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Current When you've spent the best part of three days dedicated to creating a new character and then suddenly having nothing to do..
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IN WAAAAAAVES.. You made me miss Trivium..
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Another day refreshing RPG waiting for responses so I can get my RP fix..
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Anyone fancy doing a 1x1? I'm down for pretty much anything but I need an RP fix before the twitching comes back
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Sat here waiting for replies on several things and just.. AGH, I want more RP!
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A R C H A Z E N 32 | M | UK



My name is Archazen but, considering you are on my page, I'm sure you already knew that. Feel free to call me Archie, if you like.
I am a long time role-player of many years, roughly 15 years as of writing this, and I am open to RPing just about anything.
I have experience primarily with fantasy but I have also done Sci-fi, Horror, romance, slice of life, supernatural, etc, etc.

I will be uploading my RP requests as well as Bios of my OCs below please feel free to check them out and to PM if you have any interest in any of them.

I will primarily be roleplaying on my working days, my job has a lot of down time and my home life is hectic enough without trying to find time for roleplay. If I'm silent for a while, I'll let you know in advance if I can so I'd expect the same courtesy.


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The landing was anything but graceful—a desperate manoeuvre that left the shuttle skidding across the surface like a pod-racer on a bad day.

Jet stood up, feeling the familiar strain in his muscles as he lifted the two containers from the ground, exhaling slowly and deliberately. His grip tightened on the handles of each case, knuckles whitening. He took a brief glance over his shoulder, a silent roll call of faces and forms, ensuring everyone was ready, before taking his first step forward onto the ramp, feeling the weight of the containers shift with him.

The ramp creaked under his boots as he descended, each step a careful balancing act to adjust to the shifting weight of the containers. Reaching the bottom, he carefully set the cases down. With a slight grunt, Jet slid out of the shuttle, lowering himself to the ground, and pulled the cases out after him. His senses were immediately hit with the stench of the planet—a foul mix of rust and decay. His breath caught, "Kriff," he muttered to himself, missing the stormtrooper helmet, for the first time, and its filter that had once shielded him from this harsh reality.

Jet’s breaths came in measured puffs, a steady rhythm that matched the relentless beat of his heart. His muscles strained with the effort of carrying the heavy containers, but he embraced the burn—it fueled his drive; keenly aware of the responsibility on his shoulders, not just the physical burden of the crates, but the critical importance of their contents.

The path to the UA was treacherous, a battlefield of twisted metal and shattered remnants. The ground was parched and cracked, yet the residue of past acid rains had left it coated in a fine layer of corrosive dust. Jet’s boots scraped against the dry surface, each step a careful negotiation with the unstable, corroded surface.

He could feel the weight of the containers in his shoulders as he continued toward the UA, each step bringing him closer to the goal. The constant reminder of what was at stake kept his mind sharp, pushing him to maintain a relentless pace.

The UA's silhouette came into view, a stark contrast against the barren landscape. Jet’s heart pounded with a mix of exhaustion and anticipation. The sight of their destination injected a surge of energy into his tired limbs. The path had been arduous, but now the end was in sight.

With a final surge of effort, Jet closed the distance to the ship. The weariness in his limbs seemed to dissipate as he reached the old hull. He carefully placed the crates down and sat on one of them, wiping his brow with his arm. Looking up, he caught Fel's eye and said, "That was a tough haul." Jet paused to wipe a drop of sweat from his cheek, "But we made it."

Fel was a dozen paces behind the mechanic, hauling anything not too broken or bolted down from inside the wrecked shuttle. “Too tough.” Fel agreed.

“They may have been on me…” Aellyn gave a look of resentment as she passed Fel. Perhaps she was a bit harsh on his plan but she wasn’t going to let him know that just yet.

His dreaded, matted hair gave away the measure of his emotions. There were a lot of things Fel could have added, and might have, were he and Jet alone. The mech knew Fel often used him as sounding board and conscience. Almost as often as Wrench …if they had been alone, and not carrying a boatload of strangers. He might have said “too tough, considering the payoff.” Or that they were taking too many risks, trusting in folks that might just as soon have ditched them or turned on them. He might also have said that he’d be reserving judgment on whether or not they’d “made it” until they’d left this rock, done and dusted. But he didn’t. And for the last bit, Jet knew that was exactly how Galdaart felt, from the look in his eye. Instead, dumping two cargo crates and an armful of Imperial-grade weapons on a workbench in the hold, he raced to the flight deck, barely acknowledging Wrench, and powered up the ship, beginning the quick process of closing her up, and getting airborne. Even without taking visual stock of the beings boarding the UA – the thirty seconds he’d spent getting to this point was more than enough for them to haul ass aboard. If they weren’t hauling ass, they didn’t want offworld, or didn’t mind a firing squad.

