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[dxngruchy]

"So far so good and hopefully we keep it that way. I think the worst has been that lil' chunk of glass in my finger. That sounds perfect, B. I can't wait to see you and prove you wrong, because you and me both know that I'm the reigning champion of Halo. I 'dunno if I'll ever really get used to it. But, ah, yeah, maybe. There's always the possibility."

~dxngruchy

"Those go a bit funny sometimes, I worry about someone getting hurt with them but so far so good. Then it’s a plan. We’ll go to dinner and maybe a movie and then head back for games and some bevs. It’ll be brilliant. Oh you’re so on B! I’ll kick your arse at it! Mm I know right? S’kind of hard to get used to. I miss being just down the street. Maybe one day you’ll be able to live here too though!"

#englishfae #// yeah sure!

[dxngruchy]

"Nah, s'alright, B. You don't need to apologize because they're really not that bad. S'just the ones with bangers that tend to go a little sour and that's usually my fault, anyway. But yeah, that sounds good. I wouldn't mind going out somewhere with you. Even hanging around inside would be nice, just like old times. I'll even still kick your ass at Halo. God, I know. I feel like we were spoiled getting to live so close for so long and then you up and moved."

~dxngruchy

"I don’t torture you B…Bloody hell, m’sorry the ideas can be a bit rough. Mm, how about we uh, maybe go get dinner or something yeah? Just go and spend time together, maybe go back to my flat and play games and have some bevs too. No videos at first yeah? S’awful, I don’t think I’ll ever get used to not being able to see you whenever. I do love when you come to visit though Dan. Get to see my B and spend time together again. S’nice."

#englishfae #// so true ~

[dxngruchy]

"Hush, B. Maybe you just have to work harder for me, huh? Instead of torturing me with dumb waxing ideas whenever I come 'round. It's been tough t'not have you here, too, Gav. A fourteen hour plane ride just to see you for a week or two is torture. Worth it, but still tough."

~dxngruchy

"But why B!! That’s not nice to joke about. Missed you loads. Been bloody awful not having you around. S’been the hardest part of moving here I think. Nah see they love seeing your little mug on the show. And I am not!! I’m just not daft enough to go along with it."

#englishfae #// ahhh i know. same here #// but you could also say it's the best of both #// such a good ship and friendship ugh

[dxngruchy]

"That's true. Maybe I've found my new best friend, you never know. Yeah, I know, B. I've missed you a lot this go around. I may be on the camera the most for The Slow Mo Guys, but I highly doubt that anyone would be complaining to see you a lil' bit more. You're just being a pussy, trying to wiggle out of it."

~dxngruchy

"You never know, Ray took a right shine to you the last time you were about. We’re definitely catching up before anything else happens. Everyone else can be patient, you’re my B. Me too though!!! Can’t wait to see you again Dan. I dunno what you’re talking about lad, You’re on camera the absolute most. Besides, we’ve already done it. Why do it again?"

#englishfae

[dxngruchy]

Dan gave a quick apology to the driver, offering a hopeful smile as they started to pull Gavin back into his seat, trying to get him to settle. It was surprisingly easy though, because as soon as Gavin realized he was there, he was pressing into his space and snuggling in again, much like he'd done in the bathroom stall. Dan smiled to the bird hybrid, letting him lean into him as the drive back to the other's house started.

Wrapping an arm around Gavin's shoulders, Dan started to carefully smooth down the feathers on his wings, trying to coax him into drawing them in close so they didn't wind up with another accidental hit. But Gavin was going lax and loose against him, so he didn't think it'd be too hard. Dan listened to Gavin's happy little chirps and peeps until he heard the other male's simple word and he'd be lying if his heart didn't pick up a few beats.

"Hm?" He started, glancing down, but quickly realized that Gavin was already drifting off to sleep. He shook his head, chewing at the inside of his cheek during the rest of the ride, trying to ignore the endearing word and the fact that the only time Dan ever really heard Gavin use it was when he schmoozing someone at the bar. When they pulled up to Gavin's place, he leaned forward to pay the cab driver, giving a bit of a tip for the trouble before he shook Gavin's shoulder, trying to rouse him enough to climb out of the taxi.

"C'mon, B. We're home. Almost there." He encouraged. Dan climbed out of the taxi first before he leaned back in, wrapping a careful arm around his waist to pull him out of the vehicle, guiding him to stand, but allowing most of his weight to lean into his own body.

