#thread: jock and zack

[jockbrannigan]

Let's Fight

In which Jock manages to get on Zack's bad side in record time!

@zackastor

Zack Astor

-with his limited supply of cigarettes, he should probably try to ration them but this whole event wakes up the urge to smoke and so he finds himself heading to the back of the community center, where he and Isaac talked; the smoke detector is back up on the ceiling and he reaches up to rip it off again; cigarette between his lips and smoke detector in hand, he notices that he isn't alone- You got a problem, pal?

Jock

-the night had been going well for Jock. He hadn't had a full blown panic attack yet and he had even managed to be sociable. Even so, he knew he had to pace himself if he didn't want to burn out and need to leave early. So he took himself to the back of the Community Centre to a quieter area. There he was joined by a tall man who seemed to take issue with the smoke detector.-

"I don't think that's a good idea."

-he said, pointing to the smoke detector-

"But I ain't gonna stop ya if that's yer thing!"

Zack Astor

I didn't ask what you were thinking. -Zack responds, considering the smoke detector for a moment before he decides to drop it onto the ground; bits of plastic and electronics chip off as it hits; he goes to light his smoke- Who the hell are you?

Jock

-So far, everyone else in Redwood has been very friendly and welcoming. It would seem Jock had found someone who didn't fit into that demographic. Trying not to take this guy's bad attitude personally, Jock watched as he lit his cigarette.-

"I'm Jock. Who the hell are you?"

Zack Astor

Jock? Your parents named you Jock? Jesus. -he snickers, inhaling the smoke and blowing it out; the smoke detector at his feet suddenly starts beeping; Zack digs the heel of his boot into it, crushing the thing- I'm Zack. Figures you're fresh meat.

Jock

-He considered telling this guy the whole story of how Jock was actually a nickname he had claimed for himself but came to the conclusion this guy didn't care.-

"Yeah, I'm new 'round here. Thanks for the warm welcome."

Zack Astor

Absolutely no problem. -he gives the other man a wolvish grin as he steps closer, slowly sizing him up as he does- What's your war story then, kid?

Jock

-He recognises that look where he's being sized up. He also recognises the intimidation tactic of closing in on someone else's personal space. Despite his instincts screaming at him to run in the opposite direction, a jolt of rare boldness makes him stand a little taller as he stares back at Zack-

"Born and raised in DC. Escaped the city and lived on a farm not far from here until it wasn't viable to stay there any longer so I came here. You?"

Zack Astor

-he stops in front of Jock, close enough that the other man would have to tilt his head back to properly look at him; a smile is playing on his lips as he regards the other man with narrowed eyes- Huh. So what made you leave? Walkers? Or was the work too hard for you? -he asks, ignoring the question posed to him-

Jock

-Jock does crane his neck back so he can maintain eye contact with Zack. Whatever game Zack wanted to play, Jock wasn't interested in it. So he rolls his eyes at him-

"You wanna know what's hard work? You. I feel like you're about to bully me out of my lunch money or some shit."

Zack Astor

-Zack's eyes widen for a split-second, something lighting up in them- Oh, am I now. -it isn't a question; in the next moment, he grabs Jock by the front of his shirt and slams him against the wall- Better live up to my damn reputation then.

Jock

-well shit, Jock should've seen this coming from a mile away! But he didn't so now he's pinned against the wall after having the air knocked out of his lungs. He wheezes but doesn't struggle against Zack's grip; struggling is a waste of energy after all.-

"If you wanna get any closer, you gotta buy me dinner first."

Zack Astor

Oh really? -Zack's shark like grin widens, as he raises an eyebrow; he leans in, their faces just a few inches apart, his grip on Jock's shirt tightening; a flicker of bloodlust in his eyes- And how exactly are you gonna stop me?

