project_kuron | A toddler in need? AKA one slight deaging

There's a young man, about twenty five by the looks of him, in the middle of the square. Plaza. Whatever.

He's looking either cofused out of his mind, or slightly upset as if he's spilled his soup or something, or was late for school, who even knows, just by looking at him one might think so, or mighty bored, it might be hard to tell.

He might look very familiar to some.

If he sees you, whoever 'you' might be, he might gesture vaguely at you. Maybe asking for some clarification. Or. Well. Whatever it is, it's definitely a question, one can judge that by his face expression and a vague spoken (sounded?),

"...a-ah?? Uhm, uhm, o-...ee??"

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From:

project_kuron

"Understood."

'Yani' smiles a little. He's not sure why. It just feels right, to do so. Very right.

And he's feeling a little... hmmm... not hurt?

From:

iamjustvisiting

Tommy's people don't really smile and he's certainly not used to this military like attitude. It makes him nervous, and he turns slowly to ealk toward where he saw food places. The human would probably follow, and he would check after a few steps to see.

From:

somekindofspaceuncle

Subject Y0XT39 follows Thomas. What else is he to do, after all?

He doesn't know what nervousness is, or he'd know he's nervous, himself, too.

He's a bit apprehensive about being fed, but, so far, this one, Thomas, hasn't hurt him... well. Has, once. His head. But that was, all in all, quite earlier than now, now... wasn't it? So... Yes.

He follows quietly. Sometimes just taking a deeper breath, since he's discovered how enjoyable that is.

And also, Thomas might notice, 'Yani' isn't very good at walking. As if he's just learnt. A bit wobbly and unsteady. But, manages, slowly, also now learning to use his arms for balance, slowly, too.

From:

iamjustvisiting

He doesn't walk too quickly either.. The gravity hurt his joints and back,, slowing him down.

Tommy takes them to a diner that Tommy knew had food safe for Antheans. down. Goes way to the back and sits in the corner. He's been here so often that a pitcher of water comes with glasses. Oatmeal, watermelon chunks, French fries, and a piece of broiled fish show up not long after they sit.

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project_kuron

There are probably people in a diner. If there are more people, the young man tenses and looks wary, and, as if he'd like to pretend he's not even here. Feels that way, too.

Though the food distracts him a bit. And confuses him. He has no idea what the intended purpose of these things laid now before him is. At all.

From:

iamjustvisiting

Tommy watches the young man. There are people here, but not too many. The Anthean didn't like large groups either. They unnerved him. He's unsure why the person sitting with him is so confused by food. Surely he wouldn't have grown this far without it. Perhaps, this person was used to food that looks different.

Tommy doesn't hesitate. Picking up the fork he sticks it into one of the watermelon cubes and pops it into his mouth.

From:

project_kuron

So that's what this was for. For some reason.

He uses the fork and does the same thing. Once there's a piece of watermelon in his mouth, he's not really sure what to do, just keeping it there for a moment. But then, he chews it slowly. This is... interesting.

From:

iamjustvisiting

Once he starts eating Tommy leaves Yani to himself to eat at his own pace. Tommy slowly picks at a little bit of everything that has been brought. He also drinks an unusually large amount of water, or well it would be unusual to a human that knew what was normal.

From:

project_kuron

Nothing strange to Yani here. Well, no stranger than anything.

Suddenly, Yani screams, almost falls down from his chair, and...

Then just goes still, for a moment. It all happens really too quickly, almost. The other, alien presence, if Tommy's even looking, he might notice - the other alien presence takes over 'Yani''s mind. Or over his body. Well, what difference does that make, anyway?

And smirks.

"This has gone on far enough, Thomas. Now tell me: what do you want with me, exactly. What are you doing? This is getting tiresome."

Edited Date: 2020-07-11 07:59 am (UTC)

From:

iamjustvisiting

The cry startles Tommy so much he partially chokes on what he was swallowing in the moment.

His mind has focused on the young man because he's trying to figure out what happened. The change in emotions, from near empty to something that feels overwhelming and somewhat hostile, cues him in to the other presence. Yani certainly didn't have this level of emotions.

However, the pain the young man experienced a moment earlier has Tommy wanting to know what this other thing is. His own mind triggered to bring up the memories of his torture that has only ended a few months earlier.

His mind focuses down like a laser beam burning through an object. He's trying to get information from this other presence. He's prepared to protect himself though. Should this hostile presence try to do the same, he's going to shove the memories of pain from his torture at it. It should be enough to keep it at bay.

From:

project_kuron

His pupils are purple, now, by the way. So, really, not something that can go without notice.

"Well? I don't have all day."

Very slight irritation. One could almost expect next words to be that a gentleman shouldn't make a lady wait, or something. But they're not. Maybe it's just implied, here.

"Do tell. What's happening, here? What's this all for?"

From:

iamjustvisiting

Tommy is slowly focusing down on the presence attached to that purple energy, following the tendril back to the source. He might have given a real answer but the tone, the word choice is to reminiscent of his captivity. Pain surges into his mind and a feeling of claustrophobia. The memories are hard to manage when they are so close to the surface. Thankfully, he isn't interacting with the young man's mind or he might feel the pain. However, he is attached to the presences; she might feel the pain.