It was all thanks to his B that Gavin had made it safely into a taxi that would take them home. That being said it didn’t stop him from accidentally hitting the driver. Luck for the bird the driver understood and didn’t curse them our or worse kick them out of the taxi. He did tell the soldier to keep hid friend’s wings in check. It was good that the man had told Dan because the hybrid didn’t even listen to a word he said as he was nearly drifting away. That was until he felt Dan move next to him.

In a flash Gavin leaned against the other, head nuzzling the younger man’s shoulder until he was content. A happy little sigh left the bird’s lips once he found himself comfortable. “Best B.” His voice was nearly quiet, eyes shutting and breaths grew more calm. Little pleasant chirps came from Gavin as he lay there enjoying the taxi ride.

"Love. …" It was a whisper, one that could just barely be heard. Gavin didn’t continue as he drifted off into the world of sleep. He still chirped and looked more than happy next to his best friend with little to no room between either of them.

#gavinflyfree #p

[dxngruchy]

"Nah, I doubt they'll wanna steal me away for too long, B. 'Sides, we've got a lot of catching up to do and who knows how long that'll take. That sounds excellent, though! I'm definitely looking forward to all of it. Oh, whatever, you lil' liar. You're in front of the camera all the time. I think it's only fair if you had to suffer through it, too."

~dxngruchy

"Sounds top! We’ll get together and spend a bit of time together first before my friends manage to make off with you B. And yeah! We’ll see the office and I’m sure either Burnie or Geoff’s gonna do a summer barbeque for the start of the season. No way! I’m the one who does the filming, I can’t be in front of the camera."

#englishfae #//it's all good!

[dxngruchy]

That… that was a lot to take in and the things that really hit Dan and stuck was the information about dead soldiers. Dead soldiers who had been affiliated with these Artificial Intelligence programs and suddenly, Dan was wondering if he really wanted to be here at all. The male looked pensive for a few seconds, trying to figure out the right questions to ask or if he should just get the hell out of there and tell his superior about what he'd found. But he was also curious, and turning over this piece of technology now would mean not getting anymore information.

"So the program is… terminated now, then?" Dan asked, shifting his stance as he looked past the little glowing figure to the computer that he must have been stored in. His dark eyes flicked back to the A.I now known as Delta. "Are you the only one left? Of the A.I., that is." He clarified, trying to determine if he was threat to what the BAF was doing here or if these other missing soldiers were, because Dan had never heard of the Artificial Intelligence Program, so he had to assume that it was a different army entirely working on it.

Logic Has Brought dxngruchy To You

Delta was inwardly flinching at how the man backed up when he saw him. It was obvious that he had frightened the man, at least to some degree, but then again, didn’t the mans mother ever teach him to press red buttons?

From what had just happened, mostly likely not.

— I am the Artificial Intelligence Program Delta, originally assigned to a project where soldiers got an A.I., as we are called, to aid them in battle.

It was a series of experiments with us and trained soldiers, and it was a failure and led to many of the soldiers deaths.

Out of the twelve most known soldiers, two are still active, two are missing in action, and eight have been killed in action. All soldiers in total equaled up to forty nine, though only twelve of the forty nine got Artificial Intelligence like myself.

#41d3lt4 #l

[dxngruchy]

"Whoa, okay," Dan started, unable to help his smile as he caught Gavin before they could stumble out of the stall. He felt his cheeks coloring again when Gavin buried his face into his neck, happy little sounds slipping from him that came as more of a comfort to Dan than he would've expected or liked to admit. But that was the good thing about being drunk, you could enjoy things without feeling too guilty. And since he wasn't totally shitfaced, like Gavin was proving to be, he had enough coordination to keep up the excuse to hold Gavin up, hands settling along the other's ribs.

"Yeah, B, home. I think you need to sleep this off." He advised. The dark haired male took a few steps back, allowing Gavin room to stretch his wings and catch his own balance. He let go of his friend regretfully, but made sure to stay close behind him, following as he wobbled his way out into the main section of the bar and then right out the front doors onto the sidewalk, the warm Austin night air clinging to their skin.

Dan managed a chuckle, shaking his head at the sight of Gavin swaying in place. "I'm here, I'm here, you prick." He answered, a small smile settling into place. He looked out the street, trying to spot a taxi that was dropping someone off and as soon as he saw one, he tried to wave the driver down, getting him to stay by the curb for them. "C'mon, B. Home." Dan reached out, resting his hand low on the other male's back to usher him towards the cab, opening the door to the backseat so he could get in first before Dan followed, rattling off Gavin's address quickly.

