...They Are Both Me...

[usedmiracles]

Who: Gamzee Makara, Karkat Vantas, Rose Lalonde, Crona, Jade Harley, Doc Scratch, Eridan Ampora, Soul Eater Evans, Maka Albarn, Kanaya Maryam, Sollux Captor, Aradia Megido, John Egbert, Dave Strider, Death The Kid, Vriska Serket.
Where: Union cave
When: Afternoon of 4/13
Summary: Gamzee hasn't had any pies and is finally sobering up at the worst

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His shades reflected the screen of his device, glowing brightly against his face. Honestly, it was the only thing that Dave could actually see in the darkness of the cave.

They had spent a fair amount of time-- he and Rose -- making the trek through the caves. The idea of a race was pretty appealing, but it didn't sound all that smart to Strider. Still, hey, made this place a little less boring. He'd prodded at John with playful competition, until they had finally broken out in their little "Marco-Polo" game. Didn't seem all that tactful to be doing it via text, but Dave greatly enjoyed the irony on the matter.

He smirked as he texted away to John, giving a small, brief snicker at the constant replies of "Polo" to his "Marco". He didn't make much commentary to Rose, still finding it slightly tense to be hanging around her. It was easier to just keep in contact with Egbert.

Though the sudden change of text color and... Was that a honk? Dave's eyebrows perked, confused. He typed a response quickly.

ok wrong

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Dave flashed Rose the infamous smirk, highly amused at the idea.

"Maybe we should give it a shot. Start calling out for him like we're starstru--"

A familiar yip echoed from beyond the cave, suggesting that this was Luda's signal that Dave had requested. Dave dropped the smirk, holding out his flashlight and quickening his walk to a bolting run.

"Come on."

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Tucking Guile quickly back within the bag and gripping the strap tightly, she dashed after him. To say she was grateful for their Pokemon companions at this point would be an understatement, knowing well they likely would have had a harder time locating John without them. Now she just hoped he was alright.

Tick soon met up with them, flying over head with a soft 'hoot' before fluttering ahead of them. She seemed to be trying to help lead them, doing her best to stay within their line of sight and area of light.

When they did come upon his location, however, Rose stopped short a few feet away.

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His attention was quickly drawn by the signals given by the pokemon, especially the familiar yip of Luda in the distance.

And just as they got closer, the light illuminating from John's Pokegear, highlighting familiar dark locks and pale skin and... Are those his glasses on the floor--

And is that blood glistening in the light of his screen?!

"John!" Dave didn't hesitate, immediately moving forward as he came to realize his best friend was unconscious on the floor. He sped past Rose, dropping to his knees quickly to grab hold of his friend, raising a hand to smack lightly at the side of his face.

"Dude, dude. Wake up. This isn't really the choice place to take a nap."

... Despite the fact that he was bleeding.

He glanced up at Rose, shades threatening to fall from his frame.

"Call someone. He's bleeding."

[usedtherapy]

She was grateful now more than ever that she knew how to keep calm in panic-worthy situations. The Pokegear was quickly retrieved, messages being sent to various people within their group, requesting help. Karkat, Jade, Soul, Maka...she tried to remember who had what in their supplies. Once she was sure she'd contacted those who could assist them, she put the 'gear back away and closed the gap between herself and her two friends.

Rose was digging in her bag after setting Guile down, fetching the medical supplies she had on her while kneeling down.

"Where? Here, we need to clean and treat it while we wait as best as we can." Disinfecting cloths were handed to him, antibiotic ointment and bandages set aside so she could help him move John as they needed to get to his wound.

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If Rose had honestly believed this to be a panic-worthy situation, then it would be interesting to know her label for the new scenario that was going to roll itself out for the three. While they hastily tend to their friend, they aren't without company. A temporarily unknown guest that is, watching them closely as they try and call the others for help and tend to the bleeding wound on the unconscious boy's head. The very work that Gamzee had bestowed upon the brother himself. It seemed to him, that these two weren't as accepting of the act as John was, though it wasn't as though the poor kid had a choice in the matter. Not that Gamzee had minded--it made things easier for him

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Dave's head quickly turned, attention locked on the intruder within the shadows. The voice itself was familiar, but the sudden changes from whispers to shouts had him on edge. His eyebrows furrowed, and Dave stared into the darkness with blinded eyes.

"You did this?!"

/latest ever I'm so sorry ffff

[usedtherapy]

Lavender eyes were drawn quick to the lurker as well, breath catching at both the familiarity of the voice...and the fact that they were now faced with John's attacker.

John's attacker who, for all she'd come to learn about him, was the last one of the group you'd expect to do such a thing. Or even be capable of doing such a thing. Not because of how kind he was, but because of how easily it seemed that his thoughts shifted and changed. Surely he wouldn't have been able to concentrate long enough to...but then, here John was.

"...H-how could you?" Her voice was shaking, and she silently cursed that, but continued. "Why would you even do something like this? What's wrong with you?"