Zane had been grabbing everything he could think of that would be of use to himself or the crew - whether it be medkits, repair items, tools, or even the environment scrubbers, putting everything into one of the extra-large bio bags that were normally used for body removals. Grabbing one of the scrubber masks and the attached unit, he masked up and turned on the device. Once he had accounted for everything Fel hadn’t grabbed, he zipped up the bag and hauled choobs to the Unfair Advantage. The engines were just beginning to spool up when he was fumbling across the entry ramp, taking a moment to look back and see that the doc was coming up behind him, likely to be the final one coming aboard.

The boy stowed his ill-gotten haul in one of the (assumed) cargo bays where Jet had stored the other crates, assuming this was where they were likely to go through all of their “acquisitions” when they were off-planet. The feeling in his gut about his brother hadn’t gone away, and he was wondering when - or even if he would be able to tell him what was going on.

Fel didn’t go so far as to remote-close the boarding ramp – leaving that to Jet or the last aboard, but moments after firing up the retro-rockets and repulsors, they were airborne, angling toward the wretched ville they’d left behind only an hour before. Wrench was all over him with warnings about proximity and the percentage chance of enemy interception. But that kolto was worth the risk. Wasn’t it?

Two minutes later they were slowing to a stop, hovering over the ville at about seventy feet, while Fel angled the deflector shields and flipped on the internal comms. “Jet, I’ll need you in the dorsal cannon. Watch for incoming. Aellyn, the ventral cannon. Take out any troops that decide to pay us a visit. Doc – get up here!” He flipped off the comm and turned to Wrench. ”Keep us level and low, partner. If things get too hot, you fly us out of here, understand me? When the doc gets here, you centre us over the building he marks for you. That’s our target. I’m going down to secure the load.”

Jet couldn't help but smirk as Fel's voice crackled through the intercom, taking on that familiar authoritative tone. Jet knew this was Fel stepping into his leadership role once again, as he often did. Even before the orders were fully articulated, Jet was already making his way to the dorsal gun. The clarity of everyone’s positions thanks to Fel's directives was an added advantage.

Jet firmly gripped the ladder and began his climb, the metallic clang of his boots resonating with each step. With every rung he conquered, he felt the weight of responsibility settle more firmly on his shoulders. He swiftly reached the top and secured himself in the turret, ensuring his vision was broad and encompassing. The threat of TIE fighters was imminent, and he knew they could strike from any direction, not just straight from the Basilisk.

As he settled into the gunner's seat, his eyes scanned the vast expanse, his senses heightened and alert. The hum of the ship's engine, the distant echoes of the intercom, and the soft beeping of the radar served as a backdrop to his focused vigilance. This scenario was all too familiar to him. He had spent countless hours aboard ships like this during the Clone Wars. The anticipation of the possible coming conflict brought back memories of those intense battles. This was his element—poised, ready, and determined to protect his crew from any impending danger.
Personally, I would avoid the free section. I think it would be better suited to more structure than 'free' is usually for.
@Daemanis
Super Powered High [Group] - A group of new students enrolling in one of the most prestigious high schools designed for the strongest, smartest and brightest of people that have had the fortune to inherit super powers through one reason or another. The schools position is to teach them how to best use their powers to keep the world from any threats that might appear in the future, be it alien, villain or natural disaster. But is there a secret subplot running beneath the sight of the common folks, and what are those rumors about people losing control of their super powers??

I second this. I'd have interest in this as either a slice of life or as something more

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The old man glanced up from the fire, his amber eyes reflecting the flickering flames. He offered a gentle smile, his voice soft yet full of warmth.

"Ah, my dear, I am but a humble wanderer, much like yourselves." He paused, his brow furrowing in thought. For a moment, his eyes seemed distant, lost in the echoes of countless years.

