling she had seen him before.”so- what would you like for lunch? My treat.” Said Rachel with a wider grin.

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“Sounds good, and your one to talk all nighter.” He commented back at the man. “Just call me if you need help!” He said as he gotten to work. Seeing that smile made some butterfly’s flutter briefly as he inwardly wondered why he was crushing on the guy. The man had a thing for men and River was bout damn near his type. Save for the mafia connection.

By the time they were finishing up. He had washed his hands.”I’m gonna make a quick phone call  over to the flower shop that’s not far River- gonna let Rachel know I’m goin’ out.” He said.

Rachel who was helping clean up heard the phone to answer in a most sing song voice. “This is rainbow flower shop! I’m sorry but we are closing soon but if you need an order done by tomorrow or so I could note it!” She said.

“Do you ever breathe with that mouthful.” Asked Daevon.

Rachel blushed a bit.”ah- habit we do get last minute orders you know!” She said with a puff.

After a bit of back and forth she hung up.”seems dae gots drinking buddy tonight.” She said with a sigh.”is there anything else that needs to be done Bobby?” She asked.

Meanwhile Daevon had hung up his end.”so we walkin’ or driving?” He asked River, his eyes couldn’t help but eye the man’s ass for a few seconds before shooting up in an attempt at being caught ogling.
"Mmmmm lunch, certainly know your way to my heart," Bobby mused before a thought had him sitting up fully, "ohhh what about some fish tacos? I can't remember the last time we went and got some and that is a crime in my book!" He said with a wide grin, suddenly reviverated and back on his feet. Food was always an excellent motivator for him, especially a free meal.

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"Ain't no rest for the wicked," River teased as he got into the driver's seat and headed off once the readout came back clean. He then fell back into work quite easily, managing to finish several job tickets before the day was over.

Normally, River would have just kept working, but he was reminded of his evening plans when Daevon made a point to tell him he would be calling his sister before they left.

"Oh... right, yeah... I'll finish up..." He said, working only a little longer before packing up his tools and packing up by the time his companion for the night returned.

"Well, considering we will be drinking, probably best we don't drive." He commented as he finished cleaning up, well, as best he could. Nothing short of a proper shower would get him properly cleaned up.

His eyebrow raised when he saw Dae suddenly look away. What had he been looking at? He pushed the thought away for now. "Lead the way to your little bar," he suggested with a smirk on his lips, hidden behind the mask.
“Walking it is, “ said Daevon. “Alright, just don’t fall for me as I walk away.” He joked a bit. The two began their stroll, making their way down the ally.
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She turned her head a bit to loop her arm in Bobby’s. “Yanno let’s grab dinner- if dae can go out- so can I” she said with a grin.”plus eating alone is so boring.” She said with a small look.

A man with glasses that seemed closer to her from the Peripheral of her eyes. His brown slicked hair and face gave it away.. in not a good way.

She pulled him away from the man and headed down the street to the corner that would go a ways down to where her brother worked.

Once across she gave a half truth.”that guy is giving me creep vibes- mind sticking with for a bit?” She asked as she eyed the guy from the corner of her eye.. the man clearly staring *bobby* down.

Her hand made a small noise as she heard the squeal of a car.”****!” Said Rachel before tugging Bobby.”run and don’t stop!” She said as they took off, she wheeled down the nearby ally that she knew her cousin took daily, right after dropping her off.
She hoped on some level they were lucky and he hadn’t left yet, but even then- while the girl gave ignorance- she wasn’t dumb- it be a place to hide at least.
"I'll try to control myself, no promises," River teased with a wink before they began to make their way to the mentioned bar. Or at least, they tried to.

The pair had just started down the street when he spotted a pair running as fast as they could away from something. He had seen Daevon's sister on occation and recognized her rather quickly.

"Isnt.... isn't that your sister?" Rover questioned with a fresh look of concern coloring his features when he noticed the panic in their eyes.

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"Two meals in a row?? Rachel! You are ganna spoil me! How will I learn to survive in the wild if you keep feeding me?" Bobby joked as they closed up the shop to head out. He gave no resistance to her looping their arms together and half draging him down the road.

He could tell Rachal was uneasy with the mention of the creepy guy but was still quite surprised when she urged him to run when they heard screeching tiers.

He did his best to keep up with her, thankfully soon the woman's cousin was quickly in view.
Daevon had chuckled,  liking River a bit more. He felt there had to be lore to some of the people in the group. He wondered if it was possible to find happiness this way.

He heard river and noticed his cousin racing down the ally.  “No my cousin..” he corrected before seeing the car squeezing back.

He could see her clinging to Bobby and half dragging the man with her. She knew she would have to explain herself later but she shouted the only thing she could.”it’s Maverick!” She shouted. Daevon’s eyes flew open. He remembered the pain Rachel went through when they thought they were going to get information from him- not knowing how much of the family didn’t know of their father to one and uncle to another’s sins.

The name was only known to the mafia and the two - as he was the doctor that seemingly vanished with their father. The car found a natural block in a form of a pole that often didn’t let people go down further. Two men came out their guns coming up.Rachel about tackled Bobby to the ground at the first shot.”don’t hurt the pale haired one- we need that one.” Said one gruffly before the shots began to fly.

Daevon hearing this had shoved River back to avoid the man from being shot as well before rolling to take off. He got his lighter out and it it before he shot it out at a man essentially combusting him on fire. Later another would shoot it out of his hand.
Bobby was half sure he was going to fall as his legs threatened to give out, it seemed to be something he wouldn't have to worry about though as Rachal tackled him to the ground as a shot went off. "What the hell is going on??" He questioned, terror clear in his voice as he realized the men with guns were after him.

The big question being why?

River's eyes went very wide when he heard gun shots, but before he could react, Daevon had shoved him back into the shop. He felt his heart pounding in his chest at a fresh swell of anxiety when he heard more shots fired. River looked around the shop quickly, spotting a water pipe and rushed over.

A few tweaks later and River had the firehydrant in the street busting and coating the attackers in a layer of ice, watching his work through the window.

He came rushing back out of the shop moments later. "We can go out the back of the shop, come on. I know a safe place to hide out." He urged, feeling a sudden desire to help them. It was odd, wanting to help, he had never cared so much about the wellbeing of humans before.
Rachel covered his head more and said.”I’ll explain later.” To peek at Daevon fighting, thanks to River, he took care of the rest of the issue. He heard River to nod.”come on you two.” He said to immediately scoop up Rachel who made a pained noise. He stopped and noticed a torn spot on her coat .”I got grazed promise..” she said.”still hurt though!” She said as the man helped up Bobby.”it’s best we get safe and we can explain.” He said before taking a brief look back at the death behind him.

He then rushed the two with river, making their way to the place to hide.

Once safe Rachel let a breath out. She shuffled her coat off and went to unbutton her vest and shirt. She took a look at her side.”see just grazed..” she said letting a nervous relieved laugh. She turned to Bobby.”are you hurt?.. are you.. okay?…” she asked .

Daevon was attempting to calm down but he clearly was upset.”that sick sonnofabitch!” He said as his head was in his hands.
River swiftly lead the trio through the back of the shop before checking if the coast was clear before he lead them through several ally ways, even back tracking a couple of times to insure they wernt followed before he even considered heading to their true destination.

He brought them to the only place he knew for sure was safe, the place he went when he wasn't working to hide from those who would control him. It was a massive warehouse that looked long abandoned, they even had to sneak in through a broken panel on the side of the building.

Once inside, River pulled out a flashlight and led them up a hidden flight of stares and up to the loft River had made for himself over the years.

"We should be safe here." He told them as he switched on a proper light before taking a seat on the cot that passed as River's bed. He almost never used it but he liked having it regardless.

Bobby hadn't made a noise outside of a pained one when he was pulled to his feet but made no further complaints as he followed after Rachal and her cousin being led by a stranger to Bobby.