Turning around Gavin was faced with Dan and a weak smile was given. “B~.” In a wobbly fashion the bird walked the short distance to his best friend and latched himself onto the soldier. “Eyy B~.” He nuzzled himself into the man’s neck as arms went to wrap around Dan’s upper body. A stream of chirps soon followed. Gavin still felt sick but the comfort he felt when with Dan seemed to ease it.

Gavin was just about ready to pass out right there standing when someone burst into the restroom with a loud bang that it woke the bird making him squawk and look about. It didn’t take the hybrid long to figure out where they were and thanks to his drunken state he didn’t pick up on the intimate embrace they were in. Instead Gavin yawned and wobbled his way out of the door. “Home.”

Now out of the bathroom, Gavin sloppily made his way out of the bar almost tripping quite a few times. Though as he made it to the door he glanced back to the British soldier. His vision was still blurred but he could still pick out Dan out from anyone else. “B, come on you mingy sausage.” He swayed in place as he stood there waiting for the man with the urge to nuzzle himself against him growing.

#gavinflyfree #p

[dxngruchy]

And that was not what he'd expected at all because - -

"Holy shit." Dan's eyes were wide as he took a startled step backwards, feet scuffling over grainy sand and rubble that he should've noticed before. He needed to learn how to do his job before being distracted by the first interesting thing he'd seen in weeks, but who could blame him? His daily routine sucked.

"I - you're - " A frown creased Dan's brows as he looked at the glowing green… hologram? He shook his head, a stab of worry hitting him because who had this sort of technology and what the hell had been going on here before whatever firefight broke out to tear the place down? "What are you?" Dan finally said, voice steady and determined, because he had a job goddammit and if this piece of intelligence was willing to "assist" him, he'd test the waters.

Logic Has Brought dxngruchy To You

Delta gasped as he felt the Hologram Feature turn on, appearing in front of the man, eyes widening at the man as he gulped, wondering why his Hologram Feature was online when he saw that the on button had been pressed.

He had to get that uninstalled. Delta looked back at the man, gulping slightly as he analyzed the man and saw his uniform. A soldier. British, if he was not mistaken. Delta decided to either make this situation fifty times worse, or a hundred times worse. 

— Hello. How may I be of assistance to you this day?

#41d3lt4 #l

[dxngruchy]

Where the fuck are we? had been the hot question of the week, perhaps even the past month. Dan had thought that joining the British Armed Forces would put him more in the loop, but apparently not. Past the grueling months of training, they were given little information and sent on missions that he generally couldn't figure out the purpose of. But did it even really matter? In five weeks, three days, and roughly eighteen hours he'd be back on a plane to England and the dust of the Middle East would be behind him. (Yeah, he'd been keeping track of the time.)

Daniel huffed a breath as he squinted against the sun-covered barren land, continuing his solo trek away from the rest of the men and women in his squadron. As far as he was concerned, this was just more busy work. They'd been to several different places that looked like abandoned towns and bases. Some places were more war torn than others, but surprisingly, this little city had a few still standing buildings amongst the rubble and dirt. So, so much dirt.

With a shake of his head, Dan stepped into the shade of the particular building he'd been assigned to check out. It was still standing, so he supposed there was some hope that he'd find something useful. Or, you know, anything in one piece. And, to Dan's surprised, there seemed to be some sort of computer setup that he spotted when he took his first tentative steps inside the building. Dan pulled off his sunglasses as he approached the computer, pocketing them. He knew that he should just head back and report it, but what would be more interesting to find out would be that if it'd run at all. Dan hummed low in his throat as he reached out, clacking a few keys on the keyboard idly before he noticed a button that looked like it should boot up the whole system. He reached out, gloved finger hovering before he jabbed the button, consequences damned.

Logic Has Brought dxngruchy To You

Delta watched the man in front of him, confused, but also intrigued. The man in front of him seemed to know what he was doing to an extent, and being in an abandoned war zone meant that the man had to be a soldier of some kind.

Delta kept to himself inside his computer though, watching from the camera he had installed throughout the island to watch the mans progress and debating whether or not to show himself and figure out more about the man.

In the end he chose not to and just continued watching the soldier as he analyzed him. Hopefully the man wouldn’t come near the computer he was in.

