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"Heh- can't blame him for that-" Lux shakes their head. "...Interesting? What do you mean by that?"

[The predator stared at the approaching creature]

[The lab coat and dark red goggles put them on edge]

[The creature's gas mask hiding their lower face did nothing to put the predator at ease]

[The creature's tan fins wiggled in interest at the predator, as a hiss came from the mask]

[The predator's distrust was only rivaled by their interest]

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[The predator mentioned]

[blacksites-apex-predator]

*The door opened, as an Urbanshade soldier exited the security room, greeting the man outside*

*He was covered in small scars, and his left arm was covered in bandages, with tiny gaps in the wrapping revealing the inhuman arm underneath. One of his eyes was purely mechanical, red and displaying a fake pupil*

"Glad you came, Dr. C."

"What is so important to disturb my work?"

"It's Z-919, he displayed unusual behavior."

"What did it do?"

"He was talking with Z-907, when Z-206 approached and attacked Z-907. When Z-919 saw this, his behavior notably changed, and he began ruthlessly attacking Z-206."

"How is that out of the ordinary?"

"His attacks were notably similar to Z-910-P, and his voice afterwards sounded like Z-919 was attempting to speak with nonhuman vocal chords."

"The protector... Perhaps it sees Z-907 as part of it's 'pack,' so to speak. And this talking? Send me the recording later."

"Yes sir. It also confirms another suspicion of yours."

"Which one?"

"Following this encounter, the two retreated to Z-919's hideout. When Z-919 eventually returned into view of the cameras, and went to talk with Z-578, his hands had retained the claws grown during the battle with Z-206."

"Like how it's blood has remained the same as Z-910-S."

"Dr. C, If I may. What do you think would happen if the Z-910-A behavior was triggered?"

"Two possibilities. Either it takes the behavior of Z-910-A, and looks for someone to use as a host; or it takes the behavior of Z-910-A-2."

"What then?"

"We will find a way to contain it. Electric shocks stop the regeneration of all of the Z-910 specimens, report to me if it has a notable effect on Z-919."

"Yes sir."

*The doctor turns to leave, before pausing*

"And send Ward down to my lab when he comes back."

"Of course, sir."

"Good."

*The doctor leaves*

[blacksites-apex-predator]

"I...suppose I'd like information. Specifically...information on myself. On who I am." Lux looks away for a moment before reestablishing eye contact with the other mutant. They don't know who they are anymore. Lux can't even remember their own real name, and they hate that.

"So...you want some kind of information? What info do you want me to find for you? I can't promise I'll find anything, but I'll try my best."

The lights began to flicker across the rooms as though there was a sudden disturbance throughout the facility itself. It wasn't an Angler or Pandemonium...but nevertheless, Expendables were cautious when approaching flickering rooms. Then all of a sudden, the lights went dark...a blackout.

To Expendables, it seems like a never-ending nightmare, for there were many monsters creeping over and behind their body, where they could snatch you right off the bat and the last thing you'll hear are your bloodcurdling screams and the thing you'll see is the monster who kills you. Flickering lights across the hallway before...a blackout.

To monsters alike, to ones who are accustomed to the darkness and the soul sucked cold, it was paradise. It was peaceful, quiet, and perhaps, even fun.

"Woah- a hybrid just like me? What a coincidence..." A voice mused at Lux. There didn't seem to be anybody in the room...but when you look up, all you see are heterochromatic eyes staring back up at you. One green and one red, with no pupils whatsoever. "I don't remember seeing you here around...what is your name?"

@cheating-death

As the lights go out, the glow that emanates from various spots all across Lux's body intensifies in response, illuminating the area around the otter mutant with a fiery orange haze. The light seemed to swirl and pulsate around the predatory hybrid, almost as if it were...alive.

The predator looks up, luminescent orange eyes meeting the other mutant's crimson and viridian. "I haven't seen you around here before either. The name's Lux. Z-578, to those who want a quick trip to the infirmary and/or the afterlife." A low chuckle emerges from the otter mutant's maw.

"Oh- don't take that as a threat, by the way. I'm really not in the mood to get into a fight right now, especially not with another Entity. Speaking of- I've given you my name. You willing to tell me yours?" Lux cocks their head to the side, their glowing orange eyes flicking around the room, cataloguing any possible exit routes in case this little encounter goes sour.

[blacksites-apex-predator]

And you are........

CORRECT!

You destroyed those questions!

But those were just child's play compared to the final question!

*The previously calm audience of spectral voices explodes into excitement*

*After waiting for the audience to calm back down, the host's voice returns*

Final question!

Why do they call it oven?

-Gameshow anon

"I think I've heard this one before- it's because you of in the cold food, and of out the hot food, right?" Lux cocks their head to the side, letting out a small, quiet laugh.

[blacksites-apex-predator]

And you are....

CORRECT!

