Neeva meets Zakiya
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Zakiya — 06/15/2021
In a small outside gym on the outer-skirts of the orange district there was a loud speaker playing heavy metal, and a pissed Zakiya jabbing at a punching bag. Thinking back to their last fight, they really were gonna train hard to slam that stupid mafia's face into the concrete next time they saw him.
She stepped from side to side matching the heavy bass of the music. Her mind focused only on the bag, but the longer she thought about the fight, the more her anger boiled over. She steps back and growls a bit, before loudly screaming in a low, almost demonic voice
"WE'RE COMING OUT SWINGING!!" She's singing in a low gravely voice, and it takes a second before horns shoot from her head and her veins are showing throw the skin. A red glow radiating off her skin before she crosses a punch hard into her punching bag. It swings forward, almost breaking off the chain, but it hit something in front of it with a hard thwack. Zakiya, being confused, goes to investigate what stopped the bag so suddenly.
Neeva — 06/15/2021
The Orange District was often nicer to her and had no Harpurs, so that's where Neeva decided to go. The music was hard to miss and she wandered over, under the impression that there might be a party. Parties had food, and she was but a simple soul. And hungry.
"He-" It was the start of a greeting and abruptly an end, because the punching bag knocked her off her rollerblades. Her beanie helped soften the blow her head took from the ground, but not enough to avoid it hurting a bit. "Ow..." She mumbled as she stared up at Zakiya, notably dazed. Not to the extent of a concussion atleast.
"...Yes, you really are." To the lyrics.
Zakiya — 06/15/2021
Zakiya sees the Bandito on the ground and grumbles. Pissed off they just say "You know, it's never a good idea to fucking stand in front of a punching bag," Their face is in a scowl for a second before scoffing. It softens a bit, but they're still pouting.
They get down on one knee and offer a gloved hand to help them up. "You good? You look like you hit your head hard," they huff as they de-activate their vibe. "Name's Zakiya"
Neeva — 06/15/2021
"I did not think you were going to hit it that hard. Do people not hold them for fighters?" As if that what she was planning on doing, since Zakiya certainly didn't need that sort of help from someone whose muscle weight was practically non-existent. "Anyway, I was not infront of it. You were." Logic.
She accepted the gloved hand and looked her over, curious. Atleast until the vibe was de-activated and her deadpanned expression returned. "I will be okay, I have dealt with worse things and it is not bleeding." She checked to make sure, however. "I am Neeva. I have seen you many times on Stepbook."
Zakiya — 06/15/2021
"Yea, like you could hold a punching bag," the joked a bit, pulling them up. Wow, what a real funny gal. They look down at her. "Yea, but you could have a concussion or whatever," they huffed.
"I'm sure you have, m pretty popular," they huffed, a bit too prideful of themselves. They rolled their shoulders back. "What are you doin here, don't see a lot of ditos rolling around in here" They go back to punching the bag, still making it swing back and forth.
Neeva — 06/15/2021
A grateful nod followed and she balanced her weight on her rollerblades, one foot tipped onto the back. "I could, I am very strong." When Zakiya mentioned a concussion, she nodded. "Yes, but there are signs. If I start to feel drowsy, dizzy or sick, I will tell you and then we can go to the vendy." She felt fine, outside the obvious throbbing in the back of her head.
"Yes, you post a lot of pictures," She moved this time and stood behind Zakiya, but eventually moved to sit. "I am just wandering, and I heard the music and your singing. I thought maybe there was a party." When she mentioned other ditos, Neeva nodded. "They are usually wary, but I am not. I go wherever I want."
Zakiya — 06/15/2021
Zakiya whips around as they skate behind them. "No, no party," they huff. "Just punching shit," they're moving their hands that motion towards the punching bag. "Your welcome to join if you want, since you're so strong"
They chuckle a bit at their swagger. "You're confident, I like that" They huff while pushing the bag making it swing. "Take a hit at it if you want," they huff, nodding their head at the bag.
Neeva — 06/15/2021
When she whipped around, Neeva held up her hands disarmingly. "I have limits." Zakiya was already riled up and surrounded by exercise equipment. Neeva was confident, but she wasn't stupid. "Yes." She said in agreement and moved over to the punching bag, so she could hit it a couple times.
It wasn't impressive.
"I am confident, because I am the best." The Bandito agreed, hands pressed to the punching bag to steady herself and she pushed away from it. "This is a nice spot, is this where you usually go?"
Zakiya — 06/16/2021
It's hard for Zakiya to conceal a couple quick snickers under her breath. She uses her hand to cover her mouth so Neeva couldn't see her. It wasn't in a mean spirited way, but it was kinda funny to see them barley move the punching bag.
