The Twisted Forest (D&DD)

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*Jules nodded, adjusting to her pace with ease. One of the benefits of being a servant for so long--he was quick to adjust.

Jules: *Quietly responding I hope that's where you'll explain yourself.

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Older Trenton: You lot, behave yourselves, please. And look after Pierce. *Narrowing his eyes at Samson After you, I suppose.

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Trenton: My life? *Scoffing Please. I assure you that my life is nothing worth being excited over.

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*The older brunet pulled away slowly, kissing along Fuchsia's shoulder and leaving the younger him hot and breathless and fussy.

Fuchsia: *Tugging on his boyfriend's shirt; whining Please, pretty please f*ck me.

*Fuchsia's older self bit back a laugh. He ran his tongue along his younger self's neck, earning a needy whimper-like moan. Is this really what he was like when he was all hot and bothered? Hopefully that incentive would stay with the older idol.

Older Fuchsia: There's an office you know~

*His pale eyes tilted towards Seok's older self as he spoke to their younger selves; his tone was both playful and serious.

Older Fuchsia: You two go ahead and have some fun. The big, fancy idol and I need to talk.

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Older Adam: Yeah? You 'just say' a lot.

Adam: Ah, maybe we should find something to do? There's a park nearby. Or maybe a walk through the city.

Suri: I-Is that okay? Should we do that with... uh...

Adam: See? No one is technically after us right now. We should be fine.

Serenity: Someone was after you!?

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*The older Pierce said nothing, taking the card back and swiping into her room. She waited for Jules to step inside before quickly shutting and locking the door behind him. They didn't have much time.

Older Pierce: *Retreating to the back wall as she spoke. I think you have more to explain than I do. See, I don't know your name, but I know you. Yesterday I was helping my brother remove someone's heart from their chest, and today I've got this killer headache and no record of the past five years of my life. Never mind the fact that there's another me out there who seems to actually like you dimensioners. *Opens a secret door to a closet full of weapons. What's your name? I know you aren't a servant here. *Glancing back at him as she reached for one of the swords hanging. And you could've let me die earlier, you know. Why didn't you?

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Samson: *Grinning, he skipped out the doors and paraded down the hall and took a right down another hall. The operating room was at the far end, with a surgeon dressed in white standing guard outside. Surgeon~! We got a new toy~!

Surgeon: *Lifting his head to reveal the gears turning in his neck, he formed a crooked smile above his mask. I do love...toys.

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Pierce: *Pouting once she, Gabriel, and Toby were left with the guards. Please don't attack them...they'll just shoot you eventually.

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Older Sang: I never said it was exciting, just that I missed it. Your life doesn't need to be glamorous or exciting or crazy for me to love it. You're just you. That's all I ever cared about. We could go bungee jumping or skinny dipping or even skydiving, and it still wouldn't compare to those moments we had when we were alone together. I'm not even talking about the sex either. Just...being near you when it's pouring outside and it's been a long day...laying against your chest just talking... Those are the moments I miss the most.

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*Seok lifted Fuchsia up in his arms to carry him with ease, encouraging the brunet to wrap his legs around his waist as he walked. He trailed kisses down his boyfriend's throat happily, leading them away to the office.

*That only left the older Seok to lift his curious gaze towards the older brunet.

Older Seok: You wanted to talk?

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Jules: I guess I'm expected to answer all those questions at once?

*He sighed heavily. The truth was, he was the last person who she should be asking

Jules: You don't know me. Not really. We technically just met today. I know that you were taken in by Trenton, our doctor, and his partner, Fuchsia. Well, not partner, more like roommate? I never understood that man. *He shrugged But you do call him your dad. And you can call me Jules.

*Explaining how not letting people die was a good thing seemed too much of a bother, so he stopped there so she could process what he said.

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Trenton: *Firmly The both of you can piss off. If you genuinely believe that I'm going to allow you to toy with him for your amusement, then you're both going to be thoroughly disappointed.

