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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

[When questioned by the nurse, Desmond cracked a joke that sounded absolutely deprived of all wind in his chest.] Bad.. fencing form... hahaa... [He looks pale enough to pass out; nurse urging them to enter for examination. One nurse offers a wheelchair for Simon if needed at any point.]

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

[A small nod to let Simon know that they'll comply. Covering their bloody knuckles with the sleeve of their turtleneck, they press their hand against the side of their stomach.]

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It- it's just a few cuts— [More than a few. There's a slice near their abdomen that appears the most concerning at surface level, already staining their black and red clothing. They drop their weapon as they try to recompose themself, leaning a bit into Simon.] Wh-..what about you? Are you okay?

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

[Mumbling to themself as their gaze still locked onto the man— they begin to gag, holding a free hand up against their mouth.] I-I... I didn't kill him, did I? Oh god, I.. I have to check—

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

the young man knocks the other completely unconscious. ... They're nauseous. Breathing shallow.]

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

[For every block they succeeded, there was always a brush of the blade that knicked their skin, making cuts along their side. The only way to put an end to this, was to bludgeon their attacker at the side of his head as hard as they could. Though not without first having another slice on their arm,

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

...Simon?! [A sharp hiss escapes them, biting down the side of their cheek to endure the pain from the attacker's success. It'd have to be ignored for now, as they both aim for each other's abdomen.]

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

[He took a stray metal rod off the ground, while the man began brandishing a knife. Des wielded it like a sword, to the other's amusement. Laughing it off before lunging straight into a parry.] "OW!!" (Try that again.) {Fool.} [The man scrambles back for the knife.]

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

[Simon had successfully knocked him down; but not without the attacker pulling on his ankles, trying to take him along.] [The other two were fisticuffing, eventually backing Des up to a corner, who'd shoved the other away. It gave each of them a moment to search for a weapon before long.]

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

"AGH! Fuck! You fuckin' freak! You're gonna pay!" (Says the one attacking us.) [He swings at their head, just barely missing. The other takes a shot at tackling Simon to the ground.]

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

[It seems the two were greatly underestimating them, as the one Simon took down had been caught completely off guard. Taking this as a perfect opportunity, they throw their head back swiftly enough to hit their assailant square in the jaw. Hard enough to get them both in a brief daze.]

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The act was forceful, pulling them away from Simon. Their hair *was tugged down from their scalp*. It came from two pair of men, already swinging before they could even process it. One held them in place as the other aimed for their stomach.]

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

[Grabbing Simon's arm urgently, they hardly have the time to tell if they're being too rough, prioritizing safety first as they picked up the pace. They couldn't describe what they heard down the street, but it certainly wasn't usual. Before they could turn a corner, the man stumbled, screaming.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

[Their smiling doesn't last.] ... ... Stop. [They stop walking for a moment, listening to their surroundings. Turning to look over their shoulder. No one is there.]

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

You certainly do. [A smirk, before softening again.] We think so. And I'm sure your Hershel would agree.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Most people tend to assume we're a woman. Until they get a surprise when they get a good stare. [They muster a slight smile.] Of course. Wouldn't you be attached to just about any version of your sibling the world throws at you as well?

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Ha ha. Yes we know, it's a ridiculous thing to apologize for. Still... it made me careless. [Gaze meeting the ground, they think to themselves again, and mumble.] We hope she's happy. Just as we hope he is. Our little siblings.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

... [They kept walking in silence until it felt safe to speak up once again. Glancing at Simon with guilt.] I apologize for making a scene. It wasn't the wisest decision.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

[They slowly nodded, before pushing their chair back in order to stand.] I'm ready, yes. I would prefer to leave.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

She's innocent. She didn't know any better. I wonder if she still remembers... [They suddenly try their hardest to make their voice smaller. Gently turning their head away from Simon. There were more eyes around now than before, piercing right through them.] ... We can talk about this later..

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I was outed by Keats, at some point. Outed for our... condition, you know. It terrified me half to death, and I was worried that Teddy would see me as a monster. But she didn't. How could she? She was only four, she didn't know any better. [They sob a little harder.] She told me she loved me.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Little Teddy, she.. Ah. Right. We met another version of our brother—she was a girl named Theodora, and her sister was Hartley. They still go through with the name swapping like we do, but.. I believe she might have been from before it happened? ... The whole thing is... a long story, but..