"Huh, you must be pretty big with the other ditos then, love to fight with you sometime if you're the best out there," The offer is playful, and they watch them roll backwards towards them.
"Nah, just sometimes it's a change to workout outside instead of a gym, " they return back to punching quick jabs into the bag once the dito was far enough. "Besides, it's nice out and I don't wanna be cramped up in a room" they huffed.
"So, you uh a nomad of some kind?" they asked in between quick sets of punches. Keeping the conversation light and short in between quick sets of punches.
Neeva — 06/17/2021
"I guess so. We do not socialize much." Neeva shrugged and she held up her hands, though she didn't seem concerned by Zakiya's challenge. "Yes, I will fight you, I will make sure to hold up the reputation of the Banditos on my shoulders. It is a very heavy burden, but I am ready."
She moved to sit down somewhere that wasn't fully on the ground and she watched as Zakiya went back to training, keen on picking up little actions as future tries. "That is fair, it is probably also cooler." No need to worry about an AC not reaching her.
"Yes, I think that would be accurate. It is also nice to explore and see other people and what they are doing. The Research district is very boring."
Zakiya — 06/17/2021
There’s a small psh as Zakiya blows air through her teeth.
“It ain’t boring if you know where you lookin or if you know the right people” they say, continuing their sets of punches and blocks. Recalling their days in those small (probably illegal) fighting rings.
“Used to live there you know, in fact that’s where I grew up” she catches the punching bag as it swings back at her.
“Don’t think I ever had a boring day in my life when I had a boring day in my life” If you count having to always watch your back exciting.
Neeva — 06/17/2021
"I do not go around people much." Neeva replied with a sigh, but she didn't seem so bothered or beaten up by it. It was the way things generally had to be. "People treat me as strange, and it is easier to be around when it is late." So she could avoid anyone like Harpur.
Despite that their district was just as active in the later hours, but everyone was usually too focused on their own thing to pay much attention to her. "Yes, it is easy to see with how you are on Stepbook. You get fights simply by saying the right thing." Or was it wrong?
"Anyway, I am not for that."
Zakiya — 06/17/2021
“You don’t seem that strange, I dunno you are a little standoffish but uh, there’s worst people out there” They give a couple more quick jabs before finally they give one powerful kick to the bag, causing it to flip forward.
“I’ve always been in fights, for a good part of my life in-fact” they scratch the back of their head. They walk backwards to sit where they were and they pull their bag out. They rummage through it and take out two protein bars. They give on to their new acquaintance. They weren’t gonna eat something in front of someone else without sharing, they aren’t that much of an asshole. They take a bite of their bar.
“You seen me and that one guy fighting right, man don’t know who he is even, a real chump if you ask me” They talk with their mouthful. “Bet you it ain’t gonna be the last time they try to fight me, and as much as I hate to say it they’re pretty good at fighting” they hugged “If I don’t keep myself on my toes they may get me next time, and no matter what I want to make sure I get at least one win a head of him.”
They pull out a water bottle. It’s small so they have multiple. She hands one to Neeva in case they were thirsty.
Neeva — 06/18/2021
"Yes." Neeva was certainly in agreement, but she knew how people acted towards and around her. Standoffish was just one piece of the big, strange puzzle. "Why? What makes you enjoy it?" She had no qualms against taking food from random people, but she figured there was no reason to worry - it was wrapped. "Thank you." The bar was unwrapped, and she nodded her agreement.
"He is a Mafioso." Well, Zakiya clearly knew that. "But, he is not that interesting or important. Just a bruiser, like the rest of them." As far as she was concerned, there was only one that mattered, because he was a decent human being. "I do not like him. He has no good qualities whatsoever and I think he is only in the Mafia, because he cannot go anywhere else."
A simple 'who would take him at this point?'
The water was readily accepted, too. "I would have been interested in the mafia more, I think, if it was not for him. I hope they are not looking to recruit with him around."
Zakiya — 06/21/2021
"Guess it's being the strongest guy in the room, i dunno" they take another sip of their water bottle. "I guess it was the one thing I was good at and i just kept doing it,"
Zakiya snickers at her comment. "I think he's definitely made lots of enemies everywhere," she shrugs, "I'm doubtful he'll ever have a change of heart, he fits in with those other fucks, 'm sure theres a couple of good guys but jeez" She sits up then back. "It sounds so fuckin boring trying to be 'sophisticated' or whatever"
She ponders for a moment. "besides, they want control in the name of a more lawful island or whatever, that shit never works out," she looks up a bit. "Theres always gonna be chaos, always something underground and I've experienced a lot of it. Hell almost got killed a couple times from it. 'm sure you've seen it too. " she finish their bar and crumple it up before throwing it into the trash.
