Fate/In Glory Of (Worm)
- Thread starter Jefardi
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- Crossover Modern Superhero
Parodos 04.17.01
[X] Patrol – Go search for trouble in a gang war! [+1, QA: ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ]
Concussive forces rocked Taylor back and forth.
She was caught between two gangs, vying for some reason that escaped her, two inexorable forces, showcasing their violence.
Something hit her with a meaty thud, before landing next to her.
It was a hand.
As she stared, the fingers flexed as if they couldn't quite remember that they were dead, disconnected flesh. Unable to live and consigned to rot.
A veil of red started to descend, tangy and sticky.
Her glasses were covered in it; taking them off didn't help.
The substance seemed to float in the air, akin to a mist, no, a dense fog, so thick that she couldn't see beyond her corner of the world, her safe spot.
All was quiet, all was still.
Thud, thud, thud.
An approaching bass of noise.
That intangible sense told her it was her giant.
Salvation.
A rescuer to pull her from this unfettered hellscape.
What emerged from the sanguine mists was anything but.
Desiccated and emaciated.
Flayed and divested of his strength, he still towered over her. Until much like a tree, he was felled by steel, a dozen hundreds of blades hacking and reducing him until he was but naught giblets.
When he fell, there was not enough left to leave a noise.
The blades, in their infinity, turned towards Taylor.
She could not run, nor could she hide, for they found her, hacking and biting into her fles-
Her breathing raced, her heart pounded but she was in her own bed.
Safe.
Secure.
Protected.
Her gaze was drawn like a magnet to the only other being in her room.
In the corner stood the giant, alive. Most definitely alive. Even if he was missing most of his skin. And she could see his naked musculature.
"You're healing, it's going to be fine. You're healing, it's going to be fine. You're healing, it's going to be fine. You're healing, it's going to be fine.
Taylor had to repeat that to herself. In the privacy of her own bedroom she could fully admit it was for her own benefit and that if she could no longer see clean through the giant, she wouldn't believe her own words.
She let out a shaken huff.
No one had seen her, everything was going to be fine.
The giant would heal. He had fought the Simurgh and that had to be worse, right?
She just had to go to sleep, and then everything would be fine.
She closed her eyes-
-opened her eyes.
…
…
...maybe Taylor wasn't cut out to be a hero…
Taylor hugged her pillow as tightly as she could, the sensation lessening the growing maelstrom in her.
That wasn't a dream which is what made it so poignant in her mind; that had happened. Less than half a day ago.
It felt unreal, like she was observing someone else's memories. It hadn't felt real at the time. It didn't feel real now either.
She was afraid of closing her eyes.
Heck, she wasn't happy being in the dark right now, as the darkness played cruel tricks, conjuring up similar shapes to it that she was beginning to see elsewhere in the recesses of her bedroom.
It was a spiral, her thoughts going to places most unkind, quite literally causing her to jump at shadows.
Her cellphone was of little comfort, as it still left her alone with her thoughts; Taylor knew she needed to interact or have something actively draw her attention. Youtube could work but she didn't want to wake her dad up with a video and… she didn't own any headphones, which would have solved that. Reading just… didn't feel right. Her eyes just didn't seem to cling to the words, and it wasn't doing anything to stop the gnawing within.
Which was why she did something stupid.
She texted Nikki.
T, 03:31:19; Hey
T, 03:31:26; Are you awake?
It was something of a long shot but Nikki had texted her a few days ago at 5AM sharp-
N, 03:31:50; Yes. Are you well Taylor?
Turns out Nikki was awake!
T, 03:32:15; Can't sleep. You?
Totally not because she had seen a dismembered leg…
N, 03:32:30; I have not slept either.
N, 03:32:43; I drank a coffee.
Taylor scrunched up her face as she tried to remember if she had ever seen Nikki drink coffee before. Mostly it had been water. Lemon water if she recalled correctly.
T, 03:33:01: Just can't fall back asleep.
T, 03:33:12: How much coffee did you have?
N, 03:33:24: Only one. I am not used to coffee.
What?
To be fair, Taylor had never seen Nikki's energy level at anything other than at 100%. She shuddered thinking what a caffeinated Nikki would be like.
T, 03:33:30: Nikki…
T, 03:33:41: Why did you drink coffee? What changed?
N, 03:33:50: Yes I am Nikki.
Taylor giggle-snorted.
N, 03:34:01: I wished to give the beverage a try.
N, 03:34:09: I am now awake.
T, 03:34:24: Were you asleep earlier?
N, 03:34:34: I am now extra* awake.
N, 03:34:41: Why are you currently awake?
Probably telling your new girlfriend it's because you nearly got hit in the face by a body-part of a dead guy isn't the right thing to say, right?
T, 03:34:58: Bad dreams. Woke up mid-fight or flight.
