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WHO: Tupp & Guzma
WHERE: The City
WHEN: Earlier in the event
WHAT: Tupp makes his first dumb fatal mistake
WARNINGS: violence, death, language

[Everything so far had just been a confusing and dangerous rush of events, what with suddenly showing up in this unfamiliar place with no sign of Guzma or anyone else he knew. He clearly got ported somewhere, but to where he had no idea. At least he wasn't the only one in this mess as the others he showed up with seemed just as confused.

Tupp got lucky as he managed to narrowly avoid getting detained and cuffed with any power nerfing things. It was mainly his gut instinct to run in the face of danger combined with a large enough group of people to cause a distraction and a little help from the resistance. While he didn't chose to stay with the people who helped him, they at least provided him some tools (read: clothes and advice) to keep from sticking out so much. Both of which he took...decently...

He still wore his Team Skull shirt, but at least he was bundled up in a normal jacket and pants for the cold. His bandana surprisingly not up covering his face but instead pulled down around his neck. The beanie was normal enough that he kept it on. He wouldn't stick out too horribly as he skulked around. He got the basics of this place: shitty, dangerous for imPorts and frankly no where he wanted to be.

It's during one of these skulk abouts he happened to catch the glimpse of an all to familiar jacket. The distinct skull symbol on that back stopping him dead in his tracks. Anything he was doing before instantly forgotten as he quickly pivoted to follow after.]

Boss?

[So about keeping a low profile....]

Yo! Boss it's you, ain't it?!

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[There's been entirely too fucking much going on in this...whatever this is. Alternate reality? Different planet? Whatever it is, it all fucking blows. Guzma's in no condition to be dealing with any of it, and yet he has no other choice.

Lucina's dead. And the pain and weight that fact puts on his heart is excruciating and unbearable. He's found little comfort since being here besides the fact that Lucina was with him, and now she isn't. He has no idea if she'll return, the nannomachines aren't working as they normally do, and so he's just...lost.

It's barely a comfort when he hears Tupp's voice, but it is one all the same. A bittersweet one, because the Skull leader now has to worry about the possibility of this idiot likewise dying.

No, he won't let that happen.]

Keep it down, idiot!

[There's something off with his voice, with the way he glares. There's hurt behind his eyes, like a wounded animal uncertain of what to do or where to go, but just like that desperate animal, there's the air of danger around him. Quickly he crosses the distance, keeping an eye out for anyone who might have heard the blue-haired idiot, before he grabs him by the front of his jacket and tugs him off towards an empty alleyway.]

[Tupp's relief at a familiar face in this place was overwhelming, not having known just what Guzma's gone through so far. It hadn't been anything Tupp would call fun either, but he could of been through so much worse. Honestly he doesn't even fully comprehend how fucked he could have actually been.

The change in Guzma is noticeable however, but Tupp's not given much time to gawk at him before he's being pulled off into an empty alleyway. He can't hide the tears and his concern the moment they're safe enough. It's a blessing his voice is only slightly lower than it had been. It's a start.]

It is you! Yo, Boss what happened? Are you ok?

[Tupp's overwhelming concern and emotions for once kind of get to Guzma. It's only because he's so emotionally fragile as he is right now, obviously, but he can feel an unfamiliar sting in his eyes as he catches the sight of Tupp's tears. Guzma's expression darkens with forced annoyance as he quickly looks away from him, acting as if he's keeping an eye out for anyone who might wander down this alley.

That much is...kinda true, even if it's more to preserve his own dignity in the face of his grunt.]

Of course I'm okay! [No he isn't] Like anythin' could take big bad Guzma down, right?

[It's not so easy to slip into that character, the impressive and hated boss of Team Skull, the dude that made people fear him for a living. The guy who destroyed and wrecked everything in his path, so that he could keep himself and his safe...

He couldn't do that with Lucina, though. He failed...]

But you gotta keep yourself together, huh? Don't go gettin' sloppy, we can't afford it...

[It doesn't help that Tupp cranes his neck to follow Guzma's face even when he turns to look away from him. His keen eyes (for anything that has to do with Guzma at least) trying to figure him out from look alone. Still he doesn't want to actually pester the Boss so he only does so much.]

