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[classifieds]

[ A few hours after their last meeting. ]

Room 305.

[power_of_yes]

He doesn't bother responding. It's late, very late, but he shows up to her door anyway, knocking lightly with the back of his hand.

[after the breach]

[lone_horse]

[ He was hesitant to say something so quickly after the breach, but he wouldn’t want to make the man wait longer than necessary, given the amount of need he’d expressed. He’s read through the file, a few times really. ]

When you have time, please. I’d like to speak to you about your request. In your own time, John-san.

[power_of_yes]

[The breach was rattling, and honestly, he really just wants a goddamn drink. Or four. Talking to this guy is not on top of the list. He knows the likely answer, and he's not in the mood. But he has to maintain, so - ]

We can speak now, if you'd like.

after temp pairings go up

[colorofthesky]

Looks like it's you and me this month.

Is there somewhere you'd prefer to meet up?

[power_of_yes]

Oh, wherever is good for you. Just - please not the lounge or the library.

[Private]

[pharadyne]

They're on to you, darling. The wardens are in a pet about Bliss and I think they're coming for you.

[Or may have already done so.]

[power_of_yes]

[After some time -- ]

Oh I'm well aware.

Zero spam

[colorofthesky]

Zack comes down to Zero about an hour or so after Ezio brings him in. He pulls up a chair outside the cell and seems fairly calm and neutral, all things considered.

"You know, I was hoping our next chat would be on deck."

Honestly, he was expecting it to be. But here they are.

"Were you told why you're down here?"

Re: Zero spam

[power_of_yes]

"Because of the Bliss," he says. "And then I hit him in the elevator, so I assume that's also part of it?"

He sits up from the cot, propping himself up on his hands.

[ukan]

Lark turns up after dinner shift, two bottles of orange juice in hand. He gave no forewarning; he simply finds John as if it's his right.

[power_of_yes]

Normally, John would confine himself to his cabin in the evenings, but he needs to walk sometimes. Needs to get out sometimes in the quiet.

He finds an empty common room and just sits for a moment, remembering Zack's words of warning. He only gets a few hours to himself a day - he's not going to waste them by being reckless.

He looks over when he sees Lark and tenses a moment.

after the flood ends.

[colorofthesky]

Two things.

1. I'm not going to the Greenhouse tomorrow so if you want to just do your own thing (discretely) that's fine.

2. That was weird, and I am personally fine if we never talk about it. You?

Re: after the flood ends.

[power_of_yes]

1. If wardens see me out, I doubt they'll be pleased. I'll stay inside.

2. There is nothing to talk about.

Day After the Flood

[questionsonly]

There is a knock on the door of one Mr. John Seed.

[power_of_yes]

John answers the door, expecting Zack and staring right at Warren with a blink. He adjusts his sleeves and hesitates. "Can I - help you?" he wonders.

text

[classifieds]

[ As always, Carol won't mention the flood unless someone else does first. ]

It's healed. Do you want to see?

Re: text

[power_of_yes]

[John is not talking about it. This is much better.]

Show me.

The Dawn of the Final Day (aka last day of the month)

[colorofthesky]

Zack knocks on John’s door after breakfast, as he normally does. The other man has been skipping the first two meals of the day so Zack hasn’t forced the issue of them going to breakfast in the morning just for John to sit and not eat anything. There’s no purpose in that so he just lets the man have the extra time instead.

He seems perky enough when John opens the door and smiles.

“Hey. You ready for the last day?”

[power_of_yes]

He opens the door and just stares at him. He's so exhausting. But at least the awkwardness has gone. The flood seems a distant memory.

Finally.

"Lead on, warden," he huffs, sliding on his boots. "Do I need my jacket?"

video

[friendsfordinner]

[ Hickey's leaning against a giant table leg somewhere in port. ]

Mind meeting up with me sometime soon? I'd like to talk.

Re: video

[power_of_yes]

I have evenings free. I'll meet you tonight?

text

[sefirot]

I have a favor to ask.

Re: text

[power_of_yes]

Alright.

What is it?

[pharadyne]

[It doesn't take very long at all for Norton to find out about John's conversation with the wardens about the scopolamine. He doesn't confront him right away, however. For one thing, if there are wardens sniffing around, Norton needs to be careful he isn't anywhere near anything. But once he's sure he won't stumble into a warden search of John's cabin, he comes by at night and knocks on the door, dressed in a windowpane check wool suit over a burgundy jumper. Three layers of fabric hiding away his scars.]

[power_of_yes]

[John had just been about to sleep when he hears the knock and pushes himself out of bed in only a pair of cloth pants, full array of scars and tattoos on display, including the new envy on his shoulder. His hair, without gel, falls freely around his face, but considering that the only person who bothers him this late at night is Carol and she's seen him like this, he doesn't bother trying to get ready.

Instead, he opens the door and blinks to see Norton on the other side.

Phoebe raises her head from the couch, sensing danger before John does.]

I didn't realize we had a date.

