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WHO: Kenzi and YOU
WHERE: Around the City, various safehouses, and imPort/meta friendly places
WHEN: During the Event
WHAT: Kenzi’s been reprogramed by the government and she’s out to expose the safe spaces and get folks captured.
WARNINGS: I mean this is the bad end AU… Language, possibly alcohol and drugs, probable violence, possibly death.

((For a bit more background info. Quick stuff: her powers in are telekinesis, telekinetic constructs, and perfect disguise. She does have mental wards to keep psychics and whatnot out but they aren’t impossible to get by. She can be tough to take down if she’s sober. She most certainly has a tracker in her.))

THE STREETS
[ Shortly after being released from custody, Kenzi slips into the celebrating crowds. Looking at her no one would suspect that she’s been cooped up in labs for nearly the past year. She slips through the crowd with practiced ease, as if she’s been up to her usual business.

There’s a concerned buzz in the air, rumors that the ‘Porter has come back online and that new metas have appeared through it. She hears a lot of people dismissing it as metas starting rumors and trying to stir up trouble during the celebration. You know, the kind of thing metas have always done.

Kenzi doesn’t worry about that right now, the truth would make itself known in due time. And it’s not like this was the first time that kind of rumor was spread about the City.

A familiar face distracts her, she bumps into someone without meaning to. ]

Sorry. [ A quick apology. ]

KENZI’S APARTMENT
[ She’d been informed that her apartment had been cleaned up after being thoroughly searched. That everything was in order for her to return to it as if nothing had happened. She didn’t know if they’d taken anything, however, she did know they wouldn’t have found what they were likely looking for. Kenzi wasn’t dumb enough to keep locations to the safehouses (including her own) in her apartment, or anything else that would tie her to the resistance. But considering she hadn’t been registered assumptions had been made.

After making her way up to her apartment she stands in the doorway looking around to see that everything looks to be as she’d left it if a bit tidier. ]

Home sweet home. [ She murmurs as she turns to shut and lock the door. She intends to grab a few disguise items and then head out to one of the nearby safehouses to do a check-in. ]

VARIOUS RESISTANCE SAFEHOUSES
[ She’s been dark for nearly a year, which would be incredibly suspicious for most people. But Kenzi has always been in and out, traveling around to gather supplies, money, or information. Sometimes she had to lay low for a while because she killed the wrong person at the wrong time. But she always came back to help out.

Getting in isn’t particularly difficult when she’s been doing this since everything went to shit. ]

Heyo! [ She’s all friendly smiles and keeping a light air about her, just like always. ] So, the rumors true? That ol’ bitch finally come back online? [ She means the ‘Porter. There’s never really been a time in which she hasn’t referred to Lachesis as a bitch. ]

[ If not asking about the rumors she has other questions. ] Got a list of supplies you need? I’m going for a run and can get just about anything. [ And if she can’t get it she probably knows who can. ]

SAFEHOUSE ATTACK
[ One of the safehouses, maybe one your character is, comes under attack by government operatives looking to capture or kill, whichever is easier. How on Earth did they manage to find this place? That’s quite the mystery.

Kenzi’s there, she’s putting on a show of fighting against the attack just to keep up appearances in case anyone manages to get away and warn other safehouses about the attack. She lets her powers go a little wild if it means hurting those trying to escape so they end up in custody but given the nature of telekinesis, it can be difficult to trace it back to her.

In any case, she does manage to get away and will take some people with her with the intent of leading them into a trap or, if they’re lucky, to another safehouse. ]

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[ Maybe your character has caught onto Kenzi or you want something in particular. Feel free to drop it here or HMU at

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harry is visiting, delivering a few supplies, hood drawn up over his head as he unloads packages from a magic circle to willing hands. Spotting Kenzi, he waves a hand.

"Long time no see."

Maybe he is a little suspicious, but then th4ese days, he is suspicious of everyone. You don't stay alive as a smuggler if you aren't.

Kenzi wouldn't even call herself a smuggler, though she does know most of them.

She returns the wave with a friendly smile, "Y'know how it is, kill the wrong politician and suddenly you got heat on your tail. Took a bit to loose 'em." It's a reasonable scenario given the kind of things Kenzi has been known to get up to.

"Stay frosty. The resistance can use all the fighters it can get."

He waggles a finger at her. Things have been rough lately and what he has heard coming out of central has made him even nore wary.

"Do you need anything to help you stay low?"

She scrunches up her face at that finger waggle. "Sure thing, dad," her tone is teasing.

"Naw," she shakes her head, "I got my disguises and as long as I'm depowered they work perfectly."