Wow! Someone's on a hot streak!

but will that continue?

Question 5!

Is the ocean a soup?

-Gameshow anon

"I mean...I guess that would depend on your definition of 'soup', wouldn't it? But...it's got water, it's got meat, and it's got salt, so...I suppose you could say it's a soup?"

[blacksites-apex-predator]

That is... drumroll please

...CORRECT!

*The cheering and applause start back up*

Things are heating up for question 3!

Is lava wet?

-Gameshow anon

"Uh...lava? I mean- it's sorta liquid, but it's also too hot to be wet- I think lava is just really hot melted stone, right? So...no? I guess?"

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Lux nods back, their finned tail swishing from side to side as they note the other mutant's change in demeanor. "Jezzie, huh? That's a nice name." Lux looks more relaxed as well now, their tensed-up muscles loosening and their axolotl-like frills fanning out to the sides of their head as the otter mutant sheathes their claws- both literally and metaphorically.

"And...yeah. It's pretty nice, seeing people down here that don't immediately run away or try to kill me- unexpected, but definitely not unwelcome." Lux shudders slightly, almost imperceptibly.

It was another dark, dreary day inside of the blacksite, as usual of course. The light pad of footsteps could be heard from outside of a system of vents. Suddenly, there was a burst of loud noise and a stunned chirping noise. The sound was like something of a dresser falling, although there aren't really many in here so.. What was that?

"ffffFFFFUCK!"

A voice cuts through the noise as Jezzie attempted to yank their tail out of the shelf that had fallen. Their teeth grit slightly, grinding against each other. They finally manage to do so, falling backwards onto the floor. The creature's ear flicks attentively, hearing something nearby. Quickly, it returns to its feet, standing awkwardly and listening for where the noise had came from.

"...Whatever you are, I hear you. Don't try anything."

She hisses, glancing around the room quickly.

-@jezztar

A pair of glowing orange eyes shine from within the nearby vent. "...Hello?" Lux stares at the other mutant from within the vent, debating what to do. Sure, they could simply run away, going deeper into the ventilation system- better to be safe than to be sorry, after all. The thing is...what if this mutant could be an ally? Lux needs all the allies that they can get, down here.

The otter mutant shakes their head, padding out of the vent and into the room. "Uh...hi there?" They look Jezzie up and down, assessing the crimson-skinned mutant.

[blacksites-apex-predator]

*Gameshow host voice*

THAT'S CORRECT!

*Otherworldly applause and cheering*

Question 2!

Is water wet?

-Gameshow anon

(I forgot to tag the first time.)

“…Yes? I think? I mean- it’s not like it’s dry-”

[blacksites-apex-predator]

Who do you think would win?

1 billion lions or one of every Pokemon?

“Well…one billion is a lot of lions, but I’d have to give this one to the Pokemon.”

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Lux was abandoned on the streets as a child- I doubt they even graduated middle school-

which oc dropped out of high school?

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Is there anything you wish you could have done before being trapped in the blacksite?

"...Yeah. There's...there's a lot that I wish I could have done." Lux looks away for a moment. "...I doubt you want a full list."

[blacksites-apex-predator]

What are some of your biggest pet peeves?

"I'm a bit busy with survival to worry about 'pet peeves', pal."

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We're here too! Come check it out!

I finally feel ready to open up the pressure ask blog discord server!

Everyone is welcome.

It's not perfect, but I hope all of us ask blogs (and anons or lurkers!) can unite and have a single space to share our interest or just interact. I'd appreciate it if this was reblogged :)

[blacksites-apex-predator]

"Oh HELLS yeah!"

Lux knows how to make chlorine gas. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

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Lux knows how to make chlorine gas. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

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"Yeah- I've got a lot of stuff- speaking of, you want a snack? I've got some crackers, some beef jerky, a couple pieces of chocolate-" Lux gestures to a small satchel hanging on a leather strip around their neck, said strip mostly (but not completely) obscuring the metal collar sealed around their neck. The satchel looks to have once been branded with a logo, but whatever it was, it's since been scratched away.

Something approaches. A nearby ventilation shaft creaks as a pair of glowing orange eyes shine through the darkness, the grate of the vent popping off as a strange-looking creature enters the room. They look like an otter (although much, much bigger than any natural sea or river otter could grow to), but they have the luminescent wings and internal glow of a sea angel, and the frills of an axolotl ring their head instead of the normal round ears of an otter. "...Hello? Anyone in here?" @blacksites-apex-predator (I told ya I'd be sending in my otter OC! They're also part sea angel, so that could make for a fun dynamic- ^_^)

She wasn’t put off by their unusual look, her nubby antennae wiggling to get a better look while she snatched another random keychain attachment in a drawer she was looking through. “Hi friend! Here.”

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Yep! Lux is intersex, non-binary, and probably uranic!

Is your OC LGBT?