Fandom Forbidden and Scarred Love { The Last of Us 1x1 with icedthemoon }

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Hayden looked to the side where their neighbors were. “I hate to take that from them.” He smiled and touched Josh’s cheek. “We were like that once too. Of course, they have never stopped being like that, so I guess it’s unfair of me to compare.” He laughed and then made his way to their neighbors’ door and knocked. “If they are taking my Josh away, then you have to suffer too.” Ravi walked with him out into the hall and once everything was set, towards the armory. “How about you just come back and stick around anyway?” He really liked having Luke in his life. He was so bright. It was nice. Theo shrugged as he bounced down the hall and down the stairs. “Maybe. Guess it could be nice. Dunno. Seems like it takes a lot of work. Or is all consuming. When would we ever get to be brothers with that other person around?”

Hannah was quiet for a moment, though she smiled anyway. Today was a good day even if it was a bit stressful. Or a lot stressful. She was worried for their future, and she was worried for everyone in her community. She wanted to help as much as she could, and this was how. She could be a warrior. It was what she was good at. “You make an excellent partner. I’m glad you came to us. I wish I’d said something before.”​

 

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Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Josh chuckled as he felt the touch to his cheek and sighed softly. "We're getting back to that again." He whispered before he laughed a little louder at the knock to his door. Jacob was laying on the bed and groaned loudly at the knock. "We should get you packed and ready to go.." He said reluctantly, looking at Soren. Luke nodded as he heard that and smiled. "I think that's a great idea." Luke agreed as he made his way to the armory with Ravi. Kaiden headed down the hall and down the stairs. "I think if we had someone like that, they'd be okay with us being brothers and stuff." Kai said as he glanced at Theo.

Alex smiled at her as they drew closer to his house. It wasn't super far. "Thank you. That means a lot to me. And I'm glad I was assigned to your group as well." He replied as he squeezed her hand, letting it swing between them. "I wish I'd been more.. interactive with the group. I'll admit, I kind of stuck by Ezekiel and didn't truly get to know anyone else in our group until I met you."​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Hayden laughed and shook his head. “My love, we have never once, not even in our youth, been the way these two are. And that’s okay. I like who we are.” He waited at the door for an answer. Soren chuckled at Jacob’s response. He captured his face in his hands and kissed him like they weren’t in any kind of hurry. “You’re right.” He sucked in a deep breath and yelled loud enough for the two outside to hear, “OKAY, I’M COMING!” Then he kissed Jacob again, definitely not going yet, before rolling over and yelling, “YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT.” Hayden from the other side was still shaking his head. “If we wait on them, I get you longer.” He slid his arms around Josh’s waist and rested his head on his chest. Ravi smiled as they walked. He may not like the idea of Luke disappearing from his life right when he got him, but he trusted that Luke would come back. He trusted that things would be okay. They made their way to the armory as did Kai and Theo. “Ooh, I have a thought!” He ran forward and grabbed Luke and Ravi by the shoulders. “Hey, are you cool with Luke still being our cousin?” Ravi blinked, unsure what was happening, and answered, “um… yes?” He was lost.

Hannah looked away as her cheeks reddened. “I’m glad you let me break you of that then. It’s nice to have a friend in the group. I like everyone else and all, but they’re all older than me. They look at me like a kid still, you know?” She shrugged. “I appreciate that you aren’t going to do that. And neither will Ezekiel. I like that a lot.”​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Josh chuckled as he nodded, hearing Hayden then laughed as he heard Soren's voice. "I don't think I'd be able to be like these two, ever. They're.. a special kind of pair." He said as he felt the arms slide around his waist and the head rest on his chest. "You have ten minutes to be in the armory ready to go or I'm going in there and dragging you out." Josh called as he looked at Hayden and grinned. "Let's head to the armory. If Soren isn't there in ten, I'll make good on my words." Josh said with a smile. Luke looked at Ravi and smiled at him before he looked over at Theo, eyes narrowed in curiosity. "What are you thinking about Theo?" Luke asked as Kaiden hummed. "Yeah. I'm with Luke on this one. What are you thinking?"

