[ It’s a touchy subject but it isn’t anything Jack would avoid talking about. It’s quite inhumane how his kind are treated, though at least they can at least somewhat live a normal life among humanity. Just.. heavily monitored because of the destruction his kind did in the past.
But that was years ago. It doesn’t matter to the government, though, no matter how clean your crime record is.
He reaches and takes one of Vidal’s hands, hoping the other man will allow it. It’s more of a Jack is wanting comfort now and not the fact he’s trying to flirt with Vidal. Surprisingly. He cups his other hand over Vidal’s and his expression is rather soft— nothing like Vidal has seen before. ]
Oh, Vidal. You wouldn’t understand.
[ Vidal. Not Viddy or some other pet name. ]
We are required by law before a certain age before our powers come in. Some as young as five years old. Yes, it can be removed.. the technology on the outside and the inside, but it isn’t easy.
And they know. At least, they know when you’re back in my world. I’m sure I wouldn’t get noticed here, but I haven’t tried.
[ Mostly, he’s not sure where his chip is and is lacking the tools. He’s not the best surgeon either. He breaks all contact and takes a glance out the window. ]
My world is in shambles cause we have been at war for years.. which is why I don’t mind being here. I can run and hide. I can taste a little more freedom.
[ a little bit of backstory activated! Nice work, Viddy. ]
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But that was years ago. It doesn’t matter to the government, though, no matter how clean your crime record is.
He reaches and takes one of Vidal’s hands, hoping the other man will allow it. It’s more of a Jack is wanting comfort now and not the fact he’s trying to flirt with Vidal. Surprisingly. He cups his other hand over Vidal’s and his expression is rather soft— nothing like Vidal has seen before. ]
Oh, Vidal. You wouldn’t understand.
[ Vidal. Not Viddy or some other pet name. ]
We are required by law before a certain age before our powers come in. Some as young as five years old. Yes, it can be removed.. the technology on the outside and the inside, but it isn’t easy.
And they know. At least, they know when you’re back in my world. I’m sure I wouldn’t get noticed here, but I haven’t tried.
[ Mostly, he’s not sure where his chip is and is lacking the tools. He’s not the best surgeon either. He breaks all contact and takes a glance out the window. ]
My world is in shambles cause we have been at war for years.. which is why I don’t mind being here. I can run and hide. I can taste a little more freedom.
[ a little bit of backstory activated! Nice work, Viddy. ]