Bobby leaned against the nearest wall when they finally stopped running and let himself slide down as he held his upper left arm. "I.... don't know... I.... think I might have gotten hit...." He admitted, earning a heavy sigh from River who went to grab the med kit he kept on hand for situations like this. Usually he was cleaning up his own wounds though.
Rachel got close and made a worried look. She took the kit and began working on it- she tore off his sleeve and inspected the wound. Her eyes flickered a bit before Daevon took over to get the bullet out. “Thankfully it didn’t hit anything important.” He said and sighed.

Rachel helped with the other things and finished off bandaging Bobby.

“Take your time..” said Rachel. She seemed a bit deep in thought remembering several things Bobby and her gabbed about. She wondered if he was target partly due to him having only his grandmother.

“Sorry for the shove River- that man been known to experiment on people, the fact he was here and after this guy- probably became their next target..” he said as Rachel quietly said.”he only has his grandmother… I think their targeting people who would barely be missed, or with people that are by themselves..” she said. “And if he’s involved.. means ..” her face made a pained look. Daevon looked over.”don’t finish that.”
Bobby nearly bit through his lip feeling Daevon and Rachel poking around his wound and even digging the bullet out. The shot of 'pain medication' River did not inform them it was in fact ketemine. It fully kicked in right before the pain got *really* bad and he was out of it after that, leaning back against the wall as he closed his eyes. "Thanks Rach...." Bobby mumbled out. "You are suuuuuch a good frieeeeennd" He continued, now extraordinarily high.

River's attention went from the injured guy back to Daevon when the man apologized for shoving him. "Don't worry, I'll get you back, might not be today,might not be tomorrow, but *sooon*." He teased before frowning at just how those people had been and then finding out they were targeting people who were on their own made his jaw clinch.

"Well, he can heal up here for a while.... doubt anyone but me, and now you guys know about this place... might need to get more K if he ganna be here though..." He said with a sigh knowing it wouldn't be safe for the guy to leave at the moment. "Unless yall plan on trying to take him to a doctor." He added.
Rachel gave a gentle look. “I’m glad you think of me that way. Just sit tight okay?” She said as she shuffled to button up her shirt and vest.

“It’ll be best for a doctor, but we can’t leave him alone.. least not right now.” Said Daevon. “River- think you can give us a hand with this?” He questioned. He could see how Rachel fussed a bit over Bobby. The guilt clearly flickering back and forth as she cleaned up what she could.

“His grandmother will be wondering where he is.” Said Rachel.”I think it’s best if you guys take him there- I’ll get to his home for now and make sure she’s okay.” She said with a small look. Daevon sighed.”I don’t think it’s wise for you to go alone either..” he started for her to cut him off.

“They could have gotten to his home to try to get him too you know! -and she’s all that he has left!” Rachel said her face giving a serious look.
"Sure, how about you go with your cousin, he is going to be out of it for a while so I could probably get him into the back of a car I have hidden down stairs and get him over to his house. Would just need to directions." River suggested.

"If they are waiting at home boy's house, you will need back up. I'm good at sneaking around, I'll keep him safe for ya." He assured.
Rachel blinked. “As long as you keep him safe.. “ she said softly. “Come on Bobby- let’s get you to the car..” she said for Daevon to pick the smaller man up.”it’ll be faster this way.”

“I’ll tell you where to go- he lives in the countryside- it’s a small house a soft blue.. so it’ll be hard to miss.” She said as she helped prepare to leave.
River nodded his head in understanding, "alright, follow me," he instructed as he led them back down stairs and pulled a few panels off of a sheet that hid the car before removing that as well.

He then opened the back door, helping Daevon lay the guy down in the back seat before throwing a blanket over the guy to hide him. "You two go, I won't be far behind," he told the pair as he closed the car door.
After some time of getting to their destination, the two came out as Rachel went for the house. Her eye saw a black car as frowned.”not their car?” He asked as he saw her shake her head. As they neared they heard voices and a frightened older woman. The two snuck to the window that was open. Hearing the questions. Rachel watched as Daevon jumped inside and barreled into a man. Rachel popped in to get to the older woman.”Rachel!” She heard.”come on Mrs fields, Bobby is waiting..” she said as she helped the woman untie her hands.”dae can you carry her ?”

The man nodded to get her up and out of the window..
the few men that were left from another part of the house came out of the door as one hung out the other window to shoot, only to earn a fire hose like water from Rachel’s hand.”run!” She shouted to take off.
River got the car stealthily out of the warehouse before properly getting in the driver's seat and heading out of the town and into the country side. He couldn't remember the last time he had driven out of the town and found himself enjoying the drive a little.

It wasn't long before he pulled up to the little blue house, easily spotting Daevon and Rachel running before hearing shots fired. River's eyes widened as he realized this place was far from safe at the moment.
Daevon noticed the car to quickly make his way as Rachel turned to fight back, while the girl was petite, her metal arms did their damage to the men, breaking the arm of one to dodge another. Daevon had his hands full and trying to avoid others - not noticing that the elderly woman had taken the hit. He assumed she had passed out from what was going on.

River rushed out of his car, going around to open the doors to let Daevon and Rachel and company get in, unfortunately, he felt a bullet rip through his back and come out of his stomach, causing River to fall to the ground, he couldn't compose himself quickly enough as the enemy quickly overtook the car, and snatched a still high Bobby from the back of the car before stuffing him in a trunk and speeding off.

River was back on his feet, trying to run after them but it was too late, they were gone. "****..." He complained as he held a hand to the bleeding wound on his stomach as blood soaked through the back and front of his shirt showing off where the bullet had hit him. There was no hiding this wound from the humans. "I'm so sorry...." He told the others when they finally got to where he was at.

His eyes were drawn to the elderly woman who, to him, didn't exactly look alive. "Is... she alive?" He questioned with a worried expression. Surly Daevon wasn't hauling a dead body for fun.
Daevon saw the shot.”**** river!” He said as things seemed to turn for the worst, Rachel was occupied at taking out the gunner as the man got close.

Course when he heard sorry he made a rather shocked expression. “Sorry! You just got shot! Through the gut!” He started. He heard the man’s words and looked over. He got her down on the ground and felt for a pulse.. he felt nothing, it was then he noticed the shot that nailed her from the back of the head.

Rachel had seen Bobby getting taken to panic.. and the fact river was shot she was sure he had died. But seeing the man getting the ****  up and apologizing was surreal.. so much so the question didn’t register. It was almost as she had gone into shock.

“You’re still alive, River let’s get you to a damn doctor! You’re bleeding out!” Explained Daevon now just panicked.

A soft smile crossed River's lips at Rachel's attempt to make him feel better. He understood her desire to hurt those who hurt who she cared about. Before he could mentally fall into all the things he didn't have, Daevon asked about his healing.

"Well, depends on the injury, should just be a scar in a few days, I know it is faster than humans, but... in all honestly I don't know much about human healing." River said as he got to his feet and looked at himself in the mirror, "Thanks for the patch job, think I owe you more than a drink at this point," River said before grabbing a shirt out of a basket sitting on the floor in the corner of the loft and slipped it on.

"You two ready?" He questioned.

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Bobby stuck to his savior like glue, especially when he heard the gunshots ring out.  He obeyed every oder the raven haired man gave him as they tried to get away, finally escaping into a swere  tunnel where the man pushed him against the wall get a blush out of Bobby as he silently waited for their pursuers to go by.

Bobby took in a much needed breath when the man pulled away mentioning a kit of some kind. He didn't need to be told twice to follow after the guy, taking a seat when told.

"My Grandma is the only family I have... I hope those guys didn't go to my house... this... is the second time today they were after me... thank you for saving me.... my name is Bobby... whats... yours?" He answered before asking the man's name.
Rebel concentrated on the man's wounded arm, relieved that the gunshot hadn't caused more damage. "The second time you say? That's kind of weird. Laying low for awhile might be smart. Maybe even moving somewhere new," he suggested as he pulled out bandages and some rubbing alcohol to clean the wound.