Alex smiled at her as he nodded. "I'm glad I let you too." He admitted as they drew closer to his house. "Really? Well, we'll have to prove to them that you and subsequently me, are not kids. We can handle our own." He said as he smiled. "We'll treat you like equals and not like a little kid." Alex said with a nod of his head as he saw his house in front of them. "Thanks again for walking me home."​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Hayden laughed as he listened to Josh. From inside, he could feel how much Soren was groaning. He sighed and moved so that he could take Josh’s hand and they could walk. “I know you will.” He started walking to the armory. Soren huffed and started packing like he probably should have done before. He couldn’t help that he wanted to be with Jacob for a little bit longer before he had to be away for so long. He really disliked it the first time they did that. Theo shrugged. “Just making sure you guys were cool with it all.” Ravi was yet again pretty sure he missed something. He chose not to question it any further. Theo bound around them to get his weaponry and much ammo for that long.

Hannah was very appreciative of Alex and the rest of the group. She smiled and looked down until he thanked her. She nodded, a little sheepish now. “Of course. Didn’t want you getting kidnapped or anything. I need you to help me be an adult.” She laughed and dropped his hand so that she could wave at him instead. “See you tomorrow.”​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Josh chuckled as they headed for the armory. He absolutely would, and they all knew it. Jacob watched as Soren packed before he slipped off the bed and started helping him. “Hey. Don’t let my brother get under your skin. It’s only a month and we can get through it. I promise. Though I wish we still had Reese to run notes for us.” Jacob said as he kissed Soren’s cheek. Luke and Kaiden both looked confused still as they grabbed weapons and ammo for a month. They could always do a supply run if they had to. Kaiden looked up as Josh and Hayden entered and Josh walked over, grabbing his weapons and ammo as well. Then he moved back to Hayden. He took one of his hands and kissed the back of it. “One month. Promise.”

Alex laughed as he nodded and looked at her. “Certainly didn’t want to be kidnapped.” He agreed as he headed for his house. “See you tomorrow!” He waved as he left to go inside, yawning a little. He was ready for a nice long sleep.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Hayden was okay until they got closer. That was when it all became more real. He bit back his fears so that he didn’t show them. He didn’t want everyone to feel bad for leaving more than they already did. “One month. Any longer than that, and I will march up there myself. Do you understand me, Joshua?” Theo bounced as he waited. Ravi was also unsure what he should do next. Soren packed quickly, something he always could do, then turned to Jacob after the kiss. “I know. I’ve been dealing with him a long time. He’s lucky that we all love him.” He finished the packing then moved straight over to Jacob where he demanded another kiss before picking up his bag. “Okay, shall we go meet them before they come back?”

