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#This gives off an unsettling vibe
royaltea000 · 6 months
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Dead man walking
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loverboybitch · 1 year
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obsessed with this video called The Pricemaster from 2001 of this weird fucked up yard sale by Fast House.//.
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blissful-thinker · 3 months
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Villains you definitely don’t want a vibe check from
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mymarifae · 1 year
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project sekai is such a good game. i'm going to steal a car and drive it off a cliff
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arabela25 · 1 year
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Eurovision Song Contest 2023 countdown: 35 days left!
We Are One - Wild Youth, Ireland 🇮🇪 [x]
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astxrwar · 2 months
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why would i like good media when i could imagine good versions of bad media.
why did they pass off the opportunity to make bucky genuinely terrifying. like not necessarily in a “people are afraid he’d hurt them” way but more of a “people are very aware that he COULD hurt them, with extreme ease, and also of the fact that he is a trained assassin mentally powerful enough to retain some sense of identity despite over a chronological decade of torture” Like. why is his vibe not depicted as utterly commanding. why don’t they show people having a hard time looking him in the eye and an even harder time looking away once they do. His aura should give people creepy-crawlies and inspire actual dread. uncanny valley vibes etc. more of that weird fucked up smile he did in S1 like come onnn the potential!
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20001541 · 6 months
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going back to this picture, just look how pale and grey-ish afo's skin looks compared to izuku's bright and vibrant skin. afo's skin colour is almost corpse like compared to izuku's. man wish we had a colour page or a volume cover to see more of how unsettling afo looks in full colour.
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cosmobrain00 · 6 months
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last line game
(ty for the tag elli<3)
He wakes up, suffocating in stained, sweat-soaked sheets, and something in the darkness blinks back, long and slow. There’s a creak, loud in the quivering silence, and something skitters back into the thick blanket of shadows that breathes in the dusty corner, sluggishly inhaling and exhaling, shuddering up and down like a broken pair of lungs.
a snippet of my latest wip n its horror who's surprised? anyone?
tagging (n no pressure ofc) @fireflywitch @light-lanterne n anyone else who wants to join in🫂
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weenis-on-your-elboe · 4 months
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I PROMISE things are being worked on T-T
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Vulture thinks Ripley is cool! Ripley does not think Ripley is cool
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hirudou · 1 year
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            @rosehearrt asked:    “i  think  we’ve  been  going  in  circles,  how  much  longer  until  we  can  get  out  of  here?”  &  sender  and  receiver  have  to  find  shelter  in  the  woods  from  a  sudden  storm  // UP  TO  U  WHY  THEYRE  LOST  IN  THE  WOODS  IDK
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        they  really  hadn't  been  out  here  that  long--  a  few  hours  at  most.  jade's  gone  entire  days  out  here  like  this,  it's  quite  easy  to  lose  track  of  time.  enjoying  the  wilderness,  the  peace  it  offers.  the  smells  and  sounds.  yes,  very  easy  to  forget,  especially  when  the  canopies  are  this  full.
they'd  managed  to  find  an  unmarked  trail  (  he  loves  those  the  most  ),  and  though  it  took  a  bit  of  coaxing--  riddle  agreed  to  follow  it  with  him.  now  the  other  is  nervous,  eager  to  go  home.  and  jade,  in  all  his  cruelty,  finds  humor  in  his  discomfort.  cocking  his  head  to  one  side.  "  we  haven't  been  walking  that  long.  "  his  tone  gentle,  steps  coming  to  a  slow  as  he  glances  up  towards  the  shuffling  leaves.  the  wind  kicking  up  and,  with  it,  the  smell  of  rain.  it  really  is  shaping  up  to  be  the  perfect  day--  he  thinks  happily.  hands  coming  to  adjust  the  bag  on  his  back.
