nameless-runner

[nameless-runner]

...how much time did I lose...

I'm not too far from where I started, I think.

(looks at hands that are smeared in dried blood)

Atleast I don't have to worry about being hungry for a while I guess...

...

I need to get this thing out of me.

[nameless-runner]

The pit is further away than I thought.. or maybe I just got my directions wrong again

Ughh my head is pounding - that guy pissed me off more than I realised...

(They slide down the cliff face into a secluded shelf deeper down)

This'll have to do for now - hope I don't fall off...

(They curl up and dig their claws into the ground as another wave of pain passes through)

Just.. just need to wait this one out... then get back to what I need to do. Im- Ugh...

(Vision goes black as they fall into unconsciousness)

(then it opens its eyes wide, bloodshot and tinged with pink, matching the deep scars cut into its body)

[nameless-runner]

Seems to be your philosophy for most things huh.

(Exits without looking back)

Firelights? Leader of these bugs 🪲🪲?

I might not be familiar with the insect life here but I don't see you controlling them

Like I said, you can call me 'Zenith' if you want

I followed your medic over there - saved zeir skin a few times from those suit wearing thugs - you're welcome by the way - because I have a score to settle with someone. Someone ze might be involved in, whether they know it or not.

Is that enough information for you?

@runner-vasta

...The name's not literal. I don't control the insects, they're just a bit of a symbol of our community, don't read into it too much.

Hm... I see. Suit wearing..? You mean those goons that obeyed the Chem Barons? Why did you follow one of my people just to invade our space? Hope you know we don't take kindly to intruders. If Zip hadn't gotten to you first, you'd be as good as dead by now.

[nameless-runner]

Thanks for the heads up I'll keep that in mind.

By the way those kids over back by the tree are plotting something with the bugs just so you know.

Left or right turn to get to the docks?

Firelights? Leader of these bugs 🪲🪲?

I might not be familiar with the insect life here but I don't see you controlling them

Like I said, you can call me 'Zenith' if you want

I followed your medic over there - saved zeir skin a few times from those suit wearing thugs - you're welcome by the way - because I have a score to settle with someone. Someone ze might be involved in, whether they know it or not.

Is that enough information for you?

@runner-vasta

...The name's not literal. I don't control the insects, they're just a bit of a symbol of our community, don't read into it too much.

Hm... I see. Suit wearing..? You mean those goons that obeyed the Chem Barons? Why did you follow one of my people just to invade our space? Hope you know we don't take kindly to intruders. If Zip hadn't gotten to you first, you'd be as good as dead by now.

[nameless-runner]

Sure yeah whatever.

Quickest route out, yeah?

Firelights? Leader of these bugs 🪲🪲?

I might not be familiar with the insect life here but I don't see you controlling them

Like I said, you can call me 'Zenith' if you want

I followed your medic over there - saved zeir skin a few times from those suit wearing thugs - you're welcome by the way - because I have a score to settle with someone. Someone ze might be involved in, whether they know it or not.

Is that enough information for you?

@runner-vasta

...The name's not literal. I don't control the insects, they're just a bit of a symbol of our community, don't read into it too much.

Hm... I see. Suit wearing..? You mean those goons that obeyed the Chem Barons? Why did you follow one of my people just to invade our space? Hope you know we don't take kindly to intruders. If Zip hadn't gotten to you first, you'd be as good as dead by now.

[nameless-runner]

If thats the choice you're making then sure.

I'll walk Zip out :)

Alright show me one of those 'official' exits you probably want me to use

(is hiding it but suddenly is in a hurry to leave)

Firelights? Leader of these bugs 🪲🪲?

I might not be familiar with the insect life here but I don't see you controlling them

Like I said, you can call me 'Zenith' if you want

I followed your medic over there - saved zeir skin a few times from those suit wearing thugs - you're welcome by the way - because I have a score to settle with someone. Someone ze might be involved in, whether they know it or not.

Is that enough information for you?

@runner-vasta

...The name's not literal. I don't control the insects, they're just a bit of a symbol of our community, don't read into it too much.

Hm... I see. Suit wearing..? You mean those goons that obeyed the Chem Barons? Why did you follow one of my people just to invade our space? Hope you know we don't take kindly to intruders. If Zip hadn't gotten to you first, you'd be as good as dead by now.

[nameless-runner]

Unlike what I'm sure are a *very* select few, I don't like hearing the sound of your voice either.