T, 03:35:12: Doing anything interesting being extra* awake?
Time to deflect… plus, this is exactly what Taylor did not want to think about.
N, 03:35:20: I am sorry to hear that. Do you want a hug?
A hug sounded very nice.
N, 03:35:28: I am currently looking at possible hobbies.
T, 03:35:51: Yes, I would.
T, 03:36:05: What kind of hobbies?
N, 03:36:25: So be it. I shall hug you either now, or during school.
N, 03:36:36: Looking into electronics. I require a better personal computer.
T, 03:36:54: How can you hug now?
Taylor took a few moments trying to figure out how that would work before her tired brain threw in the towel.
T, 03:37:06: Is your computer old?
N, 03:37:15: I have a car and the will to drive it, along with knowledge of your location.
N, 03:37:30: Not old, not good enough for video processing.
T, 03:37:41: Plz don't drive to my house in the middle of the night.
T, 03:37:51: I will take a hug first thing in the morning.
T, 03:37:59: For gaming?
N, 03:38:09: As you wish : P
Taylor felt like something had just gone over her head but chalked it up to a problem for future her.
N, 03:38:19: No. However if one wanted to they might. I intend to edit videos
T, 03:38:29: What are you going to edit?
T, 03:38:38: Is it bird videos?
She asked as almost an afterthought; it wasn't far-fetched. Nikki had been sending her a continuous stream of crow gifs and at this point – all of them different. She had checked. Taylor was pretty sure Nikki was going to have to make some herself else she would run out.
N, 03:38:54: Yes. Along with videos of me drawing the art that I make.
That led Taylor down a slight rabbit hole of looking up 'drawing art' on YouTube. It didn't seem very… fun? But if Nikki was interested in it...
T, 03:40:39: Like streaming?
N, 03:40:49: No. Just recording. It is good to observe yourself after drawing to find mistakes in your form.
T, 03:41:00: Your form? Do you mean how you are doing it or...?
N, 03:41:19: Yes. How you move the pen or pencil can have a large impact on how your art is created.
T, 03:41:28: Have you tried other mediums?
N, 03:41:39: Yes. I have found myself enjoying the style of sketching even on a digital platform. Pencils are my preferred tool.
Taylor didn't think she had ever seen Nikki without one. She seemed to keep an endless supply in her hoodie.
T, 03:41:51: you ever try paints?
N, 03:42:09: Yes. I spilled the paints. I do not paint anymore.
T, 03:42:11: oh
Taylor didn't know a lot of art things, but she did remember shaping clay in some Elementary school class.
T, 03:42:18: what about sculpting?
N, 03:42:29: I have not. Sculpting requires more room than I have available. Additionally I cannot sell such things easily.
Right, Nikki did that for money. Taylor was going to blame that on the lack of sleep.
N, 03:42:35: What about you? Do you have any hobbies aside from reading.
N, 03:42:40: Or kissing me ;]
Taylor was going to continue on blaming her tired brain for not realizing that Nikki was flirting. Or for the fact that it made warmth blossom in her cheeks.
T, 03:43:21: It's pretty fun : )
What even were the things she did for fun…
It was kind of sad, but honestly, outside of reading… there wasn't much. Growing up, a lot of it was just hanging out with… Emma… and doing whatever tickled her fancy. A lot of disparate things, honestly.
T, 03:46:09: I kind of follow cape stuff? I don't really do much else…
Did following the cape scene count? Kind of not a hobby since she went out caping.
T, 03:46:47: I liked programming when I took it as a class?
N, 03:47:10: You can expect a kiss with your hug this morning then.
N, 03:47:18: Programming then? Perhaps you would like to choose the club at school? They meet every friday. I might join too, if you do.
T, 03:47:28: : )
Smiley face truly was the best of the emoticons.
T, 03:47:49: Idk if I like it that much... It just seemed easy at Winslow. You?
N, 03:48:01: I would pick it up if you found it to be enjoyable. I have never had issues with learning languages. I doubt the language of a computer will trouble me.
Taylor frowned.
She really couldn't see herself doing that outside of the occasional lark.
T, 03:48:10: Idk... it seems like doing homework for fun.
N, 03:48:21: Well perhaps we can look at hobbies that we could perform together?
For once the tired brain seemed to do good as Taylor had a thought.
T, 03:49:19: is that you asking to make out?
T, 03:49:24: then yes
Ha! Flirt sent!
She felt inordinately proud of it.
N, 03:49:35: I can always drive to your house right now and we can engage in lengthy kissing sessions.
N, 03:49:41: But I also meant hobbies that we can engage in for enjoyment outside of physically touching one another.
However, hobbies were not the thing on Taylor's mind as that warmth continued to unfurl within her.
T, 03:49:51: It's 4am. Are you really going to drive here right now???