"  you  don't  need  to  be  so  concerned.  "  the  distant  roll  of  thunder  filling  the  momentary  silence  between  them.  the  eels  gaze  narrows  slightly,  as  if  a  direct  response  to  the  rumbling.  looking  a  bit  too  pleased  with  the  sudden  turn  in  the  weather.  "  instead  of  worrying...we  should  probably  find  somewhere  to  sit  out  the  storm  mm?  so  come  on.  "  
though  ---  almost  as  soon  as  they've  begun  to  hike  again,  the  rain  comes.  a  drizzle  at  first,  but  it  doesn't  take  long  for  it  to  turn  to  a  downpour.  jade  doesn't  mind  the  water  (  for  obvious  reasons  ),  and  even  less  than  that  does  he  mind  the  cold.  riddle  however  is...rather  susceptible  to  the  elements  it  would  seem.  and  the  coat  he'd  brought  was  not  made  to  endure  a  spring  storm.  jade  doesn't  say  anything  about  it  right  away,  instead  veering  them  off  course  to  an  outcropping  of  rocks.  the  jagged  edges  hanging  far  enough  to  provide  a  bit  of  cover.
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he  still  found  the  whole  situation  rather  funny.  but  knows,  were  to  admit  it,  riddle  would  likely  have  his  head  for  it.  "  here.  "  when  the  other  glances  up,  he  is  offering  his  coat  with  a  small  smile.  "  next  time  you  come  with  me,  you  should  bring  one  that's  waterproof.  "  then  laughs  the  moment  riddle  even  considers  worrying  for  jade's  wellbeing.  "  --  hahaha,  please,  i  insist.  a  bit  of  water  isn't  going  to  bother  me,  i'm  from  the  sea  remember?  "  a  pleased  hum  when  he  accepts  the  jacket.
"  oh...  there's  a  towel  in  the  bag  too.  "  he  says,  just  as  he  sets  it  down  next  to  riddle.  "  i'm  going  to  go  get  a  couple  things.  just  wait  here,  and  i'll  come  right  back.  i promise. then when the storm is passed, we can get you back to your dorm...okay?  "
a walk in the woods
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heir-less · 2 years
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If Sarah Wayne Callies can pull off a British accent she should play Kate Middleton if there's ever a movie made about her. This is the random casting choice that I'd love to see happen, like, c'mon she looks so much like her!
I don't think The Crown would cover anything past 2010, but if it did she'd be perfect as a late thirties to early-forties Catherine Elizabeth.
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jrueships · 2 years
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hm.
#imma need kpj to stop callin jalen twin 😭 with all respect kpj hangin with jalen is like 051mellys brother hangin with jrueholiday#i know bro been popped n theres a million other more chiraq menaces but still 😭 stay away from them#kpj just gives off wonked out vibes is all 😭 looks like he goes to the store n yells at the cabbages#his obsession with jalen is kinda funny tho i think he has a crush#and i think josh thinks that too bcs jalen had to post a babypic of them together to remind gup he still loves him#n theyre still friends as they always were 😭#u kno just givin gup the reminder he needs that hes still thinkin abt him#... holdin down the fort at his crib. while green does the same...... in italy or paris or wherever the hell he is now#surrounded by fun and fashion and bad bitches (jaren) and Not sitting alone in his house wearing everything but nowhere to go#IDK WHY BUT I GET A LIL PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE VIBES FROM THAT GUP TWEET LMAO..#the smiley face with an extra mouth... the 'thanks 4 shinin a light on me' the i coulda been havin fun with fashion but im HERE.. WORKING#theres already a ton of comments praisin gup for his grind and criticizing jalen for not having any#even tho hes not doin summer league i think so he doesnt have a month to worry abt😭 but the comparisons were MADE#im guessin gup got tired from all that holdin it down at home..#the dog is chewing on the walls now#every rep matters :))#ok gup... just tell us you regret not joining jalen on his fashion week trip#constant nights staying wide awake on his racecar bed wanting to gup teleport next to jalen n join in on all his adventures#which include talking to other people#who are not him (gup).. perhaps the most unsettling thought#very funny 2 me.. very inch resting... the holdin it down pic was like from 3 days ago i jus posted it now cus i had time#but still very inch resting.. very funny... jalen just reposting an old post n pic of them to his story 😭#hes tired of it n he should be 😭😭#you know how they should solve this complication of clinginess and communication? KISSING#why argue when kiss optional ? this isnt some the walkin dead tough decision. why are lips not making acquaintances with lips rn??#so disappointing 🥱#gup#green#tfw when he wont let you use your powers to teleport in his lap whenever hes .2 miles away from you because it's 'weird' 🙄#and he wants 'a little space'🙄🙄 what is space without gup if not hell itself ?!?!?