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*The doctor couldn't quite comprehend what Sang was saying. If it had been something he had cherished and desired so badly, then why would he have decided to remain on Earth? To never reach out to him again? Decide he would rather die?

*He ran his hand through his hair, supposing that it wasn't fair for him to blame Sang for what he had or hadn't done. Not when he was just as much to blame.

Older Trenton: I appreciate that. Perhaps you should rest up. I only woke you so that you could have your medicine, and Fuchsia shouldn't come bothering you again.

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Older Fuchsia: *Holding his gaze steadily, careful not to let his feelings slip through An apology and some ice cream? Do you really think that's all it would take?

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*Fuchsia coiled around Seok like he wanted to fuse together with him, and when the door to the office closed behind them he kissed him like he wanted to solely breathe his air.

*His fingers gripped the fine strands of Seok's longer black hair, his whimpering dissolved into pleading moans, and his hips could barely stand to remain still

*Having already had an entire night of slow, intentional love making and sweet bliss on the roof, Fuchsia felt his successfully sh•tty morning deserved a quick and dirty improvement.

Fuchsia: *Pulling away, but not without grazing the idol's lower lip with his teeth You were in here earlier, right? I bet you already know what you want to do with me, don't you~

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Older Pierce: Jules. *The name meant nothing. Neither did any of the other names he mentioned. Well...on that note, it’s time for you to go. You should get out of here before-

*Another card swiped and unlocked the door, in stepping Rory.

Rory: Am I interrupting, Commander?

Older Pierce: No. I was just talking to my new servant.

Rory: I see. Does the Director know about your...visitor?

Older Pierce: No, and I’d like it to stay that way.

Rory: *Humming in thought, she began to slowly circle the teen like a lion stalking its prey. Are you sure? You know how he feels about you being alone with boys. Remember last time? You were all obsessed with Ollie, and he seemed so sweet at first. He was a servant too, but you convinced daddy dearest that that wasn’t good enough. You saw how strong he was, how fast, how smart... So you made him a soldier. And you were right, he was a quick learner... Exactly how long did it take for him to beat you? Two months? He trained day and night and rarely ever slept—it was a shock that he even made it that far. But you, you just couldn’t stand the idea of fighting against him. You were so blinded by how ‘cute’ he was that you wouldn’t lay a finger on him. And then what happened?

Older Pierce: This isn’t like that. He’s just a servant! Besides, I don’t recall asking for your f*cking opinion. Get out of my room.

Rory: *Charging forward until she was toe to toe with the girl. You let him win. But your dad didn’t like that, did he? He had the General knock some sense into you until finally you put a bullet in Ollie’s head. *Lunges, grabbing Pierce by her tactical vest. He was my brother, did you know that?

Older Pierce: Yes. *Keeping her voice calm and her gaze steady. Your brother was a piece of sh*t who took advantage of me. He’s the reason why I’m so angry all the time. Why I don’t date guys or talk to them without insulting them or even feel safe around them. I didn’t let him win. I didn’t let him do anything. He just did whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted, and there was nothing I could do about it. But I didn’t want to kill him. It was self-defense.

Rory: Self-defense? You really expect me to believe that?

Older Pierce: I don’t care what you believe. It’s the truth, take it or leave it. It’s not my problem.

Rory: I think you’re lying. And I think you’re trying to protect that little weasel friend of yours.

Older Pierce: What do I have to gain by lying about being assaulted? And so what? Are you going to kill us both? I’m genuinely confused. *Wincing when Rory tightened her grip.

Rory: I’m going to kill you, and I’m going to make sure none of your friends ever make it out of here alive. Starting with him.

Older Pierce: I can’t let you do that.

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Samson: *Drops Sang down hard on the metal table while Surgeon grabbed a power drill from nearby. Why not? Don’t you want to see what’s inside?

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*Sang felt his heart drop a little, though he tried not to show it. Nodding, he slid back down under the blankets.

