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MOM CAN YOU DROP ME OFF? (IN RUSSIA?)

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01. The city of Heropa is what one might expect from a small, bright and cheery place. The locals are friendly enough and local shop owners might offer a free drink to welcome you to their fair city. Some of the locals might thank you for always lending your service to the nation and others might not say anything. In fact, some people might back away from any imPort who quite obviously looks like they aren't from around the neighborhood. Once in a while there's a look of disdain on someone's face and hushed voices. A snippy voice wonders aloud: "My taxes are going to their parties and other expenses? When are they going to do something for us for a change? Why if they weren't around, I bet the Soviets--" These naysayers may, however, find themselves hushed with a judgmental: "You couldn't do what they do even if you had powers. They don't have to help us, you know!"

02. De Chima, Virginia, is a large city with a healthy economy, and though it's quieter, there are just as many citizens awed at your presence. Heavy winds have people grasping at their newspapers and constantly brushing hair out of their faces, but that doesn't distract them from crowding you in excitement if you're obviously from a different time or world, or just let it slip that you're a newcomer. Children and young teenagers are especially likely to ask for an autograph and a photo.

Some locals seem less enthused to see you. They never make an approach, but they can be overheard scoffing and muttering something about cameras and an incident involving gas. "Biological warfare... we sure some of them haven't defected?"

03. Maurtia Falls, Pennsylvania, is normally known for being a little more on the apathetic side, but there's been tension in the atmosphere lately, contrasted by headlines broadcasting petty, unimportant local news and no worldly news.

People are not as friendly in this city and go out of their way to avoid walking down the same sidewalk as the more obvious looking imPorts pass through. Local cops say nothing, but they scowl at those imPorts and mutter under their breaths resentfully about "vigilantes". However, not all locals turn the other way seeing imPorts; some of them will offer a polite enough smile and thank them for their hard work. They don't stop to clarify what they mean, though.

04. Nonah, North Carolina, is the liveliest of all cities. It's loud, busy and there's some kind of energy in the air that gets everyone buzzing with excitement. Anyone who they come to determine an imPort is bombarded with all sorts of offers; job offers, advertising gigs, spokesperson for advocating children stay in school, etc. Anything and everything! You name it. Shops offer discounts for food and clothing, whatever they need. Advertisements are abound for imPorts to make appearances at various, televised celebrations, luring them in with promises of free food, merchandise, and payment. ImPort action figures and merchandise are on sale now, and every corner's coffee shop is still serving festive peppermint goods of every shape and form.

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[Chloe visibly tenses up when she steps near her, but doesn't move away, just frowning with this tired, slightly angry look.]

You're just-

[She was going to say Sarah was just trying to make her feel better, but the girl didn't seem like the type to sugar coat it. Not so far, anyway. Not that Chloe was the best judge of people.]

Fuck. So it's not just me...but it's mostly just me.

Mostly. I'm sorry.

[ Sarah scratches the back of her head, still not sure what to do. ]

I don't know what happened back home, but... you've got options.

[Chloe's anger faded as she looked at the older woman, who clearly wanted to help and couldn't. Rather than snap at her, the teen sucked in a breath, then drank the rest of her beer in one gulp.]

Options sound nice. Let's start off with another beer, if that's cool?

[She offered what was probably a tired grin.]

[ Well, okay, that's a better reaction than Sarah had been anticipating. She nods and heads to the fridge to grab another beer. ]

Sure. So, uh. If you need a place to stay the night, or—I dunno. I know they give you assigned housing, but that shit wasn't for me. S'why I moved in here.

Edited 2016-01-25 01:52 (UTC)

[Chloe could repress when she had to. Or maybe it was just too much bad news at once and she simply wasn't processing it. Either way, she's setting the empty beer down when she waits for the second.]

Yeah, they said I had a house somewhere...but you offerin' me your couch, Sarah? [A little bit of her self-assuredness peeking through again]] You sure? What if I'm some kind of nutjob?

[She'll take the second beer though, no question.]

[ She hands Chloe the beer with a little shrug. ]

If you're a nutjob, I guess I'll regret this, then, eh? [ She doesn't sound too worried, though. She knows she could be wrong about Chloe, that Chloe could turn around and try to rob her or who knows what, but she doesn't think that would happen. And if it did, it would be karma for all the times Sarah had done that same thing to others, wouldn't it? Besides, all her good stuff is locked up in a safe in her bedroom. ]

[She thought it over for a few seconds, maybe ten, before she shrugged.]

Sure, why not. Thanks.

[And then a swig, and-]

Sorry about...uh. All that. Like I said...weird week. Day. Life?

[She finally moves to actually sit down.]

[ Sarah sits nearby with her own beer and props her boots up on the table again. Manners, what manners? ]

Yeah? [ She says it in such a way that Chloe can either elaborate or not. ]

[She takes a (thankfully much smaller) sip of her beer and her boots join Sarah's on the table. But she's quiet for a minute, thinking about how to explain. Or even if she wants to.]

You believe in time travel?

... I don't know. I guess I'm open to the possibility.

[ Since they're in another universe and they have superpowers, she'd feel like an asshole if she discounted it outright. And that's not even going into the whole timeline thing she's had to deal with since arriving here. ]

Mm. It seems kinda dumb to ask questions like that, all things considered, right?

[She gives a short laugh.]

So like, back home. This friend of mine, she had...I don't know. Backwards time travel powers. She used them to save me from getting shot. But she wasn't supposed to.

So it fucked a bunch of other stuff up. And eventually we had to fix it...but that meant...

[She makes a finger gun and points it at herself. 'POW!']

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[ Well, Sarah just looks absolutely horrified and sad for her. ]

Shit... Chloe, I'm so sorry.

...Eh.

[The teen just shrugs.]

Better me then everybody else, right?

[She's still not sure she believes that. And it was her idea.]

Hey. That's bullshit. I don't wanna hear you say that shit.

[ Nobody deserves that. Well, no teenager, at least. ]

[Chloe actually laughs.] Sorry.

But for real. It was either me or basically the whole town. Including my mom.

[She was grateful for her stepdad at this point, but he wasn't going to be a priority ever.]

Hey though, I'm getting my...what do I call waking up here, anyway?

Still. Don't act like you deserve it.

[ She sighs and takes another drink. ]

I dunno. Call it whatever you want.

I didn't deserve it. Fuck that. [She grins. The beer was kicking in, maybe.] I'm a hero. Saved the whole damn town.

[She would have to think on what to call this though.]

See? There you go.

Yeah...

[Right then.]

Hey so. Thanks. For all this. Sorry for the morbid conversation.

Oh, hey. It's fine. [ It is, really, even if she's awful at talking about this stuff. ] Sorry I'm so awkward about it.

[ She scratches at her neck, an awkward, fidgety gesture. ] I'm actually dating someone who's dead at home. I'm just as bad when he mentions it.

Oh man...

That has to be hella weird though. Cause like...he's stuck here right?

[Way to say the wrong thing, Chloe.]

Yeah, we're really good at not talking about the important shite like that.

[ ha ha ha ]

[That makes her laugh.]

Guess that's somethin' I'll have to pick up too. Hey, I've been ignoring things for years, what's one more, right?

Exactly. S'what fuck-ups do, yeah? [ She actually smiles at that. ]

[Chloe raised her beer in salute.]

Exactly. So you got any movies or music? Otherwise I'll probably just keep bitching all night.

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