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blurrycow · 2 years
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time to go and do my job (run around picking up tennis balls) for four hours! 
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tvslashers · 5 months
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really enjoyed this Angel ice sculpture
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tarotwithavi · 7 months
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What makes you hauntingly beautiful?
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How to choose a pile?
Close your eyes and take a deep breath and ask the angels to show you the right pile for you and open your eyes. The first pile that catches your attention is the right pile for you.
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Pile 1
Your stunning, haunting beauty comes from knowing the value of slowing down, not just lazing around, but in taking real moments to think deep—kind of like finding peace in just thinking. You're a boss at stepping back, seeing that downtime and recovery are as important as the daily grind. That insight of yours? It's like a mysterious, magnetic power. The way you make choices isn't just about choices; it's about having a clear vision and following your gut. It's like you've got this inner compass steering you, giving off this cool vibe of purpose and confidence. You're beautiful in how you appreciate fresh starts, personal growth, and handling real-life stuff. There's a down-to-earth vibe about you that's super attractive, as if you totally get how embracing new opportunities and making them something big is where it's at. You've got this cool vibe of accomplishment and success. It's like you've been around the block and learned a ton, and it shows in the way you carry yourself. You've got this wisdom and worldly thing going on in how you present yourself. Fate seems to be your buddy on this life trip, and you carry it off so gracefully. That grace you've got in dealing with life's ups and downs adds this layer of depth to your beauty. You kinda know that life changes all the time, and it gives this mysterious charm to how you roll. Your strength? Man, it's a mix of soft and tough. It's not just physical but also emotional and mental. It's built on understanding tough times, almost a beautiful sadness that's super interesting. The real deal beauty is in how you face conflicts and challenges. There's this sense of organized chaos, where you handle friction and competition in a way that's more like a dance, showing off your adaptability and staying cool under pressure. And there's something crazy fascinating in how you deal with giving up and letting go. It's not about losing out but gaining a fresh perspective. There's this almost out-of-this-world beauty in your ability to move on and see things from a completely different angle, finding beauty in the stuff that's surprising and uncharted. Your haunting beauty is like a mixtape of these cool details—being calm, driven, down-to-earth, wise, accepting, strong, adaptable, and letting things go. It creates this totally mysterious allure that's both captivating and spellbinding.
Pile 2
Your eerie beauty is like this intricate dance between real powerful endings and those kick-ass beginnings. You give off this vibe that's kind of magnetic but also a bit unsettling. Your energy is intense, like a fire burning inside an adventurer , your moves, your determined eyes, it's all in there. You're not someone easily figured out, your depths are like a maze. There's something cool about your fearlessness, the way you tackle your fears straight on. It's this bold part of you that makes you such a mystery. You've grappled with your own inner monsters, and that struggle has really shaped you, leaving this mark of toughness that's both fascinating and puzzling. The times you've spent alone have totally changed you. They've chiseled your soul, creating this calm strength that's weirdly attractive. It's like you've found something special in the dark corners, finding comfort where most people wouldn't even dare to look. But even in your alone times, you've got this pull with others. Your interactions have this magnetic sweetness, kind of like the mix of life's bitter moments. The way you dive into happy stuff with a hint of sadness? That's what sets you apart. Your talent for handling both the shiny and the gloomy sides in your relationships gives this depth that's so attractive and kind of haunting. The way you guard yourself and the people around you, It's pretty impressive. It's like you're standing there at the gates, protecting not just yourself but everyone near you. Your determination to fight for what you stand for, your stubborn nature, is both a bit scary and strangely attractive. It's not just the physical space but also the mental and emotional lines you've drawn. Your ability to set these limits and safeguard your turf is both impressive and a bit haunting. It reflects your smarts and that mysterious vibe you've got going on. There's this mix in you of strength, toughness, being on your own, protection, sweetness, and a depth that's captivating and leaves a cool, haunting impression on everyone you meet.