Y-yeah! Of course! If they think they could take ya down, then boy do they got another thing comin'.

[If there's one thing Tupp truly believes in, it would be Guzma. But even then Tupp still sounds worried. Scared.

He swipes at the tears in his eyes, giving the Boss a nod.]

Right. Yo, they uh, did they try and cuff you too Boss? How are we supposed'ta get back...?

[His jaw visibly tightens at the question, and he doesn't look at Tupp. Keeping his eyes anywhere but on him. There's a wince to his expression as he tries to think of an answer, Bulushit or otherwise, so that he doesn't give away how much he feels helpless.

He has to be strong. He has the be the pillar in this.

Why did Tupp have to be here?]

They tried, yeah. But we—[he winces at that slip, like something sharp jabbed him, and something may as well have...]—I got away.

Dunno how we're gonna get outta here and back where we should be, but don't worry. Ya boy Guzma'll figure it out.

[It's then that he hears some noise, more distinct than the general chatter of people on the streets, and his expression becomes more stern and serious. As if it weren't that already.

With a harsh whisper:]

Lets keep movin'.

[He can't chance either of them getting caught right now.]

[Tupp can tell something isn't right, but not the extent. He couldn't even begin to guess really, though he wishes he could. The slip up doesn't escape his obsessive notice, but of course he misunderstands.]

Yo, that shit was wack. People were gettin' caught left and right. Of course I was able to get away though.

[As if now was really the time to brag. He forces a grin to Guzma though, fully trusting in his steaming pile of bulushit and eager to help him anyway he could. Eager to cling to his known safety net in this dangerous place.]

You'll have us back before ya even know it Boss!

[In his eagerness he may have said that louder than he should have, probably why Guzma heard the noises he did. Tupp hushes up quickly at the harsh whisper though, turning to look out to the street to see just what might be coming. He doesn't linger though, his fear of any potential danger getting him moving.]

R-right...

[Tupp's bragging adds a strange sense of comfort to this horrible situation, which earns him a slight grin. It adds some normalcy when there's otherwise none, but it's not something that Guzma can truly enjoy for long. So, like a treat, he allows himself that small bit, but then no more than that.

Especially when the idiot speaks up so loudly. That earns him a scathing glare, but not much more. Little does Guzma need to add to the racket, especially if Tupp's fuck up didn't already alert those who don't need to be to their location.]

C'mon.

[Guzma remains silent after that, traveling quickly, and dodging through people that happen to be out and about. His tall frame and unique sense of style doesn't hide him very well, but if one moves quick enough in a crowd, it'll do. He doesn't keep an eye on Tupp to make sure he's following, he assumes he is, assumes he can keep up. If he can't, well...

Regardless, Guzma ducks into another alleyway, but doesn't make any stops for Tupp to catch up. He continues on, not saying where they're going, but he certainly seems to have a place in mind???]

[Tupp doesn't say any more, he knows he's said enough for now. Instead he focuses on trailing after Guzma as he weaved in through the crowd as he made his way to wherever they were going.

If there was one skill Tupp particularly had it would be in his ability to quickly run away so keeping up wasn't too much of an issue. Especially when it was hard to lose sight of someone as tall as Guzma.. Dodging through the crowd was another story though and there was a few instances of him getting cut off by people. By the time Guzma's ducking into another alleyway, he's lagging behind somewhat.]

Boss- yo, where we headed?

[It's definitely a good thing that Tupp can keep up (for the most part), because if not, well...who knows where he'd end up. Not with Guzma, that's for sure. Even with his fumbling in dodging the crowd, Guzma isn't completely out of sight. When Tupp speaks up, the Skull boss pivots on his heel, grabs Tupp by the front of his shirt, and pulls him into another alleyway.

His free hand pressed over his mouth to keep him quiet, pressing the grunt against the wall to keep themselves as hidden as possible while he stares out into the street. Of course this puts them in some pretty uh...close proximity, but Guzma doesn't notice.

After a few beats, Guzma lets him go, leveling a glare at him, before knocking him on the head (though not as hard as he easily could.)]

Yo, keep your mouth shut. We're ain't tryin' to invite unwanted attention, are we?

[If he just told the punk where they were going, anyone could hear it and then find it!]

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