Older Sang: Yeah, a nap sounds good. *Looks away at the wall for a moment before glancing up at him again. I...should be okay to return to Earth tomorrow. So...yeah. You won’t have to worry about me for much longer. I don’t want to impose or anything.

*Truthfully, he didn’t want to leave, but he felt like he didn’t belong there. If ‘I appreciate it’ and a quick subject change were all Trenton had to offer after the idol had poured his heart out—maybe the doctor had moved on, after all?

*Somehow that hurt worse than death. At least when he was dying he could wonder if Trenton was missing him somewhere. But now, face to face with the man, he realized that being missed or loved didn’t equate to being welcome and wanted.

*The doctor had saved his life and was caring for him as a patient, not a lost lover. And the more Sang thought about it, the dumber he felt.

*Why wouldn't he have moved on? Trenton lived with his ex and co-parented two girls with him. He and Sang hadn’t spoken in years. A lot had changed since then.

*The idol pulled the blankets up over his chest and turned on his side to try to rest. Closing his eyes, he let his messy thoughts get the better of him again, sending an all-too-familiar tidal wave of anger, pain, loneliness, and helplessness crashing over him. Some days he could hardly breathe under the weight of it all.

*Things like ‘your fault,’ ‘they hate you,’ ‘you don’t belong here,’ and ‘you’ll never be good enough’ were just a small sample from the constant voices in his head berating him. It was inescapable, really. They were there every time he closed his eyes.

*He just wanted to make it all stop.

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Older Seok: Not really, no. But before you say anything, I want you to know something. You weren’t the only one destroyed that day.

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Gabriel: Stops and his eyes stop glowing Fine! I'll stop.

Toby: Grumbles You idiot...

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Amelia: There was another mad hot lady after us besides Trenton's ex and that Phoenix dude.

Nicola: Why you have mention another hot person? Who was the other hot lady?

Amelia: Relax, I didn't screw her if that's what you are thinking, Nicola. Um.. no one else.
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Jules: *Opening the door to the room and bowing deeply Forgive me for speaking out of turn, however you were asked to leave. *He stood upright, giving Rory an unreadable expression I'm sure killing either of us after declaring your intentions so plainly is in bad form anyhow.

*Is that all the people around here knew how to do? Threaten and glower? He was far from impressed.

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Trenton: If you're really a supposed doctor, then you should know what his organs look like. There's no need to prod at him.

*He stepped between the surgeon and the operating table, glaring harshly

Trenton: Piss off. This is senseless and pointless.

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Older Trenton: You're leaving? What--

*When he saw the way Sang curled up on himself, he realized he had made a mistake.

*With a heavy sigh, he pinched the bridge of his nose. If he had gained nothing else from living with someone as melodramatic (and prone to throwing things) as Fuchsia, it was the ability to recognize when he had unintentionally upset someone.

*He stood up, rounding the end of the bed, and laid down atop of the covers. Gently, so as to not startle him, he wrapped an arm around Sang's waist and shifted closer.

Older Trenton: *Softly You have to help me on this one, love. I'm certain I've upset you and yet I haven't a clue as to what I've done... I would hate for you to leave cross. In fact, you leaving at all is the last thing that I would want.

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Older Fuchsia: Is that how you really want to start this conversation? Because that was one step away from calling me stupid.

*The lewd sound from down the hall interrupted any small hopes of a mature discussion that were left. Lowering his head to hide the deep blush on his face, the brunet reached for the idol's hand and tugged him down the hall. Only instead of bringing them back to the main space, he nudged open the bathroom door and pulled them both inside, locking the door behind them

Older Fuchsia: *Still refusing to look at the idol Seriously. You'd think at that rate we'd just die and be reborn as rabbits.

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Serenity: Three people were after you!?

Adam: Way more, actually.

Serenity:

Suri: Please stop calling Amaris and Ouija hot. They're super terrifying.