N, 03:50:42: Neither rain, sleet, nor snow will keep me from you. Time of day is included.
Taylor could feel red creeping up the back of her neck, dusting her cheeks until it became more than dusting.
That would be an excellent distraction from thoughts.
She…
[] ...decided to be a dumbass teenager. Pre-dawn makeouts.
[] ...showed a modicum of restraint and just kept texting Nikki until dawn or falling back asleep.
Author's Note: Taylor uhh… had a fun affect from that gas station going kaboom. It was nearly getting hit in the face by a bodyparts.
Anywhozles, Taylor has a chance to do dumb teenager things. I leave the choice in your hands, dear voters, for QA really doesn't care.
Please vote and discuss as always!
Concussive forces rocked Taylor back and forth.
She was caught between two gangs, vying for some reason that escaped her, two inexorable forces, showcasing their violence.
Something hit her with a meaty thud, before landing next to her.
It was a hand.
As she stared, the fingers flexed as if they couldn't quite remember that they were dead, disconnected flesh. Unable to live and consigned to rot.
A veil of red started to descend, tangy and sticky.
Her glasses were covered in it; taking them off didn't help.
The substance seemed to float in the air, akin to a mist, no, a dense fog, so thick that she couldn't see beyond her corner of the world, her safe spot.
All was quiet, all was still.
Thud, thud, thud.
An approaching bass of noise.
That intangible sense told her it was her giant.
Salvation.
A rescuer to pull her from this unfettered hellscape.
What emerged from the sanguine mists was anything but.
Desiccated and emaciated.
Flayed and divested of his strength, he still towered over her. Until much like a tree, he was felled by steel, a dozen hundreds of blades hacking and reducing him until he was but naught giblets.
When he fell, there was not enough left to leave a noise.
The blades, in their infinity, turned towards Taylor.
She could not run, nor could she hide, for they found her, hacking and biting into her fles-
Taylor woke up.
Her breathing raced, her heart pounded but she was in her own bed.
Safe.
Secure.
Protected.
Her gaze was drawn like a magnet to the only other being in her room.
In the corner stood the giant, alive. Most definitely alive. Even if he was missing most of his skin. And she could see his naked musculature.
"You're healing, it's going to be fine. You're healing, it's going to be fine. You're healing, it's going to be fine. You're healing, it's going to be fine.
Taylor had to repeat that to herself. In the privacy of her own bedroom she could fully admit it was for her own benefit and that if she could no longer see clean through the giant, she wouldn't believe her own words.
She let out a shaken huff.
No one had seen her, everything was going to be fine.
The giant would heal. He had fought the Simurgh and that had to be worse, right?
She just had to go to sleep, and then everything would be fine.
She closed her eyes-
-bang!
A thundering explosion that shook the newspaper stand so badly part of it collapsed as wet thuds rang out as something bounced to a rest in front of her.
A decorticate leg, burned and blackened, yet unmistakable in what it was lay but a few inches away from her, the smell of ionized fles-
A thundering explosion that shook the newspaper stand so badly part of it collapsed as wet thuds rang out as something bounced to a rest in front of her.
A decorticate leg, burned and blackened, yet unmistakable in what it was lay but a few inches away from her, the smell of ionized fles-
-opened her eyes.
…
…
...maybe Taylor wasn't cut out to be a hero…
Taylor hugged her pillow as tightly as she could, the sensation lessening the growing maelstrom in her.
That wasn't a dream which is what made it so poignant in her mind; that had happened. Less than half a day ago.
It felt unreal, like she was observing someone else's memories. It hadn't felt real at the time. It didn't feel real now either.
She was afraid of closing her eyes.
Heck, she wasn't happy being in the dark right now, as the darkness played cruel tricks, conjuring up similar shapes to it that she was beginning to see elsewhere in the recesses of her bedroom.
It was a spiral, her thoughts going to places most unkind, quite literally causing her to jump at shadows.
Her cellphone was of little comfort, as it still left her alone with her thoughts; Taylor knew she needed to interact or have something actively draw her attention. Youtube could work but she didn't want to wake her dad up with a video and… she didn't own any headphones, which would have solved that. Reading just… didn't feel right. Her eyes just didn't seem to cling to the words, and it wasn't doing anything to stop the gnawing within.
Which was why she did something stupid.
She texted Nikki.
T, 03:31:19; Hey
T, 03:31:26; Are you awake?
It was something of a long shot but Nikki had texted her a few days ago at 5AM sharp-
N, 03:31:50; Yes. Are you well Taylor?
Turns out Nikki was awake!
T, 03:32:15; Can't sleep. You?
Totally not because she had seen a dismembered leg…
N, 03:32:30; I have not slept either.
N, 03:32:43; I drank a coffee.
Taylor scrunched up her face as she tried to remember if she had ever seen Nikki drink coffee before. Mostly it had been water. Lemon water if she recalled correctly.
