Rooftop
Then let us DESCEND!
(FIST-PUMP!)
(Before gingerly walking over to the proper roof annex instead of going through the literal hole he made.)
make it through this year if it kills you yet | 2001-2019Basement
-Before long, they're in the basement-
-There's a pool, target range, various scrapped appliances-
Hmm... a good start, somewhere discrete and with plenty of space... materials could be an issue, though.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?Basement
That's right... We may have to cannibalize some of the appliances in this building for parts. Perhaps an inconvenience to some, but it's for science, so it's completely justified!
(Is already scrounging around for tools like some kinda... tool.)
make it through this year if it kills you yet | 2001-2019City
-A very tall and well-built man walked along the sidewalk. He was dressed in a well-worn suit of armor, with a map in one hand, and a helmet tucked snugly under the arm to which the other hand was attached. A Wholly Unremarkable Sword hung from his hip in its scabbard.-
-He eyed the map in his hand with a great deal of confusion, scratching his red-haired head.-
Basement
The people here are not too attached to the specifics of its decor, nor its electronics. I'm sure we can procure what we need without complaint.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?Kitchen
"Oh, thank goodness for that, nyehehe... Why even- go on on an empty stomach?"
And then there was silenceKitchen
Gotta get your calories up to survive all the deathly danger and stuff.
Man, though, it's been ages since I just sat down and had fun.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?Basement (Nemo)
-Otto and Membrane may feel someone gazing at them from the corner of the room, in the shadows.-
-...Also, you might hear a snapshot noise... and see the flash of a camera.-
Kitchen
"Boy, do I emphasize... Work work work work work, higher education's busy..."
And then there was silenceBasement
Wonderful! Then the gathering of electronics will commen—!
…?
(Peers down at the FLASH, recognizing it as a camera after a moment.)
...Ah! Is that you, Nemo?
Edited by MobileLeprechaun on Aug 22nd 2019 at 9:09:10 AM
make it through this year if it kills you yet | 2001-2019Basement
-Otto looks over-
Nemo?
Kitchen
Whoa, school... I must be so behind by now... you know, if I'm not on the missing persons list.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?Kitchen
"You- don't have a phone home?"
And then there was silenceBasement (Nemo)
-Looking in the direction the flash came from, and...-
-...Yes! It is indeed the small, white-haired boy in question!-
"Yes, Professor Membrane... I was using the 'camera'..."
-He holds it up, for emphasis.-
"...It's not good for remaining hidden in the shadows..."
-It makes that flash! That flash that apparently isn't magic, but still makes him think of magic!-
-He then looks towards Otto, blank look in his eyes...-
"My name is Nemo..."
-He... is still standing in the shadows, by the way.-
Basement
Ah yes! This is the, uh— possible third child I mentioned, Doctor. And Nemo, this is my fellow scientist and very fond acquaintance, Dr. Otto Öktem.
(Does the "look at 'im!" arm gesture between Nemo and Otto, clearly delighted to be in the presence of both.)
make it through this year if it kills you yet | 2001-2019Basement
Charmed.
I see you're an aspiring photographer?
Kitchen
You mean you do?
-He leans in a little-
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?Basement (Nemo)
-...?-
"'Third child'...?"
-He blankly stares, perhaps seeming a little confused, but then he looks back to Otto.-
"You're a friend of Professor Membrane's...?"
-Hmm...? 'Photographer'...?-
"What's a 'photographer'...?"
-...! Oh, wait...-
"It involves the 'camera'...?"
-Poor kid just really doesn't know about this type of thing... The Isles had nothing like this!-
Basement
Yes, very good, a "photographer" is someone who takes "photographs" using a camera, like yours! And... Uh—... In the context of my other two children, is what I meant. I hope this doesn't come as a surprise, but well... since you're an orphan, and uh... the people looking for you are horrible—!... I was... toying with the idea of maybe adopting you or at the very least being a foster parent until a willing and qualified party decided to provide you with a permanent home...?
(Sheepishly tapping his fingers together.)
Edited by MobileLeprechaun on Aug 22nd 2019 at 9:46:23 AM
make it through this year if it kills you yet | 2001-2019Kitchen
"Well, i have a line to, like..."
..............
'only social connected' 'solitary person you Trudy's 'only person who loves you'
"... Y'know, just my sister."
And then there was silenceBasement
You have quite a heart, Membrane.
-He approaches Nemo, giving him a look-over-
There are people after you?
Kitchen
I don't even have that. Uh, that is to say my sister, not yours. But I don't have a sister anyway so...
Yeah, yeah.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?Basement (Nemo)
-Oh... So that's what someone that uses one of these things is called! Got it!-
"Understood..."
-He blinks at the last part, about adopting him.-
-He's not entirely sure what it means, but he knows what parents are, at least...-
-...Not that he has any...-
"...You mean to act as a parent...?"
-He's just trying to make sure he understands this.-
-As for Otto's question...-
"Yeah... I've been fleeing from them..."
Kitchen
"Hoogh- do you at least, like... Remember any numbers? Maybe it'll work on my phone..."
And then there was silenceKitchen
Dude, I only remember my own number, my phone remembers the rest.
Speaking of, do you have a Samsung charger?
Basement
If there is one thing I can't abide about this place, beyond how nonsense it is generally, it is the amount of danger it places minors in.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?Kitchen
"... Nnno."
And then there was silenceKitchen
Then yeah, no phone, no numbers.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?
Rooftop
As a matter of fact it does.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?