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metalogs2023-05-19 01:48 pm
levelshift) wrote in metalogs2023-05-19 01:48 pm
I want to be blinded from this dull today
Who: Leonardo faceguy, Donatello purplexing, Accelerator levelshift
What: Three children commit light B&E and felony theft.
When: Late May. Probably after that Fantastic announcement, what timing.
Where: An electronics recycling facility in Central.
Content Warnings: Kids committing crimes, body horror, psychological horror, blood, sensory overloading. These kids have trauma, thanks nightmare floor! Will update as necessary.
[With everything going on in Central City - the flooding, the lockdown, Fantastic taking over the Alliance - the smart thing to do would be to delay this whole mission. Or even better - call it off, because even though it should be a (mostly) harmless crime for the benefit of Donnie, stealing equipment meant to be recycled is still illegal. But no, they've made plans, scoped the place out, trained. Dropping things now would be putting all that time and effort to waste, and besides, it should be a simple stealthy in-and-out mission, right? It's a recycling facility, how bad can the security be?
Besides, it'll be fun to stick it to Fantastic. A heist (albeit, a small one) happening right after he becomes head of the Alliance? Now that's fantastic.
Accelerator isn't too sure what to expect. He's been in a recycling facility before, back in Academy City, and the security was incredibly lax. This is a different city - different universe, with different rules. He's a little cautious, since this was originally his idea, and he's the one with only thirty minutes of power to work with. Otherwise he's a weaker-than-normal high school student relying on two very capable ninjas.
It's fucking weird to be relying on other people. He kind of hates it, and he isn't totally sure why, though he can't exactly overthink it right now like he usually would. He's trying to stay focused on breaking into the facility and not fucking anything up for Donnie and Leo. He's even made something of an effort for tonight, with a duffle bag to store equipment (a smaller backpack is inside for stuff he'll grab for the Society's cut) and a black hoodie in case he needs to hide his hair (he isn't sure, white hair just doesn't seem very stealthy).
So far it's going smoothly. With Leo's planning and leadership and Donnie taking care of the security system they're able to sneak in and avoid the paths of the security guards. In fact, it's going so well that it sort of seems like they might be able to get in, grab what they need, and get out with no incidents whatsoever.
Of course, it's absurd to throw all caution out the window simply because things are working out right now. Especially when they run into their first obstacle.
After dodging a few more guards, the trio will come to a long hallway, the only path to their goal without having to pass directly several security stations. Spread through the length of the hall are little red lasers, arranged into one very elaborate grid meant to ward off would-be thieves such as themselves. It's like something out of a spy movie, and it's unclear whether these are the kinds of lasers that will cut a limb off or simply sound an alarm if tripped. Maybe it's both.
Accelerator leans heavily on his crutch, looking thoroughly irritated with this obstacle. His reflection might be actively detrimental here.]
This is fucking ridiculous.
faceguy, Donatello purplexing, Accelerator levelshiftWhat: Three children commit light B&E and felony theft.
When: Late May. Probably after that Fantastic announcement, what timing.
Where: An electronics recycling facility in Central.
Content Warnings: Kids committing crimes, body horror, psychological horror, blood, sensory overloading. These kids have trauma, thanks nightmare floor! Will update as necessary.
[With everything going on in Central City - the flooding, the lockdown, Fantastic taking over the Alliance - the smart thing to do would be to delay this whole mission. Or even better - call it off, because even though it should be a (mostly) harmless crime for the benefit of Donnie, stealing equipment meant to be recycled is still illegal. But no, they've made plans, scoped the place out, trained. Dropping things now would be putting all that time and effort to waste, and besides, it should be a simple stealthy in-and-out mission, right? It's a recycling facility, how bad can the security be?
Besides, it'll be fun to stick it to Fantastic. A heist (albeit, a small one) happening right after he becomes head of the Alliance? Now that's fantastic.
Accelerator isn't too sure what to expect. He's been in a recycling facility before, back in Academy City, and the security was incredibly lax. This is a different city - different universe, with different rules. He's a little cautious, since this was originally his idea, and he's the one with only thirty minutes of power to work with. Otherwise he's a weaker-than-normal high school student relying on two very capable ninjas.
It's fucking weird to be relying on other people. He kind of hates it, and he isn't totally sure why, though he can't exactly overthink it right now like he usually would. He's trying to stay focused on breaking into the facility and not fucking anything up for Donnie and Leo. He's even made something of an effort for tonight, with a duffle bag to store equipment (a smaller backpack is inside for stuff he'll grab for the Society's cut) and a black hoodie in case he needs to hide his hair (he isn't sure, white hair just doesn't seem very stealthy).
So far it's going smoothly. With Leo's planning and leadership and Donnie taking care of the security system they're able to sneak in and avoid the paths of the security guards. In fact, it's going so well that it sort of seems like they might be able to get in, grab what they need, and get out with no incidents whatsoever.
Of course, it's absurd to throw all caution out the window simply because things are working out right now. Especially when they run into their first obstacle.
After dodging a few more guards, the trio will come to a long hallway, the only path to their goal without having to pass directly several security stations. Spread through the length of the hall are little red lasers, arranged into one very elaborate grid meant to ward off would-be thieves such as themselves. It's like something out of a spy movie, and it's unclear whether these are the kinds of lasers that will cut a limb off or simply sound an alarm if tripped. Maybe it's both.
Accelerator leans heavily on his crutch, looking thoroughly irritated with this obstacle. His reflection might be actively detrimental here.]