Harry sticks his tongue out at her, then laughs as he plucks a coin seemingly from midair. He spins it into the air, tossing it at her gently.

"Give me a call should you need some help."

The coin is solid gold, and contains an enchantment to summon him, should the need be dire. Because, after all, Kenzi is one of the good guys, right?

Kenzi catches the coin with ease, offering a smile as she tucks it away. "And how exactly does that work?"

You know, just in case she needs to lure him into a trap.

"Just call my name, and I'll be there."

he grins at her, and nods. He is still suspicious of everyone, but she hasn't raised any red flags, so far.

"Which reminds me, you like the whiskey, yes? I'm getting in a good delivery tomorrow. Want me to lay some aside for you?' He did that for people sometimes, a small thing he can actually do in thsi damned world.

"Excellent." Sounded easy enough, now it was just a matter of timing.

"Oh, yeah, totes do that. I'll try to make some time to stop by and grab it." Making it sound like she's so busy since her return. Which, if she's honest, she is. She's gotta put in the appearance of catching up with folks after all.

"You got it. Even if I am not able to stick around, it will be in the corner with your name on it."

Harry grins at her as he keeps checking and unloading merchandise.

"I've got several runs today. Hopefully, things will be quiet."

"Thanks, dude." Even if she is under the control of the government, she never was one to turn down free booze, so why start now?

"It's a holiday, they got bigger stuff to worry about. So you should be fine."

"You're welcome."

He rolled one shoulder in a half-shrug, grinning at her.

"Good to know. Thanks. Make sure you keep your head down. You were missed."

"Y'know me, I'm pretty good at that." A pause before she adds, "Most of the time."

"You be careful out there. I should probably check around with the others unless there's anything else you know that I need to know."

"Good. And I will be. See you around, Kenzi."

He takes two steps to the side and walks through the nearby doorway, vanishing a few steps on as he concentrates on his destination. More places to check, more people to check on.

This world really has gone to shit

Kang had been lucky enough to be smuggled out by resistance members on his arrival, and has spent the last three days learning as much as he can about what's happened. Unfortunately, he can't say any of it came from nowhere.

He'd hoped to have a little more time to figure out his game plan beyond join the resistance, but of course, things had to go even more to shit, with a raid on the safehouse he's been staying in. As soon as he hears the alarm and the sounds of fighting, he's on his feet, drawing his sword and doing a quick mental catalog of his spells. They seem to be focused on capture rather than elimination, but from the body by the door, they're not opposed to a few deaths in the process.

Growling, he sinks his blade into the nearest attacker's chest, going right through their bulletproof vest with ease. There are some perks to old-fashioned weaponry.

Kenzi knew the raid was coming before it happened, her handler had been kind enough to warn her. So she's off to the side somewhere, hidden, watching things as they play out. From time to time she uses her TK to ensure someone is captured but she knows she'll need to get involved sooner or later. It'll be suspicious if she's the only one to walk away from this raid.

She spots Kang in the crowd, he's not difficult to pick out due to his size. She could make it easy for the enforcers and have something go wrong so he can be captured, but she remembers him, remembers their friendship. It's enough that she decides he'll be saved along with the handful of others she can get out and to the next safehouse.

She floats over and throws a wall of shimmery blue energy up between Kang and one of the enforcers. "Go! Grab as many as you can and go!" She yells over the noise of combat, she means it to the both of them but makes it look as if she's speaking to Kang.

[That green rock on the counter definitely wasn't there before. It's a perfectly nice rock- triangular in shape. And on close examination, it's not a rock at all, but a palm sized, well-cut peridot.

Maybe it's a gift.]

[ Kenzi doesn't notice the gem at first. She simply goes about packing a bag with what she needs. It's while she packing that the glint of the light coming off the gem catches her attention.

Using her telekinesis she floats it over to her and turns it around in the air to get a better look at it. She not unfamiliar with Peridot, they've likely fought on opposing sides in the past -- at least since the Gem was reprogrammed -- but why would she be here? ]

What have we here?

[Whether it be from the telekinesis or something else, the gem continues to float, eventually reforming into the familiar shape of the tiny gem, who lands on the ground and immediately clears her throat.]

Greetings. I was sent here to be your handler for the foreseeable future. The government wants to ensure that everything remains as it should be.

[aka that you don't suddenly rage against your mission because you see your old friends.]

[ Kenzi draws back as the gem begins to move on its own and form into Peridot. ]

A'ight.

