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almightythirst ([personal profile] almightythirst) wrote2017-08-30 12:11 am
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[personal profile] nockturnal 2020-02-02 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
"As interesting as destroying a lab's worth of equipment?" she replies dryly, before sliding her thumb along the underside of the cuffs. They retract, falling away, before she bends to attend to those around his ankles as well.

A little more swiftly, and with her attention ever on him.

"It has been determined that you are worth a great deal to Talon. The method of your service can be influenced by your actions, moving forward. Some believe that a proper operative could be made of you. Particularly since Overwatch trusts the man you reside within."
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[personal profile] nockturnal 2020-02-02 03:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Her lip twitches ever so slightly at his remark. He doesn't know. Good. Best to keep it that way.

"You are a demon. One side could certainly see to your needs better than the other. But if you prefer to be locked away as a scientific curiosity until your host finally expires, that is always an option," she replies evenly, fingers steepling primly in front of her.

"Trust that we've taken measures to ensure you can be contained once more, if necessary. But if you are willing to conduct yourself appropriately, you will find life here much less restrictive. And no one will attempt to bottle you back up, for a start."
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[personal profile] nockturnal 2020-02-04 11:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"Charming," she replies flatly, before gesturing for him to follow. It's a test of sorts. Leave him his mobility, his perception of freedom. See what he'll do with it when given the opportunity.

Nothing need change. And the failsafe in case he decides to act out of turn courses through his blood. And how willing he had been to suck down every last drop. So much the better.
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[personal profile] nockturnal 2020-02-07 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
The presence is surprisingly close, when he reaches out. On a lower level, seemingly in conference with others here at the base.

It takes Hanzo somewhat by surprise to feel that sudden tug, and he's certain they must have noticed the way his gaze suddenly flickered up, attention drawn elsewhere. But none of them say anything, and Hanzo puts it from his mind for now.

The fool got himself captured. Why is he not surprised?
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[personal profile] nockturnal 2020-02-09 04:57 pm (UTC)(link)
None she's willing to give away so readily. And anyway, the theory is if the demon feels like he's got some freedom, some range of movement, his reactions will be more genuine. They'll be able to learn what to expect, plan for the future.

The experiment is still happening, but not quite on the scale Moira would have likely hoped for. Still. It's better than nothing, which seems to be the consensus all around.

Then, his first opportunity presents itself. Overwatch has noticed he's gone missing, and are investigating. They'll need to look into where these search parties wind up, and if possible? Neutralize the agents involved.

Surely, a task that asks too little of so powerful a creature.
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[personal profile] nockturnal 2020-02-09 07:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Sadly, it doesn't look like she's letting him off his leash just yet. Nor is he being given his weapon, not until it comes closer to time for him to depart. And of course, there's the matter of which poor bastard is going to have the task of trying to wrangle a demon in human skin.

Really, there's only one choice.

And it takes everything Hanzo has to remain composed behind his mask as Moira instructs them both. They'll be allowed to deliberate which targets to head towards, depending on how ambitious the pair of them feel. She's obviously relishing the discomfort in the room as Hanzo stares down McCree.

Something is wrong. Something is wrong with him, but he can't place what, and Moira hasn't broken that particular subject yet.
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[personal profile] nockturnal 2020-02-09 08:34 pm (UTC)(link)
It's hard to say what he thinks or feels, with that mask in place. All that remains truly visible are his eyes, which have been staring unblinkingly at Jesse for some time. Once the other's gaze moves back towards him, he jerks a look at Moira, who smiles placidly. Waiting for his response.

Damn her.

After a moment of silent deliberation, Hanzo fixes his dark eyes on the intel instead.

"We should refrain from drawing attention to our movements. Attacking the base is the riskiest, but a precise strike at their core will ensure the most damage done. If it is to be the two of us, we can remain mobile enough to evade their defenses. If we do not escape, I suspect you will still gain some use from our efforts."

A quiet accusation, but pointed all the same.
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[personal profile] nockturnal 2020-02-09 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
At the word 'damage', Hanzo's eyes dart towards the scientist. She doesn't so much as bat an eye, though said eyes do narrow slightly at the demon. She sees what he did, there.

"You will be both be allowed to feed before venturing out, naturally. Feel free to take the evening to come up with your plan of attack." Finally she meets Hanzo's eyes, burning into her from where he stands motionless. "If he attempts anything, I trust you'll see that he's dealt with appropriately."

"As I would deal with all such matters," Hanzo replies coldly. And the demon can no doubt feel the tension and fury being kept in check, as Moira chuckles and turns to make her way out.

"Then allow me to let you two become...reacquainted."
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[personal profile] nockturnal 2020-02-09 10:14 pm (UTC)(link)
He stares at him intently, reaching out to search for any sign of what lies behind Jesse's eyes...but it's almost too bright to behold. That spark, that fire he'd always felt inside the other seems now to eclipse everything else, and every preternatural sense he has feels ill at ease.

"...what have they done to you?" Only now, with Moira gone, does he dare to ask. Only now does he feel that desperation to know clawing unbearably against the inside of his ribcage.

How has this come to pass? That Jesse would willingly turn against the people he seemed to put so much faith in.
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[personal profile] nockturnal 2020-02-10 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
What a show it is.

When that door had closed and they had parted ways, all those months ago, Hanzo had determined it best to lock away every thought, every feeling, every memory he had of the two of them. Bury it deep in the cold earth and let it shrivel, until it could no longer pain him. Yet now, like some corpse rising from its grave, all that concern and want, the fear and pain, all of it rushes back now that Jesse is within arm's reach.

But all his senses scream wrong, wrong, wrong as he stands there in his presence. Where is he? Why can't he feel him there?

The dream.

"You were...coerced, then." He sounds dubious, at best.
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[personal profile] nockturnal 2020-02-10 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
"Tell me."

His voice is clipped, as cold as it had been when speaking to Moira himself. He knows Talon have a talent for brainwashing their less-cooperative operatives. Perhaps that's it, and they've called him in to observe how well their methods have corrupted his fledgling.

They want him to know what will happen if he steps out of line.

But that doesn't explain that choking feeling when he tries to reach across the blood bond. It's not just his mind in danger here, somehow.
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[personal profile] nockturnal 2020-02-10 05:43 pm (UTC)(link)
It's not him. There's no way it can be him, not as he remembers him. The mannerisms are wrong, unsettling to witness in Jesse's skin. Maybe he acts like this for other people, but not him. Not for a long time now. And since when did Jesse hold so little regard for humans?

This is a stranger. Not the same man he'd traveled the country with. Not the same warm eyes that had looked at him from across the pillows. Not the Jesse who had called out to him during their last encounter, at the Talon base. This is an impostor, which leaves the question of what has become of Jesse in the meanwhile.

If he yet lives.

He restrains from seizing this creature by the lapels and shaking him until the answers come rattling out, but only just. There is a definite shift in his posture all the same, his eyes narrowing. "You will get nothing until you tell me who you are, and what you have done with him," he replies, and his voice is nearly a snarl.

Best he not test his patience, when it comes to his fledgling.

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