"Call me Reb it's  short for Rebel. This is gonna hurt like hell, curse me out all ya want," Reb replied, giving the other warning before pouring the rubbing alcohol over the wound. "Sorry all out of peroxide,"

“Mm well I know we don’t heal from wounds like these- we die.” Said Daevon.  The man chuckled.”we may even out if we can get Bobby again.” He said.

“Yeah we are.. Angel think you can handle it?” He asked the young woman by her nickname. “I can.. didn’t train for nothing you know.” She said flatly. “You sure you’ll be able to handle things river? Remember even you need a little time.” She said understandably. While he acted like he simply skid his knee. To see anyone move just fine like that made her wonder if he felt pain.”your not in pain still?”

River couldn't help his own chuckle at Rachel's worrying over him. "It's sweet of you to worry, yes of course it still hurts, it's a gunshot wound. Though, I suspect I don't feel pain quite like you do. The worst of it was when it first happened, as my body repairs itself it hurts less and less. I'm not all that worried about me, I will heal, your friend may not, let's get going." He said, getting far more serious as he finished talking.

"Besides, of I take anything for the pain there is a chance it could prevent me form driving or whatever the hell else we need to do to get your boyfriend back." He added with a shrug before grabbing the car keys and heading down the stairs.

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"I.... probably can't afford to pay you for your help.... Ow!" Bobby had began to speak when Rebel started tending to his arm. The rough treatment from the thugs who had taken him causing the would to bleed more. He was grateful for Redel's help, clenching his teeth as the wound was cleaned.

"Do you live down here?" He couldn't help but ask, an attempt to distract himself from the pain he was currently in.
"don't worry about that right now. I'm good with food or anything really. We can figure something out that benefits us both," Rebel replied with a shrug.

He knew just how badly the stuff hurt: having been shot before. "I've got some pain pills if ya need one," Rebel added as he moved to rummage through one of his other bags under some blankets he'd stashed in his hideaway.

"When I need to. I've got different spots all over the city that I can use to lay low." Reb replied not really caring what Bobby might think of his living situation.

After a bit of rummaging he pulled out a bag of oxycodone pills, a water bottle and two granola bars. "You want in on any of this?"

Rebel settled back, tearing one of the bars open and started eating it in small bites , eyeing Bobby's soft features closely.
Rachel blushed a bit at the compliment of her being sweet. Hearing him speak about how he heals and how the pain goes away as it heals made her wonder. She nodded to get going with Daevon.
“If driving’s the case I can take that.” Said Daevon. Rachel had blushed hard at the boyfriend comment.”h..he’s not my boyfriend just.. really.. close..“ she stammered  as Daevon took notice of how she was.

He gave a chuckle.”your so easy to read.” He said as the nail came down.”you really should just tell him how you feel.”

Rachel found her voice as she got in the car.”you know how hard that is? He’s been hit on by a few girls and he’s turned them all down- some twice..” she said settling in the back as Daevon held his hand out for the keys before he started the car once River was in.”mmhmm…” he said his brows raising.

River sighed, rolling his eyes at Daevon's seeming protectivness, he didn't have the energy to argue at the moment as he went back into the loft and dug out a bottle of pills, taking a few before doing some water and following the two down stairs.

Hearing Rachel voice that Bobby wasn't her boyfriend, then defend not asking him out had River laughing as he got in the car. "Maybe, he is turning the other girls down because he likes *you*." River teased. "Besides, what is the worst that could happen? He says no? Watch, I'll show you," River said with a smirk on his lips.

"Yo, Daevon, want to be my boyfriend?" He questioned, fully expecting the man to tell him no or have some form of negitive reaction but had already turned back to face Rachel, "see? Easy."

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"If you take payment in food, I could cook for you... when I'm not... ya know... hiding in the sewer with a gunshot wound," Bobby said with a pained laugh. "Some pain meds would be a godsend," he added.

He watched Rebel dig around and come back to him with the medication, water, and even some snacks. "Absolutely," he said  as he popped the pills into his mouth once out of the bottle and downed it with a sip of water before opening his own granola bar. "You have any family?" Bobby questioned, wanting to know more about his savior.
Rebel's eyebrows shot up at Bobby's suggestion of cooking for him. Just the thought of home cooked food has his stomach growl. Granola bars were okay and all, but real food was a rarity for Reb.

"Well rest up a bit, then I can help ya get home. My stomach will gladly take ya up on cooked food,"

He gave Bobby a grin as he handed over the pills, water and granola bar. "I think my dad is still alive, haven't seen or talked to him in ages though," he said with a shrug, running his tongue behind his lip piercings. "I do all right on my own."
Rachel blushed more and slid in the back seat. Course what caught her off guard was Daevon.”why not? You’re a good guy…” he said eyeing the man as Rachel blinked a bit.”anyone that has your sense of humor huh?” She asked before he said with a grin:”and a sweet ass.” Her metal hand rested on her face a little.”excuse my cousin.. swear the filter gets used less and less as time passes.” She said flatly. The car took off as they began to look around.. scouring the city for Bobby.
River's head snapped back to Daevon when the man practically said yes earning a deep blush from him. "Wait.... what? Really?" He asked taken entirely off guard. Sure, River had a crush on the guy for a while but had never dreamed the feelings could actually be mutual. It seemed he needed to take his own advise more often.

His cheeks turned even redder when Daevon commented on River's ass, earning a laugh from the man. "Filters are lame," he added with a smirk, pleasantly surprised by the turn out of the question. It certainly helped to keep the mood a little lighter while they searched for the kidnapped Bobby.

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Bobby's eyes were drawn to Rebel's lips when he saw one of the piercings moving, averting his eyes when he realized he was staring. He tried to focus on eatting before he laid down. "How long have you been on your own? Sounds lonely to me..." He commented as he closed his eyes trying to rest like Reb had suggested after he had finished eatting.


He couldn't help but gaze at the handsome blue eyed man who saved him. It wasn't often he found a guy as attractive Rebel, he was easy on the eyes to say the least.
Rebel of course caught Bobby's staring at his lips and smirked a bit. He moved a bit to give Bobby space to lay down, even tossing a folded up blanket for the guy to put under his head.

The question kind of caught him off guard for a moment. It was lonely living in the street, always wary of others and on edge. "I've lost count of how long. It does get lonely, but that's the price of survival on the streets. You can't really trust anyone. Least not for long. Everyone always has ulterior motives."

He caught Bobby staring at him again and reached out to lay his hand on the other's thigh.

"You got a boyfriend? Or a girlfriend? Or just oogling me  for fun?" He couldn't help but tease a bit  "me myself, I go both ways," he added with a wink.
Daevon gave a smirk.”yes really. Telling me you been eyeing me this whole time?” He asked at the blushing river with a chuckle.

Rachel looked about the area, giving hope that Bobby was alive and well. At the same time.. her mind trying to figure out how to tell him about his grandmother. She looked at Daevon and how he flirted with River. Least she knew her cousin was finally connecting with someone.
"I mean, who doesn't in the shop? Best looking guy in the building by a long shot," River admitted with a smirk. "Pretty sure there is a running pole on if you are even single or not," he added with a chuckle. "Mean, clearly your not single now," he added, smirking wide. Today was continuing to surprise him more and more.

"How you holding up back there Rachel?" River asked when she had gone quiet for a while. He knew being in her own head wouldn't do anyone any good.

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Bobby gladly accepted the blanket and put it under his head as best he could as a pillow. He listened to Rebel talk about how being alone had become nessisary because the guy didn't trust anyone. He felt so sad at that though, not having anyone you trusted.

The hand on his thigh jerked Bobby out of his thoughts as his pale cheeks burned a bright red. "I'm single right now...... can't really help that you are easy on the eyes. I... go both ways myself..." He found himself admitting, blushing even more at admitting such things. Something about those eyes drew Bobby in.

"I'm easy in the eyes?" Rebel couldn't help but laugh out, looking almost incredulous at such a thought. "Okay then. You're pretty cute yourself,"

Rebel relaxed a bit, there was something about Bobby that put him at ease. Maybe it was because the other wasn't from the streets, and he was pretty cute with flushing cheeks.