#41d3lt4 #l

[dxngruchy]

With a quick squawk, Gavin was leaving him and Dan sighed, his eyebrows knitting together as he watched the hybrid stumble over his own feet on his mad dash to the bathroom. He was definitely sick now. The dark haired male shook his head, during back to the bar to grab his own water. Dan downed it quickly, hoping to clear his system of the pleasant buzz he had going, body warm and thoughts still loose. Someone had to be coherent enough to get them both home.

Opening his wallet, Dan paid the tab for their drinks, giving an appreciate nod to the bartender before he slipped off his stool. The room tipped around him, but just slightly. It wasn't bad enough that he lost his footing, just enough so that he had to pause for a second, blinking slowly. He headed for the bathroom, moving past two men who were exiting on his way in. He winced at the retching and gagging sounds coming from one of the stalls, already knowing that it was Gavin and just silently hoping he wasn't puking up all those drinks, because they burned going down and certainly would coming back up.

"B," He called out, sighing as he approached the half open stall. "You coin' alright?" Dan looked concerned as he pushed the stall door open the rest of the way, getting a better look at the sandy haired male who was desperately trying to get his footing. "C'mon, maybe we should get back home." Dan suggested, already stepping forward to help his friend stand.

Oh did that water taste refreshing and it only made it better that Dan had helped him because he most likely would have dropped it on him or Dan. He was glad to have the soldier by his side as he gulped down most of the water like he hadn’t drank in hours. “Thank B,” he stated as the glass was moved away from his lips. He nuzzled himself back on Dan’s shoulder closing his eyes for only a moment when his eyes popped open. “Bathroom.” He stumbled out of his chair, falling with a loud squawk. The bird didn’t stay there as he got himself up as he wobbled and crashed a few times as he went into the direction of the bathroom. Laughter came out of most of the people there at the bar, but Gavin was far from laughing.

Only two people were in the bathroom beside the bird hybrid. The two men had been spooked when the saw Gavin crash in and fall before  running to one of the stalls. It stayed silent for only a moment before whining and the sounds of gagging came from the stall the bird had entered. Despite the sounds Gavin had not puked. He held it in as best that he could. This was not the way he’d wanted the night to end. All he wanted was a great night out not having to make friends with a toilet that he felt hadn’t been cleaned in months. Even more whines came out of the bird as he felt his stomach settle. “Goddamn idiot,” he told himself as he wobbled to stand. The room wasn’t spinning as much but it still made him feel horrible. He wanted to lay down on his bed and ask Dan for forgiveness. He’d ruined their fun night thanks to not wanting to think of his best friend more than a friend.

#gavinflyfree #p

[dxngruchy]

"True, I probably should. I just hate to waste a perfectly good Friday, y'know? But I s'pose it'll help me feel better faster for Saturday, which is a definite plus."

"Well, yeah, sleeping helps too because of that, I guess. Maybe you should actually just crash for a bit. Kill two birds with one stone – bein’ horizontal and all that while you’re sleeping and stuff."

#croesan

[dxngruchy]

"Yeah, pretty much. The most help I get when I'm sick is in the form of annoying phone calls from my mom which are the opposite of helpful."

"Well yeah. You got to skip out on work and everything while your parents took care of you. But now you have to take care of yourself."

#sarcasmandhairdye

[dxngruchy]

"Just spoiled rotten with everyone fawning over you. Probably why everyone tries to fake so many sick days when they're little, too."

"Oh totally. Being sick as a kid never prepared you for the real world."

#sarcasmandhairdye

[dxngruchy]

"Yeah, pretty much. And then it's like you need a personal maid or babysitter, no matter how old you are. It's tough to make yourself feel better."

"Well yeah. When you get sick you basically loose any motivation to do even the simplest things, because you’re sick."

#sarcasmandhairdye #oh wow #haha it sounds kind of ridiculous

[dxngruchy]

"Does more blood flow help a headache? I always just figured sleepin' it off was the thing to do so you didn't have to endure it. But that's true. I probably should just try to stay horizontal and not mess about with anything."

"Try layin’ down for a bit. I think if like— if your body is level or something then you get more blood flow up to the noggin and it can help headaches? Plus if you’re laying down then you’re not fussing about with irritants, right?"

#croesan

[dxngruchy]

"Yeah, probably. And I don't have plans this weekend, so I guess it wouldn't be a total bummer. Just, being sick always sucks, no matter the circumstances."

"Alright, knock on wood or whatever that bullshit is. I’m sure you’ll be fine later."

#sarcasmandhairdye #about corn? #very interesting