[center][h3] Michael and Franklin [/h3]
Level 4- (17/40) EXP / Level 3- (11/30) EXP 
Location: Hammerhead
Wordcount: 653 [/center]
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It took Trevor a few moments to process what he was seeing. After staring for a moment with a shocked expression, he suddenly stepped forward and embraced Michael, who grimaced as he was pulled into a hug with a man who hadn't showered in weeks. [color=f7941d]"Michael!"[/color] Trevor shouted, pulling away from his friend who quickly brushed himself off. [color=f7941d]"You're still alive, you fat shit. I thought something would've eaten you by now. And Franklin! You're not dead either."[/color] Trevor leaned back, looking at the members of the group milling about, and the monster truck in the distance. [color=f7941d]"And you've found some new friends. What's with the monster truck?"[/color]

[color=00aeef]"Well, the previous owner attacked us, so we...disposed of him and took it for ourselves. Franklin and some of the others fixed it up."[/color] Michael gestured to Franklin, who nodded. [color=00aeef]"And, uh...look, it's kinda complicated. But..."[/color] Michael paused, looking at the tinges of red in Trevor's eyes. He shared a look with Franklin, unsure of what to do. They needed to explain the fact that he was under Galeem's influence, but they didn't know how. 

Trevor, meanwhile, looked between the two with confusion growing on his face. [color=f7941d]"But?"[/color] He glared at Michael. [color=f7941d]"I don't like secrets, Michael. And I can tell there's something going on here."[/color]

[color=00aeef]"It's...alright, you see that big ball in the sky?"[/color] Trevor nodded. [color=00aeef]"It's the reason we're all here. And it has everyone under its influence, expect me, Franklin, and our allies. And if you want to be free, you gotta come with us."[/color]

Trevor gave Michael a sideways look. [color=f7941d]"Buddy, I have no idea what you're talking about. I feel perfectly fine."[/color]

[color=00aeef]"Yeah, but that doesn't mean you're not under its control! Look, I get that you feel fine, and the others people here probably feel fine, too, but that's not the point. It can take control of you, I've seen it happen before!"[/color] 

[color=f7941d]"Whatever you say, pal."[/color] Trevor said, clearly not concerned by what Michael was saying. Michael could only sigh, seeing that the conversation was going nowhere. Franklin was frowning as well, upset that they seemed to be unable to get through to him. 

[color=39b54a]"So, uh, what are y'all doing here?"[/color] Franklin asked, deciding to change the subject. 

[color=f7941d]"Just taking a break, really."[/color] Trevor said, taking a sip from his bottle. [color=f7941d]"Got my truck all fueled up in the back. And, ooh, I've got plans, brother."[/color] Trevor broke out into a grin. [color=f7941d]"I've got [i]plans[/i] for this place."[/color]

[color=39b54a]"What, uh...what sorts plans we talking about?"[/color]
 
[color=f7941d]"Now, this here..."[/color] Trevor waved an arm, gesturing to the wilderness behind them. [color=f7941d]"This is a land of opportunity. It's like the Wild West out here, you know? No cops. No government bullshit. Nothing holding us back."[/color] Trevor took another sip of his drink. [color=f7941d]"I'm gonna bring Trevor Phillips Industries back, and its gonna be bigger and better than ever. And, maybe with some help..."[/color] He looked back and Michael and Franklin. 

[color=00aeef]"I appreciate the offer, but we've got our own thing going. Look, if we can take out Galeem, everything returns to normal. We can go home."[/color] 

[color=f7941d]"Go home? What, you miss your mansion?"[/color]

[color=00aeef]"I miss my [i]family[/i], Trevor. This world is no place for my kids to grow up."[/color]

[color=f7941d]"Ah, they'll be fine. I mean, look at this place!"[/color] He raised his hands. [color=f7941d]"We have a chance to make something for ourselves! Like the pioneers and shit. Do whatever the fuck we want, 'cause nobody can tell us not to! Fuck the old world, let's make our own!"[/color]

[color=00aeef]"Look, it sounds wonderful. Very utopian. But we're gonna stick to what we're doing."[/color]

[color=f7941d]"Ah, whatever. Have fun with that, then."[/color] With a final gulp, he finished the rest of his drink, tossing the bottle aside. [color=f7941d]"If you get bored with your travelling circus or whatever it is, come and find me."[/color] With that, he headed off. Michael and Franklin left soon after.