"I'm probably gonna have to jack a car to get you out of here. Can't have those thugs grabbing you yet again," he sighed. "I'll be right back, try and rest up a bit more,"

He squeezed Bobby's leg before standing up and heading back the way he'd come.
Daevon went red at what he was being told.”they were what? Damn I could have gotten in on that..” he joked trying to regain his composure.
Rachel blinked.”I’m okay- just worried.” She said with a smile. Rachel’s eyes went wide to sink back in the seat recognizing some men. They seemed to be looking and Maverick was there- looking pissed.”he got away.. but he couldn’t have gone far..” Rachel commented- “not with the gunshot wound.” She added before they made their way around. They came to a spot as she slid out. “We might have to split up… hopefully he hid himself well enough to avoid them.. “ she said softly.
River chuckled at Daevon's teasing before noticed Rachel tense up and sink into her seat. His eyes traveled to the men she had been looking at.

"You two stick together, I'll check around some hiding spots I know." River said before he got out of the car. "Make sure you lock up," he added to Daevon before he headed off.

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Rachel look a breath and leaned in hugging in a way trying to be mindful..  of hugging lightly. She quietly said.”I would never joke about this and you know I wouldn’t Bobby.. but please know.. you were the first and last thing on her mind when she died. No matter where she is, you know she loves you always.” She said and let the man cry. Daevon gritted his teeth some in the front. His eyes shifted briefly to the review mirror. Daevon blamed himself. He wished he could have done more.. or least be the one shot instead of the elderly woman, feeling responsible for Bobby being alone.
It felt like the world was crashing around him. He knew in his heart that Rachel would never play such a cruel prank on him. He just couldn't believe that the woman was gone now. The tears kept flowing like a sunami as they made their way to River's warehouse. Once there, the car was pulled inside and hidden once more.

"Make yourself at home..." River said once the had made it to his loft. Finally sitting down on the cot to rest, something he didn't usually take the time to do but he was exhausted from the days activities. The most surprising of which being his new boyfriend. That would take some getting used to.

Bobby was broken to say the least, barely paying attention as he was guided out of the car and up stairs to the loft. The moment he was seated, he curled up into himself and sobbed his heart out. He was a broken shell of a man at this point as loss and grief full took over his mind. His body shaking with every sob.

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The outside world had been far harder to survive in than Jun had ever considered when she had run away. Having to steal food, clothes, everything she needed. The hardest part was finding a dry comfortable place to sleep. It had been three months now being out on her own. She found herself missing her created, her heart breaking every time she thought about how she couldn't go back. She couldn't be discarded like all his other experiments, she would be entirely broken the day that happened.

There was also a deep fear of what James would do when he finally caught up to her. Jun carefully picked her way through the alleyways on the hunt for an easy target to get food from. As degrading as it was, she had began to go to dumpsters behind grocery stores and restaurants, the places often threw out perfectly good food.
The ride seemed to take far longer than it actually was due to the somber and sad moods inside. Rebel was more than ready to get out and followed after the others, taking in the warehouse loft where River lived.

Seeing the limited space, had Rebel thinking it would be smart to find his own place. Though he couldn't just leave while Bobby was going through so much grief. It wasn't lost on him he and Bobby were both all alone. Lost kids who had only themselves to depend on. Though it did seem like Rachel and the others were there for Bobby.

Seeing Bobby shaking and curled in a ball on the couch had Rebel dropping his bag  and moving to pull Bobby into his chest. "Here, use me as a giant Hankey,"  he murmured and brushed his fingers gently through Bobby's hair.
Rachel helped get Bobby into the loft. She managed to get him to the couch and rubbed the man’s back. Her heart broke for him. Knowing what it felt like to lose people close.

Daevon sat on the cot by river as he watched the two comfort Bobby the best way they could, and when rebel went to hold Bobby seeing Rachel relent. She knew he needed the comfort and clearly rebel had the warmer hugs.

“River have any basic tools around?” He asked quietly. His eyes went to his cousins arms. If there was going to be fights he would need to check them over so they wouldn’t quit on her.
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Death was on the hunt for Jun. when James found out his beloved creation had disappeared he about lost it. His eye opened a bit when his phone went off and his touch clicked.”the target too? I better find her quick.. least she can make him keep working.” He said to himself. He passed by and ally to stop and notice a female half bent in a dumpster her legs dangling. His brow raised as he went over, once she came up and he got a good look at her face, he grabbed the food and threw it away. Then he grabbed her, to set her on her feet.”If you wanted to go out that much Jun, I could have taken you somewhere nice.” Said the humunculous. He took her hand to start walking back.”James is all the worried about you- I had to tell him he had to stay because of work but I’d find you- play nice I’ll get a nice fish meal for you.. or meat..” he said as he walked with Jun.
Bobby felt Rachel artificial hand on his back as the woman tried to comfort him before he was pulled out of his curled up position and onto Rebel's chest. It temporarily surprised him out of himself for a moment to look up at the man, before fresh tears resumed in force as Bobby hid his face into Rebel's shirt.

River looked up at Daevon when the man spoke to him. "I have a whole toolbox of **** somewhere around here." He murmmered as he got to his feet and headed downstairs. After several minutes of digging around, he finally found the toolbox he had been looking for and brought it back up to his boyfriend.

"There ya go, think I'm ganna run down to the store and grab some food, whole healing stuff makes me hungry, anyone else want anything while I'm out?" River questioned.

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Finally! A big box of sealed sandwiches! Jun felt like she had hit the jackpot in that moment, but her excitement was quickly dashed away when the food was ripped from her hands and she was pulled out of the dumpster.

The pure shock of seeing Death standing before her made the chimera's stomach sink to the floor knowing she had been caught. Her brow furrowed when the man took her hand and tried to lead her down the alley with promises of good food, causing her tummy to rumble loudly.

She took a deep breath as he began to lead her down the alley and yanked her hand out of Death's before sprinting in the opposite direction of the man. "I'M NOT GOING BACK!" She yelled as she ran with all her strength.
Even though Rebel had sort of taken over comforting Bobby, he didn't feel right in making Rachel feel left out. It was obvious that they two were close and had underlying feelings for one another. Though..maybe they had yet to admit that to one another.

He gently stroked his fingers through the other's white soft hair and reached out to grab Rachel's metal hand and pulled her in a bit closer.

"No need to be so far away. Let's make a Bobby sandwich," he suggested.

Though he knew her metal hand wouldn't have any sensation, he squeezed it before placing it on his own hip. This way Bobby was cocooned by both their bodies. Then he began humming softly to himself.

His humming paused at River's question about anyone needing anything. "I could use something to eat, I'll eat whatever you bring back. I'm not picky in the slightest," he spoke up, his stomach rumbling a bit loudly in agreement.
Rachel had her hands folded when she heard rebel to blink. She saw his hand in hers to feel the pull in. She saw how he squeezed it and for a moment a tear formed. She burrowed her head in Bobby’s shoulder as Daevon gave an appreciative smile. He figured he’d give a bit of time before pulling her away for much needed maintenance.”just get me something that will fill my stomach. Rachel - mind grabbing her a salad and some soup? “ he said as he mentally checked the diet she was on. “If there’s any meat- chicken.” He said as he checked over the tools.
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Death heard the breath and felt the yank to sigh. He never could understand why she kept running away. “It’s such a good relationship.” He said. He jogged lightly at first before darting his way to snag Jun again.”you know you can’t get away.. he’s really missing you- he can’t work without you.” He said to toss her over his shoulder and whistled for a car. He slid in after getting her in with a man on the other side. Once he was in he peered at her.”now tell uncle death why you keep running away.. maybe I can help solve your problem?” He said with a tone that sounded kind and cheerful.
"You got it," River said once everyone had told him what they wanted before heading out. He would return a few hours later with the groceries and put them away in the tiny kitchen. Bobby having cried himself to sleep at that point in the comforting arms of Rebel and Rachel.