"My name... my name is Edrion," he said slowly, as if the word had taken a moment to resurface from the depths of his memory. "Yes, Edrion." A smile crept across his face, the memory of his name bringing a small, quiet joy.

"But truly, I am just a man who has wandered these woods for longer than I care to remember. The trees and stars have been my only companions for many a year." He waved a hand dismissively, as if his own story were of little importance compared to those gathered around the fire.

The night deepened, wrapping the group in a cocoon of darkness and the warmth of the campfire. The forest around them was alive with nocturnal sounds—the rustle of leaves, the distant calls of owls, and the occasional snap of a twig. The firelight flickered, casting dancing shadows on the travelers’ faces, creating a sense of intimacy and shared purpose. The scent of burning wood and the subtle aroma of the simple stew simmering over the fire combined to create a comforting atmosphere amidst the dense, shadowy trees.

Edrion cleared his throat gently. "You know, my home lies just beyond these woods, on the edge of a tranquil meadow. It is a humble place, but it has served me well for many years. If you would accompany me, I would be honored to offer you shelter and perhaps a more comfortable rest. The journey is not far."

He looked around the group, his amber eyes warm and inviting, the firelight dancing in their depths. The offer was extended with genuine kindness, and a hint of eagerness at the prospect of sharing his sanctuary with new companions. The firelight illuminated the lines etched into his weathered face, telling silent tales of a life filled with countless journeys and unseen battles. The warmth of the campfire contrasted with the cool night air, making the gathering feel like a protected enclave amidst the vast, shadowy forest.
Colour me interested! Not sure which 'muse' I'd be interested in at this point but definitely wanting to get into this, if you have others.
Would love to join for a MH style RP. Would prefer the group way if things than 1x1 though
@Lunamaria Hawke I'll be honest, I don't think I've received any CS from you? Can't see one on here and don't see one in my PMs.
I gave you a reply in the pm, I'm not going to spam this thread with replies so please use the pm
@Lunamaria Hawke@Varshanka@FatPrincess

Not to speak for the DM, but I believe applications can still be submitted here! 😄


Either here or through DM!
From the moment they stepped onto the Basilisk, Jet felt a profound sense of unease. Perhaps it had started the moment they disembarked from the ship. Wearing stormtrooper armor was something he had never envisioned for himself, yet here he was, aboard an Imperial Star Destroyer, dressed as if he belonged. If it weren’t for the fact that their mission was to rob the place, Jet would have been thoroughly disgusted with himself—if he had the luxury of time to dwell on it.

Jet decided to leave the talking to Fel. Fel was far more adept in this environment, whereas Jet knew he would likely trip over some simple Imperial protocol or code, drawing unwanted attention.

As he trailed behind Fel and Zane through the labyrinthine corridors, Jet’s mind began to wander. Would he have been an Imperial if he had been born in a different time? The thought gnawed at him. He had joined the Republic almost on a whim, driven by a desire to delve deeper into mechanics and escape his disapproving middle-class family. The Republic had offered him a chance to work with advanced technology and find a sense of purpose away from the stifling expectations at home.

But what if he had been born a few years later, into a galaxy where the Empire’s iron grip was already firmly established? Would he have been indoctrinated into their ranks, believing in their propaganda? The idea was unsettling. He imagined himself in the stark white armor of a stormtrooper, blindly following orders, enforcing the Emperor’s will without question. It was a chilling vision.

Jet shook his head, trying to dispel the troubling thoughts. No, he certainly hoped not. He liked to believe that his core values would have steered him away from the Empire, that he would have found a way to resist, to fight back. But the truth was, he couldn’t be sure. The galaxy was a complex place, and people were often shaped by their circumstances as much as by their choices.

They soon arrived at the room they were after. As the door slid open, Jet readied for whatever would come. When nothing did, he relaxed. Zane began searching for what Fel had instructed him to find. Jet stood in the doorway, doing his best to appear inconspicuous, mimicking the mannerisms he had observed so far.

“So… any chance I can get the ‘skinny’ on what the kark is actually going on here? Also… a little help? What’s an ‘ID tag’?” Zane asked, his voice tinged with frustration and curiosity.

Zane had been mostly silent, aside from a few muttered words. Jet couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy for the young man, who reminded him of his old apprentice, Nova—lost and just trying to survive. He wasn’t sure what he had been thinking when he decided to bring Zane along.