T, 03:33:01: Just can't fall back asleep.
T, 03:33:12: How much coffee did you have?
N, 03:33:24: Only one. I am not used to coffee.
What?
To be fair, Taylor had never seen Nikki's energy level at anything other than at 100%. She shuddered thinking what a caffeinated Nikki would be like.
T, 03:33:30: Nikki…
T, 03:33:41: Why did you drink coffee? What changed?
N, 03:33:50: Yes I am Nikki.
Taylor giggle-snorted.
N, 03:34:01: I wished to give the beverage a try.
N, 03:34:09: I am now awake.
T, 03:34:24: Were you asleep earlier?
N, 03:34:34: I am now extra* awake.
N, 03:34:41: Why are you currently awake?
Probably telling your new girlfriend it's because you nearly got hit in the face by a body-part of a dead guy isn't the right thing to say, right?
T, 03:34:58: Bad dreams. Woke up mid-fight or flight.
T, 03:35:12: Doing anything interesting being extra* awake?
Time to deflect… plus, this is exactly what Taylor did not want to think about.
N, 03:35:20: I am sorry to hear that. Do you want a hug?
A hug sounded very nice.
N, 03:35:28: I am currently looking at possible hobbies.
T, 03:35:51: Yes, I would.
T, 03:36:05: What kind of hobbies?
N, 03:36:25: So be it. I shall hug you either now, or during school.
N, 03:36:36: Looking into electronics. I require a better personal computer.
T, 03:36:54: How can you hug now?
Taylor took a few moments trying to figure out how that would work before her tired brain threw in the towel.
T, 03:37:06: Is your computer old?
N, 03:37:15: I have a car and the will to drive it, along with knowledge of your location.
N, 03:37:30: Not old, not good enough for video processing.
T, 03:37:41: Plz don't drive to my house in the middle of the night.
T, 03:37:51: I will take a hug first thing in the morning.
T, 03:37:59: For gaming?
N, 03:38:09: As you wish : P
Taylor felt like something had just gone over her head but chalked it up to a problem for future her.
N, 03:38:19: No. However if one wanted to they might. I intend to edit videos
T, 03:38:29: What are you going to edit?
T, 03:38:38: Is it bird videos?
She asked as almost an afterthought; it wasn't far-fetched. Nikki had been sending her a continuous stream of crow gifs and at this point – all of them different. She had checked. Taylor was pretty sure Nikki was going to have to make some herself else she would run out.
N, 03:38:54: Yes. Along with videos of me drawing the art that I make.
That led Taylor down a slight rabbit hole of looking up 'drawing art' on YouTube. It didn't seem very… fun? But if Nikki was interested in it...
T, 03:40:39: Like streaming?
N, 03:40:49: No. Just recording. It is good to observe yourself after drawing to find mistakes in your form.
T, 03:41:00: Your form? Do you mean how you are doing it or...?
N, 03:41:19: Yes. How you move the pen or pencil can have a large impact on how your art is created.
T, 03:41:28: Have you tried other mediums?
N, 03:41:39: Yes. I have found myself enjoying the style of sketching even on a digital platform. Pencils are my preferred tool.
Taylor didn't think she had ever seen Nikki without one. She seemed to keep an endless supply in her hoodie.
T, 03:41:51: you ever try paints?
N, 03:42:09: Yes. I spilled the paints. I do not paint anymore.
T, 03:42:11: oh
Taylor didn't know a lot of art things, but she did remember shaping clay in some Elementary school class.
T, 03:42:18: what about sculpting?
N, 03:42:29: I have not. Sculpting requires more room than I have available. Additionally I cannot sell such things easily.
Right, Nikki did that for money. Taylor was going to blame that on the lack of sleep.
N, 03:42:35: What about you? Do you have any hobbies aside from reading.
N, 03:42:40: Or kissing me ;]
Taylor was going to continue on blaming her tired brain for not realizing that Nikki was flirting. Or for the fact that it made warmth blossom in her cheeks.
T, 03:43:21: It's pretty fun : )
What even were the things she did for fun…
It was kind of sad, but honestly, outside of reading… there wasn't much. Growing up, a lot of it was just hanging out with… Emma… and doing whatever tickled her fancy. A lot of disparate things, honestly.
T, 03:46:09: I kind of follow cape stuff? I don't really do much else…
Did following the cape scene count? Kind of not a hobby since she went out caping.
T, 03:46:47: I liked programming when I took it as a class?
N, 03:47:10: You can expect a kiss with your hug this morning then.
N, 03:47:18: Programming then? Perhaps you would like to choose the club at school? They meet every friday. I might join too, if you do.
T, 03:47:28: : )
Smiley face truly was the best of the emoticons.
T, 03:47:49: Idk if I like it that much... It just seemed easy at Winslow. You?