This is fucking ridiculous.
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[He shrugs.]
So tomorrow morning.
[He glances at Accelerator.]
Are you staying the night?
[No judgment despite Accelerator's recent comments; just a question. It's the middle of the night and Accelerator is Leo and Donnie's friend; Huvrye isn't about to kick him out if he'd planned to staying here overnight.]
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A few hours.
[He supposes the normal answer would be yes, but he's working on a time limit.
(And he's hoping it'll be less awkward for him to be getting up super early to get home. This already feels incredibly weird just sticking around, like he's a normal goddamn person.)]
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Maybe he can at least get a little sleep.
Leo still really wants a hug, but he also doesn’t want to ask for it in front of Accelerator. So he just curls into himself and doesn’t say anything about it.]
We’re just going to sleep out here tonight, if that’s cool.
[He feels like he won’t actually sleep. But he’ll try.]
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You're welcome to stay the whole night if you want.
[No expectation - just an open door. (Accelerator is likely to bite his head off over it, but oh well.)]
[He's been living with Leo for too long to miss the shift in his body language, but he doesn't address it - not directly.]
That's fine. I wasn't planning on sleeping tonight - I'll be in my room if you need anything.
[It's another open door, for whatever is bothering Leo. Between "rough night" and the injuries, there's something else going on.]
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But it is, so he isn't. He gives a firm shake of his head.]
No. I've got shit to do later.
[That's all he's saying on the matter.]
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Okay. Thanks, Huvrye.
[He recognizes the invitation for what it is. As soon as Accelerator is out he’ll be following Huvrye to his room.]
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[And not nearly as aggressive an answer as he was expecting, so he'll take it.]
No problem. Sleep well.
[He heads to the kitchen to put his leftovers in the fridge, then goes to his room and closes the door. He turns the radio on low and waits. He doesn't know how long it'll take Leo to come in, but Huvrye doesn't want to be in the middle of anything when - or if - that happens.]
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He is so tired, and he figures if he can sleep with Last Order in the room, he can manage it with both of the turtles (especially when one of them is already asleep).
He looks pointedly over at Leo.]
I've got the alarm on my phone set. Sorry if it wakes you up.
[Aaand then he flops over, cocooning himself in the blanket. Within thirty seconds it's lights out for him, only noticeable because the perpetual scowl on his face is disappearing for once.]
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Accelerator's sleeping face is more peaceful than Leo ever could have imagined. It's such a drastic change that he can't help but snap a pic on his phone, to show Donnie later.
Then he steals Accelerator's phone, takes a selfie of himself that he sets as the lock screen, then changes the contacts to "coolest most raddest person I know" and "big nerd" for himself and Donnie respectively.
Then he heads for Huvrye's room, knocking on it briefly before going on in, since he has a feeling Huvrye is waiting for him, anyway.]
Heyyyy...
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Hey. What's on your mind?
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Are hugs on offer tonight?
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Always.
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He takes deep breaths, trying to push the nightmare from before back. He needed this.]
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It's okay. You're safe.
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He doesn’t pull back until he feels a little calmer, though he doesn’t totally leave the circle of Huvrye’s wings just yet.]
I’m… it’s… [The word “okay” doesn’t come out, and Leo gives that up.] Something happened.
[Of course, Huvrye had already guessed that much.]
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[He lets the hug loosen as Leo pulls back, but he doesn't let go entirely - not yet. Something happened feels like an understatement right now.]
You want to talk about it?
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He sorts out his thoughts. He can tell the parts that are bothering him most and leave out the parts that weren’t him.]
There was… this room? Guess it was a magic security measure? Seems like overkill for a recycling plant…
[Though now that he knows there are all kinds of old weapons in there he gets it, a little.]
Anyway, it made us… see nightmares. [He clears his throat.] It made me… see the prison dimension.
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[For a moment, all Huvrye wants to do is wrap Leo in his arms again, as though holding Leo tightly enough will protect him from his own memories.]
[But Leo's already pulled away, and nothing Huvrye can do can protect him from what's already happened. All he can do is be here for Leo and help him however he needs.]
Oh, buddy. Are you okay?
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I’ve been holding it together because they needed me to, but uh… we’ll see how it goes when I try to sleep.
[Leo knows it will catch up with him eventually, and he’s dreading it.]
If I freak out like I used to, can you… come get me? [He rubs the back of his head.] I just don’t want to wake Donnie up.
[He doesn’t want to make Donnie deal with it at all if he can help it.]
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I can.
[Huvrye nods towards his bed.]
Do you want to stay in here tonight?
[Close enough for Huvrye to react before things get too loud, and a wall between him and the living room to muffle sound. It's the best Huvrye can offer.]
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But Leo can’t accept this particular offer.]
Nah. I should stay with them. [He shrugs.] Besides, a turtle pile in the floor after a bad day is like, tradition.
[Even if there are only two turtles to pile.]
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[(He's a little worried about how many bad days Leo and his brothers would have to have had in order to make a turtle pile a tradition, but that doesn't need asking right now.)]
Okay. Do you want a distraction before you settle in, or do you just want me to keep an ear out?
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He mulls over the distraction idea a moment longer.]
…A distraction might be good.
[Then maybe he can sleep.]
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Do you want to tell me about the rest of the heist, or do you want to hear about my night? Or something else?
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[The lasers and the security robot were more fun to get past but he doesn't really feel like talking about that. Instead, he sits down on Huvrye's bed.]
How was your night?