"Least he is finally resting," River commented as he got the food he had gotten ready to eat, cooking the chicken for Daevon.

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Rachel finished with the lotion as she saw her arm sat down before the man walked over to where River was.” Your back hurting” Daevon asked. He noticed the bones were gone and wondered if the man ate bones that often. “Maybe we can change the bandages..” he said to sit on the side of the cot.
Alice smiled wide, her hand giving a salute to war before she ran off, her bare feet hitting the sidewalk. The girl proved to be good, as she disarmed some to use their own knives and weapons against them, to throwing off challengers with ease with her telekinesis till it hit its limit. The girl was splattered in the enemies blood when she heard a noise around the quiet where she had ended up.

Her duo toned eyes flickered a direction, sneaking a bit to poke her head over rebel’s hiding spot.”oh? Got a hider! I know.. wanna play a game?” She asked as she could hear a few more shots down the alley with the group that will still mod fight with the rebel gang.
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Meanwhile Rachel realizing that Bobby wasn’t responding to her questions. She went over to settle by him as she got her other arm on.”Bobby.” She said and put her hand on his. She noticed he seemed to react when rebel kissed him. She wondered if doing the same might bring Bobby out even if he rejected her.  Rachel let off a breath to slide her metal hand under Bobby’s chin and gave a soft kiss on his lips light and soft before pulling away. Clearly flushed at the fact she finally did what she wanted to and for the first kiss she had given away.
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Alice smiled wide, her hand giving a salute to war before she ran off, her bare feet hitting the sidewalk. The girl proved to be good, as she disarmed some to use their own knives and weapons against them, to throwing off challengers with ease with her telekinesis till it hit its limit. The girl was splattered in the enemies blood when she heard a noise around the quiet where she had ended up.

Her duo toned eyes flickered a direction, sneaking a bit to poke her head over rebel’s hiding spot.”oh? Got a hider! I know.. wanna play a game?” She asked as she could hear a few more shots down the alley with the group that will still mod fight with the rebel gang.——
Death gave  a smile.” I’ll try my best, but as for how, I’ll simply have you do runs with me for errands.” He said with a thought. “It’ll give time for you to have a breather from the man and you’ll be helping out all at the same time!” He commented.

Of course when they reached the destination she tried to get away again. Thankfully her biting the man gave enough time to grab Jun. “excuse me young lady. If you continue to try to escape my deal goes out the window.” He said with a drop in his voice as part of his face went translucent - a sign of someone that was getting a bit angry. Inside would be the skeleton head showing partially in response.

Rachel blushed a bit harder.”.you seemed more in your head.. so I thought one.. that it would bring you out. And two.. I ah… like you.” Rachel said and made a bashful look.”never kissed before so hopefully it wasn’t weird.” She said noticing how his face looked a bit confused.  Her metal hands started playing a bit twiddling almost. Rachel was a bundle of nerves and butterflies- but she figured if everyone else was gonna make a move on the man- she better make her own feelings known.”I liked you for a while now I just had trouble bringing it up, mostly due to nerves…” she said before biting her bottom lip a little.
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Daevon chuckled.”and? Maybe one day I’ll see more than just the shirt off.” He joked a bit to help River redress the bandages so he wasn’t sitting or rather soaking in the blood from the shirt.

Daevon simply just followed out the door to give the two some space and steal a smoke. What he didn’t know was what was going on given he stayed close to the loft.
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“Yes it is! You try to stay alive!” She said before she heard a noise to turn her attention back to the man that was running away. She chuckled to run/skip her way towards the guy, just keeping within reach to toy with him and egg on the fear. Of course she held out long enough to notice a familiar face, what she didn’t expect was the man to change to his form and just about froze.”pestilence!” She said it flying out.”I didn’t know he was your friend!” She said looking fearful. She knew what the man was capable of to scramble away, wanting to avoid being touched. War. She needed war, she knew pestilence normally would never trigger his true form unless it was a job or defending himself. Least.. that’s what death told her. Her feet hit the street as she managed to get away.
———

Death managed to come in as he heard voices. One was covered his face hidden from them both, famine was also in attendance, sitting on the counter as usual. Eating or fake eating candy.A resounding pop came out of his mouth.”there you are! Managed to calm him down a little thanks to some news from some of war’s men that visited that farm.” He said before noticing Jun. before he could make a grin, death blocked her view of the man knowing how uncomfortable she was.

“Jun!! “ said James as his head turned at the sound of their feet. “Where have you been! Why did you run off? I was so worried. What were you thinking!?!” He asked.

James was more than gone thanks to having Jun around again as he tried to come close as death made it apparent he wasn’t going to let him.”she’s still feeling emotional James, you need to give her proper attention!” He said with a firm sound.

He turned to famine as he clarified.”the girl with the missing arms grew up just fine.” He reported.”still need a way for a blood sample though.” He said his eyes looking or rather drifting to Jun. his eyes landed on the girls ears as he thought about chu and what he had done.”oh James!.. when do I get a new pet?” He asked. James stopped and sighed.”fine fine- you can have Caleb.” He told him as famine huffed.”what about ju-“ he started to get a glare from not just James but death as well.”that will never happen.” Said James.”she’s mine and mine alone!” He said possessively.

“Your acting spoiled again..” said death.”do we need another lesson?” He asked as his face slowly showed some translucence to gain a fearful look from famine.”look sorry! I won’t ask again.” He said to jam the sucker back in his mouth.

Rebel gladly let River answer Daevon's question, not really sure how to answer. Plus he was still in shock. He followed the older men up to the loft, hanging back a bit.

When he spied Rachel in Bobby's lap he couldn't help but feel happy for them. It looked like they were finally showing one another how they felt. He moved to slump on the other end of the couch while River explained what has happened.

"Is it possible that the four horsemen of the apocalypse are real? Cause I think another one was there; I'm pretty sure I felt Death in the past. When my...mom died," Rebel brought up.Rachel felt the arm and the pull into his lap. She draped her metal arms around him to stroke his hair some.

She heard the two coming in as Daevon froze.”take your time..” he said calmly before looking over at rebel. Hearing his question he sat down.”realistically no, but the mafia I’m indebt to had a lot of secrets. I know one named after a horseman- famine.”He said and saw how Rachel seemed to burrow a little closer to Bobby.

He went to River and gently touched his arms.”it probably part of your abilities you don’t quite remember.. maybe we need to focus on that for you so you can learn them.” He said honestly.
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Alice blinked at him.”you didn’t feel him?.. and I know that’s why I ran away- he changed to his secondary form.” She said to follow war.”if he said  that human was his toy- I wouldn’t have played with him.” She said with a pout.
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Death felt the gentle pull.”yes my dear- you must be exhausted..” he said as famine looked over to see the two walk by.”why does death get to have Jun.”
James sighed.”she’s not she’s mine.. he’s simply helping her clean up.” He said as he went to look at the telescope to turn it down.”so you’re saying death sees her naked?” He asked before a crack would be heard from him getting too close to the sample.”like hell!” He said to walk over to grab jun’s arm.”*I’ll *show* her where she can clean up.” He started before death grabbed the man’s hand to pry it off.”I’m showing her to the bathroom not going in.. you’re scaring her. I thought you loved her..” said death. Somehow that nailed James to the core.”fine.. just.. ..” he stammered trying to contain his jealousy.

Famine seemed to be enjoying the drama unfolding and smirked. Least it made the place around him lively!Feeling Rachel press closer into him had Bobby holding the woman a little tighter, protectively even. Hearing about the men who hurt Rachel boiled rage deep inside of himself. Were these the people after him?

River's eyes glazed over for several moments as a horrible face flashed behind the man's eyes as an old barried memory tried to surface at the name Famine. He knew they were in trouble just but the name. A deep fear welled inside of him.

"We need to try and get out of this town. I don't think it is safe here... we just need an idea of where we are going though..." He said trying not to let his panic show.