You want me out? Then move.

I was talking to Zip here, so how about you let me finish my conversation without you butting in?

Firelights? Leader of these bugs 🪲🪲?

I might not be familiar with the insect life here but I don't see you controlling them

Like I said, you can call me 'Zenith' if you want

I followed your medic over there - saved zeir skin a few times from those suit wearing thugs - you're welcome by the way - because I have a score to settle with someone. Someone ze might be involved in, whether they know it or not.

Is that enough information for you?

@runner-vasta

...The name's not literal. I don't control the insects, they're just a bit of a symbol of our community, don't read into it too much.

Hm... I see. Suit wearing..? You mean those goons that obeyed the Chem Barons? Why did you follow one of my people just to invade our space? Hope you know we don't take kindly to intruders. If Zip hadn't gotten to you first, you'd be as good as dead by now.

[nameless-runner]

The tea here is great but it's not gonna help my throat with the many times I keep telling you already.

You got questions? Ask them, but you haven't given me much reason to actually trust you with answers yet

Firelights? Leader of these bugs 🪲🪲?

I might not be familiar with the insect life here but I don't see you controlling them

Like I said, you can call me 'Zenith' if you want

I followed your medic over there - saved zeir skin a few times from those suit wearing thugs - you're welcome by the way - because I have a score to settle with someone. Someone ze might be involved in, whether they know it or not.

Is that enough information for you?

@runner-vasta

...The name's not literal. I don't control the insects, they're just a bit of a symbol of our community, don't read into it too much.

Hm... I see. Suit wearing..? You mean those goons that obeyed the Chem Barons? Why did you follow one of my people just to invade our space? Hope you know we don't take kindly to intruders. If Zip hadn't gotten to you first, you'd be as good as dead by now.

[nameless-runner]

Again, I don't know you so you are expecting far too much from me in that sense.

I told you what I wanted. Information or something. And I don't go into specifics with those that clearly cannot go two seconds with expecting strangers to do what you want them to.

You got better things to do? So do I. Go do them, I'm not exactly the one blocking the door and waving weapons around

Firelights? Leader of these bugs 🪲🪲?

I might not be familiar with the insect life here but I don't see you controlling them

Like I said, you can call me 'Zenith' if you want

I followed your medic over there - saved zeir skin a few times from those suit wearing thugs - you're welcome by the way - because I have a score to settle with someone. Someone ze might be involved in, whether they know it or not.

Is that enough information for you?

@runner-vasta

...The name's not literal. I don't control the insects, they're just a bit of a symbol of our community, don't read into it too much.

Hm... I see. Suit wearing..? You mean those goons that obeyed the Chem Barons? Why did you follow one of my people just to invade our space? Hope you know we don't take kindly to intruders. If Zip hadn't gotten to you first, you'd be as good as dead by now.

[nameless-runner]

Listen if you're going to stab yourself with some Shimmer thing and go berserk, then atleast save Zip here a headache. I've seen that trick before and those cage fights get repetitive after a bit.

I don't think ze wants to have another person, especially you, stuck in here.

Firelights? Leader of these bugs 🪲🪲?

I might not be familiar with the insect life here but I don't see you controlling them

Like I said, you can call me 'Zenith' if you want

I followed your medic over there - saved zeir skin a few times from those suit wearing thugs - you're welcome by the way - because I have a score to settle with someone. Someone ze might be involved in, whether they know it or not.

Is that enough information for you?

@runner-vasta

...The name's not literal. I don't control the insects, they're just a bit of a symbol of our community, don't read into it too much.

Hm... I see. Suit wearing..? You mean those goons that obeyed the Chem Barons? Why did you follow one of my people just to invade our space? Hope you know we don't take kindly to intruders. If Zip hadn't gotten to you first, you'd be as good as dead by now.

[nameless-runner]

I didn't suddenly go deaf, if you were wondering.

//pasting the other reblog here for continuity//

Does that usually work? Threats or violence? How often do you even win those fights I wonder...

Firelights? Leader of these bugs 🪲🪲?

I might not be familiar with the insect life here but I don't see you controlling them

Like I said, you can call me 'Zenith' if you want

I followed your medic over there - saved zeir skin a few times from those suit wearing thugs - you're welcome by the way - because I have a score to settle with someone. Someone ze might be involved in, whether they know it or not.