It misses. She groans, going to pick it up and throwing it into the trash. "Glad you re-thought bout joining them, they're not on the right side of history thats for sure."
Neeva — 06/23/2021
"That makes sense." Neeva agreed and she went back to eating for a moment, while her mind wandered. "Yes, there is a nice one." She'd have included Cecille, but wasn't quite sure what to make of them yet. "I do not think he will, he is probably used to just being a thug. I cannot see him as sophisticated." Harpur was, by all definition, a brute. There was no real hint of grace there. "If they get the island, there will likely not be a lot of room for the rest of us just to be...us."
Neeva was sure they'd do something drastic to get that feeling of order, and she wasn't keen on finding out what. "I am happy with where I am, I am free to do what I want. There are no, ah, expectations. I can just go out and be me, and no one will tell me it is incorrect or not up to their standards." A shrug, and she'd open up the bottle of water.
"They do not get that, and I feel sorry for them. It is...stifling."
Zakiya — 06/24/2021
Zakiya takes her hand and does a little friendly pat on the back.
"Don't worry about that, We're gonna make sure they won't be able to take over the island," They smile a bit. "The boss guy is back, don't know him that well, but I know he's a super strong guy fighting against them," They give a small laugh. "Good enough for me,"
"Hmm, you're right. Having lots of freedom is nice," they shrugged their shoulders. They remember their days of being a square with no expectations. It was nice, but it was hard to live mostly on their own at the young age of 16.
"They're dumb as hell, they're gonna get whats coming to them." Of course they don't mean it in a threatening way. It was just the matter of fact; no one wants them to take over the island.
Neeva — 06/25/2021
"What is the UG's plan?" Neeva had to ask, to see what their views were on the whole thing. Fighting against them was one thing, but she was sure there had to be some end goal. And, if Zakiya didn't know it, that meant it wasn't something pleasant. Atleast to her, but without common knowledge spread out...
"There are too many opposing people against them, they are one faction." Neeva was sure the banditos would stick to their own thing, but she figured they'd also want to keep their identity. "What is coming to them?"
Zakiya — 06/25/2021
"We don't want the Mafia to do the shit they're doin, we're trying to stop em," the shrugged. They trust that UG's intentions are pure. Sure, not everyone in UG is a good person, but they definitely do not want to live on the Mafia's idea of a "perfect society" or whatever. "They aren't doing the right thing, " They let out a low whistle before looking towards the sky. "I mean, I joined UG to help the little guy out thats at least my plan here," She places her hands behind her on the concrete and lays her weight on them.
They huffed. "People don't like being told what to do," they screw their water bottle closed. "They're making themselves into an enemy, lots of people are willing to do anything to prevent them from taking away their freedom." Zakiya looks towards neeva. "You can't complain about burns if you stroke the fires,"
Neeva — 06/27/2021
"And what if you succeed? Then what?" Neeva asked, genuinely curious, rather than acting as if their plan was likely to fail. Perhaps it would, perhaps it wouldn't, but she didn't think she'd put faith into it either way. "It is a good plan." Helping the people was always an admirable goal.
"There is also a lot of people who would want that power. Or assumption of family." The Bandito did wonder if they were that close, but some part of her doubted it. "No, they cannot, but they will. Anyone would."
Zakiya — 06/27/2021
Zakiya stays silent at the question for a second. Yes, Steven did talk about removing any kind of leadership from UG, but he's just some guy who came back one day, proclaiming to be the boss. Zakiya had no idea who he was, or what he said was actually the truth. Zakiya could only take his word to face value. Did he have an ulterior motive? Man, it really fucking sucks that they don't have a mind reader vibe or anything.
"Boss wants to go for a community setting I guess, everyone working together or whatever" They tried to keep it vague. "I trust that the boss's intentions are pure," They heard positive remarks about him. Though, part of them remained weary until they could see the merit in his actions. Though, for now they seem a good person and they would stay friendly until he did something that disproved that.
"I guess, but it matters how you see the faction in the end of the day," they stretch forward. "UG picked me up when I was in a shitty place and gave me a family and home, and that makes them good in my book, " Their answer was simple and put.
"What bout you, you got a family or at least any friends? You seem like the loner type, " They don't mean it in a rude way, but it definitely comes out that way.