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A sweet smile came to Jun's lips at the sweet way Death spoke to her. Her skin crawled a little as Famine referred to her as if she were an object to be had. That seemed to spark something in James who rushed over and grabbed Jun's wrist.

Fear welled up inside of the chimera as she tried to pull away, only relaxing when Death came to her rescue. If James thought she was too close to Death before, the feline woman was practically clinging to the Humunculus the way she used to cling to James.Rebel wasn't quite so sure what to make of Daevon's reply. He tapped his jaw while he thought over the strange woman that had chased after him. If anything, he'd move just to put distance between them.

Hearing River bring it up had him nodding. "We'll need supplies and gas for the car. That's going to take at least a few days or a week to get together. Probably want to get a map too,"
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War frowned a bit, running his hand over his jaw. "there might have been a bit of a tingle, but nothing like normal. Something must have happened to break our connection,"

Hearing that his brother had changed to his second form concerned him. Normally they didn't use them. Had Pestilence really not recognized Alice?

"Relax Alice, you got away. I'll have to go look for him later. It might be that his memory just isn't the best right now,"

War was starting to get concerned about his brother. Something terrible must have happened to him. He had half the thought to find Death and Famine first and see if they knew anything.

"Come on then, Let's find some more fun, what do you feel like doing? Maybe going on a hunt?"Daevon heard the words of running away.  He looked at his cousin, and couldn’t count how many times they had moved.”we can try. It would mean changing our identities as well. Rachel and I haven’t for some time cause the places we went didn’t know the rosecrofts nor what William- Rachel’s father had done.” He said as he saw her head shot up.”do we really have to-“ said Rachel as she often avoided talking about the family outside of Daevon. “If we are running they should know.” He said watching her take a breath.”then let me- it’s not your dad that put you in this position.” She said and sighed.
“The doctor that is after Bobby worked with my father for a time-I guess either the man wanted more money or got caught but they were working on a big project that involved slowing of aging.” She said and kept her face staring at her metal hands.

“I… ah… my father went out of his way to experiment on not just my mother- but me as well under the guise of curing our illnesses. I was or I believed I was a sickly child. But reality was the treatments given left me bedridden for days- mother didn’t quite make it- I’m not sure when they started on me.. my memories are not the best about it-.Course the money father used was from the mafia, and he fled when he couldn’t pay it back. They thought daevon or I would know where my father went. We are all that’s left of our families. “ Rachel said quietly,
“Rachel’s arms were taken from her as a result.” Daevon said taking over. “We were lucky she managed to survive in the first place. It was in an effort to get information out of us that we didn’t even know ourselves.” He said honestly.”we also don’t know what kind of affect Rachel went through. But her father’s atrocities were founded in our hometown. Which is why we don’t go back. There might be a chance they’ll find us.. depends on how the boss would be if he finds out we skipped town again.” He said to rub his neck.James watched as the feline clung to death- but the fear on her face managed some restraint as death ushered the female away. Of course the moment they went down the hall would they hear the sounds of the man practically ruining his lab and cursing out death.

“I thought one shot and the whole place would..” famine started as James cut him off.”Shut the hell up!” Famine made a smug grin before popping the candy back in his mouth and heading the same direction as death. His hands resting on the back of his head.”Will you stop causing trouble..” death said as famine just chuckled.”it gets dull if it’s about work.. besides you and Jun being a thing wouldn’t be bad.. you barely have any other subordinates.. why not just *take* her for yourself.” Said famine with a cheerful desposition.”mean the good doctor is about done with his work and we can go bang and be done and go back to fishing for bigger things.” He said.
Death kept Jun close and his brow raised.”right now this one needs to be done- for once stop being lazy- if that woman is running about make it your business to catch her instead.” He told the man.

A sigh escaped from famine.”fine fine.. mean be fun to see her scared look again.” He said with a smirk. Seeing her fear as a child was one thing but seeing if it continued to affect her left him curious.”bye bye:. Don’t do anything to **** the doctor off more..” he teased to earn a glare before he turned down another hallway to laugh.

Death gave another sigh and got Jun to his room and shut the door.”you can use my shower.” He told her before he texted on his phone to sit on his bed. His room was windowless to allow it to be dark enough. While he couldn’t sleep somehow it gave him a sense of being normal to lay down and rest. Plus it was nice and quiet.
——Alice made a concerned look and blinked.”His memory?“ she asked and seemed to think a little bit.”well I am hungry. I want something sweet!” She said.”can we get some food?” She asked as she didn’t quite let go of wars arm. The girl had always been clingy to war since she was brought under him. If she wasn’t doing her part, she almost seemingly left his side. “Maybe a crepe?” She asked being one of her favorite sweets as what was left of the men were getting into their own cars from the scene as she heard the sounds of sirens in the distance.Bobby and River both listened to the others as they spoke about the past and Daevon even going as far as claiming that Famine must have done something to River. It made the Humunculus shiver as more waves of fear washed over him it wasn't a feeling he thought he could ever get used to.

"I... I don't remember... that name just... makes my blood run cold...." He said in a defeated tone. "No one wander off on their own... I don't know why... but I have a feeling we will be seeing more of those goons soon... if.... if I transform again... whatever you do... don't touch me... I don't remember... what exactly happens... but... I know no one has ever survived...." He said as the pain of not knowing his own past weighed on him.

He could keep everyone so much safer if he could remember. "We need to be out of town by the end of the week at the latest..
" River finally decided as he got to his feet. "Stay here, stay together, I'll be back. Ganna see if I can't get started on grabbing supplies, and see who is lurking around...."

Bobby got a fresh wave of sad emotions wash over him at hearing what had happened to Rachel in her past. If only he could have protected her back then, not that he was much protection now. She was the one always protecting him, even before things got deadly.

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Relief finally came as Death ushered Jun out of the lab moments before she heard destruction being caused as they made it down the hall. It caused the feline to tremble, pressing against Death even more when Famine joined them.

She was near hyperventilating by the time they had parted ways with Famine and made it to Death's room. The pitch black space took a moment for Jun's eyes to adjust to before being blinded as the lights were switched on causing her to shield them for a moment. Her tail swished back and forth behind her as she finally began to relax. The thought of belonging to Death instead of James played on her thoughts.Usually, James had her undress in front of him before going to shower, so, out if habit, Jun stripped off her top and shorts right in front of Death rather shamelessly. She had never developed a sense of shame about her body, so it didn't bother her in the slightest for anyone she trusted to see her naked. Once her little show was over, Jun made her way into the bathroom and got herself under the hot water rather quickly. After 3 months of being unable to properly bathe, she took her sweet time getting clean. Soaping up every inch of her body from the tips of her furry ears to the end of her long tail. It wasn't until the water started to run cold that Jun finally forced herself out and worked on drying herself off.

She gave up on drying her hair and tail once they wernt dripping wet any longer before returning to the bedroom, still entirely **** as she went over to the bed and laid down on her stomach, purring at the comfortable surface.Rebel was more than a little surprised to hear Daevon mentioning changing identities. It wasn't like he'd have to, he'd long ago shed his true identity when he'd left for the streets. It wasn't like anyone was looking for him, save for the creepy psycho chic.

His face scrunched up as Daevon and Rachel kept talking, mentioning that the guy after Bobby had done horrible things to the young woman. He looked ready to kill when Daevon mentioned why Rachel's arms had been taken.

"That's so freaking messed up," he muttered, already plotting to hunt those that hurt her down and giving them a taste of pain.

While he had the urge, Rebel knew better than going off on his own. It was quite likely the Dr. And this Famine guy had people protecting them.

He was pulled out of his plotting by River's warning about not touching him in is other form. "Ya don't have to tell me twice,"

He frowned a bit, not liking the idea of staying put, but didn't argue. The last thing he wanted was to run into the crazy red head. "I did find a work shop a few blocks over, they might have done if what you need. I managed to grab a few things, but there's a lot more there."