Hannah waved then made her long walk across the island to where she stayed. She said hello to her entire family, gave them the run down of the day, and then went straight to bed so that she could think about her strangely eventful day. ​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Josh looked at Hayden and nodded. He leaned in and kissed him. “I understand my love.” He said as he pressed his forehead to his husband’s. He looked at the boys as Kaiden rocked back on his heels, before Josh stepped to the side. Kai walked over and hugged his dad. “I’ll make sure that we all come back dad. Love you.” He said with a smile. Jacob smiled as he nodded. “He is very lucky we all love him with the stunts he used to pull when he was a general.” He replied. Jacob kissed him back once he was done packing before he nodded. He took one of Soren’s hands and squeezed it. “Yes. Let’s go meet them before my brother comes to get us.”​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Hayden was going to go need to find a way to distract himself for an entire month. He did this before. He used to go days without seeing Josh. He went a whole year. Of course, that was a significantly different time. He hugged his son. “You keep your papa safe. You know how we can’t trust h on his own.” He smiled at the tease and kissed Kai on the forehead. Soren walked with Jacob through the halls and towards the armory. “If I can find a way, I will send you letters. But if I can’t, you’ll have a whole stack waiting for you when I return.” ​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Josh heard Hayden's words and chuckled as he shook his head, hearing the tease. "Thanks my love. I love you too." Josh replied as Kai chuckled and nodded. "I'll keep him safe and we'll be back soon." He replied as he pulled away when the doors to the armory opened. Jacob laughed as he squeezed Soren's hand. "If we can't find a way to send letters, then I'll gladly read the entire stack when you come home." He said as he kissed his cheek before pushing open the armory door. "Finally. I thought I was going to have to come get you." Josh said as Jacob rolled his eyes. "If my brother gets 'lost' when you're out at the TV station, I won't be upset." Jacob replied to the tease.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Hayden laughed. “Soren, you don’t let me get lost. I will personally come after you.” Soren raised his hands as he moved to grab his weapons and ammo. “Oh I know. We are all very aware of what you are capable of doing.” Hayden sighed as he stepped back towards Jacob. He beckoned for Ravi to join them so he did. Theo waved to all of them. “It’s gonna be like… no time at all! No worries.” He smiled because if he didn’t he wasn’t sure what he would do. Soren could only hope that it would feel like no time.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Jacob stood beside Hayden as he waved at the men. He took his brother’s hand and squeezed it, they were going to need to support each other to get through this. Luke waved to Ravi as Kaiden smiled and waved. Josh turned, and headed off. “Come on boys. The sooner we go, the sooner we get back.” He called as he led them out to the trucks. “Let’s load up!” Kaiden and Luke hopped in the back as Josh slipped into the passengers seat up front. Jacob watched them go with a sad sigh, he was going to miss his husband a lot. It had been hard to be apart for a whole year so perhaps in retrospect, a month shouldn’t be too hard. “Why don’t we all bunk in my apartment tonight. I’m sure none of us wants to be alone.” Jacob offered with a small smile on his face.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Theo hopped into the back of the truck as Soren took his place as driver. “Who’s ready for an adventure?” Soren called as he took them out through the gates and towards the TV station. Theo shook his head. “What about something not too exciting? Maybe a little boring?” It was unlike Theo to want something boring. Soren narrowed his eyes and looked back at him through the rear view mirror but didn’t say anything else. Ravi watched them go and didn’t do much of anything. Hayden immediately turned into Jacob’s side and buried his face into his brother’s shoulder. Ravi wasn’t sure how to respond to this sudden proposition. “Um… You want me to come too?” He felt a bit strange inserting himself into the family like that. One, he had only really known them as a unit for a couple of days. Two, Hayden was definitely more like a boss or older mentor than family. Three, Jacob and Hayden had this bond that Ravi did not know how to conceive let alone touch.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Josh chuckled as he heard Soren and glanced back at the boys. He heard Theo's words and glanced at Soren, confused. That certainly didn't sound like their boy. Kaiden nodded as he looked at Theo. "I'd love a little boring, and not super exciting." That made Josh blink in surprise as they started heading to the TV station. Jacob wrapped an arm around Hayden as he felt the face bury into his shoulder. He looked at Ravi when he heard him and nodded. "Of course. You're part of the family now. Your man is out there on the front lines with ours." He said with a smile before glancing at Hayden. "You're more than welcome to join us but we won't force you."​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Soren leaned over to Josh, and while the boys seemed distracted being entirely unlike themselves, he whispered, "So are they taking this harder than I expected or did I miss something?" He wanted to make sure that nothing too crazy happened while he was still with Jacob. Theo frowned and looked out at the passing scenery without saying anything else. He didn't have much else to say. Ravi hesitated. This was still very new to him, though he thought about what Jacob said. He wouldn't really be alone. He had roommates. They would all annoy him constantly for having this new relationship, and then he would have to find a way to not sound so sad despite only having known Luke for some very insignificant amount of time. Hayden pulled his head up and smiled at Ravi. He put out his hand. "We would love to have more support in this too. No one is going to understand what you are going through like we do." This was true. Ravi could not deny that. He hesitated and then eventually grabbed Hayden's hand.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Josh glanced at Soren when he saw him lean over and heard the whispered words. “You didn’t miss anything, I’m not sure what’s going on with them.” He whispered back. Kaiden sighed softly and looked out at the scenery. He had sat beside Theo, and without thinking, pushed his leg against his brother’s. He was worried about this. Worried about running into the Serephites they were trying to befriend. Luke watched the two men confused, they were so different from normal. An almost eerie silence coated the truck as he looked out too. It was getting closer to darkness and he missed Ravi. A lot. Jacob smiled as he saw Ravi take Hayden’s hand and turned to lead them to his apartment. “We’re here for each other and if you need the support or just an ear, I’ll listen.” Jacob said as they headed for his apartment. He missed his husband dearly already.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Soren frowned and tried not to look too obviously at the boys in the back, though he could see their strangely melancholic nature from there. It was weird and entirely unlike them. He sighed as they drove. It was quiet the rest of the way. Theo stared out at everything else. He couldn’t help but wonder in every one of those shadows who was out there. Were their friends? Even if Ezekiel refused to believe it, they were all friends. That was what everyone wanted. He could tell. He silently watched the world change around him. Soren slowed the truck, and finally he pulled up at the TV Station. “Okay, let’s secure the place first before grabbing all of our things. I don’t want us walking into a trap.”