Neeva — 06/27/2021
Neeva focused on finishing that bar and sought a bin to deal with the wrapper, though she'd be back to lounging afterwards. "I hope it is the case. People can change when they are up on top, and that might very well become the case." If UG won this 'war' of factions. "That is, of course, the Mafia does not win." Not that she expected either side, but the Bandito wanted to be realistic.
"I do not talk to a lot of UG. Only one in the Mafia has been nice so far." Harpur always seemed aggressive, and there were no opinions of Frankie yet. They were coming. "That is good." Even if she was sure Zakiya could just do as well on her own. She had the power for it.
"I have....a friend. No family." She wouldn't elaborate there. "Well, I think two...friends. I do not know what the Mafia person thinks of me, but he leaves food for me. It is nice." If it wasn't just a bribe of sorts, it wouldn't surprise her really. "I am...fine with what I have. It is better that way."
Zakiya — 06/27/2021
They kinda freeze up a bit at the comment. She hates thinking about what would happen if the Mafia took control. They wouldn't , not on their watch.
"It's always better to have a couple good friends then a bunch of shitty ones," They shifted in their seat sitting forward. Though when they said food their stomach growled a bit. Damn, she was hungrier than she thought.
"You wanna go to a vendy and get a snack?" the offered, "Can't get anything super good, but uh how about something since I kinda hit you with my punching bag,"
Neeva — 06/28/2021
"Yes, I agree." Neeva wouldn't trust most of them not to be odd about her vibe, however, given its effects. Better safe than sorry. "We can do that, yes. We should find one that specializes in chips and press a lot of buttons. I did that once, but got baked potato chips. I was very disappointed."
Up onto her feet she'd go and she'd skate towards Zakiya, only to move past for the punching bag. "Feel free to lead the way, I cannot remember where most of the vendys here are."
Zakiya — 06/30/2021
"Yea, cool" They laughed a bit, "Man, they're healthier but taste like dog shit don't they?" They walk about a couple minutes from the small outdoor gym. There was a small area with a couple of vendies lined up with different snacks and drinks.
Zakiya puts some creds in and after a second and a quick ding, a fruit bar pops out from the machine. Zakiya pats Neeva's shoulder before pointing at the machine.
"Got myself a fruit bar, what do you want to get, or do you want to just click a shit ton of buttons again," They start putting a couple creds in waiting for Neeva's response.
Neeva — 06/30/2021
"You would think if they wanted us to eat the healthier options, they would taste better." Neeva grumbled, and she looked over the vendies. "Good choice?" She asked of that bar and she considered it a moment, only to start pressing a bunch of buttons.
Ding! And out came a crispy rice treat. "Ah yes, very good." So long as it wasn't rock hard, but she reached down to take it anyway. "It is not healthy like yours, but I really like these.."
Zakiya — 07/03/2021
"I think they don't know how to deal with that shit, healthy food can taste good as long as you cook it good," they huffed.
"Good luck, that's some good shit," they eat their fruit bar. For a couple seconds there was an awkward silence. After a bit, they look for any topic to talk about.
"'m guessing you have a vibe, what kind is it?" they asked in a casual tone; trying to fill the silence with anything. "I just punch shit hard as fuck with my vibe, and I guess if you punch me, I won't feel it" they shrugged.
Neeva — 07/05/2021
"Probably not, no." Neeva said in agreement, as she opened up her treat and started on it. As the silence followed, she was content to just eat, only to pause when Zakiya asked about her vibe. "Oh, it is nothing special. Not even worth a mention." Despite all the talk about her power on Stepbook, but it was easier online than it was in person.
"Oh, that is a very good vibe. I would like to do that." Punch her way to victory. "I must go, I need to do some things at home. I have wandered enough." And she was feeling tired and in need of some relaxation. "It was very nice to meet you. I hope I can watch you fight sometime, soon. Goodbye."
Politely, Neeva would wait for their reply, but was quick to wheel herself away afterwards.
Zakiya — 07/09/2021
"Yea, I hope you're there next time," they laugh. They're a bit weirded out by the sudden topic change. Though they soon pay no mind as they begin to wheel away. She should probably leave soon too and get some rest as well.
"If you need someone to walk you home i can do it, no pressure " Since it was later in the night, Zakiya wouldn't have felt very good if they at least didn't offer .
Neeva — 07/10/2021
"I will be there, even if I do not like being around some of them." Harpur mainly, probably Quinne too. Zeta was nice, atleast, and if need be, she'd hover around him. "I will be alright, but it is very nice you have offered. I am very powerful, remember? Anyway, I will have to come visit again soon, yes. Do not tell anyone who would want me not to."
