« Prev 1 2 Next » Reply Share Thread Facebook Twitter Tumblr LinkedIn MySpace Email Go to Previous Thread Next Thread Please make a selection first Author Topic: Checking In [Zora/Open] (Read 341 times) Valo Davies Agent Trainee Paradigm Student [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 476 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 6, 2015 4:58:03 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Valo's scouring the academy, looking for Zora. He heard she was kidnapped, then he heard they got her back so now he wants to make sure she's alright. She didn't want to be out on the field, that's what she told him. So she went out anyway, and this happened... can't have been good for her. Back to Top   Zora Cross Agent Intelligence [send pm] Joined: November 2015 Gender: Posts: 504 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 6, 2015 20:41:14 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top He'll find her in Tutorial, wailing on a punching bag. She's got headphones plugged in and seems completely withdrawn from the rest of the world as she works on the heavy bag with an incredibly practiced-looking series of punches, elbows, and kicks. Back to Top   I am the Storm Bio Valo Davies Agent Trainee Paradigm Student [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 476 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 6, 2015 21:55:27 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Valo eventually heads there, though it's the last place he's thought to check. When he finally gets there and sees her, he just puts his hands in his pockets and waits. Definitely not one to just interrupt her, especially when she's in the zone, so for now he just finds a place to sit near her and takes it. Back to Top   Zora Cross Agent Intelligence [send pm] Joined: November 2015 Gender: Posts: 504 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 0:05:57 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top She goes for a surprisingly long time, especially considering by the time Valo got there, it already looked like she's been at it for a while. She snarls into the bag, throwing a bevy of lefts and rights into it, following it up with a war cry and a wild spin kick that sends the bag rocking. She stops, breathing heavily, only seeming to just notice Valo. She offers a smile, albeit a weaker one than he may have received in their previous time together. Regardless, she goes to take a seat next to him, snatching a pre-filled water bottle from a bag she'd left there and taking a drink. "Hey dude," she'll say, finally, lifting up a fist for a pound. Back to Top   I am the Storm Bio Valo Davies Agent Trainee Paradigm Student [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 476 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 1:20:55 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top He returns her smile, equally as soft but not nearly as weak. The fist is met with his own, and for a moment he doesn't say much. Might as well give her some time to breathe. Once he feels like she's got it... "How you holding up?" Back to Top   Zora Cross Agent Intelligence [send pm] Joined: November 2015 Gender: Posts: 504 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 1:37:54 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top She shrugs. "Honestly? I've been a lot better." Back to Top   I am the Storm Bio Valo Davies Agent Trainee Paradigm Student [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 476 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 1:41:52 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "That's about what I was expecting." He keeps up the weak smile. "I don't figure you're in the mood for any of those 'I know how you feel' talks so I won't go that route. Just, uh..." He shrugs. "... I don't know how to explain it, I guess. Can I ask what happened, or is that too touchy?" Back to Top   Zora Cross Agent Intelligence [send pm] Joined: November 2015 Gender: Posts: 504 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 1:45:12 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top She hangs her head, and is silent for a long while. Just when it seems like she's just completely zonked out of it, she'll look back up at Valo. "You wanna get out of here?" « Last Edit: Dec 7, 2015 1:45:25 GMT -6 by Zora Cross » Back to Top   I am the Storm Bio Valo Davies Agent Trainee Paradigm Student [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 476 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 1:47:16 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top He doesn't question it. While Valo isn't sure what's up, he's seen his mother get like this plenty of times, albeit over less traumatic issues. When she finally speaks up, he stares for a second. Not what he's expecting, but again, not something he'll question. "Sure thing. You look like you've been in here for a straight week." Back to Top   Zora Cross Agent Intelligence [send pm] Joined: November 2015 Gender: Posts: 504 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 1:51:09 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top That garners a bit of a laugh from her, a short snort and a quirk of the lips. "Something like that," she'll remark, rolling her shoulders and getting up to her feet, grabbing her bag along the way. "You got a car or anything?" Back to Top   I am the Storm Bio Valo Davies Agent Trainee Paradigm Student [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 476 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 1:57:00 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "I do, but I gotta warn you, it's in a whole other league from any car you've ever seen before." He stands as well, waiting for her before heading out of the tutorial. "Feeling like a shower first, or should I go and work up a sweat real quick too?" Back to Top   Zora Cross Agent Intelligence [send pm] Joined: November 2015 Gender: Posts: 504 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 1:58:36 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top She thinks about it, snagging her phone from her bag and checking the time. "Yeah, I'm gonna hit the showers and pray real quick. Meet me out front in an hour?" Back to Top   I am the Storm Bio Valo Davies Agent Trainee Paradigm Student [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 476 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 2:03:17 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "For sure. I'll catch you in a few, then, Zelda." Valo just smiles and pats Zora on the shoulder, before heading off to kill an hour. (Should I throw up a new thread elsewhere?) Back to Top   Zora Cross Agent Intelligence [send pm] Joined: November 2015 Gender: Posts: 504 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 2:08:01 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top ((We can just fast-forward this one)) She bites her lip slightly at the touch, watching him leave for a bit before heading to the shower. <<ZoomZoomZoom>> After her body's been washed, wudu achieved, and prayers made, she'll head outside to the front gates, decked out in a flannel jacket, black band shirt and a pair of jeans. She's got some ear buds in and she's keeping an eye out for Valo! Back to Top   I am the Storm Bio Valo Davies Agent Trainee Paradigm Student [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 476 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 2:12:32 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Valo's waiting at a bench wearing a flash t-shirt and jeans. No need for bulky clothing when he can just mimic the outside temp. It doesn't take long for him to notice Zora, and when he does he stands and walks over to her. "Yooo," he waves, waiting for the earbuds to be removed before he keeps talking for fear of looking like an idiot. "Any idea what you wanna do? 