Pile 3
(Some of you may be attracted to pile 1 , make sure to check that out!)
You've got this amazing vibe that's like this mystical spell . There's this magical aura about you. The way you handle your life, keeping your dreams close while staying super down-to-earth, it's like this mesmerizing dance that pulls folks towards you. Your inner strength, usually hidden behind a gentle sweetness, sets you apart; it's like you're a total pro at bouncing back and owning your power. There might've been times when you felt guarded or clung tightly to things, maybe because of past letdowns. But there's this soft glow that comes from inside, like the sun, bringing warmth and hope that pushes past any anger or worries. Your journey has been patient and full of thinking, a bit like taking care of a garden waiting for all your hard work to pay off. That patience and the skill to plan, dream, and build the world you want is where your haunting beauty shines. Your emotional depth and how you handle feelings without fear are like having a pure and innocent heart , it shows off this sensitive side of yours. It's like a shining innocence that hasn't been touched by negativity. There's a natural richness to your life, full of connections and joy that represents this abundance, this real sense of satisfaction and happiness that just beams out of you. Your journey isn't just about you; it's about finishing phases, ending chapters, and growing, this ongoing change and evolution. You've got this big-picture beauty about you that's linked to the grander scheme of things. It's like you've been through some tough stuff, each leaving a mark, but you stand tall with this unbreakable spirit, showing off your strength and echoes your toughness. The marks from those past struggles just add to your depth. Your haunting beauty is in your ability to renew, mend, and keep growing, like this unstoppable force of nature that remains enchanting despite the scars from the storms you've been through. You're this cool mix of strength, grace, and a mysterious charm that sticks in people's minds long after they've met.
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drabblesandimagines · 4 months
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Dove (part six)
Leon Kennedy x female reader - the slowest, slow burn I swear Part one. Part two. Part three. Part four. Part five.
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After the two of you had finished dinner, you’d began clicking through the channels in search of something to watch. It was far too early to go to bed, or even pretend to go to it - you’d just be staring at the ceiling, alone with your thoughts. Leon had insisted on taking the dishes to the kitchen despite your offer to help, said he’d leave them in the sink to soak. You know that’s a task you’re not going to be able to handle until your arm is free of the sling, fingers unsplintered. You want to say you’ll do all the cooking and cleaning when you can, but that implies that you think you’ll still be in the safe house, with him, in however long it’ll take to be free of the sling...
By all intents and purposes, Leon had planned to wait until you’d gone to bed to pull together his report, but the fact that Hunnigan hadn’t replied to his text yet was giving him an unsettled feeling in his gut. Maybe she was doing it on purpose, tit for tat - no information for him until he gave information to her.
After setting the dishes and pan in soapy water to return to later, he’d come back to the sofa and picked the laptop up off the coffee table, almost reluctantly.
“Er, I’m gonna start my report now, if that’s all right?”
You look at him, noting the laptop now tucked under his arm. The report, of course – he hadn’t typed it up yet, couldn’t have, not when you’d sobbed and then napped all over him.
It’s like emotional whiplash - the soft, almost domestic moments where you could pretend this whole situation was normal - it’s dinner and a movie with a friend, first date vibes but both of you too cautious to make a move.