Hayden and Ravi walked alongside Jacob. Ravi nodded to Jacob, though he was still feeling pretty awkward. That was mostly his personality, so he didn’t blame anyone else. It was not their fault that he was this way. He was worried, though, that the family would not find it as endearing as Luke did. He didn’t want to cause any trouble for his family. This was a strange situation. They walked through the halls until they were back to Jacob’s apartment.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Josh kept quiet as they drove, glancing back at the boys occasionally. Something wasn't right with them and he didn't understand it. Kaiden rest his arm on the side of the truck and settled his chin on it as they drove. Luke watched the two of them, confused as well and he looked out as they came to the TV Station. Luke got out of the truck as did Kai, both of them held their guns in their hands. Josh got out of the truck and held his own rifle. "Keep quiet and stay with your partners. Don't be alone." Josh added as Kai looked over at Theo, nodding. "Of course."

Jacob was quiet as they walked, his mind whirling as he tried to fight against the sad that wanted to wrap around him. It had been ten years since they'd been separated like this and he didn't like it. Just like he didn't like it then, he didn't like it now. He opened the door for them and let them into his apartment before shutting the door behind him. "The bed is pretty big, but I don't think it'll fit all three of us. I can throw blankets on the floor for myself if you two would like the bed." He suggested, he didn't mind sleeping on the floor.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Theo didn’t insist on keeping Luke with them. He didn’t have something silly or goofy to say either. He merely grabbed his gun and moved towards the entrance. The old station was large though not entirely impressive. He had seen bigger and crazier buildings around Seattle. As they moved, he continuously scanned the area. What if they were there? Soren chose not to be bothered by the strangeness of their boys and instead headed to the station as well. As of now, it was looking okay. He heard report of running off the scars within the last few days, so there didn’t seem to be much reason to think they would be back quite yet. They would be. That he could tell.

Once in the room, Ravi shook his head. “I can take the floor. It’s um… it’s a bit weird sharing a bed with anyone?” He shared when he was younger and they had no other option. He didn’t care for it much then either. That was with his mother and occasionally other people who were young and he knew. These people were kind of like strangers in a way. “I don’t mind taking the floor.” He smiled, hoping it wouldn’t look like he disliked them. It made him uncomfortable to be too close to other people for too long. At least for now. Hayden thought this was reasonable. “You two can duke it out. I don’t think I can do the floor right now. Or really ever. If I ever have to travel, I will have to accept that my leg may as well fall off.”​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Kaiden moved with Theo and looked around as they walked, scanning around the area. He didn't hear anything and he wondered too if they were around. As they worked on searching one side, Josh moved with Soren and Luke on the other. He looked around the area as he bit his lip, gun steady in front of him. "Seems clear so far." Josh whispered to Soren as they walked. It seemed quiet, and he knew they'd had a report of scars a few days ago, but he doubted that a group would be back so soon. They should be able to get set up here before they came back.