Jet marched into the room with a sense of urgency rather than irritation. He quickly rifled through a few lockers, examining several IDs before finding one that seemed suitable.

…Fel had experienced this before. It had been a minute, but this was standard operating procedure aboard an Imperial Naval Vessel. Everyone had their assigned tasks. Oddly (for the few of them here with nefarious intent) there were comparatively few individuals aboard a Star Destroyer assigned to internal security. They walked unmolested, uninterrupted, because they looked like they belonged, and because everyone else was fearful of the consequences if the boat was rocked. Even so – Fel was uneasy.

“Slap this on your chest, like this,” he instructed, pressing the ID against Zane’s chest. “It’ll help you blend in and, with any luck, keep us from getting blasted.” He tossed the ID back into the locker nearest to Zane so he could grab it once he was suited up. “Sorry you got pulled into this mess.” Jet began, giving Zane space to dress. “We’re here for a job, grab some stuff, and get out. In and out, no fuss. Should’ve been as easy as a Tatooine sunset, but… let’s just say things got a bit more tangled than we planned.” Jet leaned against the lockers, folding his arms over his chest. “I know this isn’t exactly a stroll through the Naboo gardens, but we’ve got this. Stick close, follow our lead, and we’ll be outta here before you know it.”

He spoke with a calm, reassuring voice, and gave Zane clear and concise instructions on what to do with it once he was ready for it. That was good. That was something that the boy could work with. Zane took a few deep, measured breaths as he tried to filter through all the information he had soaked in on his way through the halls of the Basilisk; taking care to do so while he began removing his jacket and getting undressed. His mind was flooded with images that he was able to recall in his near-frantic state, the few uniformed individuals he was able to recall were all dressed in neatly-pressed, very clean uniforms. Even the technicians - which one would suspect to be the most-filthy amongst a crew aboard a vessel - were unfathomably cleaner than Zane had been in years.

“Right, right…so…you guys are, what…? Thieves? Bandits, or something? You gotta know that the Imps won’t like that sort of thing…they showed us that right quick when they first showed up a while back. Cripes, I can’t even r’member when that really was…days don’t really pass here like they oughtta.”

Fel bristled at the thought of being called a simple thief, or bandit. He knew the kid meant nothing by it, but it was a whole lot more complicated than that, depending on your political views, and where you stood morally on the whole ‘do the right thing’ notion that your mama taught you as a child. He knew that what he was doing was something, regardless of his cut, or which side of the fence he was on, that the people on Rozao IV would talk about for years to come. Maybe that was enough. But in this moment, he still didn’t know exactly what to call them after that little mental sidebar.

Jet took a deep breath, sucking in air before expelling it with greater force. “I wouldn’t even know what to call us.” He looked over to Fel for a second before looking back to Zane. “We’re a crew.” He thought back to Aellyn and how she wasn’t technically with them. “If you need to call us something, anyway.”

As Zane waited and listened to the big man, he was slowly peeling his well-worn, heavily-soiled clothes from his body. His lack of hygiene began to show in a rather malodorous fashion, and even Zane was able to tell that he wasn’t winning any awards for cleanliness. It was a bit embarrassing, to be honest. Zane hadn’t felt vulnerable up until now, but it was quickly starting to become that way. He kept casting furtive glances over toward “Gigantor”, deciding then and there that he needed to try and relate to them a bit more if he wanted to help move things along. It might also help him to not focus on his vulnerabilities, and that was something he earnestly desired at this point.

“Also - what d’you guys want me to call you while you’re on this ‘job’? I heard them spoutin’ off letters ‘n numbers ‘n such from before when they were talking to ya. Are we using those while you guys are here?”

“Name’s Jet,” he patted his chest with his hand before jamming a thumb over towards the man standing near the door. “That’s Fel.” His hand returned to being firmly tucked away over his arm. “No point trying to remember them numbers, it won’t do you any good. And I sure won’t remember to respond to them.”

Zane nodded with the conclusion of Jet’s introductions, “Ah, okay then…I’m Zane, by the way. I’d say ‘nice to meet ya’, but I'm not so sure it is just yet.” He said with a sheepish grin.