Jock

-This guy was bigger and stronger than Jock, and he already had him pinned against the wall. There was no way for Jock to get out of this without getting hurt so he just resigned himself to that fact. If anything, this was taking him back to his high school days, despite how few of those he had thanks to pricks like Zack. But if Zack was gonna hurt Jock, Jock was going to try his best to hurt him back.-

-Despite Zack's tightening grip on his shirt, Jock strikes Zack in the throat with the side of his hand. He then pushes back at the other man with both feet, kicking his legs out as hard as he can to get Zack to release him.-

Zack Astor

-he hadn't quite expected the hit to his throat and it nocks the breath out of him for a second; his grip on Jock slips a little, allowing the man to get free but not for long; Zack grabs onto the back of his jacket, using the momentum of his push and throws him down onto the ground- Oh you wanna fucking fight. Let's fight.

Jock

-Jock thinks he's free and starts to make a run for it. But Zack recovered quick and managed to not only grab his jacket but throw him on the ground. Jock could feel panic beginning to claw at his consciousness as flashbacks of the torment his high school bullies put him through began playing in his mind's eye.-

-He would shoot back some smart comment but he can't. His brain is frozen and his only instinct is to escape. So he scrambles to his feet and starts running, knowing that while he was quick, Zack was going to catch up quick. All Jock had to do was make it back into the main room where all the people were.-

Zack Astor

-he watches as Jock scrambles up and and starts running off; almost immediately, Zack follows him; with his long legs and training, it doesn't take too long to catch up; reaching out, he grabs ahold of Jock's shirt, yanking him back; within a few moments he throws Jock into one of the empty rooms, down onto the ground before following in and closing the door behind him- Weren't you taught that you don't run away from hounds? -Zack looms over him, grin on his face as he steps closer- Just makes them want to chase you, kid.

Jock

-His chest feels tight as panic begins to take over. Of course Zack caught up with him before he could reach safety; how else was that going to play out? And so now Jock found himself in a small room, in a heap on the floor as Zack towered over him, grinning like he was getting off on this shit.-

"Weren't you taught it's not nice to torment others?"

-Jock's voice wavers with the panic he feels and he knows, just knows deep in his bones, Zack is going to beat the shit out of him any moment now. He is almost resigned to it, just like he did back in high school whenever his bullies caught up to him like this. All he can do is brace himself and try to spot an escape route as quickly as possible.-

Zack Astor

-he stares down at Jock, teeth bared as he kneels down on top of him; deliberately slowly, knowing full well that there is little the kid can do to fight him- Do I look like a nice guy, kid? -he asks, grabbing Jock by his throat and pinning him down; the pressure is not enough to choke him, but enough to be a threat- Now, what are you gonna do, Jock? You gonna try and smart mouth me some more? Or try and fight me?

Jock

-At this point, Jock knows he's fucked. If he tries to fight back, Zack will hit him back harder. If he tries to argue with him, Zack will shut him up with his fists slamming into Jock's face. If he does nothing, Zack will get bored and still hit him. Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. But at least if he does nothing, he could prolong the time it takes for Zack to break his nose or worse.-

-So Jock does nothing. He doesn't even tense up as Zack's hand tightens around his neck. He just stares back at the bully, calmly awaiting his painful fate, despite feeling anything but calm on the inside.-

Zack Astor

-his gaze dots over Jock's face, violence crackling in the air for a moment; he seems about ready to beat the shit out of Jock; then suddenly, he pushes himself back onto his feet- I'm done with you. Leave.

Jock

-Seemingly against all odds, Jock's decision to do nothing was the right one. Zack pushes himself off of Jock and back onto his feet. Jock blinks up at Zack before he too gets to his feet and immediately heads for the door. He doesn't say a word, knowing anything he says now will likely make Zack change his mind-

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threads post!

lucina & raguna @d/cviated| everything goes to the Forest of the Beginning

lucina (present) & Spartan @/pieman1112 | time passed by

victor & etude @/specialgels | in a new realm

zack & aerith @/greatxgospel | a visit to her home

zack & aerith @/greatxgospel | searching for hope

raquel & diluc @/dcviated | Painting enthusiastic

rokurou & dogi @/dcviated | chat and drink

zack & aerith @/greatxgospel | turk zack 

lucina & owain @/obfuscatingveil | finding memories

akihiko & minako @/foolisharcanum | jocks being jocks

akihiko & mitsuru @/heartwilled | young S.E.E.S.