'cuz I'll admit, the only times I've ever left the academy have been to collect scrap metal." Not entirely, but close enough. Back to Top   Zora Cross Agent Intelligence [send pm] Joined: November 2015 Gender: Posts: 504 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 2:19:40 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top She'll see him, inclining her head upwards and pulling out the earbuds as she spots him. "Heyy," she'll draw it out, walking to meet him. Once they're next to each other, she'll wrap her arms around herself, looking at the soon-to-be-setting sun. "I dunno, I just..." her gaze pans across the campus grounds. "I just don't wanna be here right now. Maybe we can just drive around a bit?" She lowers her head. "I'll, uh, chip in for gas and stuff." Back to Top   I am the Storm Bio Valo Davies Agent Trainee Paradigm Student [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 476 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 2:24:19 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "That works for me. I love driving anyway." He smiles when she lowers her head, tilting his own downward and cocking a brow in response. "Don't worry about the gas. Unless I somehow spend like five grand on that alone, just consider this... part one of the 'At least you're back now' gift bundle." Valo motions for the two to start walking, and when they do he walks slightly close to Zora and heats his body up in case she's cold. "Just don't ask what's in the rest of the bundle. Very bad idea." Back to Top   Zora Cross Agent Intelligence [send pm] Joined: November 2015 Gender: Posts: 504 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 2:28:37 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top She feels his warmth, appreciating it more than she'll let on. The flannel was nice, but it was starting to get colder outside than a mere flannel could cover. She glances over at him at his remark though, quirking an eyebrow. "Let me guess, 'cuz you haven't thought that far ahead yet?" She'll grin a bit, following him out to his vehicle. Back to Top   I am the Storm Bio Valo Davies Agent Trainee Paradigm Student [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 476 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 2:33:35 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "You'd be wrong, actually!" She's right! "It's just that if you get ahead of yourself, there's a bunch of spoilers and it'll ruin part one. All the fun will just get sucked away," Valo fumbles for excuses as they make it to his custom-faded chevy cobalt. Mama left him the good ones. He unlocks the car from her side, opening the door for her before he jogs around to his side. With the car started, he just pulls out of the spot and drives off-campus with no real direction. Back to Top   Zora Cross Agent Intelligence [send pm] Joined: November 2015 Gender: Posts: 504 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 2:44:24 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Her eyebrow quirks even higher. She doesn't seem to be buying it. Regardless, she shakes her head, as if allowing him the victory. "Yeah, alright," she'll say with a little nod. "No sense in watching the sequel first, right?" The smile broadens as he gets the door for her. That wasn't something she had expected, and it shows in her expression. She'll take her seat and look around at the inside, checking out any unique flair that defines the car as Valo's own as he starts to pull out of the parking lot. "So how long you been here, anyway?" She'll ask as they head onto the streets. She can't remember if she'd asked him that before. A lot of things have happened since then. Back to Top   I am the Storm Bio Valo Davies Agent Trainee Paradigm Student [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 476 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 2:51:42 GMT -6 via mobile » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "Exactly." Valo didn't watch for a reaction, so anything that might have been on Zora's face completely eluded him. As far as personal flair, the most she might note is a pair of lockets hanging from the rear view mirror, and a back seat filled with textbooks and scrap metal. "Like, what... A month, now? Something like that. I haven't been keeping track until recently." He comes to an intersection, and tosses Zora a penny. "Flip it. I'm calling heads." What better way to navigate. Back to Top   Zora Cross Agent Intelligence [send pm] Joined: November 2015 Gender: Posts: 504 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 12:43:57 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top She pokes at one of the locks absent-mindedly, until the penny comes flinging her way. "So you haven't really had a chance to-aah!" She'll snatch the penny out of the air anyway, her reflexes taking over. She flips the coin! ((Google Coin Flip says Tails)) She shows the coin to him. "Does this mean I win? Go left!" It seems like she's already starting to feel better. Back to Top   I am the Storm Bio Valo Davies Agent Trainee Paradigm Student [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 476 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 14:40:24 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "Nope, I definitely haven't had a chance to 'aah' since I've been here." He just smirks as she tosses the coin. "Left it is!" And so he turns! They go left, and Valo sees a chance to hop onto the freeway that he snatches up. "Alright, now pick a number between three and sssseven. Seven sounds like a good number," he nods as he merges two lanes to the left. Back to Top   Zora Cross Agent Intelligence [send pm] Joined: November 2015 Gender: Posts: 504 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 17:10:45 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top She shakes her head and gives him a soft shoulder-punch at the 'aah' comment. "Uhhhh, four point eight." She grins mischievously. Back to Top   I am the Storm Bio Valo Davies Agent Trainee Paradigm Student [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Gender: Posts: 476 Checking In [Zora/Open] « Dec 7, 2015 17:15:23 GMT -6 via mobile » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "I'm either going to round up to five, or we're going to follow this road clear until it ends." He glances over at her like he's serious, but the ends of his lips curl up slightly. Back to Top   Reply Share Thread Facebook Twitter Tumblr LinkedIn MySpace Email Go to Previous Thread Next Thread Please make a selection first