And with that, she wandered off.
In a small outside gym on the outer-skirts of the orange district there was a loud speaker playing heavy metal, and a pissed Zakiya jabbing at a punching bag. Thinking back to their last fight, they really were gonna train hard to slam that stupid mafia's face into the concrete next time they saw him.
She stepped from side to side matching the heavy bass of the music. Her mind focused only on the bag, but the longer she thought about the fight, the more her anger boiled over. She steps back and growls a bit, before loudly screaming in a low, almost demonic voice
"WE'RE COMING OUT SWINGING!!" She's singing in a low gravely voice, and it takes a second before horns shoot from her head and her veins are showing throw the skin. A red glow radiating off her skin before she crosses a punch hard into her punching bag. It swings forward, almost breaking off the chain, but it hit something in front of it with a hard thwack. Zakiya, being confused, goes to investigate what stopped the bag so suddenly.
Neeva — 06/15/2021
The Orange District was often nicer to her and had no Harpurs, so that's where Neeva decided to go. The music was hard to miss and she wandered over, under the impression that there might be a party. Parties had food, and she was but a simple soul. And hungry.
"He-" It was the start of a greeting and abruptly an end, because the punching bag knocked her off her rollerblades. Her beanie helped soften the blow her head took from the ground, but not enough to avoid it hurting a bit. "Ow..." She mumbled as she stared up at Zakiya, notably dazed. Not to the extent of a concussion atleast.
"...Yes, you really are." To the lyrics.
Zakiya — 06/15/2021
Zakiya sees the Bandito on the ground and grumbles. Pissed off they just say "You know, it's never a good idea to fucking stand in front of a punching bag," Their face is in a scowl for a second before scoffing. It softens a bit, but they're still pouting.
They get down on one knee and offer a gloved hand to help them up. "You good? You look like you hit your head hard," they huff as they de-activate their vibe. "Name's Zakiya"
Neeva — 06/15/2021
"I did not think you were going to hit it that hard. Do people not hold them for fighters?" As if that what she was planning on doing, since Zakiya certainly didn't need that sort of help from someone whose muscle weight was practically non-existent. "Anyway, I was not infront of it. You were." Logic.
She accepted the gloved hand and looked her over, curious. Atleast until the vibe was de-activated and her deadpanned expression returned. "I will be okay, I have dealt with worse things and it is not bleeding." She checked to make sure, however. "I am Neeva. I have seen you many times on Stepbook."
Zakiya — 06/15/2021
"Yea, like you could hold a punching bag," the joked a bit, pulling them up. Wow, what a real funny gal. They look down at her. "Yea, but you could have a concussion or whatever," they huffed.
"I'm sure you have, m pretty popular," they huffed, a bit too prideful of themselves. They rolled their shoulders back. "What are you doin here, don't see a lot of ditos rolling around in here" They go back to punching the bag, still making it swing back and forth.
Neeva — 06/15/2021
A grateful nod followed and she balanced her weight on her rollerblades, one foot tipped onto the back. "I could, I am very strong." When Zakiya mentioned a concussion, she nodded. "Yes, but there are signs. If I start to feel drowsy, dizzy or sick, I will tell you and then we can go to the vendy." She felt fine, outside the obvious throbbing in the back of her head.
"Yes, you post a lot of pictures," She moved this time and stood behind Zakiya, but eventually moved to sit. "I am just wandering, and I heard the music and your singing. I thought maybe there was a party." When she mentioned other ditos, Neeva nodded. "They are usually wary, but I am not. I go wherever I want."
Zakiya — 06/15/2021
Zakiya whips around as they skate behind them. "No, no party," they huff. "Just punching shit," they're moving their hands that motion towards the punching bag. "Your welcome to join if you want, since you're so strong"
They chuckle a bit at their swagger. "You're confident, I like that" They huff while pushing the bag making it swing. "Take a hit at it if you want," they huff, nodding their head at the bag.
Neeva — 06/15/2021
When she whipped around, Neeva held up her hands disarmingly. "I have limits." Zakiya was already riled up and surrounded by exercise equipment. Neeva was confident, but she wasn't stupid. "Yes." She said in agreement and moved over to the punching bag, so she could hit it a couple times.
It wasn't impressive.
"I am confident, because I am the best." The Bandito agreed, hands pressed to the punching bag to steady herself and she pushed away from it. "This is a nice spot, is this where you usually go?"
Zakiya — 06/16/2021
It's hard for Zakiya to conceal a couple quick snickers under her breath. She uses her hand to cover her mouth so Neeva couldn't see her. It wasn't in a mean spirited way, but it was kinda funny to see them barley move the punching bag.
