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Post by Yuki on Mar 8, 2020 11:54:52 GMT -8
It has been a few says since Zero had made contact with John and other members of this group. It was a bit risky to jump off that overpass but everything worked out in the end. John even sent him to a doctor friend of his that Zero guessed was also in the group who fixed his shoulder. It was mostly healed now still a little tender but to the point he no longer needed the sling his arm was in.. But he needed to try act as a normal human for as long as he could. It perhaps it would have been better not to jump after all.. But what done was done. Zero had not really left the room that was given to him very much, only to eat and other things. Zero then turned on his cellphone, it had calls and texts from Katie pretending to be his sister and some from Kenji. For now though he had not answered Katie back as if he was still ashamed and did not feel like talking to her right now.. Soon however footsteps and voices could be heard so Zero turned his cellphone off and waited to see what was going to happen next.
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Post by The Izzack on Apr 23, 2020 10:50:54 GMT -8
Three quick raps on Zero's door. That was the warning John gave before he opened it. "Hello, Tony. I hope the day has been treating you well." he began, though he seemed to be driven here by more than mere pleasantries. His tone and demeanor suggested more purpose than simply maintaining appearances. "Today is set to be a rather tumultuous one, I'm afraid. Today marks the last day you will have to spend in such..." he looked around the room, bare as it was, only for temporary guests, "lacking accommodations. When you are ready, we shall meet the people you will be living with until you are fit to reenter society as a strong, willful young man."
With that, he closed the door, and the sound of his footsteps walking away slowly faded, leaving Zero alone once more with his thoughts.
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Post by Yuki on Apr 23, 2020 23:50:56 GMT -8
Zero looked at John when he came into the room and announced he no longer would be staying in this guest room and he would get to meet the people he would now be living with. When the door closed Zero sat on the bed for a few minutes and gave a small sigh as he stood up. Leaving the room the seemingly young teen made his way to the office room where he heard new voices. Zero then stepped into the office and saw his new future roommates. Though as if unsure what to say to them Zero nodded to them in greeting and looked over at John.
( Ack! Sorry so short! D: )
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Post by The Izzack on Jul 28, 2020 12:18:19 GMT -8
"Tony, I would like to introduce you to those you will be staying with for the time being." John offered as Zero walked into his office. One by one, he pointed out the three other people in the room. "This is Jacob, Sai, and Tyler." the three gave quiet, noncommittal answers when their names were called. They seemed somewhat uneasy, standing there in front of Zero. "Don't let their apparent coldness fool you, they are fine people, yet they, too, have their own demons, I'm afraid. I'm certain that they will warm up to you, given the time and opportunity. You'll be leaving here with them, and by the time you are properly moved in, I'm sure it will be quite late, so now would be the time to do anything you need done. Simply let Sai know when you are ready to leave." With that, he turned his attention away from Zero, and from the others, and turned back to his paperwork.
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Post by Yuki on Aug 7, 2020 18:32:08 GMT -8
Zero looked over at his new housemates though not looking directly at them as John said their names, they looked uneasy he was most likely just placed with them suddenly.. Did John just force him on them or did they volunteer? In any case Zero gave a look of unease himself as this quickly became awkward as no one was really saying anything. Sadly there was nothing he could really do about it besides introducing himself. "Hello, My name is Tony nice to meet you.." He said in a meek voice and ended up looking down at the floor.
" Ooh man, well John so far is cold as ever... I have yet to see why these people trust him so. But I have only started I still have a long ways to go. First step is getting to my apartment to get My no Tony's things and start to weave Tony's story a bit more. Then try and befriend my new roommates." Zero thought to himself.
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Post by The Izzack on Oct 9, 2020 13:55:15 GMT -8
"Nice to meet you, Tony. I'm Sai, the big guy is Jacob, and this is Tyler." Sai obviously was the leader of the three, if anyone here could be called a "leader". She seemed confident, and rather friendly. She put a hand on Tony's shoulder, and knelt down in an effort to meet his eyes. "Don't you worry. Everyone here has had their share of troubles in this world. I'll make sure that we all get through this together! What's say we take you to your new place, huh?" she offered with a small, kind smile.
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Post by Yuki on Oct 10, 2020 9:26:50 GMT -8
When Sai approached him Zero did not look up and kept staring at the floor, when she touched his shoulder he tensed up a bit and when she made a effort to look into his eyes the seemingly young teen blushed a bit as if out of embarrassment. Zero quickly looked off to the side gulping nervously could be because a woman was standing right next to him? or could he just be shy? "Umm o-ok... But umm.. Can we go to my old place and get my things? My clothes, pictures and my computer? Zero asked meekly.