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We.. we remembered something from when we were little. [A shaky breath escaped them, trying to keep it together.] We're fine.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

[The softest smile they could muster devolves into quiet tears. A memory crept back as they watched Simon.]

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

... Perhaps that's better. [deeply blushing, they hurried a tad bit and ate their portion. it's clear they wish for the two's privacy soon.]

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

[Lowering their voice and covering up their blush with their hair, they laugh embarrassedly.] You're going to make Desmond jealous.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

{He keeps saying that..} (Maybe he means it.) ... [With clenched teeth, they swiftly suck in the air and squeeze back.] {Maybe.} Eventually remembering is better than nothing. We'll miss you too.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

[They allow him to take it, stifling a chuckle.] Not really looking forward to all my memories getting jumbled up again..

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

[Their eyes grow a little teary, though it's easy to see how much they're avoiding acknowledgment of it.] That makes the both of us.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Ha! Maybe, but it wasn't while he lived under the roof of the Sycamores, that's for certain. They would've had our head on a silver platter.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

... Not me? Haha, sure. We'll make sure it's washed though, okay?

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Right off? Goodness, what about getting them washed first? What if there was dirt, or bugs on them? .. [Huffing and letting out a chuckle for a moment, he tries to sound less judgemental and more concerned.] Sorry. It does sound nice, at least. Much nicer than a boring old manor.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Of course, of course. Always got to keep him in check. [There's a small, bittersweet smile when Simon mentions them parting ways.] ... What's.. your favorite food?

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

... [Taking a slower bite, they move to take a sip of water.] I know it's our body. I just hardly have an appetite — I'm usually the one reminding him to eat.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I'm glad you're enjoying it that much, haha..! [They have the most endeared look on their face reserved for Simon, watching him as they eat.] You and Desmond have been starving..

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Enjoy~ [They have to keep themself from laughing out too loudly, taking part in their food rather /too/ gracefully in comparison.]

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

[After the employee had left, the young man chuckled softly at Simon's reaction.] Looks good, huh? [Taking their utensils in hand, they cut into each piece of milanesa in half, so they could share each kind. Steak and chicken. The congri was evenly spread out, as well as the plantain sides.]

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Important..? [As they mumbled to themself, soon came the surprise of footsteps approaching— their food was finished! Pulling their hand away quickly, they greet the employee bringing their tray with a smile.] ¡Ah, muchísimas gracias! Thanks! It looks fantastic!

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

... Then it won't be our goodbyes. It'll be a.. "see you later". We might not even notice what's missing until the time comes. Makes the extra pain just.. just a little bit easier.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

No, it's alright. Happiness is... hard. [Their eyes finally meet. They're just as somber.] You deserve it too. I'm sure it'll find you again.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

… I.. I should not be cruel this time, then. I’m sorry. If it wasn’t obvious, we hate ourselves. [Even if he’s going to forget, he’s going to remember later. With a deep exhale, they squeeze back firmly.] We’re going to have a nice meal, and then we‘ll.. have a nice rest of the day.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I appreciate the sentiment, but… [Hanging their head a bit, they sigh.] You’re kind to me because I share a face with someone you miss dearly. No one is going to want someone like us.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

[Their gaze softens, reciprocating Simon slowly. But.. their words don’t match.] I… have the tendency to push everyone away for the most part. We don’t need anyone else. We just want to take our revenge.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

It was easier when Desmond hit adulthood. And.. when... Mister Sycamore passed. His wife never cared for what we did, and Raymond supported us in contacting our brother's parents, so. Yes.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Ha.. I'm rather glad. [Folding his hands over the table, he recounts a memory in fairly recent years.] ... Desmond never went inside, but we've seen this building before when we were in high school. The Laytons ate here.

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Oh, we can do that, absolutely. [With a small nod to the owner, he reaches into his bag to pay. Once they're finished, they're instructed to sit wherever they'd like. Finding the perfect corner at the restaurant, he leads Simon over with him.]

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The milanesa itself is breaded, and you can choose whether you want chicken or steak! Maybe even both... since we can share?

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♓︎ ❍︎♓︎⬧︎⬧︎ ♒︎♓︎❍︎ @authorityonazran.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

[Holding the menu up excitedly, they point at a certain one, "Milanesa".] Look! This one's perfect for sharing. It comes with a big plate of congri and tostones— or plátano maduros. [Oh.. he should probably explain.] .. Er, mixed black beans and rice. And two different styled fried plantains.

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