"Huh, you must be pretty big with the other ditos then, love to fight with you sometime if you're the best out there," The offer is playful, and they watch them roll backwards towards them.
"Nah, just sometimes it's a change to workout outside instead of a gym, " they return back to punching quick jabs into the bag once the dito was far enough. "Besides, it's nice out and I don't wanna be cramped up in a room" they huffed.
"So, you uh a nomad of some kind?" they asked in between quick sets of punches. Keeping the conversation light and short in between quick sets of punches.
Neeva — 06/17/2021
"I guess so. We do not socialize much." Neeva shrugged and she held up her hands, though she didn't seem concerned by Zakiya's challenge. "Yes, I will fight you, I will make sure to hold up the reputation of the Banditos on my shoulders. It is a very heavy burden, but I am ready."
She moved to sit down somewhere that wasn't fully on the ground and she watched as Zakiya went back to training, keen on picking up little actions as future tries. "That is fair, it is probably also cooler." No need to worry about an AC not reaching her.
"Yes, I think that would be accurate. It is also nice to explore and see other people and what they are doing. The Research district is very boring."
Zakiya — 06/17/2021
There’s a small psh as Zakiya blows air through her teeth.
“It ain’t boring if you know where you lookin or if you know the right people” they say, continuing their sets of punches and blocks. Recalling their days in those small (probably illegal) fighting rings.
“Used to live there you know, in fact that’s where I grew up” she catches the punching bag as it swings back at her.
“Don’t think I ever had a boring day in my life when I had a boring day in my life” If you count having to always watch your back exciting.
Neeva — 06/17/2021
"I do not go around people much." Neeva replied with a sigh, but she didn't seem so bothered or beaten up by it. It was the way things generally had to be. "People treat me as strange, and it is easier to be around when it is late." So she could avoid anyone like Harpur.
Despite that their district was just as active in the later hours, but everyone was usually too focused on their own thing to pay much attention to her. "Yes, it is easy to see with how you are on Stepbook. You get fights simply by saying the right thing." Or was it wrong?
"Anyway, I am not for that."
Zakiya — 06/17/2021
“You don’t seem that strange, I dunno you are a little standoffish but uh, there’s worst people out there” They give a couple more quick jabs before finally they give one powerful kick to the bag, causing it to flip forward.
“I’ve always been in fights, for a good part of my life in-fact” they scratch the back of their head. They walk backwards to sit where they were and they pull their bag out. They rummage through it and take out two protein bars. They give on to their new acquaintance. They weren’t gonna eat something in front of someone else without sharing, they aren’t that much of an asshole. They take a bite of their bar.
“You seen me and that one guy fighting right, man don’t know who he is even, a real chump if you ask me” They talk with their mouthful. “Bet you it ain’t gonna be the last time they try to fight me, and as much as I hate to say it they’re pretty good at fighting” they hugged “If I don’t keep myself on my toes they may get me next time, and no matter what I want to make sure I get at least one win a head of him.”
They pull out a water bottle. It’s small so they have multiple. She hands one to Neeva in case they were thirsty.
Neeva — 06/18/2021
"Yes." Neeva was certainly in agreement, but she knew how people acted towards and around her. Standoffish was just one piece of the big, strange puzzle. "Why? What makes you enjoy it?" She had no qualms against taking food from random people, but she figured there was no reason to worry - it was wrapped. "Thank you." The bar was unwrapped, and she nodded her agreement.
"He is a Mafioso." Well, Zakiya clearly knew that. "But, he is not that interesting or important. Just a bruiser, like the rest of them." As far as she was concerned, there was only one that mattered, because he was a decent human being. "I do not like him. He has no good qualities whatsoever and I think he is only in the Mafia, because he cannot go anywhere else."
A simple 'who would take him at this point?'
The water was readily accepted, too. "I would have been interested in the mafia more, I think, if it was not for him. I hope they are not looking to recruit with him around."
Zakiya — 06/21/2021
"Guess it's being the strongest guy in the room, i dunno" they take another sip of their water bottle. "I guess it was the one thing I was good at and i just kept doing it,"
Zakiya snickers at her comment. "I think he's definitely made lots of enemies everywhere," she shrugs, "I'm doubtful he'll ever have a change of heart, he fits in with those other fucks, 'm sure theres a couple of good guys but jeez" She sits up then back. "It sounds so fuckin boring trying to be 'sophisticated' or whatever"
She ponders for a moment. "besides, they want control in the name of a more lawful island or whatever, that shit never works out," she looks up a bit. "Theres always gonna be chaos, always something underground and I've experienced a lot of it. Hell almost got killed a couple times from it. 'm sure you've seen it too. " she finish their bar and crumple it up before throwing it into the trash.