And then there’s the startling reminder that, no, actually, you’re not even home, in a one-bedroom bungalow, no idea where you are in the state, or what state, with a man, a bodyguard you hardly know, after very nearly being murdered the day before and could possibly be murdered in the days to come.
You must’ve stared too long in response as he raises his arm to rub the back of his head – you wonder if it’s a nervous habit.
“It’s nothing to worry about, Dove. The report’s just a formality after the interview earlier, and it’s better that I submit today. It’s fine if you’d prefer not to be in the room, though. If you’re not comfortable, I can wait until you’ve gone to bed.”
“Oh… No, go ahead.”
“Are you sure? I’ll be listening over the audio again but I’ll use headphones, so…”
“Yeah. It’s fine – needs to be done, as you said.” You smile, turning your head back to the TV to end the conversation.
Leon had sat on the other couch, laptop resting on his knees, plugged in a pair of in-ear headphones. For over an hour, you’d heard him tap away at the keys, brows furrowed in concentration when you’d chance a look his way. The last few times his eyes haven’t been on the laptop screen but that of the TV, watching the dumb romance movie you’d settled on during your channel searching, hoping it would prove a good distraction.
“Leon…” You feel rude for interrupting his work, but he’d tugged out an earbud, hasn’t typed anything in a good while now, definitely not since the last ad break.
Not that you were keeping track.
“Mm?” He hums in response.
“Can I…?” He looks over as you clear your throat - start over. “Can I ask you something? If you’ve got a minute.”
There it is - the encouraging smile. “Of course, Dove.”
“It’s going to sound stupid, but those things – were they BOWs?”
“The Lickers?” The smile drops as he tugs out the other earbud. “Yeah, they are.”
“Lickers?” It sounds too cutesy for what they are, like a lollipop brand for kids and not indescribable monstrosities.
“There’s probably some scientific name that Umbrella would use, but that term came from a cop that first saw them in the Raccoon City Police Department. I guess we kinda kept the name as a weird tribute.”
“Right.” Maybe it was the cop’s way of trying to make them less terrifying on first sight.
“Why do you ask?”
“I didn’t think BOWs were actually…” You swallow, though you know it’s not going to dislodge the lump in your throat now. “..things, if that makes sense. Like, I knew we were trying to protect the public from biological warfare threats, but I thought it was man-made diseases, or poisoning the water supply… That sort of stuff.”
“You’re not wrong. Those things were once human, mutated by a man-made virus. I’ve had a fair amount of experience with different iterations of the virus over the years, unfortunately.”
“Mutated…?” You feel sick as the image once again flashes in your mind’s eye, the grotesque features of the Lickers juxtaposed with those of humans, your colleagues… “Fuck.”
“Yeah - fuck.”
“God,” you exhale, but it doesn’t feel enough. “I’ve been so naïve to what I’ve even been doing all these years - I didn’t know what we were actually trying to prevent.”
“You sound like you think you’ve been doing something wrong.”
“Well, maybe I have.” You protest. “What if I missed something that led to that the other day?”
“You did not miss anything.” He says firmly, closing the laptop – you’re not sure if he’s concluded his report or not. “Is that what happened to everyone - they were infected and then they mutated into those… those things?” You can’t bring yourself to say the identifier out loud.
“No, Dove, the… The bodies they recovered matched with the amount of people signed into the premises. Excluding you, obviously.”
“So, someone brought them there and set them on us?”
“Maybe. They’re still working on how they got in the building. They don’t exactly use doors, so…” He laughs, though it’s half-hearted.
The lump feels too big in your throat, tears burn at your eyes as you drop your head down but you know you’re not quick enough.   
Leon stands, soft footsteps on the carpet as he circles round the coffee table and sits down a cushion’s width away from you.
“Sorry – it was a bad joke.”