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*Rory released Pierce only to swing at Jules with the knife she’d had tucked behind her back. But that only prompted Pierce to intervene and knee the girl in the ribs.

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Surgeon: *Pressing the button on the drill to make it spin and whir as he set his robotic eyes on Trenton. We just want to see what he’s capable of. Who cares how we do it? Step aside.

Samson: *Reaches for the dirty scalpel by Sang’s head. He won’t feel a thing.

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Pierce: *Huffs as the guards took her, Gabriel, and Toby back into custody. We have to be here for a reason, right? Focus on finding Tara and Myung.

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Older Sang: You don’t mean that. You’re just trying to make me feel better, you don’t actually want me here. I mess up everything.

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Older Seok: You’re not stupid. What I mean is that we both lost someone that day. We’re both in pain. And yeah, we can pretend like it never happened and just apologize, but it doesn’t make any of the problems go away.

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Gabriel: Oh right! Sorry!

Toby: Isn't this place like a maze or something?

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Amelia: Okay! Two terrifying hot people are after us.

Nicola: Amelia, you're the kind of chick that would be glad to be murdered by someone that's attractive.
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Jules: *Forcing a smile If you're both done now, I'm sure there are better things we could all be doing with our time.

(Like getting out of here.)

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Trenton: *Disconcerted by the drill, he glared at Samson Because you won't be touching him. In fact, I'd highly recommend that you step away from him.

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Older Trenton: I am trying to make you feel better, but I assure you that I'm not lying. *He held Sang tighter Don't speak about yourself that way. Clearly, I upset you. This is my doing, not yours.

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*The brunet looked Seok over carefully; the idol always seemed to know exactly what to say. Which was nice... and annoying.

*He placed his ice-cream on the sink, walking up to the idol to adjust the collar of his jacket again. Except this time, as his fingers traced the intricate details of the fabric, he slipped the jacket from the idol's shoulders and neatly began folding it.

Older Fuchsia: You look dead on your feet. It's freaking me out.

*That wasn't too far from an exaggeration. Seok looked so exhausted, the brunet was almost positive he had crawled out of his nightmares when he had first seen him at the door. He shook the thought as he placed the folded jacket aside

Older Fuchsia: I promise not to grope you in the bathtub, if you promise to take a nap after your bath.

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Adam: How about we go back to that idea I had about leaving?

Older Adam: I haven't been chased by a mob in a while. Sounds fun.

Serenity: Please reconsider! Jules would be very disappointed if he discovered I let you run around through the city unaccompanied.

Older Adam: Hm. Then I guess you'll have to come with~

Serenity:

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*Pierce wasn’t quite done yet. Grabbing her opponent by the hair, she threw her against the wall, then the dresser, the floor, and then the wall again. Apparently fighting someone with a fistful of their hair was more effective than blindly swinging a knife at them.

*Once she released Rory and sent her tumbling into the dresser, the teen grabbed Jules’s hand and fled the room with him.

Older Pierce: We need to get to the torture chambers. I think that’s where those other dimensioners are being held.

*Before she could speak on it further, Rory bolted out of her room and pulled the alarm, triggering a set of doors to drop down from the ceiling. Pierce skidded to a halt in front of one, turning to find that she and Jules had been blocked in. That could only mean that it was just a matter of time before they were flanked by guards.

Older Pierce: Sh*t. We’re screwed. We’ll never get through these. Not without my teleporter. And even then... *Presses her hand against the glass barrier angrily.

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Samson: *Pressing the tip of the scalpel against Sang’s neck with a wild grin. And if I say no~?

Sang: *Pretending to be unconscious while trying not to freak out...and also trying not to get hot and bothered by his boyfriend defending him.

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Pierce: *Noticing a person mopping the floors ahead who looked a bit like Tara. Is that Tara? I can’t see the face.

