xxi can take all that you can give
xxit’s survival of the sickest
xxi am not afraid, bring the pain
xxwhat doesn’t kill me makes me vicious
lucian took the piece of gum and resisted the temptation to roll his eyes as shadowfaux again brought up just how hated he was. like there wasn’t a shitty out of focus shot of lucian’s figure in every police station in the city. “like i said, i don’t know anything about the heroes.” the comment about “his condition” made him scowl. but he was right. now that he looked, he could see a group of shady figures staring straight at him. as shadowfaux pointed them out, lucian just rolled his eyes. “i’m a big boy, i can look after myself.” that said, he downed his coffee and shoved his laptop back into it’s backpack. He got to his feet, adjusting his jacket, before striding out of the bar, brushing past shadowfaux. the increased light outside made him wince a little, but at least the migraine seemed to be starting to fade. almost as an act of rebellion, one he knew he would regret, he pulled down his hood. there was a moment of pain, but his eyes quickly adjusted.
as he started walking away, he was acutely aware that he was being followed, and by more than one body. he cracked his neck and started weighing up his capabilities. shielding was a risky one, or at least holding a shield would be. easiest would be to use whatever he had and move it telekinetically. he whirled around to face his pursuers with a smile. “hello darlings. can I help you?