Removing his shirt was going to be the toughest part. Zane already knew that. It had been several days since he had even changed clothes. There was never a need here on Lothos; water was beyond scarce, and any filth you were bound to collect on yourself was just as likely to be there the next day once you got rid of it. So, you ended up wearing the same clothes for days, sometimes weeks on end. Led to many uncomfortable moments in the transition, sort of like what was happening now.

Zane grabbed the hem of his shirt. He began slowly raising it up over his body, his features contorting into a wince once he began to feel the fabric peeling away from his skin. As the shirt is removed, it reveals much of what Lotho Minor was capable of doing to people with humanoid constitution - his skin was weathered, covered in dingy, oily residue and multiple sores. Zane’s breathing was a bit ragged as he felt his body starting to shake from a mixture of pain and embarrassment due to his squalid state.

Jet couldn’t help but feel for the kid. This was a rough state to be in, and not just with the crew. The kid needed nourishment, that much was clear, but how his living conditions had let his body get this raw was just plain disgusting. He took off his helmet in a show of sympathy, but he realized his mistake as soon as the stench hit him. The filth embedded in the kid was sure to get them caught. A stinky prisoner was one thing, but a filthy imperial was a whole other issue. Jet glanced around and noticed a washroom just off from the lockers.

“Hey, kid… maybe you should clean yourself up,” he said, nodding towards the sign behind him, trying to mask his sad disgust.

The pang in his chest as “Jet” referenced the washroom was like getting hit with a gut punch, regardless of how much Zane tried to mentally prepare himself for the blow.

“Y-Yeah…I get that.” He slowly stood from the bench, removing what was left of the dingy shirt he was wearing and pulling it off his body. What was left of the boy, one could barely consider to be human; little more than skin and bone. “I’ll just…get this stuff. I’ll try to be quick.”

Fel set the rifle down, and leaned against a locker. Kark. He was ready for a gaggle of Bucket-Heads to cause havoc for them. He wasn’t prepared for the personal toll to be brought into such sharp relief. The kid – Zane. Zane’s condition brought him to a halt. Caused him to engage parts of his brain that dulled his focus on the gig. He couldn’t shake it – the sadness fed his guilt, the guilt fed his empathy, his empathy fed his rage, and then in a few moments, he found himself wanting to take down the entire Empire from within. To live a life like this… only life Zane had ever known, he was sure of it… wasn’t the Empire supposed to protect and nurture its citizens? Fat chance. Not when every sonovabitch who could make a difference, like Vinoor Kara, is lining their pockets with the lives of the poor and the working class on the Rim. He rallied, ready once more to kick Kara in the cred-disc, right where it would hurt the worst.

Zane pulled together the items he’d gathered - jumpsuit, underclothes, socks and boots - and made his way into the refresher area of the locker room, trying like hell to hide the shame he felt in his appearance. Stepping inside, he walked toward the stalls that - he assumed - were showers. From what little he could remember as a kid on board freighters, they looked like fancier wash stations. Setting down his new “disguise” on the bench outside of the stall, he slid the door shut behind him and went to work on removing what remained of his clothes before walking into the shower area.

Fel tugged off the helmet once more, dropping it to the deck, letting the sweat drip down his nose and cheeks. “You feel at all bad we didn’t give Aellyn a better picture of what Abilene’s got us searching for?” It was a question he’d been keeping tucked close to his chest for several days, even before the notion of Aellyn joining them had come up. Abilene was a means to an end. A job when there hadn’t been a job on the books. She certainly had the coin to afford more than she had let on, and if luck was on their side, that Kolto would add more to their coffers than the initial job, and Rozao IV would have more than they needed, for the first time ever. That in and of itself was wrong. Too many in need. Not enough folks like them. Whatever they were.

Jet scratched his chin, his expression a mix of frustration and regret as he considered Fel’s question. He took a long, deep breath. “Seeing the mess we’re in now… maybe we should’ve brought her in on the whole plan from the start. All the details, upfront, you know?” He turned to face Fel, his eyes locking onto Fel's “I guess we’ve all got things we need to set right, after all.”

The spacer chuckled mirthlessly, checking his chron. “Well, we live beyond the next forty-five minutes, we can turn an eye toward making all our varied sins right again… but for the time being, let’s stay frosty, hmm? There’s still fifty different ways this can go sideways, and I’m going to need my partner to anticipate at least half of that… ‘cause we both know I’m not smart enough to see the whole picture, hey?”