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Older Sang: *Opening his eyes, he let a few tears escape onto his cheeks as he met Trenton’s gaze. I just want to feel normal again. But everything I do fails. People get hurt, and it’s my fault. Everything’s always my fault. And you say you love me and you want me to stay, but you only treat me like a friend. I don’t want to be friends. I mean, I don’t not want to be friends, but that’s not the point. I want to be... *Lowering his voice and averting his eyes in shame. ...more.

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Older Seok: *Biting back a smile. How about I promise to nap, and you don’t have to promise anything? I never said I would mind being felt up in the bath.

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Toby: Looks over to see the Tara look-alike. That girl looks like her.. If that's her, where's Myung?

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Amelia: I know how to deal with mobs. I just jet away!

Nicola: We don't have Toby with us to try to get away from them.
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Jules: *Taking the lead as his forearm began to glow Hold your breath and keep your mouth closed. Trust me, this is unpleasant at best.

*Without really waiting for her to ask any questions, he tightened his grip on her hand and pulled her forward, directly through the wall blocking them in.

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Trenton: By all means. *He held his arm out in invitation Find out for yourself.

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Older Trenton: Treating you as if you're a friend? What are you carrying on about? *He wiped the tears from Sang's cheeks, giving him a questioning look that became playful as he pressed their foreheads together and scoffed I was trying to be respectful of the situation you went through. However, if you wanted so terribly to ask me out, you could have simply done so.

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Older Fuchsia: *Turning on the faucet with a smirk As if you have the energy right now. You're barely awake enough to realize you have to take your clothes off. But, deal.

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Older Adam: Ah, maybe going out is a terrible idea? :sweat_smile

Serenity: That's what I said.

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Older Pierce: Wait, wh-

*It was just as uncomfortable as Jules had warned. Squeezing her eyes and mouth shut, she followed the teen through the wall and whimpered afterwards.

Older Pierce: What did you do?!

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Samson: *Giving Trenton a strange look. You’re very interesting. I’d like to take a look at your brain sometime.

*Lowering the scalpel to the idol’s chest, he used his free hand to rip Sang’s shirt open. With a mad grin, he tried to cut into him, only for the idol to grab his wrist ahead of time.

Sang: Do not cut me with that nasty knife, you freak! *Panicking, he did the only thing he could think of and accidentally released his powers.

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Pierce: One way to find out. Hey, Tara!

*The woman looked up and bolted, sprinting down the hall.

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*The former idol sniffled and looked up at Trenton in disbelief.

Older Sang: I... Um... *Trying not to freak out. T-Trent...will you...go out with me?

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Older Seok: *Realizing he had yet to start getting undressed, he hummed in thought and began taking his clothes off. I think you should also be getting undressed.

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Jules: I teleported. *He lied, trying to ignore his sudden splitting headache as the symbol on his arm faded away Where to now?

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Trenton: *Pushing Samson aside before looking at Sang Bloody hell. You couldn't have warned me first?

*He grabbed Sang's hand, pulling him from the table so they could make it to the door. And he also tried to ignore the very uncomfortable feeling in his pants

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Older Trenton: *Biting back a laugh, he placed a kiss on his forehead; teasingly I'm not sure. I may need to ask my other boyfriend for permission first.

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Older Fuchsia: Oh? *He bit back a smile, going to the cabinet beneath the sink to grab make up wipes and bath soap--if only to avoid looking at the idol again I might be a bit over dressed.

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Older Pierce: Right up ahead. *Rushing down the hall, she pushed open a set of doors on the left that led to a room with a chair in the center. Beside it were several torture devices, but the teen was more concerned about the idol sitting unconscious beside them. He came in a few days ago.

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Sang: I’m sorry, I panicked! *Squeezing Trenton’s hand, he fled out to the hall with him, almost barreling into Tara. Ahh! What the f*ck?!

Tara: Sang?!

Sang: Tara!

Tara: *Glancing down. Ew. What’s wrong with you?!

Sang: *Noticing what she had spotted and blushing in embarrassment. It’s not for you, I swear! It’s for Trent, obviously. It’s complicated. Anyway, we need to find the others and get out of here!