Rebel started pulling out what he'd found, handing the bolts and leather pieces to Daevon. "Here, found these for Rachel's arms. Oh and got a few tools for you too,"
-----War nodded at Alice's question. "Sometimes our memories are affected if we go a long time between changing forms." He explained.

He couldn't help but chuckle a bit at her declaring she wanted something sweet. "sounds like Famine's sweet tooth rubbed off on you. Sure, we can get food," he agreed.

By now War was used to her clinginess. Not that he minded it. Having her around kept him more aware and less prone to losing himself to his blood lust.

"A crepe huh? Not sure if there's any places open that make those at this hour," he mused and led her off down the street away from the police sirens. "If I can't find you crepes, I'll find you the next best thing," he promised and pulled her closer into his side.Daevon noted how he was being. It sounded like the man suffered from trauma.”alright.. I understand.” He told him.”but you going alone isn’t my thing Rachel and the rest can stay- it’s faster if there is two of us.” He told the man. Seeing him out of sorts almost reminded him how Rachel reacted for a while. He had a feeling if whatever happened came to the surface.. river was going to need support. He took the things from the man to shift it to a table.”thanks rebel.” He told him.”we need to be quick and not be seen.” He said thoughtfully.
Rachel quietly shifted her head and seemed a bit of a mix of suprise and mild suspicion. She managed to muster out.”thank you for the parts.” Her reluctance to accept the man’s abrupt kindness and flirty nature so readily.
“Rachel you need to stay put a while alright?” He told her as she shifted her head.”alright but if your not back within the hour im finding you.” She warned softly.
“Deal.” He said.”just have a little time with Bobby.. now that you finally opened your mouth.” He said to watch her face turn red.”your lucky there’s too many people in this small space.” She said flatly.
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Death was settled before he noticed her stripping her clothing.”j..jun! I’m not James!” He said not quite covering his eyes or looking away but trying. Once she walked off he let a breath off before hearing the door to accept some clothing from who he contacted and some real food for Jun. he figured she’d be starving.
Course when she came out naked and laid right down on his bed did he turn his back.”j..Jun.. you really should get dressed.. I got food too.” He said as his mind wandered to what famine mentioned.. almost playing with the idea of taking her from James.
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Alice blinked and seemed to understand.. despite not entirely.”well I was under him before you.” She reminded. She smiled wide at the positive answer from war, “okay! Long as it’s sweet.” She said and leaned on his arm. They got into the car to take off as she looked out the window.At Daevon's protest of River going out alone, the man paused, deciding not to argue with his boyfriend, for now at least. He had said to not go out of their own, would be going against his own rule if he protested. "Let's get going..." He said with a slight air of impatience as he led the way out of the warehouse. His feet guiding them to where he had a vuage feeling they would find an old emergency stash.

The pair had been walking for about twenty minutes when River slipped into a back alley behind a pawn shop and easily located a hidden hole in the brick wall. It had several dufflebags. After peaking into a few of them, River began putting on ten of the sixteen bags. "You think you can grab the rest?" He questioned.

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"Clothes is so... restricting though...." Jun complained as she sat up on the bet at the mention of food. Her tail swished in excitement. "What kind of food did you get me?" She questioned as she crawled over to the man to see what food he had on offer. "Is it fish? You did promise me fish," she said with a wide smile.Rebel wasn't all that surprised by Rachel's reaction. He was still a stranger to her after all. He probably had come on to her and Bobby a bit fast as well. It's not like he could help it though, when he was attracted to anyone, he flirted with them. For now though it would be smart to draw back on physical affection. That would of course would be tough.

"I'm gonna go down in the warehouse and look around for a bit. Give you two some..time to yourselves," he finally spoke up once River and Daevon left together.

"Don't mind me, I've got earbuds," he added, pulling them out and cranking up the old iPod so he wouldn't hear anything and headed down into the warehouse.

He was soon messing around with one of the car's that was half pulled apart, trying to figure out what the problem was with it.
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"Maybe so, but you haven't known him as long as I have. We gre up together, and usually it's short term memory that goes,"

War gave Alice a fond look, fighting the urge to stroke his hand through her hair. Maybe if his hand hadn't been covered in blood and grime, he would have.

It took a bit of searching, but War finally found a late night diner that served crepes and other sweet breakfast things. War didn't like to admit it outright but after a fight he craved sweet things himself. He ordered a tall stack of waffles covered in whipped cream, strawberries and chocolate syrup. He also got a huge plate of bacon.

"You enjoying your crepes? Are they sweet enough for you?" He asked Alice with a soft look.Daevon walked with the man and began to help out, “yeah I can, what’s in them anyway?” He asked. He heard a noise to jump a little to see a small black cat scramble its way given it scared itself.”damn cat!” He stated with a sigh.
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Rachel ended up going a shade darker. Particularly at the idea the man had earbuds. She watched him go and shifted her head back to Bobby.“…well now there’s just us hm?” She said to smile a bit. Her eyes seemed to study Bobby’s for a little bit before she decided making out wouldn’t be a bad idea  as her mouth found his.
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Death tried to not look, it was hard given the girl practically crawled his way and the swinging chest just coaxing him back to staring.”it’s fish like I promised.” He said as his eyes clearly was not on her face, right before he pulled his eyes up to her face.
*she’s attractive.. yes but you promised yourself no attatchments. You’d be breaking your own rules..* he thought to himself as his eyes wandered.
—-
Alice was enjoying her sweets with a tea and heard war ask how she was enjoying her food.”yup! And there’s so many.” She said with a smile.

“So is this job done?” She asked before taking another bite, the creame coming out some on her cheek. She ignored the strange stares given how she looked- she looked the least human and somewhat like she broken out of the psych ward. “What do we do next?” She asked.
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Meanwhile famine hit the streets after convincing a few of wars men to help him out. Given what he is, and his ability. Pulled out a small doll that was in a bag for what looked like a decade-preserved, for what it was.”her scent shouldn’t have changed.. too much.. besides being a adult by now..”he mumbled. His nose twitched a few times at the house where they had stopped and he began to follow the scent. It was the last place they had visual and he planned on using the trail.
 
He made sure his guns were hidden as he peered around town, his nose leading him to a warehouse.There another scent invaded him as he made a face.”what the hell?!? Pestilence?” He said to go inside, the scent seemed fresh but as if he had stepped out. He could hear rummaging to see some man busy and clearly not hearing him. He made a few hand gestures as now his priorities were now messed up. He was more geared on finding pestilence and putting him through the grinder yet again.Bobby's face was slowly growing darker and darker shades of red from Daevon's comments all the way to Rebel's promise to wear headphones and Rachel's comment of them being alone as well.

"Yeah,.. just us," Bobby agreed. Rachel seemed to know the perfect cure for the awkwardness the others had created as her lips found their place on his own. He didn't know if it was her goal, but the woman was doing a fabulous job of distracting him.

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Once all the bags were obtained, River grined at his boyfriend, "Cash, fake ID kits, papers, emergency food, medical supplies, think there is even a bag with some pistols in it. We can to a proper look through once we are back at the warehouse and decide what else we might need to grab before leaving town." He answered as the pair made their way back to the their hideout.

The pair had opted for going through the back entrance due to having better access to the trunk of the car. River easily got everything into the trunk before he realized anything was off. He could hear footsteps, and way more than what should have been here. "Somethings wrong..." He found himself muttering, coming out from behind the junk pile and coming face to face with Famine. A look of pure terror crossed River's expression as he was frozen in fear.

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A happy chirp escaped the leopard as she took the offered food and sat down, snuggled up to Death. "Thank you! You are the best!" She said excitedly as she started to eat, scarfing down all the offered food in record time. She then yawned and stretched, laying on her back on display for Death to gaze at his leisure. Small habits drilled into her from James.War knew that he indulged Alice a bit more than he should. Still he couldn't help it, he liked her. Sure she came off as odd at times, but she was definitely his match when it came to fighting on the battlefield.

"Well take your time enjoying them," he told her, not wanting to rush her enjoyment.