It misses. She groans, going to pick it up and throwing it into the trash. "Glad you re-thought bout joining them, they're not on the right side of history thats for sure."
Neeva — 06/23/2021
"That makes sense." Neeva agreed and she went back to eating for a moment, while her mind wandered. "Yes, there is a nice one." She'd have included Cecille, but wasn't quite sure what to make of them yet. "I do not think he will, he is probably used to just being a thug. I cannot see him as sophisticated." Harpur was, by all definition, a brute. There was no real hint of grace there. "If they get the island, there will likely not be a lot of room for the rest of us just to be...us."
Neeva was sure they'd do something drastic to get that feeling of order, and she wasn't keen on finding out what. "I am happy with where I am, I am free to do what I want. There are no, ah, expectations. I can just go out and be me, and no one will tell me it is incorrect or not up to their standards." A shrug, and she'd open up the bottle of water.
"They do not get that, and I feel sorry for them. It is...stifling."
Zakiya — 06/24/2021
Zakiya takes her hand and does a little friendly pat on the back.
"Don't worry about that, We're gonna make sure they won't be able to take over the island," They smile a bit. "The boss guy is back, don't know him that well, but I know he's a super strong guy fighting against them," They give a small laugh. "Good enough for me,"
"Hmm, you're right. Having lots of freedom is nice," they shrugged their shoulders. They remember their days of being a square with no expectations. It was nice, but it was hard to live mostly on their own at the young age of 16.
"They're dumb as hell, they're gonna get whats coming to them." Of course they don't mean it in a threatening way. It was just the matter of fact; no one wants them to take over the island.
Neeva — 06/25/2021
"What is the UG's plan?" Neeva had to ask, to see what their views were on the whole thing. Fighting against them was one thing, but she was sure there had to be some end goal. And, if Zakiya didn't know it, that meant it wasn't something pleasant. Atleast to her, but without common knowledge spread out...
"There are too many opposing people against them, they are one faction." Neeva was sure the banditos would stick to their own thing, but she figured they'd also want to keep their identity. "What is coming to them?"
Zakiya — 06/25/2021
"We don't want the Mafia to do the shit they're doin, we're trying to stop em," the shrugged. They trust that UG's intentions are pure. Sure, not everyone in UG is a good person, but they definitely do not want to live on the Mafia's idea of a "perfect society" or whatever. "They aren't doing the right thing, " They let out a low whistle before looking towards the sky. "I mean, I joined UG to help the little guy out thats at least my plan here," She places her hands behind her on the concrete and lays her weight on them.
They huffed. "People don't like being told what to do," they screw their water bottle closed. "They're making themselves into an enemy, lots of people are willing to do anything to prevent them from taking away their freedom." Zakiya looks towards neeva. "You can't complain about burns if you stroke the fires,"
Neeva — 06/27/2021
"And what if you succeed? Then what?" Neeva asked, genuinely curious, rather than acting as if their plan was likely to fail. Perhaps it would, perhaps it wouldn't, but she didn't think she'd put faith into it either way. "It is a good plan." Helping the people was always an admirable goal.
"There is also a lot of people who would want that power. Or assumption of family." The Bandito did wonder if they were that close, but some part of her doubted it. "No, they cannot, but they will. Anyone would."
Zakiya — 06/27/2021
Zakiya stays silent at the question for a second. Yes, Steven did talk about removing any kind of leadership from UG, but he's just some guy who came back one day, proclaiming to be the boss. Zakiya had no idea who he was, or what he said was actually the truth. Zakiya could only take his word to face value. Did he have an ulterior motive? Man, it really fucking sucks that they don't have a mind reader vibe or anything.
"Boss wants to go for a community setting I guess, everyone working together or whatever" They tried to keep it vague. "I trust that the boss's intentions are pure," They heard positive remarks about him. Though, part of them remained weary until they could see the merit in his actions. Though, for now they seem a good person and they would stay friendly until he did something that disproved that.
"I guess, but it matters how you see the faction in the end of the day," they stretch forward. "UG picked me up when I was in a shitty place and gave me a family and home, and that makes them good in my book, " Their answer was simple and put.
"What bout you, you got a family or at least any friends? You seem like the loner type, " They don't mean it in a rude way, but it definitely comes out that way.