[ There's a flat stare leveled on the small gem. It could be so easy to jetson her into space and maybe be done with her...if she felt so inclined. ]

Am I expected to, like, carry you around or something? Can you even hear anything going on in when you're all, y'know. [ She makes the shape of the gem with her hands. ]

No. [So very flatly, and somehow encompasses all of those questions.] My orders are to stay nearby so you can report back to me. If you fail to report back within the allotted time, I'm to assume you've been compromised and report it.

[and then, as if anticipating the fact that Kenzi can easily beat her to shit.] And if I don't report back, they'll know something went wrong.

[ Kenzi holds her hands up as if surrending. ] So serious.

You don't have to worry about any of that.

You keeping me quiet or you becoming compromised?

[She flicks imaginary lint off her appearance modifiers.] Because if it's the latter, humans can't be reset to factory settings. They get sentimental. It's always going to be a risk, and it's so.. Hngh. Inconvenient.

Does it matter? [ She reaches over and ruffles Peridots hair before turning to continue her packing. ]

Maybe not, but when you don't have many attachments left to begin with... [ She trails off, slowly folding a shirt. All she wants now is to do something to please Doctor Tully, show her that her hard work isn't for nothing. ]

[HISSES. She moves out of the way of Kenzi's hand and flails her hands in an ineffective slapping motion.]

You didn't have many or any? [She frowns, still a bit suspicious, but humans are always shifty. You can't trust them not to go off book and do something crazy.] Because even one is a risk factor. I would know. I've analyzed the flight risk potential of every imPort brought in.

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[ Kenzi grins in response to Peridot's reaction, though the grin fades quickly. Her eyes take on a bright blue glow as she narrows them. ]

I had plenty of friends before they all died, disappeared, or abandoned me. [ Her voice is a growl as smaller objects around the room begin to rise into the air. ]

[Yikes.]

Oh good! You can use that. You can make them hurt. [Yeah, she doesn't have the emotional capacity for empathy right now, but vengeance? That's easy. She pounds her fist into her hand and snickers.] It looks like I was wrong about you. You're emotionally compromised in the good way.

[ The items fall back into place as Kenzi scowls. ]

Gee, thanks.

[ She huffs and returns to her packing. ]

[ One of the more frustrating parts of this whole thing - obviously not accounting for the actual reprograming and the rumors of actual torture - and Adam’s long learned to keep his things packed and ready to go, how to quickly get Dog, and make a run for it. Not that he has to make a run for it, he can easily get himself away should it come to it (teleporting is a pretty sweet ability to have), but he always tries to help out as many others get out as he can. It’s not always possible and it has sometimes landed him in tough spots.

This time, he has to bolt. Poor Dog is being jostled around, half hidden in Adam’s backpack, as the teen runs after Kenzi’s group. There’s always so much noise. He’d tried checking into some rooms, but they’re out of time.]

Head to the left. [ As he quickly checks on Dog, and the hallway behind them.]

There’s a tunnel.

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[ Kenzi falls back as Adam suggests the way to go, slowing her pace so she falls in next to him. ]

Maybe you should lead them. I can stay back and grab stragglers or hold off any pursuers.

[ This kid could be a problem with leading everyone into a trap but maybe that's not so bad. If there's not a few that escape it could be pretty suspicious. ]

[ Adam skids into a stop, looking back at her. He glances down the hall, listening to the not-so-comfortably-distant voices and shouts, and it takes some real effort not to run back in there. Always does. ]

It's too late. If you go in there, they'll get you too.

We have to go.

Don't worry about me. [ She flashes a grin as the blue color of her eyes becomes brighter, glowing. ]

I'm not going back, I'm just going to prevent them from following.

[ He looks vaguely impressed at the change, not for the fact that she has powers in the first place - they're all metas, after all - but because it looks cool. ]

Are you sure? What's the plan?

[ Her eyes glowing isn't where the cool ends. The air shimmers around her, solidifying and taking on a faint blue coloration the same as her eyes, as she floats up into the air. ]

I'm a telekinetic, kid, that is the plan.

[ She could bring the entire building down on them if she wanted. But that's not her plan, not when she's working with them. She just needs the kid to go with the rest so she can go back to her masters for a bit. ]

Now you should get going.

[ Thing is - so could Adam. And his powers aren't just bound to the telekinetic, and it’s a bigger effort to keep them in check than not. But he has to, and he’d be doing a lot more damage to his surroundings a lot more often. He’s had to learn to be careful, for other people’s sake.

He purses his lips, clearly conflicted, looking behind her down the hallway, then at the group of metas with them. He gives Kenzi another look.]

Meet you at there. [ As he wants to make sure she gets out, too.

He signals to the others, tells them to move along down one of the halls and down to a tunnel. Before he follows, he looks at Kenzi again.]

Down by the sewer door. By the huge tree.