Jacob nodded his head as he looked at Ravi. "I understand. I'd rather the bed if I'm being honest. These old bones don't like the floor." Jacob laughed as he grabbed some blankets and pillows and laid them on the floor. "There, a perfect bed for you." He said, looking at Ravi with a smile before he looked over at Hayden. "You and I sharing a bed again, just like old times." Jacob said with a chuckle before he crawled on the bed and yawned, waiting for Hayden to come join him on the bed.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

They moved around the station with ease and speed. Despite having only been a team for a short period of time, they were all part of the same family. They were raised the same way. Theo could read Kai as well as Soren could read Josh. Both knew that soon they would be the same way with Luke. Soren nodded to Josh as he looked at Kai and Theo. Theo quietly signaled that it was all clear on their side too. So in they pushed to make sure no one was there. “TV station is big,” Soren reminded them. The three of you stick together. I want to make sure this place is safe before we let any part of our guard down.” They were going back to their men in a month’s time, and he would make sure of it.

Ravi shook his head. “You aren’t that old. Objectively, you’re only barely passing the midpoint of your life. Or at least, that was what my mother used to say.” Hayden was amused though he was already climbing into the bed. “That sounds like someone getting old who didn’t want to.” He put a hand on Jacob’s. “Only better.” He nestled into the blanket and tried to think about anything but what he was cursed to relive. Ravi laid in his makeshift bed, and though it was not comfy, he was thankful to be included. It was nice this way.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Kaiden moved with Theo as he looked at Soren and nodded. Luke tagged along with the two younger adults and looked around with sharp eyes. The station seemed quiet as they moved in and covered the bottom floors. Josh nodded to Soren and led him up into the upper floors, checking the different rooms. So far it was quiet, though what they didn't see was a scout running off, covered in a Serephite robe. He was headed to the Elders to let them know. "I think this place is secure." Josh said as they finished the upper floors and headed into the center of the TV station.

Jacob chuckled as he listened to Ravi and shook his head. "I think I'd have liked your mother." He said with a grin on his face. He felt the hand on his from Hayden and nodded as he curled into the mattress. He gently put an arm over Hayden's side, a grounding reminder that he was there for him. "Sleep you two. They'll be home soon." He murmured as he closed his eyes and yawned as he could feel himself falling asleep.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

If there were any scars around, Theo and Soren did not see them. As far as they could tell, there was no sign of anyone against them at all. That was good for now. Soren nodded to Josh as they headed back to the center. Theo also called it for the downstairs crew. “Nothing here.” For now, he thought to himself as they reconvened. Soren gathered them together. “Okay boys, lets grab our things and set ourselves up. We are going to be here for a while. Don’t get too comfy, though. There’s a reason we’re here, and frankly, there’s a reason that it’s us.” Theo groaned and turned away.

Ravi smiled. “She would have liked you.” He cozied himself in his little makeshift bed and closed his eyes. Hayden was happy to have Jacob close and grounding him. It was so much better than being alone. In the next month, he doubted that he would spend much time on his own. He never was good on his own, and since they instated the never alone rule, things were better. He was afraid of what would happen when he was truly alone. He closed his eyes and tried to think of anything except for the present.
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[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Josh glanced over at Soren and nodded as they reconvened with the other two. Kaiden looked at Soren and sighed heavily as he turned with Theo to the truck. Luke looked at the older adults before following the other two. Kaiden and Luke grabbed their duffle bags and Kai looked at Theo. "Come on. Let's find a spot up near the top." He said as he headed inside and towards the stairs. Being near the top could allow for a better vantage point. Josh watched the younger ones walk off and waited a moment. "I think this is going to be a lot tougher month than we originally thought." He said, glancing at Soren. Back at the stadium Jacob nodded once as he heard Ravi and curled into Hayden's back a little, the feeling of being with someone else helpful as he fell asleep. It wasn't a deep sleep but it was a resting sleep.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

As Hayden and Ravi finally found themselves in some sort of sleep, the men at the TV station grabbed their bags to lug into the building. Theo followed Kai back inside and climbed up the stairs to the top. He had been here before, though he did not know the layout terribly well. Theo moved with him quietly. He was afraid that if he started talking, he would only have one thing that he would want to say. Soren had been here more. As he grabbed his things, he looked at Josh. “I was not prepared for our boys who were not leaving someone behind to be the ones taking this the hardest.” He looked out at the station like he would be able to witness the answers to his many questions. “Do you feel as though we are missing something too? ​