You shake your head, sniffling a little, eyes fixed on your thighs. “No, it’s not that, or you. It’s so stupid, but I wish I could go back and stop it…”
“I know.” He places a hand down on the sofa, swivels his knees in your direction. “But it doesn’t help to think like that – trust me. And I know it’s hard, but you’ve got to keep going.”
“And you’ve faced those things before.”
“More times than I’d like to count.”
“How do you stop them?” You look up then, wiping away the tears from your cheek with the heel of your left hand.
“You couldn’t have done anything differently back there, if that’s what you’re thinking. A couple of gunshots to the head or an explosion is the only thing that’ll stop them.”
“You can’t… you know, turn them back?”
He shakes his head, looking solemn. “Afraid not.”
“Maybe for the best. I don’t think I’d want to be turned back if I’d…” If you’d ripped off your colleague’s head.
“Hey, that is not going to happen to you.” He leans forward, places his hand on your knee - having you fall asleep in his arms earlier has removed all sort of boundaries, it seems. “I promise.”
You shake your head then. “You can’t promise that.”
“I can. I am going to keep you safe.” He pauses – wind it in a little, Kennedy. “And if it makes you feel better, you won’t be the first. Want my credentials? I rescued the President’s daughter from a cult, got her home safe.”
“The President’s daughter?” You hadn’t heard about that, but then again why would you? Probably wouldn’t want it announced to the world that the leader of the free world’s daughter had been abducted.
“Mm. She had a codename and all – Baby Eagle.”
“But you would know her name.”
“Yeah, but still used codenames on official comms.”
“So, what would happen if I told you my name?”
“Er, well, I’d…” There’s the arm raise, rubbing the back of his neck again. “I’d have to report in to HQ that your identity had been compromised, I’d be redeployed elsewhere and you’d get a new security detail.”
“Why?”
“Part of your protection is that I’m not a risk of revealing your identity if hostile forces used… certain methods of interrogation if we were to be captured.”
Your stomach twists at the code. “Torture?”
“I suppose.” He shrugs, like he’s going to collect your mail or water your plants when you’re on vacation as a favour.
“No, you can’t… How can you shrug at the prospect of being tortured for me? You don’t even know me.”
Leon wants to say he does know you, not completely but there’s things he’s picked up over the course of the day that he feels reasonably confident on. You don’t do good with sitting idle, has the feeling you keep yourself busy when you’re not locked in four walls. He got the feeling you’re thorough and proud of your work, or you were before this doubt crept in.
You like coffee with a splash of creamer, honey in your oatmeal. You don’t have any close friends or family nearby that will be wondering why you’ve gone AWOL just yet… ..and you’re definitely single, because if you had someone waiting at home you would’ve mentioned it they spoke about whisking you away to a safe house, or when Hunnigan said she was going to search your place.
He smiles. “I know you don’t deserve any of what’s happened to you over the last 24 hours, and that’s reason enough.”
“How can you be so sure I don’t?”
“Experience, Dove. Been in this line of work for a long time and, more importantly, I’ve been where you’ve been, okay?”
“Okay.” You nod, relenting. “Sorry, my head’s just…”
He squeezes your knee. “I know.”
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You leave the bathroom later that evening – Leon had ducked in at some point and prepared your toothbrush again – and find him leaned over the sink, scrubbing at a pan and a cloth draped over his shoulder. He’s left out the medicine – two painkillers, two sleeping pills - on the counter, next to a glass of water. It feels oddly domesticated again for what all of this is.
You walk over to the counter, slowly, as he continues washing the dishes.
“I forgot to ask earlier. Have there been any updates?”
He turns, gives you a sympathetic smile. “Not yet. But it’s only the first full day of the investigation, so I’m sure I’ll hear something soon, especially since I’ve sent the report over.”
He’d sent it whilst you were in the bathroom, half-expected Hunnigan to ring right there and then but his cell had remained silent, so he’d moved his attention to the dishes.