Jet couldn’t help but mimic Fel’s sentiment with his own laugh. “A promise of fifty percent each, kid? Yeah.. I could live with that.” Jet gave Fel a beaming smile and thumbs up, letting out a dry chuckle at his own ironic jest.

There were enough dials and levers inside to utterly confuse the boy. He cursed his ineptitude under his breath, and started reaching up and - with no level of certainty - pressing buttons to see what did what. When foam started shooting out of the wall onto him, he was startled. The stark scent of the antibacterial foam wafted into his nostrils, making him break out into a fit of coughing. There were ropes of the foam all along his chest and arms now, and the bits that landed on his open sores stung almost like acid burns from the rain. At least, at first it did. The sensation quickly gave way to a much cooler feeling. That was when Zane remembered what it was like to have something as simple as soap again.

He spent the next little while scrubbing himself down, and fiddling with the controls for the shower until it finally did what he wanted. When the rush of warm water finally came down onto him, it initially scared him senseless. His past traumas of being affected by the caustic rains of the planet taught him to be wary of water that fell upon him like this. After a few moments of flailing and shocked shouting, he realized that the liquid was harmless, and proceeded to let it cascade over him, almost surrendering himself to its warm and cleansing nature.

Within a few minutes, all the grime and dirt that had once covered him had been washed away. The sores remained, of course, but those would be covered by the fresh clothing. It took a few seconds for him to figure out how to turn the shower back off, but he managed well enough. The room was silent again, and now Zane could focus on getting ready. He quickly donned the replacement clothes and boots, sliding into the technician’s jumpsuit with relative ease. Despite it being the right height, it still settled onto his emaciated frame like baggy clothing. Nothing to be done about that, Zane supposed. Once he was fully-dressed, he walked back out to where Jet and Fel were, making sure to don a technician’s cap and the ID badge that the big man had found for him.

“So, uh…does this work?” Zane smoothed out the jumpsuit with his hands as he reached down to grab one of the tool belts he’d seen the other techs with, wrapping it around his waist awkwardly as he attempted to figure out how the fastener worked. “I figure…these guys won’t miss a few tools, right?”

Fel breathed in the cool, canned, recycled air of the ImpStar, his own scars and sweat mingling with the dreads and matted hair to paint a picture far more akin to Zane than he wanted to admit. When he spoke, his voice was calm, even, sympathetic, even a bit sad. “Yeah, Zane… that’ll work.” He had thought about this, not exactly long and hard… but he’d thought enough, and it made sense. At least till the kid did something stupid. “Here.” Fel said, handing Zane the EC-17. He needed something to protect himself. They were in the belly of the beast, and it would do no good the kid getting into a shootout with nothing but his dick in his hands. “You ready? One lift ride, five minutes of walking, and hopefully… around ten minutes of searching through five years of plunder, and then we can get the hell off this fireblasted wreck.”

He really hoped the kid didn’t make him regret giving him a firearm.

The lanky youth accepted the blaster from Fel, turning it over and over in his hand and remembering to keep his finger away from the trigger guard. He’d seen enough of them being used that he knew what not to do. “Uh, yeah, okay. We’re gonna, what? ‘Hit the bank’? Yeah…” he said, trying to convince himself more than anyone else, “I can do that. Yup, sure can.”

Jet could tell this was likely one of the first times the kid had ever held a proper blaster. Sure, he might have seen them before, but holding and using one was a different story. Hopefully, he wouldn’t need to use it, but it was smart of Fel to arm the boy, regardless of his experience.

“Just stick with us. I know we dragged you into this, and it ain’t fair,” Jet began, patting Zane gently on the shoulder, careful not to hurt him. “We’ll get you out of here, don’t you worry!” Jet smiled, trying to reassure him amidst the chaos.

Zane breathed in through his nose, and then slowly exhaled through his mouth. It surprised him how effortlessly he did so here. The air was so…clean. He tucked the blaster into one of the tool-belt’s pouches, making sure it was concealed before going over everything in his head one more time. Zane tried to remain focused on the situation at hand, but his thoughts kept drifting back to Parlo and his little brother. If things continued the way they were going, and this “crew” of theirs had to make a quick break for it, what would he do about the two most important people in his life? He figured he’d need to address this with the two men in the room with him at some point, but, was now really the time?

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