[ukan]

Lark smells the blood and the millions of biological traces left behind in a killing and, instead of reaching out to the other wardens, he waits until John is secured. Then he goes down and braces himself against the bars of John's cell.

"Comfortable?"

[power_of_yes]

With Carol just down the row, John's been silent. He hadn't been expecting visitors. So he's been kneeling uncomfortably in prayer, exactly in the same spot he was when Warren left him, for hours.

When Lark finds him, John doesn't raise his head.

"No."

text

[classifieds]

[ Going with text because Tess might be listening in. ]

You did amazing. Thank you. It means a lot that you got to see me like that.

Don't let anyone drag you down. You're wonderful.

Re: text

[power_of_yes]

[His response comes much later. He's been kneeling in prayer for hours, even when Lark has been in and out.]

Do you think it did what you wanted?

Third day of Zero

[questionsonly]

[ Warren makes his way back to John with the tray of food, the first for the day despite the later hour; John’s made it clear he’s fasting so while he’ll leave him with a couple of water bottles, this is today’s only meal. But he does have something else for today.

He’ll wait till John’s looking at him before he offers the book first. ]

Re: Third day of Zero

[power_of_yes]

[John takes a moment to move himself from his prayer position. He's stiff and aching, limping a bit as he picks up the bottles from the previous day to return them to Warren. However, when he looks over, he sees the white book, his white Bible, and just blinks at him.]

So you decided to remember.

[It's the most he's said in the three days to him and it's a little sarcastic, though he's grateful.]

Sixth Day of Zero

[pharadyne]

[Norton brings cookies and chocolate but it isn't to be nice, it's because he suspects that John is engaging in some ritual purification right about now and he'd like to try to sabotage him, or at least make it more difficult for him. While looking from the outside like he's being nice.]

I thought about baking you a cake with a file in it, petal, but since you've only one day left that seemed like too much effort.

[power_of_yes]

[John is, in fact, doing exactly that. He's knelt down in prayer, hands clasped in front of him. It looks like he hasn't really moved in hours because, well, he hasn't. The little cot has been untouched for six days, as John has been sleeping in that very position. His food is untouched to the side, as he doesn't eat until the evening, but he does have a water bottle beside him.

His clothes are rumpled and he looks exhausted, hair falling in his face, but he doesn't seem to notice. Instead, he turns his gaze slowly to Norton.]

Did it take you this long to convince someone to let you in?

audio

[classifieds]

I miss you. Are those bastards giving you any time to yourself?

text

[power_of_yes]

[This reply comes later.]

None. They sleep in my cabin, make me patrol at night.

The only free time I get is taking a shower and bathroom.

video

[ukan]

[The day Alec goes back to work, Lark takes one last day off for himself to let himself absorb everything and to catch up with the things he let slip.

One of those is John.

Lark takes a moment to shower and change, and shave for the first time in days. He still looks a little wrung out.]

How are you?

Re: video

[power_of_yes]

I was stabbed by Trixie in the dining hall.

[Still so salty.]

But I suppose I deserved it.

Where have you been?

text

[betacuck]

What's your good book's take on fervent masturbation?

Re: text

[power_of_yes]

Do you really have so little control of yourself?

spam

[citizendetective]

[Misty takes those ten minutes to psych herself up a little bit. She's not afraid, but she does know that this has the potential to go badly in several different ways - so before heading out, she empties her purse of everything that's normally in it (wallet, phone, mints, emergency toiletries...) and tucks her brand-new stun baton inside.]

John Seed?

[She asks, as she approaches him on deck. She hasn't seen him in person or on video yet, but he's the only one who looks like he might be waiting around right now, so it seems like a solid guess.]

Re: spam

[power_of_yes]

[John, shirt buttoned sleeves rolled up to expose his tattoos, flicks his finished cigarette over the railing.]

Hello, Misty. [His smile seems warm. Inviting.]

You had questions?

private

[ukan]

What the hell happened, John.

Re: private

[power_of_yes]

[Goddammit. The answer comes quick and with no hesitation.]

I killed Trixie. I felt like I had to, but I also wanted to.

audio

[citizendetective]

[After this:]

What happened besides punching Roman?

audio

[power_of_yes]

Come to use those powers, hm?

Be more specific.

voice

[extendedbrutalpipemurder]

John. I have heard it wondered upon if you're still required to answer questions put to you with candour and honesty.

[ he doesn't want to ask, just in case it's still active. Elias is out for blood, but he can at least be polite about it ]

Re: voice

[power_of_yes]

That is the most convoluted way to ask if I have to spill my secrets that I've ever heard.

But the answer is no. It only lasted as long as her death toll.

spam!

[damesuccubus]

[Not long after this interaction, Petronilla comes to find John Seed. She hums quietly, perfectly aware that Misty is listening in, but not caring in the slightest.]

Re: spam!

[power_of_yes]

John is sitting on deck, smoking a cigarette when he spots Petronilla. Quickly, he extinguishes it.

"Ah! I was wondering when I'd see you," he grins.