Subject Zero

Why We Fall

So have you guys discussed any relations? Did our characters know each other before or is this all going to be formed in the IC?

@PhunkyPhoebe

Well, I personally have put zero thought into relationships but if anyone wants to have a specific relationship with Code, they're welcome to let me know.

Why We Fall

Question: is there non-human life in this universe?

@Thundercrash

I too would like to know this.

Also, how advanced are the robotics? I mentioned in Cody's bio that his parents work in the robotics field but I'm not sure to what degree that kind of technology has advanced. Are there Star Wars level droids for instance?

The Unwanted. Superpowered RP with a hint of horror.

@skeletor678 I'd lose the puppeteer thing. Anything that can take control of another player character without their consent, I would generally try to avoid. I've seen situations like that get out of control.

He wouldn't be trained in his powers as, at this point, they're practically brand new so I don't think he would be able to lift anywhere near three tons.

He wouldn't be protective of or even know any other Unwanted as no one knows they exist. Only the ones in our current groups know about each other because they've witnessed the powers. The general public is unaware of their existence. There wouldn't be lynchings or rapes. The player characters are the only ones we're aware of with powers. Remember, the event that they think started it all only happened about two weeks ago.

Also, I'd lose the accent. It's weird for someone living in Kentucky to have a British accent (even though there's no such thing as a "British" accent. Don't get me started on that.) without actually being from Britain. And you made no mention of that that I can see.

The Unwanted. Superpowered RP with a hint of horror.

A phone call? Eli had spoken directly to the people directing them? For a brief moment, Nate wondered if there was more than one group of people out there, pulling their strings. But the more he thought about it, the more he realized that the cars out here probably weren't equipped with the same technology that his was and a phone was probably the most advanced piece of communication equipment he had. He wondered if it was perhaps best to get rid of all of his methods of communication and force the puppeteers out of the shadows if they wanted to communicate again.

"They hacked right into the car." he told Eli. "Sent a message right to the console, telling us to come see you." He paused by the passenger door, leaning his arms on top of the car as he watched Eli who was obviously distracted. If he didn't know any better, Nate would have said that Eli looked scared. He wondered what was out there in the woods that so worried Eli. He thought about asking but then realized there were more pressing matters to discuss. "They said there were people here who..." He paused for a moment as he thought about how to phrase this and whether or not it would make him seem insane. "...People who could do things...Strange things."

@AcerRo

The Unwanted. Superpowered RP with a hint of horror.

@skeletor678 You should really post here for approval. The character tab is only for approved characters.

The Unwanted. Superpowered RP with a hint of horror.

@Rawk Yeah, I know but you may see less of the clones for a bit...For reasons.

The Unwanted. Superpowered RP with a hint of horror.

Nate was surprised when Eli extended the shotgun towards him and he hesitantly took it from him from him, looking it over. Shotguns were a little too clumsy for his taste. Too messy. He would much rather have something more precise but he would take what he could get. He was relieved that Eli was relaxed enough to give him a weapon but wondered why he thought he would need it. He had hoped there would be less need for weapons this far out from civilization but apparently Eli thought different. And that concerned Nate. Immensely.

When JJ stormed off, quickly followed by her loyal puppy, Nate blew a kiss at the back of her head in an entirely sarcastic manner. He knew it was probably only a matter of time before Jennifer probably snapped. She had been through so much in such a short time and he felt a little bad for her...A little. But he would have felt a lot worse for her if most of that stuff hadn't been her own fault.

After the others were back in the car, Nate checked the shotgun he now held to make sure that it was fully loaded. It wasn't that he didn't trust Eli...Well, no, it was exactly that. "So what's the plan her, Opie?" he asked. "I imagine if you were taking me into the woods to kill me, you wouldn't have given me a weapon."

The Unwanted. Superpowered RP with a hint of horror.

Damn it! He noticed. Of course he noticed. Nate closed his eyes and tried to keep from turning and yelling at JJ and Vin as Eli pointed at them. He also tried to keep his breathing steady. A job that was becoming increasingly difficult with the pressure in his chest. Eli wanted the others to go with some kid. An idea Nate wasn't entirely happy about. They were his responsibility. He had dragged them all into this and he wouldn't be happy if anything happened to them...Murdered...Raped...Eaten...They all seemed like legitimate possibilities in this part of the world. But he didn't exactly have a choice. Eli looked like he could shoot at any minute and the kid by his truck looked like he was ready for war. Nate wondered if he knew how to use those guns he had.

Nate stared at Eli for a long moment, weighing his options and making a clicking sound with his tongue. Eventually, he raised a finger and said "Gimme a minute." He then turned around and headed back towards the car, smacking the window next to Jackson as he passed, for no apparent reason. He moved around the back of the car and grabbed both JJ and Vin by the arms, dragging them down the road a little until they were only barely illuminated by the car's tail lights. Without even asking permission, he reached into both of their pockets and pulled out their phones. Eli wanted to make sure they weren't tracked. Nate had already disabled the tracking features on the phones after their escape but if it made Eli feel more comfortable, he would give him them.

"Both of you need to get your asses back in the car with Roadkill." He shout whispered at them. "Elijah's kid is going to take you to a safe house. And please, for the love of Hayek, don't do anything stupid!" He looked directly at JJ when he said that last part, knowing her tendency to run when things got even the slightest bit scary.

The Unwanted. Superpowered RP with a hint of horror.

At the idea of him ever deciding that he actually wanted to see Eli Craigh, Nate couldn't help but laugh a little. He scratched the back of his head and and looked down at the ground, tilting his eyes back up to look at Craigh. He noticed the other man's hand move to his gun holster and he tensed, ready to move. But Eli was right. If he wanted to kill him, he probably would have made a move already...Probably. But Nate was no idiot, despite what he led others to believe sometimes. He could read the situation. Craigh was just as tense as he was. Which only raised more questions. All of that meant that Nate's fate probably depended on how he dealt with this situation.

Nate tried his best to look relaxed, dropping both arms to his sides and trying to ignore the pain shooting through his body. "I was led to believe you had answers to some questions." he informed Eli. "But here you are, waiting for me, with no idea why I'm here. Someone told you I'd be coming, didn't they? Just like someone told me where to find you. Strange coincidence...isn't it?"

As he said it, some things fell into place for him. Someone wanted these two to get together. The only question was who. Well, maybe not the only question but it was definitely one of the important ones. As he thought about it, he heard the sound of a car door opening behind him. He didn't bother turning around as he knew exactly who it was. He made a mental note to put the cuffs back on her if they both made it out of here alive. Instead, he looked around Eli and spotted a young girl sitting in the passenger seat of his truck. He arched an eyebrow and said "Awful strange company you're keeping these days, Opie."

The Unwanted. Superpowered RP with a hint of horror.

I'm with @Xandrya on this. I'd much rather live in the city. I'd go insane living in a small town.