War took a bite as she asked him if the job was done and nodded. He picked up a a napkin and reached out to wipe off her cheek.

"Yeah, we'll go find somewhere to clean up and then see if there are any upcoming jobs to do. If there aren't any, I may see if I can find my brother."

When they'd finished their food a little while later, War left some bills at the table and escorted Alice back out. From the way the people inside had stared, he figured it might be a good idea to get Alice something new to wear.

"I was thinking it's about time to get you a new dress, or outfit to wear."----
Rebel was so engulfed in what he was doing that he didn't sense anything off. The loud music pounding in his ears masked Famine's entrance into the warehouse.

Rebel finally stepped back and glanced up to see River frozen in place and turned to see a stranger standing only a foot away.

"Holy ****!" He yelled, grabbing a nearby open bottle of oil and squeezing it right into the man's eyes.

He scrambled back, grabbing a tire iron from the nearby bench and began hitting the intruder in the ribs and stomach. "Get away from me! Get outta here!"Death watched as she ate and was amazed at how she downed the food. His eye roamed over her body as it stretched. He made a small groan.”Jun. if you wanted to be underneath someone new.. would you accept it?” He asked trying to regain composure and somehow drill the idea of consent in the girl as he was now just about broke. “I know a way to protect you, but that means we may do things James may go off the handle for.” He said honestly. The man’s ears was showing some red to them as he spoke. His mind on the other hand was making plans on how to keep Jun untouched for the most part.
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Daevon blinked at the man.”sounds good, I know we need to stop by the apartment or I’ll never hear the end of Rachel worrying about her cat hiro.” He said as he followed him.

He was giving a hand with the bags before he saw how river froze and went over to see Famine as he froze as well.”well well well, been a while little br-“ he started before a bottle of oil poured in his eyes with a yell. He made a few grunts and laid on the ground before one of his men knocked rebel back. “Owwww you **** ****! Didn’t your mother tell you it’s rude to interrupt?” Slid out from the man on the ground. Daevon grabbed rivers arm to try to pull him back before the man shapeshifted to his second form.”I hate this form and you made me use it!” He shouted at rebel, unlike the others- when he lost his composure would he slip into the side he hated with a passion, his speed was almost fast enough to blur as he tried to hit rebel to miss as he cleared his eyes with the other arm..”now pest… don’t tell me your snatching the job away from me…*again*” he seethed.”do we need to do another good few rounds of how fast you can heal again?” He asked as he screeched.

The sound was almost animalistic that inside the loft would resound for Rachel to seperate and cover her ears. Her eyes held complete dread.”why is he here..” she asked her voice shaking softly. Her eyes went to Bobby.
She seemed to think and sighed.”we need to get out.. we might have to find a way out differently.” She said as she got worried.Alice felt the man clean her face off. Not that she minded- it was surely different under his care than it was famines. War gave more structure where famine was more wild a lot of the time. “Okay.. maybe we can find him instead of Job.. I just wanna know how important that human is, and apologize for almost breaking his toy.” She said and sighed.
Once done she clung to ear as they got out. She heard him mention about a dress or an outfit. “Fine but still no shoes.. “ she said flatly. For some godly reason the woman preferred to be barefoot, one wouldn’t know why. Winter was especially hard when the woman would refuse. “What kind of dress?” She asked as her head made a tilt.Seeing Famine be attacked was enough to snap River out of his trance like state. His eyes darting around the room as if trying to figure out exactly what to do in this situation. "Daevon, you and Rebel take the car and get out of here, swing by you apartment and grab anything you have to have... I'll distract this... monster while the others get out...." He told his boyfriend before pulling away from the man, shifting into his own alternate form which caused a black smoke to bellow onto the floor, easily hiding the humans as he transformed into the plague doctor like form.

"Leave now while I am still allowing you to breathe," River threatened, his bravery being derived from his desire to keep Daevon and the others safe.

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It seemed the moment the pair got lost in each other was the moment things decided to go into the critically bad territory. "Lead the way..." was all Bobby to say when Rachel said they needed to get out.

Bobby's eyes scanned over the area and pointed out some scaffolding that worked as the fire escape. Bobby used his good arm to open the window, holding it open for Rachel.

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"Depends on who it was, if it was someone I trusted like you, I would accept it easily... what did you have in mind?" Jun questioned as she sat up once more, tilting her head innocently to one side. The look in his eyes reminded her of the way James looked at her when he wanted to play. She wondered if Death wanted to play with her too, that certainly would upset James.Rebel felt hands shoving him back and swung at the new attacker, making the underling curse when the tire iron hit him.

"No, my mom taught me to go down swinging you piece of ****!" Rebel yelled back, now fully in fight mode. "Stay back!" He screamed at the other minions that gathered around the stranger. He swung the tire iron wildly, his earbuds flying out of his ears

Rebel paled seeing the guy suddenly shift into a nightmarish form. What the hell was going on? He managed to pick up on what River told Daevon and shivered. When River started to shift, Rebel darted quickly over to snag his bag and scurried out of the warehouse after Daevon.

"Is this what happens before the world ends?" He couldn't help but blurt out. He was starting to feel panic blooming inside.
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"Probably the best thing to do, I don't want Famine finding him first. We both know what he'd do to Pestilence," War said shaking his head. "It's a good thing you didn't or he probably would never forgive you."

This was the very sentiment War had in regards to Alice. If Pestilence had hurt her, he'd have to retaliate. Even more so if Famine got any ideas of torturing her.

"I can't say I understand you not wanting shoes, but I'm not going to force you to wear shoes my dear Alice,"

War couldn't help but grin at her question. "Something that  hugs your curves perfectly. I think it should be in crimson, it is your color after all,"Death heard her talk and let a breath out.”well.. it involves having a baby with me.” He said and towered a little over her.”well.. If it’s even possible on my end.. I know for you it shouldn’t be a problem.” He said and chuckled.”it be an important experiment in his eyes to see if my kind can even reproduce. “ he said and pulled her chin up.”If there’s anything stronger than his anger it’s his desire to see results.” He said gently.”course it means you get to partake in my abilities as well and won’t die on my watch.” He said honestly as the hand slid down her form.
“He’ll be pissed alright but can’t do anything.”
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“That would be bad..” said Alice.”hasn’t been the same since pestilence took over his work last time.” She added. “I’d like that! I love the color of red..” she said with a smile that bordered to crazy.”especially when we fight.” She said with a chuckle.
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Daevon saw rhe man pull away before he shifted. His eyes went wide at the plague looking doctor form, the smoke blocking parts of things out.”pest! You’re being a pain!” He heard.
His feet took off for the car and slid in. He hoped Rachel found a way out given the sound famine got out. “This isn’t the end of the world! I told you their homunculus..river will be okay, just pray he messes up the other guy worse.” He said as he started the car to get moving.
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Rachel nodded to get up, her own face scanning for a good place. She heard Bobby to look out.”alright. You be careful .” She told him before hoisting herself out the window.

She began to carefully make her way down to look up to make sure Bobby was doing okay, after a bit she managed to get down. During this she heard the car peel out and looked through the bottom window. The wind escaped her lungs at the sight of rivers form.. and the dreadful famine.

They seemed to be fighting trading blows as famine was cussing.. or what sounded like it at River. It seemed the pause was brief for Rachel to snap out as she saw a small group of men.Her stomach dropped as she saw one of their hands pointed. “Bobby run!” She said to push him ahead with her on his heels. She wondered why they were not shooting assuming Bobby being involved was why.  “Keep running.” Rachel told Bobby.”I’m right behind you.” She assured. She then briefly stopped to activate her water alchemy against some pipes they came across in the ally that was exposed . They busted to soak their persuers before she cycled around to feel her foot caught before hitting the ground, she turned to see her foot with a stone hand around it before her arms. She struggled before the bad leather strapped one popped off.  She managed to glance back to realize one of the men applied their own alchemy and she was screwed. It was a nightmare and Rachel was praying she’d wake up.