N, 03:48:01: I would pick it up if you found it to be enjoyable. I have never had issues with learning languages. I doubt the language of a computer will trouble me.
Taylor frowned.
She really couldn't see herself doing that outside of the occasional lark.
T, 03:48:10: Idk... it seems like doing homework for fun.
N, 03:48:21: Well perhaps we can look at hobbies that we could perform together?
For once the tired brain seemed to do good as Taylor had a thought.
T, 03:49:19: is that you asking to make out?
T, 03:49:24: then yes
Ha! Flirt sent!
She felt inordinately proud of it.
N, 03:49:35: I can always drive to your house right now and we can engage in lengthy kissing sessions.
N, 03:49:41: But I also meant hobbies that we can engage in for enjoyment outside of physically touching one another.
However, hobbies were not the thing on Taylor's mind as that warmth continued to unfurl within her.
T, 03:49:51: It's 4am. Are you really going to drive here right now???
N, 03:50:42: Neither rain, sleet, nor snow will keep me from you. Time of day is included.
Taylor could feel red creeping up the back of her neck, dusting her cheeks until it became more than dusting.
That would be an excellent distraction from thoughts.
She…
[] ...decided to be a dumbass teenager. Pre-dawn makeouts.
[] ...showed a modicum of restraint and just kept texting Nikki until dawn or falling back asleep.
Author's Note: Taylor uhh… had a fun affect from that gas station going kaboom. It was nearly getting hit in the face by a bodyparts.
Anywhozles, Taylor has a chance to do dumb teenager things. I leave the choice in your hands, dear voters, for QA really doesn't care.
Please vote and discuss as always!
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[X] ...showed a modicum of restraint and just kept texting Nikki until dawn or falling back asleep.
Taylor every time she unleashes Berserker: "Is this how Oppenheimer felt, when he saw the sky consumed by fire?"
I see Taylor's blood got pumping in more ways then one.
Taylor every time she unleashes Berserker: "Is this how Oppenheimer felt, when he saw the sky consumed by fire?"
I see Taylor's blood got pumping in more ways then one.
[X] ...decided to be a dumbass teenager. Pre-dawn makeouts.
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[X] ...decided to be a dumbass teenager. Pre-dawn makeouts.
In my defense I alternate between voting on the threads just depends on where I see the notification first.
- Pronouns
- He
This. I do this a fair bit.
Parodos 04.17.02
New
[X] ...decided to be a dumbass teenager. Pre-dawn makeouts.
Taylor knew she was smarter than this…
...flip-side, this was enticing to her.
T, 03:53:02: Okay. You serious?
N, 03:53:30: Very serious. I must clarify. Do you only want cuddles and kisses, or more?
Taylor blinked.
She was 99.999999% certain she knew what Nikki meant, but might as well have her spell it out, right? Right? Yeah.
T, 03:53:38: Like what?
N, 03:53:58: Sexual activity
It was exactly what she thought.
T, 03:54:05: I think that'd wake up my dad…
N, 03:54:55: I am not adverse to doing such things in my car, my home, or a hotel room.
N, 03:55:10: If you are okay with such things. I do not mind kisses and cuddles.
Somehow, Taylor imagined her first time to be a bit more special than 'can't sleep, wanna fuck?'
...as much as something inside her squirmed at the thought, and as much as the chemicals in her brain were currently flooding her with hot, gooey feelings, it just didn't feel right.
Also knowing that if she did, she wasn't going to get back in time to beat her dad at waking up which would raise… questions.
Taylor did not know if she felt that strongly for Nikki. She liked Nikki, she could admit that. The girl made her feel wanted, which was what she imagined drugs felt like. Dating is one thing, but… She didn't know. It just felt like a jump.
T, 03:55:59: Kisses and cuddles…
[] ...at my house. (Taylor is going to try and stealth-ninja Nikki in without waking up her dad. Dad won't wake up to an empty house, for both and good and bad reasons.)
[] ...at wherever. (Taylor is going to try and stealth-ninja out and hope her dad doesn't flip out.)
Author's Note: Next chapter will be whether or not you try to sneak back-in or Nikki out before Danny wakes up and notices.
Sorry for a delay, bunch of personal stuff happened. Got a new pet. Been pretty consumed in watching her exist. Very entertaining. Second apologies for such a short chapter but I figured that I might as well get the ball rolling. I considered putting the vote for Netflix n Chill but it didn't feel right. If you guys want a fade to black, it'll happen later in the quest.
Please vote and discuss as always!
Taylor knew she was smarter than this…
...flip-side, this was enticing to her.
T, 03:53:02: Okay. You serious?
N, 03:53:30: Very serious. I must clarify. Do you only want cuddles and kisses, or more?
Taylor blinked.
She was 99.999999% certain she knew what Nikki meant, but might as well have her spell it out, right? Right? Yeah.
