twenty one | drones up, bros down

[strike_you_out]

[Slugger and Pokey, who've been droned for committing their first murder together, decide to do what bros do best and go on a camping trip. Backdated to the afternoon and evening directly following Black Mage's untimely death.

(A) 726 Anderson Lane
[Housemates are welcome to notice Slugger's unusually high spirits as he gathers up the necessary supplies for a camping trip: sleeping bag, lantern, marshmallows, food, etc. Closer inspection will reveal an ashy black substance on his pant leg and a lingering scent of smoke and burnt flesh that seems to follow him from place to place.]

(B) John Doe Park
[Two droned boys are setting up their tent and campfire in the park near the pond. Once enough sticks are gathered in a pile and the bonfire is started, there will be marshmallow roasting and bromance by the fire. Later on, possible ghost stories followed by a game of "what was that noise outside?" once they've retreated into their tent. (Possible posting order: you > Slugger > Pokey)]

(C) Park; early next morning
[While fast asleep in his sleeping bag, the droning begins to wear off. Soon, Slugger will awaken to find that his nightmare is actually a reality...]

Comments

[miss-enma-ai.livejournal.com]

Yes.

[strike-you-out.livejournal.com]

But why?

[miss-enma-ai.livejournal.com]

You were both drones in the middle of the park. Someone could have done something.

[strike-you-out.livejournal.com]

[Well, this explains why he and Pokey are still alive. For that, he's really grateful.]

...Thanks, Ai.

[miss-enma-ai.livejournal.com]

You're welcome.

Why were you droned?

[strike-you-out.livejournal.com]

[His eyes lower but he doesn't turn away yet. She was actually looking out for him...]

We killed someone.

[miss-enma-ai.livejournal.com]

Who?

[strike-you-out.livejournal.com]

A man who wears a paper bag over his face. Black Mage.

[miss-enma-ai.livejournal.com]

[Ai blinks. And looks a little startled.]

I met him.

He wanted me to give him power. He was strange.

[strike-you-out.livejournal.com]

[Slugger blinks, too. This is news to him.]

Power?

[miss-enma-ai.livejournal.com]

Yes.

I told him I didn't give people power.

[strike-you-out.livejournal.com]

He already has powers. Pokey said he can shoot bolts of lightning.

[He hasn't seen this himself but he's taken Pokey's word for it.]

[miss-enma-ai.livejournal.com]

He wants more.


....I'm familiar with the type.

I supposes he is dangerous?

[strike-you-out.livejournal.com]

And an idiot.

[a pause before his expression lightens a bit beneath his cap]

He died burning.

[miss-enma-ai.livejournal.com]

[At the mention of fire, she smirks a bit.]

You set him on fire?

[strike-you-out.livejournal.com]

We did.

[He thought she'd like knowing that.]

[miss-enma-ai.livejournal.com]

Do you think he'll seek revenge?

[strike-you-out.livejournal.com]

Yes...

[The smirk fades. That is the one drawback, though his own person safety is the least of Slugger's concern.]

[miss-enma-ai.livejournal.com]

How?

[strike-you-out.livejournal.com]

Either come after me or Pokey. Possibly someone associated with us.

[miss-enma-ai.livejournal.com]

[She nods.]