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Older Sang: You already have a boyfriend?

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Older Seok: I agree~ Would you like some help getting that shirt off?

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Jules: He looks awful. *He made a face, stepping closer to him He is alive, right?

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Trenton: *Deliberately standing behind Sang; very unamused Please. This is mortifying enough as is.

*He looked around, quickly getting his barings

Trenton: We need to hurry. The others will be back where we entered. Jules and Pierce will have to make it there themselves.

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Older Trenton: *Snorting Of course. *He kissed his cheek, then his jaw; feigning thought He's sincere and earnest, playful, endearing. He has a hilarious sense of humor and a gorgeous smile... Did I mention yet that he's a talented Korean idol?

~~~

Older Fuchsia: *Blushing deeply No! Now get in the f*cking tub.

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Older Pierce: *Checking for a pulse. He’s weak, but he’s still breathing. *Leans down to undo the straps holding him in place. We’ll worry about the extent of his injuries later. Right now we need to get him somewhere safe.

*Lifting the idol up, she tried carrying him and looked to Jules for help.

Older Pierce: Can you support his other side? He’s heavier than he looks.

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Tara: Right, follow me. I think I just saw the others heading back to the cells. I’ve pretty much got the layout of the place pinned down.

Sang: Perfect. Hopefully Jules and Pierce join us soon. Preferably when we’re less...compromised.

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Older Sang: *Under his breath. Stupid K-pop idols always stealing my- *Realizing something, his cheeks reddened, and he glanced up at the doctor in shock. M...me?

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Older Seok: Sure thing, Naekkeo~ *Does as told.

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Toby: Sees Tara and Myung Tara?! Myung?!

Gabriel: They are alive?!

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Amelia: I could just use my special skills to make two Adams invisible...
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Jules: Yeah. *He moved to help, but not without giving Pierce a questioning look Are you honestly trying to help us leave now?

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Trenton: *Waiting for Tara to walk ahead before following; quietly to Sang This is so bloody dreadful. I have half a mind to send you back there to see if they can take this horrendous power of yours and be rid of it.

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Older Trenton: *Laughing Well, you are the first person to have asked me to be their partner. I'm not about to turn down the offer.

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*The brunet was quick to fill the bathtub with suds so he wouldn't see anything... though admittedly he did peek. And he wasn't subtle about it either.

*He bit his lip, steeling his resolve as he sat on the edge of the bathtub, and gently cupped Seok's jaw with one hand to help tilt his head. Then he carefully began using the makeup remover to unveil the idol's face, all while reminding himself that he couldn't get caught up in how hot his ex was. Not when they had so much to work through.

*Starting with the obvious

Older Fuchsia: Are you going to go back and finish your concert?

~~~

Adam: I think the point here is to not use any powers in public.

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Older Pierce: I...I don’t know. Everyone here keeps trying to kill me. And my younger self, she called that doctor ‘Papa’ like she knows him. I’m not having a change of heart, okay? But I need to know the full story, and I can’t do that here. Especially not if you all get killed.

*Leading them out of the room and towards the cells, she sighed.

Older Pierce: Besides, when I blacked out, I remembered something. Someone named...Fuchsia?

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Pierce: *Waves at Tara as she returned with Sang and Trenton. Okay, we almost have everyone. *Yelps as the guards shoved her into a cell, more frustrated when she was separated from the rest of the group. This is dumb.

Sang: Hey, at least we’re in the same room. *Quietly to Trenton. And I’m glad she can’t see us that well.

Tara: Unfortunately I still can.

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Older Sang: *Feeling his heart flutter in excitement, he blushed. R-Really? You mean it?

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Older Seok: I don’t know... It seems like I should. People paid a lot of money to see me, and these kids will be upset if I just vanish... Maybe I’ll retire again afterwards? We can make this work, you know? It doesn’t have to be one or the other.

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