" Heh now we make some progress, and the real fun begins now." Zero thought to himself.
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Post by The Izzack on Dec 11, 2020 16:47:40 GMT -8
"Oh, sure! Absolutely, Tony! Though, there is one thing," Sai began with something of a sympathetic tone, "When you're living with us, at least for the first few months, you...aren't allowed to do things like go on the internet. Doctors orders, you know." she continued, sparing a brief glance towards John.
At this, Johnathan looked over the group once again, and cleared his throat. "I wouldn't say that you aren't allowed. If you must, you must, and that's all there is to it. However, in your...particular case, and with how...well, with how you were introduced to me, it is quite clear that the stimulus of the internet, and the cruelty possible of people who can interact with you with anonymity, and without fear of retribution...suffice to say, it would be best if we don't have anything that would set you onto another self destructive path. I'm sure you can understand, Tony." he explained. The three other patients went silent, though the glances sent Zero's way were deeply sympathetic. They may not have known about what exactly brought 'Tony' to them, but such restrictions on a new family member tended to be because of self-destructive tendencies.
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Post by Yuki on Dec 11, 2020 20:58:21 GMT -8
Zero blinked when Sai said he would not be allowed on the internet for the first few months, but before he could get a word in this time John spoke up. Zero looked over at him as he spoke he slowly looked down at the floor again however when John spoke about self destructive path and how the internet could lead him down one again. He stole a glance at the others just to quickly look away as if ashamed. Zero then gave a small nod, "Y-yeah I understand.. I just.. umm.. Can it be held here in storage or something? I built it I just don't want it to be thrown away.. I.. I worked hard on it is all.." Zero said.
" Ha more like you just want to seclude me from the outside world.." Zero thought to himself, It would be a good way to brainwash people.. Keep them seclude from everything and everyone so the only ones everyone speaks to are other members or just John himself. But hey at least he said he could use internet if he really needed to just strongly advised against it. So it was almost like illusion of choice.. Or a test to see how well he would be obeyed.
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Post by The Izzack on Dec 13, 2020 17:27:31 GMT -8
"Fret not, Tony. Your computer can stay at the home where you are going. It wouldn't do to lock you away, hiding you from the public eye. After all, what we're looking for here is to have you become a strong, worthy member of society. I'm sure, with some self-searching, and a few good sessions, you can find yourself strong enough to start interacting with the public at large again. Until that time, we will keep your computer, and anything else that is obviously of similar threat to your stability in these early months, and we'll hold onto them for you." John offered. There was no hint of deception in his voice. No sign that he secretly was going to get rid of Zero's things shortly after confiscating them. Perhaps he wasn't threatened by such things. Perhaps he felt that the work he did would be unable to be broken by mere outside voices. Perhaps he was merely adept at lying. Regardless, he said his piece, and turned his attention back to his paperwork, leaving the other three to further deal with their new member.
"So!" Sai offered, cheerily, "Shall we get going?"
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Post by Yuki on Dec 15, 2020 7:17:30 GMT -8
Zero gave a look of relief when it seemed he was no going to loose his computer just be kinda banned from using it for a while. When Sai asked if they should get going the seemingly young teen nodded and left the room with his new roommates. It did not take long to get to the car, once inside Zero buckled himself in and whoever the driver was gave them the directions to his apartment complex. He then fell silent as if it seemed he was unsure what to say and just looked down at the floor of the car.
( OMG SORRY ITS SOOO SHORT DX )
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Post by The Izzack on Dec 15, 2020 22:26:32 GMT -8
(no worries)
Soon, the car arrived at "Tony's" old place. Most of the rest of the riders stayed in the car, except for Jacob. He was a large man, obviously well suited for any sort of moving job that was needed. "So, we're just getting your computer and your pictures, right Tony, my man? You sure you don't have, like, clothes, and knick-knacks or whatever that you'd like to bring? I can grab whatever, no sweat, you know." he offered. He wore a small, toothy grin on his face, and he seemed quite eager to be of use helping his new friend move.