Neeva — 06/27/2021
Neeva focused on finishing that bar and sought a bin to deal with the wrapper, though she'd be back to lounging afterwards. "I hope it is the case. People can change when they are up on top, and that might very well become the case." If UG won this 'war' of factions. "That is, of course, the Mafia does not win." Not that she expected either side, but the Bandito wanted to be realistic.
"I do not talk to a lot of UG. Only one in the Mafia has been nice so far." Harpur always seemed aggressive, and there were no opinions of Frankie yet. They were coming. "That is good." Even if she was sure Zakiya could just do as well on her own. She had the power for it.
"I have....a friend. No family." She wouldn't elaborate there. "Well, I think two...friends. I do not know what the Mafia person thinks of me, but he leaves food for me. It is nice." If it wasn't just a bribe of sorts, it wouldn't surprise her really. "I am...fine with what I have. It is better that way."
Zakiya — 06/27/2021
They kinda freeze up a bit at the comment. She hates thinking about what would happen if the Mafia took control. They wouldn't , not on their watch.
"It's always better to have a couple good friends then a bunch of shitty ones," They shifted in their seat sitting forward. Though when they said food their stomach growled a bit. Damn, she was hungrier than she thought.
"You wanna go to a vendy and get a snack?" the offered, "Can't get anything super good, but uh how about something since I kinda hit you with my punching bag,"
Neeva — 06/28/2021
"Yes, I agree." Neeva wouldn't trust most of them not to be odd about her vibe, however, given its effects. Better safe than sorry. "We can do that, yes. We should find one that specializes in chips and press a lot of buttons. I did that once, but got baked potato chips. I was very disappointed."
Up onto her feet she'd go and she'd skate towards Zakiya, only to move past for the punching bag. "Feel free to lead the way, I cannot remember where most of the vendys here are."
Zakiya — 06/30/2021
"Yea, cool" They laughed a bit, "Man, they're healthier but taste like dog shit don't they?" They walk about a couple minutes from the small outdoor gym. There was a small area with a couple of vendies lined up with different snacks and drinks.
Zakiya puts some creds in and after a second and a quick ding, a fruit bar pops out from the machine. Zakiya pats Neeva's shoulder before pointing at the machine.
"Got myself a fruit bar, what do you want to get, or do you want to just click a shit ton of buttons again," They start putting a couple creds in waiting for Neeva's response.
Neeva — 06/30/2021
"You would think if they wanted us to eat the healthier options, they would taste better." Neeva grumbled, and she looked over the vendies. "Good choice?" She asked of that bar and she considered it a moment, only to start pressing a bunch of buttons.
Ding! And out came a crispy rice treat. "Ah yes, very good." So long as it wasn't rock hard, but she reached down to take it anyway. "It is not healthy like yours, but I really like these.."
Zakiya — 07/03/2021
"I think they don't know how to deal with that shit, healthy food can taste good as long as you cook it good," they huffed.
"Good luck, that's some good shit," they eat their fruit bar. For a couple seconds there was an awkward silence. After a bit, they look for any topic to talk about.
"'m guessing you have a vibe, what kind is it?" they asked in a casual tone; trying to fill the silence with anything. "I just punch shit hard as fuck with my vibe, and I guess if you punch me, I won't feel it" they shrugged.
Neeva — 07/05/2021
"Probably not, no." Neeva said in agreement, as she opened up her treat and started on it. As the silence followed, she was content to just eat, only to pause when Zakiya asked about her vibe. "Oh, it is nothing special. Not even worth a mention." Despite all the talk about her power on Stepbook, but it was easier online than it was in person.
"Oh, that is a very good vibe. I would like to do that." Punch her way to victory. "I must go, I need to do some things at home. I have wandered enough." And she was feeling tired and in need of some relaxation. "It was very nice to meet you. I hope I can watch you fight sometime, soon. Goodbye."
Politely, Neeva would wait for their reply, but was quick to wheel herself away afterwards.
Zakiya — 07/09/2021
"Yea, I hope you're there next time," they laugh. They're a bit weirded out by the sudden topic change. Though they soon pay no mind as they begin to wheel away. She should probably leave soon too and get some rest as well.
"If you need someone to walk you home i can do it, no pressure " Since it was later in the night, Zakiya wouldn't have felt very good if they at least didn't offer .
Neeva — 07/10/2021
"I will be there, even if I do not like being around some of them." Harpur mainly, probably Quinne too. Zeta was nice, atleast, and if need be, she'd hover around him. "I will be alright, but it is very nice you have offered. I am very powerful, remember? Anyway, I will have to come visit again soon, yes. Do not tell anyone who would want me not to."
And with that, she wandered off.
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