“Yeah, suppose other things will take precedence too.” Other things meaning families to inform… What would they tell them?
You take a swig of water before picking up the pills, swallowing them all down in one. Knowing how quick the sleeping aids helped yesterday, you’re aware there’s only a limited time before you’ll feel the effects kick in.
“Well, goodnight, Leon.”
“Wait a sec.” He pulls the cloth off his shoulders and hurriedly dries his hands as you watch on, curiously. He fiddles with the watch around his wrist, pressing a button on the side, then undoing the strap before he holds it out to you. “Here, so you can tell the time. I know there’s no clock in there, so…”
You stare at the offering, not raising your hand to take it. “But what about you?”
“Got my cell.” He pats his pocket, then holds the watch out again. “It’s yours, if you want it.”
You step forward to take it, gripping it a little too tightly in your fingers. It must be your imagination because it feels warm, but that can’t be right.
“Sleep well, Dove.”
Without another thought, you lean up on your tip-toes and press a kiss on his stubbled cheek.
“Thank you.”
You swivel on your heels and walk into the bedroom, closing the door without looking back, missing out on the sight of a flustered DSO agent in the kitchen.
If it wasn’t for the sleeping pills now coursing their way through your system, you would’ve been up for hours longer, heart pounding at what you just did. Instead, you climb into bed, close your eyes and it isn’t long at all until sleep washes over you, his watch still clasped in your hand.
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Leon’s phone finally vibrates with Hunnigan’s caller ID as he enters back into the living area after finishing his perimeter check. Had to do two rounds of the building because he knew he was too distracted on the first by your kiss, admonishing himself for being so put out of joint by a simple gesture. After his second, more thorough check of the area and confident there was still no sign of any unwanted guests, he’d headed back into the building, making sure everything was locked up before he answered the call – placing the phone up to his ear on the opposite cheek that you had kissed.
“Hunnigan!” He answers, a little too jovial, would lower if his voice if he wasn’t confident you’ll be fast asleep by the amount of time that’s passed since you took your medication. “I was getting worried you’d forgotten all about me.”
“I’m sure.” Her voice is a little tense, but he can tell she’s tired. “Just finished your report.”
“And?”
“Well, it’s not exactly airtight.”
He rubs the bridge of his nose, holding in a sigh. “What happened to innocent before proven guilty?”
“That’s why I’ve put Dove in a safehouse with you, rather than in a cell.”
“So, restrictions remain?”
“Restrictions remain.”
He rolls his eyes, grateful it’s not a video call. “Did you search her place?”
“Unfortunately not. The President wanted the surveillance department back up and running ASAP, so all available manpower had been diverted to that. The tech analyst, however, has confirmed that the breach on the database yesterday wasn’t what you’d call successful.”
Leon walks around the sofa, drops on it a little too heavy. “You don’t sound particularly thrilled by that.”
 “I’m not - the attempt itself was successful, but as soon as the system detected the forced entry, it wiped itself. Every subject that was still under surveillance has been lost.”
“Maybe that’s what they were trying to achieve.” He frowns. “Is there seriously no back-up server?”
“Analyst seemed to think it was their protocol, but it’s just a theory. Everyone who knew exactly how that division had their server set up is no longer with us.”
There’s a pause and he can hear Hunnigan tapping away at her keyboard as usual. “There is something I need to inform you of, though.”
“Right.”
“The tech analyst found the CCTV feeds have been tapped. They couldn’t trace where the feed was being diverted to, but it was definitely a system not within the DSO infrastructure. It’d been active since the attack, but they cut the connection when they discovered it.”
Leon frowns. “So, you’re saying that whoever orchestrated the attack could’ve been watching the cameras since.”
“Mm.”
“And if their objective was to leave no survivors…” Leon’s eyes focus on your bedroom door.
Hunnigan stops typing. “They’ll know they’ve failed.”
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