T, 03:53:38: Like what?
N, 03:53:58: Sexual activity
It was exactly what she thought.
T, 03:54:05: I think that'd wake up my dad…
N, 03:54:55: I am not adverse to doing such things in my car, my home, or a hotel room.
N, 03:55:10: If you are okay with such things. I do not mind kisses and cuddles.
Somehow, Taylor imagined her first time to be a bit more special than 'can't sleep, wanna fuck?'
...as much as something inside her squirmed at the thought, and as much as the chemicals in her brain were currently flooding her with hot, gooey feelings, it just didn't feel right.
Also knowing that if she did, she wasn't going to get back in time to beat her dad at waking up which would raise… questions.
Taylor did not know if she felt that strongly for Nikki. She liked Nikki, she could admit that. The girl made her feel wanted, which was what she imagined drugs felt like. Dating is one thing, but… She didn't know. It just felt like a jump.
T, 03:55:59: Kisses and cuddles…
[] ...at my house. (Taylor is going to try and stealth-ninja Nikki in without waking up her dad. Dad won't wake up to an empty house, for both and good and bad reasons.)
[] ...at wherever. (Taylor is going to try and stealth-ninja out and hope her dad doesn't flip out.)
Author's Note: Next chapter will be whether or not you try to sneak back-in or Nikki out before Danny wakes up and notices.
Sorry for a delay, bunch of personal stuff happened. Got a new pet. Been pretty consumed in watching her exist. Very entertaining. Second apologies for such a short chapter but I figured that I might as well get the ball rolling. I considered putting the vote for Netflix n Chill but it didn't feel right. If you guys want a fade to black, it'll happen later in the quest.
Please vote and discuss as always!
- Pronouns
- He
[x] ...at my house. (Taylor is going to try and stealth-ninja Nikki in without waking up her dad. Dad won't wake up to an empty house, for both and good and bad reasons.)
Just an idea, but I think you should timeskip the sections where Taylor and Nikki have 'relations' because of site guidelines for both sites.
Just an idea, but I think you should timeskip the sections where Taylor and Nikki have 'relations' because of site guidelines for both sites.
A fade to black, yes. Or very very abstracted out.
[X] ...at my house. (Taylor is going to try and stealth-ninja Nikki in without waking up her dad. Dad won't wake up to an empty house, for both and good and bad reasons.)
[X] ...at my house. (Taylor is going to try and stealth-ninja Nikki in without waking up her dad. Dad won't wake up to an empty house, for both and good and bad reasons.)
Do you think Danny keeps a shotgun in the house?
Do you think Danny keeps a shotgun in the house?
Taylor did not know if she felt that strongly for Nikki. She liked Nikki, she could admit that. The girl made her feel wanted, which was what she imagined drugs felt like.
I'd say what she feels for Nikki is... exactly about what is expected for a teenager in their first relationship. She hasn't known Nikki all that long, she never even considered possibly being gay/bi, and their relationship is extremely fresh
The need to feel wanted is also normal. The real depressing thing here is that something like 'i value your existence' has become so rare for her she describes it as a drug...
Honestly man, seeing her internal dialogue makes me pray for a random Dr Yamada encounter
"Hello teenager, your feelings are valid and feeling the need to be valued is a normal part of the human experience. Actually, it's expected for someone with self worth issues. Hmm, you are having some doubt about your first romantic relationship? Ah, that is also common. Let me teach you about this thing called communication."
I'd say what she feels for Nikki is... exactly about what is expected for a teenager in their first relationship. She hasn't known Nikki all that long, she never even considered possibly being gay/bi, and their relationship is extremely fresh
The need to feel wanted is also normal. The real depressing thing here is that something like 'i value your existence' has become so rare for her she describes it as a drug...
Honestly man, seeing her internal dialogue makes me pray for a random Dr Yamada encounter
"Hello teenager, your feelings are valid and feeling the need to be valued is a normal part of the human experience. Actually, it's expected for someone with self worth issues. Hmm, you are having some doubt about your first romantic relationship? Ah, that is also common. Let me teach you about this thing called communication."
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[x] ...at my house. (Taylor is going to try and stealth-ninja Nikki in without waking up her dad. Dad won't wake up to an empty house, for both and good and bad reasons.)
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[x] ...at my house. (Taylor is going to try and stealth-ninja Nikki in without waking up her dad. Dad won't wake up to an empty house, for both and good and bad reasons.)
Welp, here's hoping Nikki doesn't roll a nat 1 while driving over.
Welp, here's hoping Nikki doesn't roll a nat 1 while driving over.
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[] ...at my house. (Taylor is going to try and stealth-ninja Nikki in without waking up her dad. Dad won't wake up to an empty house, for both and good and bad reasons.)
T, 03:55:59: Kisses and cuddles at my house.
