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May 6, 2019 10:33:12 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on May 6, 2019 10:33:12 GMT -5
Damn damn damn.
Morgan was panicking a bit after fleeing what he could best describe as chaos. Why did he always screw things up? He would have thought after all that his dad taught him about battle strategy he’d figure this out.
“Good job, dumbass. Now everyone’s gonna think you were in on it,” he chastised himself while smacking himself upside the head. He had found a dark corner to fearfully hide in for the moment. Not wanting to leave with those guys out there.
He would never admit it, but his eyes betrayed he was scared. He has just been trying to help after all - but he’d made things worse. And god knew what they were going to do to him. “‘Maybe they won’t even find me.” He mumbled.
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May 6, 2019 10:40:53 GMT -5
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Post by Luca on May 6, 2019 10:40:53 GMT -5
Luca was electronically notified from one of the council members. He was on his way until he caught an unknown scent, so oddly foreign. He traced it, in hopes it was the kidnapped child. He paused, looking down. A boy? From where. Be bends over, and plucks the child from the shady corner. He plops him in front. Hearing Caesar's rare rage, he figured he had them in his sights. He focuses back on Morgan. "Who might you be? I never was notified of a new human." he folds his arms. "explain."
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May 6, 2019 10:46:25 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2019 10:46:25 GMT -5
Morgan literally panicked a little more at the sight of Luca.
He had never been a fan of Gorilla’s but at the same time - he also recognized that it was a Renegade. And if he ever wanted to get in on the action with them? He had to swallow his pride. “I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean for any of this to happen!” He explained. “I just wanted in on the fight against the overlords so bad... Then I saw those fake guards and I thought oh I was just going to help! Show everyone how great I am! They have to let me in then!”
He was practically sobbing now, really afraid that Caesar was going to have him executed or something. Even if he had done nothing wrong other than recklessly trying to enlist early. “Please! I’m just a kid, and I’m all alone over in that place you guys sent me. I was desperate to get out of there,” he added. “Don’t hurt me.”
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May 6, 2019 19:00:48 GMT -5
Post by Caesar on May 6, 2019 19:00:48 GMT -5
Caesar carrying Jennifer in his arms, walked over to Luca and Morgan.
He glanced down at the human child, sobbing to Luca. He wasn't angry at any of them. He wanted those spies found and taken care of. "We need to locate any and all spies." He looked down at the child in front of him. "There's no use in crying - over spilled milk." He added.
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May 6, 2019 19:33:53 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on May 6, 2019 19:33:53 GMT -5
Holy crap.
That was him. The Caesar. If there was a moment to fanboy this was not it but he did himself a favor and calmed himself down before immediately falling to one knee in respect. “Your majesty, it’s an honor,” he explained. “I really wasn’t trying to cause trouble. I just knew I’d get turned away at the gate. And well... Then I just wanted to help.”
He paused. “I’m uh... Glad she’s ok.” He said as he tried to control the tears since Caesar didn’t seem keen on going and executing him or anything.
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May 6, 2019 20:10:21 GMT -5
Post by Caesar on May 6, 2019 20:10:21 GMT -5
Caesar didn't really think they'd turn any Renegade human away. "That is untrue. The renegades accept any human who is a renegade. It's rare to send children away without an escort." He informed. "And she is just shaken up from the ordeal."
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May 6, 2019 20:16:57 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2019 20:16:57 GMT -5
Righhhhttt about that.
He honestly wasn’t sure how to put this in a way that didn’t sound incredibly bad. But after a long moment he did reply. “It’s complicated... I’m not a Renegade yet. But my dad was, a long time ago,” he then added. “His name was Aaron Powell he was one of your tacticians.”
After a moment of considering what to say next... “I was the only one in my village rescued but you guys left me in the promised land. Said I was safer there,” he added. “But I don’t want I be safe. I want Io be fighting on the battlefield. And I figured if I slipped in maybe no one would erm... Notice my age? Let it slip.”
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May 7, 2019 18:05:33 GMT -5
Post by Luca on May 7, 2019 18:05:33 GMT -5
Luca would respectfully wait for a space to ask the young child a question. It wouldn't take long for Caeser to be attentive to Morgan. The King was very sharp and conscious of his surroundings. Luca would casually step to the side allowing him to confront him, as he would anyone. Either new or even suspicious. He scratches his head. He places a hand on Morgan's small shoulder."Uh, kid, I can see you want to be heroic and even be among the Renegades who fight back. But your sudden outburst might have caused the other spies if any to scurry off. Next time, you see something like that, report to apes you deeply trust. Because that spy could have shot you all and left." He mentions, removing his hand. He sends a friendly smile. "You have courageous energy, not allowing anything to shock you. It's a very surpassing attribute."
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May 7, 2019 23:27:11 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2019 23:27:11 GMT -5
Courageous energy? He hadn’t ever though of it that way. He’d just always felt like he had a strong pull to do the right thing and help out. He put his hands in his pockets and attempted a smile. “I mean my dad always taught me, or at least tried to teach me. To stand up for others and myself,” he explained honestly. “When he and mom died... Or we’ll i guess murdered is the better term to use. I promised I’d keep that going.”
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May 8, 2019 18:21:30 GMT -5
Post by Caesar on May 8, 2019 18:21:30 GMT -5
Caesar stood quietly thinking. "All you need is more training." He said.
He glanced over to Luca. "Luca? Would you care to be this young boy's guardian in the meantime? As of right now, we need to hold a meeting about what's happening here."
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