Is that enough information for you?

@runner-vasta

...The name's not literal. I don't control the insects, they're just a bit of a symbol of our community, don't read into it too much.

Hm... I see. Suit wearing..? You mean those goons that obeyed the Chem Barons? Why did you follow one of my people just to invade our space? Hope you know we don't take kindly to intruders. If Zip hadn't gotten to you first, you'd be as good as dead by now.

[nameless-runner]

(sarcastically) I can tell you're very good with diplomacy and talking to people.

Does that usually work? Threats or violence? How often do you even win those fights I wonder...

Firelights? Leader of these bugs 🪲🪲?

I might not be familiar with the insect life here but I don't see you controlling them

Like I said, you can call me 'Zenith' if you want

I followed your medic over there - saved zeir skin a few times from those suit wearing thugs - you're welcome by the way - because I have a score to settle with someone. Someone ze might be involved in, whether they know it or not.

Is that enough information for you?

@runner-vasta

...The name's not literal. I don't control the insects, they're just a bit of a symbol of our community, don't read into it too much.

Hm... I see. Suit wearing..? You mean those goons that obeyed the Chem Barons? Why did you follow one of my people just to invade our space? Hope you know we don't take kindly to intruders. If Zip hadn't gotten to you first, you'd be as good as dead by now.

[nameless-runner]

Not gonna last long? Then I guess that doctor failed, since his whole thing was living forever, huh.

Not sure why you'd care, though

Firelights? Leader of these bugs 🪲🪲?

I might not be familiar with the insect life here but I don't see you controlling them

Like I said, you can call me 'Zenith' if you want

I followed your medic over there - saved zeir skin a few times from those suit wearing thugs - you're welcome by the way - because I have a score to settle with someone. Someone ze might be involved in, whether they know it or not.

Is that enough information for you?

@runner-vasta

...The name's not literal. I don't control the insects, they're just a bit of a symbol of our community, don't read into it too much.

Hm... I see. Suit wearing..? You mean those goons that obeyed the Chem Barons? Why did you follow one of my people just to invade our space? Hope you know we don't take kindly to intruders. If Zip hadn't gotten to you first, you'd be as good as dead by now.

[nameless-runner]

Look I don't know or care about 'Chem Barons' and whatever business you have going on with them. But if those are also your people you should probably be keeping a better eye on them.

Yeah it's... one of multiple reasons I guess. Monocle guy got me good once or twice, but it's fine.

Oh and, 'dead by now' huh? I've dealt with scarier things than you. Though I'd love to see you try.

(Subtly flexes claws)

I came here for my thing and that's it. You want me out, I'll go. Once I have information on what I'm hunting. That's it.

Firelights? Leader of these bugs 🪲🪲?

I might not be familiar with the insect life here but I don't see you controlling them

Like I said, you can call me 'Zenith' if you want

I followed your medic over there - saved zeir skin a few times from those suit wearing thugs - you're welcome by the way - because I have a score to settle with someone. Someone ze might be involved in, whether they know it or not.

Is that enough information for you?

@runner-vasta

...The name's not literal. I don't control the insects, they're just a bit of a symbol of our community, don't read into it too much.

Hm... I see. Suit wearing..? You mean those goons that obeyed the Chem Barons? Why did you follow one of my people just to invade our space? Hope you know we don't take kindly to intruders. If Zip hadn't gotten to you first, you'd be as good as dead by now.

[nameless-runner]

Pick anything to call me, I don't care either way.

The last man to call me anything called me 'Zenith' if that makes it easy for you.

Who are you? (To @ekko-askme) Pretty sure you don't want me calling you Owl Face or whatever.

Hi just bringing you food…. Why are you covered in firelights? (The bugs)

@tired-in-tree

Is that what these are called...?

I don't know why they're doing this, hiding from the big eaters mayhaps

[nameless-runner]

(Angry tail flicking)

Who wants to know?

(They stand up and cross their arms, tense)

Hi just bringing you food…. Why are you covered in firelights? (The bugs)

@tired-in-tree

Is that what these are called...?

I don't know why they're doing this, hiding from the big eaters mayhaps

[nameless-runner]

...do not trust him.

Hi just bringing you food…. Why are you covered in firelights? (The bugs)

@tired-in-tree

Is that what these are called...?

I don't know why they're doing this, hiding from the big eaters mayhaps