N, 03:56:20: Your kisses and cuddles will arrive in thirty minutes or less.
There was some sense of finality when Taylor hit send and got a response, that she was going to be doing something, well, stupid.
In no way could she justify sneaking her girlfriend into her house at four in the morning for cuddling and make-outs was a sound, logical decision. On the other hand, a growing part of her was very excited to do something of this brand of stupid. Nothing like going out into cape fights.
The longer she stewed in the darkness, the more her pulse pounded in her throat and the more she started to think about how much of a bad idea it would be if her dad caught her. It's not like he had specifically banned her sneaking in Nikki but it was very implicitly a breach of trust.
"...do I look like crap?" That just occurred to Taylor, as she was in wrinkled pajamas, that she probably didn't look… good. Not that it was anything new, but, she could do the absolute minimal at le-
Beep beep.
Her cellphone's notification for a new message went off.
Taylor's brow furrowed.
It hadn't even been ten minutes yet.
N, 04:04:20: Your kisses and cuddles have arrived. Please open your window.
Taylor stared at the phone for nearly half a minute before slowly going to her window. She couldn't recall the last time she had opened it, if ever.
Instead she opened the blinds.
Nikki's face was an inch away from the window, staring back at Taylor, wide eyed and smiley.
She waved.
Taylor's mouth open...
Her bedroom was upstairs.
...then closed.
Nikki kept waving.
Taylor held up a finger before grabbing her phone from where it laid on the bed.
She called Nikki.
Nikki stopped waving and picked up her phone, answering the call.
"Hello. Is the window stuck?" She asked.
"I've… never opened it? I was just going to let you in through the front door?"
Nikki frowned. "Your front door creaks?" She offered. It took a moment before it occurred to Taylor that her front door does indeed creak.
Then slowly added. "And why not the back?"
"Uh." That sounded good? Yeah. Except… "I don't know if it creaks?"
Nikki nodded. "Can you open the window?" She asked before starting to inspect it. "I have a can of lubricant in my car if we must use either door downstairs."
"Suuuure?" Taylor set down the phone and actually looked at the windowsill. It didn't look too hard?
She flipped both of the latches and then lifted the bottom window pane.
Screeeeeech!
It sounded like a dying cat. Taylor stopped moving it after barely an inch. A part of her felt like it died from the sound.
Nikki ended the phone call. "I will go get the can of lubricant. Please wait until I return." She whispered softly through the crack in the window before sliding down, revealing the ladder which was stretched up to rest just under Taylor's window.
...did she just have a ladder ready?
Instead, Taylor sloooowly slid towards her door, trying to see if it had woken up her dad.
It took only a minute for Nikki to return with a blue and yellow can with a long straw attached to the nozzle. She flipped it up and sprayed around the windows edges. "Here. Try it now."
Taylor hadn't heard a peep from the rest of the house.
With the slowest of motions, she slid the window open with nary a sound.
Nikki nodded as she set the can on the windowsill "Does your father check the backyard in the morning?" She asked.
"Probably not?" Why would he? Taylor couldn't think of a reason.
Nikki nodded, pulling a spool of nylon rope from her hoodie pocket and tying it around the top rung of her ladder. "Okay. I will lower the ladder while we cuddle and pull it back up when I need to leave."
Taylor watched in no small part of awe, "wow, you… really thought ahead."
"Yes." Nikki stated as she gently shooed Taylor away from the window and eased herself through it with the grace of a bird.
Which was to say quick and jittery.
Once inside she reached through the open window and pushed the ladder away from the house. The spool slowly spun in her hands as she smoothly lowered the ladder to the ground.
Nikki, still holding onto the nylon rope, grabbed the can and applied a minor amount of it to the window again before easing the window down to shut on the nylon.
She locked the window and tested the nylon. "There." She spoke soft in the dim light of the room "Now I will be able to leave just as quietly."
An absurd thought popped into Taylor's head; what if she just… didn't leave?
Taylor was already dubious on whether or not the window hadn't already woken up her dad… or he could see the car in the driveway, or the ladder in the front yard. Or hear them doing… things.
Plus if he caught them it would be way worse than just telling him, right?
Maybe it would be better to just fess up?
[] Sneak out Nikki so dad is none the wiser. Try not to get caught?
[] Have Nikki join them for breakfast. Tell the parental unit.
Author's Note: I figured I would give the option. Let no one say I am completely destroying the agency of the readers.
All I will say is that there will be potential consequences for either vote option. Please think this through.
Barely got it done before a week pass. Need to get faster about this.
Anywho, there was a roll this chapter, two actually, and there will be relevant rolls for next chapter depending on what is voted for.
Please vote and discuss!
T, 03:55:59: Kisses and cuddles at my house.
N, 03:56:20: Your kisses and cuddles will arrive in thirty minutes or less.