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Post by Yuki on Dec 16, 2020 5:18:20 GMT -8
When they arrived Zero stepped out of the car along with Jacob, a little surprised he was the only one getting out with him. But decided not to really question it. When Jacob asked about what he was wanting to get Zero nodded without looking at the man. "Y-yeah, my clothes too." He replied as they walked into the building. It was not a fancy building but it was not shabby ether. As Zero make his way to his old room a they passed by a few other neighbors of the apartment complex. All the neighbors here however where all part of the Invisibles who had agreed to help out in this undercover mission and had been living in this building for many months now a long side Zero to build up a sense of community.
One of them was a woman who was one of his closer neighbors. She was a older woman who looked to be in her younger 30's she saw Zero making a gasping sound as she came over with a worried look. " Tony!! Where have you been? You have been missing for a few days! And what on earth happened to your shoulder?? And who's this? She asked throwing out multiple questions. Playing her part as a worried nosy neighbor type of person. Zero flinched as the woman started hounding him with questions, he did not look at her as he gave a weak smile, "It was a accident.. That's all and this is Jacob he is one of my new roommates.. I found a new place to live, He is helping get my stuff." He said in a soft tone.
The woman blinked but then smiled and nodded, " Oh! That is great to hear! I know its been really stressing you out getting evicted like that. Our land lord can be super insufferable! I'm glad things are looking up for you. Well besides your accident.. So sorry that happened, I hope it heals quickly." She said as she patted Zero's good shoulder and looked at Jacob with a smile. " Please take care of Tony he is a really great guy. Has helped me with computer issues more times then I care to count." She said as she gave a wave before going back to the other person she had been speaking to.
Zero watched as she left giving a small and then started moving again, soon they came to a elevator, once inside Zero hit the floor number his room was. Once they where on the right floor Zero got off the elevator and started to walk down the hallway. As they came close to his room Zero stopped and froze as if he saw someone he rather not see right now. The landlord... The man looked at Zero with a bit of a glare as he walked up to him. " I see you have decided to show up.. If you had been gone for one more day I would have thrown all your things into the dumpster.. " He said looking at Zero with disapproval. He then looked at Jacob as if sizing up him up, then looked back at Zero . " Get your things cleared out by the end of the day.. I already have someone waiting for your room.. Drop your key at the office on your way out..." He said as he walked off. The landlard was a member as well, it as Zero who actually owned the building of course under fake name.
Zero did not look at the man at all and stood there after the landlord left as if a bit shaken.
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Post by The Izzack on Dec 17, 2020 16:55:28 GMT -8
"Oh?" Jacob chirped at the woman's words, "I didn't know you were such a computer whiz, Tony! Me, I'm all thumbs when it comes to technology...I'll look forward to your help!" he scratched the back of his head as he admitted that, seeming embarrassed to admit that he wasn't the brightest guy out there.
As they continued along the way to Tony's floor, Jacob seemed to be taking in the sights. He made a few comments here and there, mentioning how he never lived in a place so big it needed an elevator, noting how the community of this building seemed fascinating. Little things to fill dead air.
When they met the landlord, however, Jacob quieted uncomfortably. Though the man berated Tony, Jacob's expression was as if he were talking down to the both of them. "The lady downstairs was right..." he mumbled as the landlord left, "He's very mean. How could he say stuff like that? It's not right..." he trailed off, his voice small, like a punished child. "Are you okay, Tony?" he asked gently to his companion who he could only assume was feeling even worse about this situation.
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Post by Yuki on Dec 17, 2020 23:37:43 GMT -8
Small tears had formed in his eyes after the encounter with the landlord, when Jacob spoke to him Zero was quick to wipe the tears away. "I'll be fine.." Zero said in a soft tone as he started to walk and soon came to his door. With a sigh he took out his keys and unlocked it. It was a small studio apartment room. Nothing really stood out, nothing really on the walls. Tony did not seem to have much of his own like he decided to travel light when he moved in. There was a small table with only one chair. There was no TV as if he could not afford one, but there was the computer he spoke about. It was a desk top computer, it would appear that Zero had use this mostly to watch things. A couch that Zero seemed to have slept on in place of a bed, a small kitchen, and two doors. One that lead to a bathroom and the other a closet. On some shelves where some pictures in frames. Showing happy smileing faces of his Mother and younger sister. The sister however in the photo's where not Katie but of another immortal that had also died young who agreed to play the part of the sister if the sister role was needed to come into play. The the Mother was of Zero's real birth mother however. He had used his tech skills to make updated photo's of his Mother. But there where no photo's of his Father.
Zero went to his closet and pulled out his suitcase placing it on the couch. "Well... Lets get started... Do you need my help with the computer?" He asked as he went to fetch the box for the computer.
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