Tommy swallows hard and then shakes his head. "You don't belong her."

Those words come out so slowly because he is trying to pin point what this presences is. Once he realizes it isn't human, he's sure it doesn't belong.

From:

project_kuron

There is irritation. And curiosity. Pain is nothing new to Honerva, she's often been in pain, though she often lashes out when she feels it. It's not a good feeling.

However, mostly, she's now curious.

"And what of it?" the young man voices the question, but there's no pretence about who is in control, really, as she still is. That presence.

"So what if I don't? Alteans only belong on Altea, the ancients would say. Later ancients, that is. For all was born on Oriande. Yet, that would've stayed a fairytale in the minds of all, if not on research."

"One does not belong even on one's own planet's moon, people used to think, many ages ago. Not belonging is but a coward's phrase for discovery."

"When you look at the lightning bolts, what do you see? The ancients thoughts gods threw them, while fighting against each other. But then we found out what the lightning really is and where it comes from. There are no gods, save ones we can tame. And so, no gods at all."

"And if I don't belong, who'd have known? And what shall you do, if I don't?"

From:

iamjustvisiting

Tommy listens to the questions and the sense of dislike grows more in his presence. This person feels like a conqueror which ruffles his Anthean sensibilities. The questions go on and on, annoying him more and more. His years imprisoned and tortured cause significant irritation.

He closes his eyes and starts focusing on the person in the young man's mind. The sense of disdain over the obvious pain and disregard for his person pushing him to action. Humans are like animals but even an animal doesn't deserve this kind of treatment.

"I know." The voice comes in Yani's mind but Tommy's presence shows up near the being. It's an astral projection, not solid but able to speak and appears solid. "You don't belong in his mind."

Tommy has power despite his weakened state from torture, human interactions, and partial blindness. He was sent to Earth for his physical and mental strength rather than knowledge. His whole presence is placid and unconcerned.

Edited Date: 2020-07-13 11:13 pm (UTC)

From:

project_kuron

"I don't belong here? I'm this weapon's creator, you ignoramus."

From:

iamjustvisiting

Tommy crosses his arms as he observes the being before him. "Is that how you treat your children? As weapons to hurt and abuse for your gain?"

Tommy doesn't know Yani is a clone per say and in the Anthean mind even a clone would be a child of the creator, to be treated as such. Any being deserves freedom from pain and harassment.

"You do not belong in his mind." The words are a little stronger than last time. Tommy is a pacifist and harsh words are not his way, but he is relentless when he wants to be.

From:

somekindofspaceuncle

"It's no child of mine. Are you mocking me?"

And is he trying to push her out? What is this? She decides right now, against this one ~~out of pure spite upon hearing his suggestion~~ that she won't go away right now.

The young man's shaking. This all seems to be... all too much of a strain for him.

She doesn't seem to notice.

From:

iamjustvisiting

Tommy is unimpressed with her behavior though his expression is completely neutral. He can see Yani, feel his stress.

Tommy's had enough. He latches on to the other being's mind and starts trying to force it back. It's not violent, just a constant pressure as if Tommy is trying to stuff her into a box she just won't fit in. He's relentless, the mind strong and made even stronger by years of psychological torture.

"You do not belong."

From:

somekindofspaceuncle

This is Haggar here, so, she'll try to redirect that pressure onto Subject Y0XT39's mind.

From:

iamjustvisiting

Once she starts pushing and he can clearly sense the connection between them, Tommy metaphysically steps in the way. His work is not aggressive but it is persistent.

"You do not belong." His mind is ramping up to push back more and slowly build up a wall against the weaker human mind. He didn't know why this human mattered but there's a niggling feeling in the back of his mind that he does. This human is in some way important to him.

From:

project_kuron

"If so, neither do you."

Frowns.

"What are you doing? And why? There's no bond between, so I don't understand. What are you wishing to gain?"

From:

iamjustvisiting

"I am not in his mind." Tommy points out. Reaching in to pull the offensive mind out, yes, like a doctor cutting out disease.

"I have my reasons." And they were many, including his near aggressive dislike of unknown and uninvited visitors. When his memories of pain don't push the being away, he starts trying to dig in Honerva's mind for her most hidden memories, to pull them to the surface.

From:

project_kuron

He snarls.

Honerva pust away quickly, violently. There are things she does not wish to see again, ever again. Things she's locked deeply, deeply in her mind's sactuary. And things the Dark Entities there have locked deeper away, still.

In a moment, she's gone, the presence - temporarily.

The young man, however... might be having seizures. Sorry? Just a side effect.

From:

iamjustvisiting

Tommy brushes his mind against hers as she retreats. It leaves a mark on her to Anthean minds like a paint stripe to mark her as a violent. Sure, she could remove it but then a mar might remain. It still might be enough for them to see.

Once she's gone Tommy returns to his body and sees to the boy she was injuring.