There was some sense of finality when Taylor hit send and got a response, that she was going to be doing something, well, stupid.
In no way could she justify sneaking her girlfriend into her house at four in the morning for cuddling and make-outs was a sound, logical decision. On the other hand, a growing part of her was very excited to do something of this brand of stupid. Nothing like going out into cape fights.
The longer she stewed in the darkness, the more her pulse pounded in her throat and the more she started to think about how much of a bad idea it would be if her dad caught her. It's not like he had specifically banned her sneaking in Nikki but it was very implicitly a breach of trust.
"...do I look like crap?" That just occurred to Taylor, as she was in wrinkled pajamas, that she probably didn't look… good. Not that it was anything new, but, she could do the absolute minimal at le-
Beep beep.
Her cellphone's notification for a new message went off.
Taylor's brow furrowed.
It hadn't even been ten minutes yet.
N, 04:04:20: Your kisses and cuddles have arrived. Please open your window.
Taylor stared at the phone for nearly half a minute before slowly going to her window. She couldn't recall the last time she had opened it, if ever.
Instead she opened the blinds.
Nikki's face was an inch away from the window, staring back at Taylor, wide eyed and smiley.
She waved.
Taylor's mouth open...
Her bedroom was upstairs.
...then closed.
Nikki kept waving.
Taylor held up a finger before grabbing her phone from where it laid on the bed.
She called Nikki.
Nikki stopped waving and picked up her phone, answering the call.
"Hello. Is the window stuck?" She asked.
"I've… never opened it? I was just going to let you in through the front door?"
Nikki frowned. "Your front door creaks?" She offered. It took a moment before it occurred to Taylor that her front door does indeed creak.
Then slowly added. "And why not the back?"
"Uh." That sounded good? Yeah. Except… "I don't know if it creaks?"
Nikki nodded. "Can you open the window?" She asked before starting to inspect it. "I have a can of lubricant in my car if we must use either door downstairs."
"Suuuure?" Taylor set down the phone and actually looked at the windowsill. It didn't look too hard?
She flipped both of the latches and then lifted the bottom window pane.
Screeeeeech!
It sounded like a dying cat. Taylor stopped moving it after barely an inch. A part of her felt like it died from the sound.
Nikki ended the phone call. "I will go get the can of lubricant. Please wait until I return." She whispered softly through the crack in the window before sliding down, revealing the ladder which was stretched up to rest just under Taylor's window.
...did she just have a ladder ready?
Instead, Taylor sloooowly slid towards her door, trying to see if it had woken up her dad.
It took only a minute for Nikki to return with a blue and yellow can with a long straw attached to the nozzle. She flipped it up and sprayed around the windows edges. "Here. Try it now."
Taylor hadn't heard a peep from the rest of the house.
With the slowest of motions, she slid the window open with nary a sound.
Nikki nodded as she set the can on the windowsill "Does your father check the backyard in the morning?" She asked.
"Probably not?" Why would he? Taylor couldn't think of a reason.
Nikki nodded, pulling a spool of nylon rope from her hoodie pocket and tying it around the top rung of her ladder. "Okay. I will lower the ladder while we cuddle and pull it back up when I need to leave."
Taylor watched in no small part of awe, "wow, you… really thought ahead."
"Yes." Nikki stated as she gently shooed Taylor away from the window and eased herself through it with the grace of a bird.
Which was to say quick and jittery.
Once inside she reached through the open window and pushed the ladder away from the house. The spool slowly spun in her hands as she smoothly lowered the ladder to the ground.
Nikki, still holding onto the nylon rope, grabbed the can and applied a minor amount of it to the window again before easing the window down to shut on the nylon.
She locked the window and tested the nylon. "There." She spoke soft in the dim light of the room "Now I will be able to leave just as quietly."
An absurd thought popped into Taylor's head; what if she just… didn't leave?
Taylor was already dubious on whether or not the window hadn't already woken up her dad… or he could see the car in the driveway, or the ladder in the front yard. Or hear them doing… things.
Plus if he caught them it would be way worse than just telling him, right?
Maybe it would be better to just fess up?
[] Sneak out Nikki so dad is none the wiser. Try not to get caught?
[] Have Nikki join them for breakfast. Tell the parental unit.
Author's Note: I figured I would give the option. Let no one say I am completely destroying the agency of the readers.
All I will say is that there will be potential consequences for either vote option. Please think this through.
Barely got it done before a week pass. Need to get faster about this.
Anywho, there was a roll this chapter, two actually, and there will be relevant rolls for next chapter depending on what is voted for.
Please vote and discuss!
[X] Have Nikki join them for breakfast. Tell the parental unit.
I'm sure Danny has done similar things when he was young.
I'm sure Danny has done similar things when he was young.
[X] Have Nikki join them for breakfast. Tell the parental unit.