aldo & akira @/flovverworks | cat man and a sage

lucina & hope @/resonatingmuses |hair braiding

kyle & rachel @/resonatingmuses | a quick stop

edea & wylan @/cadcnce | date

date & daniel @/thebreakfastmuses | 6 minutes

syaoran & sakura @/starsgifted | outing together

akihiko & hamuko @/startgamc |reckless senpai

rokurou & arietta @/miasmaburnt | blooded princess

balan & jude @/talesofourworlds | new project dilemma

akihiko & akira @/flovverworks | first encounter

akihiko & shinjiro @/iptosi | i got you

akihiko & shinjoro @/deciessomnia | reminisce

akihiko & minako @/foolisharcanum | hagakure time

akihiko & teddie @/tvstarkuma | trip to inaba

date & frank @/coolrpblog | you're under arrest buddy

slides lots of apologetic cake and chocolate milk for the delay ;u; and if i missed any thread please let me know.

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Threads List update:

lucina & raguna @d/cviated| everything goes to the Forest of the Beginning

lucina (present) & Spartan @/pieman1112 | time passed by

victor & etude @/specialgels | in a new realm

zack & aerith @/greatxgospel | a visit to her home

zack & aerith @/greatxgospel | searching for hope

raquel & diluc @/dcviated | Painting enthusiastic

rokurou & dogi @/dcviated | chat and drink

zack & aerith @/greatxgospel | turk zack 

lucina & owain @/obfuscatingveil | finding memories

akihiko & minako @/foolisharcanum | jocks being jocks

akihiko & mitsuru @/heartwilled | young S.E.E.S.

lucina & shenhe @/aswrittenbydestiny | of mysterious aura

aldo & akira @/flovverworks | cat man and a sage

lucina & hope @/resonatingmuses |hair braiding

lindow & soma @/aswrittenbydestiny | Trust me

lindow & sakuya @devourersofgods | the real MVP

kyle & rachel @/resonatingmuses | a quick stop

edea & wylan @/cadcnce | date

date & daniel @/thebreakfastmuses | 6 minutes

syaoran & sakura @/starsgifted | outing together

akihiko & hamuko @/startgamc |reckless senpai

rokurou & arietta @/miasmaburnt | blooded princess

balan & jude @/talesofourworlds | new project dilemma

akihiko & akira @/flovverworks | first encounter

akihiko & shinjiro @/iptosi | i got you

akihiko & shinjoro @/deciessomnia | reminisce

akihiko & minako @/foolisharcanum | hagakure time

akihiko & teddie @/tvstarkuma | trip to inaba

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Threads list 

current threads i received/ still receive replies from i kept them on the on-going section, otherwise i moved a load of them down to the archived. if there is a thread you still see potential in it let me know please (remember i cant read minds.)

on going

lucina & raguna @d/cviated| everything goes to the Forest of the Beginning

lucina (present) & Spartan @/pieman1112 | time passed by

victor & etude @/specialgels | in a new realm

zack & aerith @/greatxgospel | a visit to her home

zack & aerith @/greatxgospel | searching for hope

lucina & takako @/xdcwntherabbithole |mother daughter time

raquel & diluc @/dcviated | Painting enthusiastic

rokurou & dogi @/dcviated | chat and drink

zack & aerith @/greatxgospel | turk zack 

lucina & owain @/obfuscatingveil | finding memories

akihiko & minako @/foolisharcanum | jocks being jocks

akihiko & mitsuru @/heartwilled | young S.E.E.S.