[ It's taken Kenzi years to get to the point where she doesn't accidentally blow things up, so she gets that.

She nods. ]

A'ight, I'll see you in a bit.

[ Once the group, including Adam, is gone she activates her comm to let the enforcers know where the others are going. She's aware that in the time it would take for them to follow those that escaped would be long gone, but that's all part of how it has to play out.

She follows after the group, heading for where Adam said he'd wait, leaving nothing but destruction behind her. There would be no using this path again. ]

[ Adam makes sure all of the runaway metas are out, reminding them of the paths they could take to avoid being caught by the enforcers. Move in small groups. Keep away from other buildings and don't use any powers that might leave a trace. Use the backroads wait to try and blend in with the rest of the civilians. Other places to hide. He'll stay behind, to make sure they aren't followed - he has his own ways of dealing with these agents.

All of this as they climb out of the tunnels somewhere in the woods.

Watching them go, he finds himself back in that routine of just hoping people make it out alright.

He finds a place to hide , waiting, listening. Checking his phone when he can. And he waits for Kenzi, completely oblivious to her real intentions.]

[ Turning Adam over would certainly get her some brownie points but could she manage to subdue him before the enforcers arrive? If she fails her cover would be blown and she's barely started.

For now, he's safe.

She quiet as she stalks up to his hiding place, covered in dust from collapsin the tunnels and an intense look on her face. ]

Those tunnels won't be useable again any time soon.

[ She could try, of course, like many others have. But there are reasons why he gets to be so brazen and hasn't been caught yet. Sure, there's been a couple of close calls, but he's still out here.

He floats down from where he was watching and waiting, landing nearby. ]

Are you alright?

[ She's certain the odds are against when it comes to subduing him so she's not about to try doing so. ]

Just a little dusty. [ She tries to sweep some of the debris from her shoulders and hair. ]

We should keep moving. The last thing we want is to get caught right after escaping.

[ He looks her over just to make sure she isn't injured, but she seems to be doing fine. So they'll press on. ]

This way. [ He nods towards the woods and starts walking. ]

Guess some will have to find another place to hide out.

[ The great thing about her abilities is she can protect herself from just about anything so long as she remains conscious and clear of any outside chemical influence. ]

There's plenty of those around it's just a matter of staying off the radar until we get to one.

[ Which is a task often easier enough for her. ]

[ Adam gets his hands inside the coat pockets, just shuffling along. He’s done this several times; he could just port himself away to safety, but staying back to check, or to wind down, always sounds like a better option.

Dog is still peeking from the backpack hanging off the teen’s shoulders, sniffing lazily at the air.]

They showed up sooner than I thought, though. Third place the last two months. Figure something’s up.

Sounds like someone's being careless or we got a mole. [ She shrugs. This is only the first attack on a place since her return, so the others can't be blamed on her. ]

Either way, it certainly sucks.

[ She occasionally glances back over her shoulder, just to keep up the appearance that she's making sure they aren't being followed. ]

[ Adam still doesn't suspect a thing. Something he might kick himself over some day, specially as he's into some sneakery and spying business of his own. ]

Could be. [ But even saying that puts a bad taste in his mouth. ] Still too much though.

We have to be more careful. [ Says the least careful person there is, but he can afford to do that. ]

[ She hums in agreement. ] That is the name of the game, is it not? Be as careful as possible we don't end up in their hands.

But I suppose it also takes a degree of recklessness if we're to strike back.

Yeah.

[ He walks in silence for a moment, a bit lost in thought. Thinking about things he's certainly thought about before, but they always come up in times like these. ]

Not everyone can do that, though. Lots of people just need to be safe.

[ Projecting a bit? Certainly. He could always afford to be a little more reckless than most, even being younger than most metas. ]

Someone's telling them where we are. Has to be.

Yeah. There's not a lot of safe to be found, though.

[ She shrugs, seemingly uncaring about the fact there might be a mole in the midst. Maybe she's just confident it can be taken care of without much trouble.

What can't be seen is the slight bit of worry that maybe this kid is more perceptive than she's taken him for, that maybe he's onto her. She's been careful, her story is as solid as it gets given how much of a drifter she's always been. Surely he isn't onto her but she can't underestimate him. ]

We'll have to root them out then, won't we?

[ She'd be smart not to, but maybe she still has time. Right now, he doesn't really have any idea of who it might be, if it's true. He'll have to investigate, get the right people on it.

He doesn't like any of this, but...it is what it is. And what it is can cost people's lives, so they better act fast. ]

Yeah. [ He answers, distracted, before stopping and listening. They're getting closer to a road... ]

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life came at me so hard i am so sorry

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