lucina & shenhe @/aswrittenbydestiny | of mysterious aura

aldo & akira @/flovverworks | cat man and a sage

lucina & hope @/resonatingmuses |hair braiding

lindow & soma @/aswrittenbydestiny | Trust me

lindow & sakuya @devourersofgods | the real MVP

kyle & rachel @/resonatingmuses | a quick stop

edea & wylan @/cadcnce | date

date & daniel @/thebreakfastmuses | 6 minutes

archived (let me know if you want to continue these)

balan & plum @/juwul | lunch break

balan + victor & shadow  @/riftdancer | under the tutelage of the great spirit

eight & sora @/roseuscrystallum | advice on how to become stronger

eight & sora @/roseuscrystallum | magic test

falco & boss @/psychcdelica | Police Academy time

lucina & isaac with hope @/resonatingmuses | meeting hope

lucina & plum @/juwul | dancing lesson

lucina, feat chrom & isaac @/isaaccecilbryant | snowball fight

machina & deidra @/riftdancer | fashion taste & gift commission

machina & hinata @/solstoft | maid outfit dude

machina & naghi @/xxyumeno | meeting the idol

machina & sora @/roseuscrystallum | after cactuar

machina (incognito) & qator @/xxyumeno | white tiger general & l’cie

rokurou & eizen @e/uyin | a confession on deck

rokurou & plum @/juwul | a helping hand

rokurou & plum @/juwul | strong miss

rokurou & sync @/azotas | deamon lost in abyss

rokurou & takako+hanako @/xdcwntherabbithole | her bodyguard

tiz & evelyn @/kinships | sheep whisperer?

tiz & gran @/toestalucia | new prospective

tiz & mokou @/ofliminalities | lost in the forest

tiz & raguna @/dcviated | the farmer life

victor & plum @/juwul | attention

victor & plum @/juwul | fractured world plum

victor & plum @/juwul | spirit victor; second chance

rokurou & kimuri @/euyin | drinks and jobs

rokurou & eizen @/euyin | a sneaky kiss

king & kurasame @/rengelyer | a conversation

balan & viktor @/euyin | a troublermaker

victor & sindri @/juwul| unexpected visitor

zack & cha hae-in @/lunaetis | of hunters and huntresses

shutaro & sylvia (chrysanths) @/rifdancer | vampire and a villainess

raquel & hendrick @/astralwiings | road trip

edward & shu @/riftdancer | what it means to kill

date & kotetsu @/riftdancer | dads in a bar

balan & shadow/shane @/driftdancer | NEXT research

lindow & kota @/etchedinmargins | Captaining advice

rokurou & zaveid @/armxtus  | daemon and wind malak

rokurou & sync @/azotas | imprisonment

lucina & amon @/astralwiings | diplomatic beginnings  

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Threads List update:

lucina & raguna @d/cviated| everything goes to the Forest of the Beginning

lucina (present) & Spartan @/pieman1112 | time passed by

victor & etude @/specialgels | in a new realm

zack & aerith @/greatxgospel | a visit to her home

zack & aerith @/greatxgospel | searching for hope

raquel & diluc @/dcviated | Painting enthusiastic

rokurou & dogi @/dcviated | chat and drink

zack & aerith @/greatxgospel | turk zack 

lucina & owain @/obfuscatingveil | finding memories

akihiko & minako @/foolisharcanum | jocks being jocks

akihiko & mitsuru @/heartwilled | young S.E.E.S.

lucina & shenhe @/aswrittenbydestiny | of mysterious aura

aldo & akira @/flovverworks | cat man and a sage

lucina & hope @/resonatingmuses |hair braiding

lindow & soma @/aswrittenbydestiny | Trust me

lindow & sakuya @devourersofgods | the real MVP

kyle & rachel @/resonatingmuses | a quick stop

edea & wylan @/cadcnce | date

date & daniel @/thebreakfastmuses | 6 minutes

syaoran & sakura @/starsgifted | outing together

akihiko & hamuko @/startgamc |reckless senpai

rokurou & arietta @/miasmaburnt | blooded princess

balan & jude @/talesofourworlds | new project dilemma