Fandom The Farmhouse Dream { The Last of Us 1x1 with icedthemoon }

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Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price and Jordan DeShay
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler | 19, 27, 30 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Alex stayed near Nate, especially with the armed men circling them. He bit his lip as he eyed them, shifting a little nervously. Alex looked around the town but didn’t move. He didn’t dare to. He watched Asher head off with the one who spoke. Kaleb slid down off the horse with the help of Carlos and Nate, and stood there using Carlos as support while Nate worked on his leg. He’d bite back painful gasps every so often and had turned his head to place it into Carlos’ shoulder. Jordan brought the two horses to the stables and was heading back when he saw Asher and Arid heading to the group. He heard the words that they were safe until they could bring them to a higher up. “I’m not sure where Tommy went but I think Maria was at Seth’s place before we left.” Jordan said. “So I guess we start looking there unless we find someone else.” Jordan added as Alex looked at Asher. “I’m ready.” Alex replied.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, and Asher McCoy
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter | 21, 25, 32 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Asher was already moving the second Jordan said that. “Well come on then.” Carlos stood next to Kaleb. “Are you okay to walk, love? I know Medicine Man can be a bit of a miracle worker, but he can’t always cure everything.” Nate shrugged because it was true. He pulled Alex along after the admittedly scary Asher who seemed like the person they should follow and not ignore. He looked back at Arid who was frowning and talking to a couple of the gatekeepers. He wondered if they were about to have an escort.
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Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price and Jordan DeShay
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler | 19, 27, 30 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb looked at Carlos when he spoke and nodded. “I’ll be fine. It’s better now, not perfect but better.” Kaleb assured him as they followed Jordan and Asher. Alex moved with Nate when he felt the pull. He didn’t quite know what to make of Jackson yet, but so far it seemed like a really nice place. Jordan looked over at Asher with a sigh. “After we get done with this, I’m taking you to Jacob. And I don’t want to hear the ‘oh I’m alright’ either.” Jordan said as they neared the Tipsy Bison that Seth ran.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, and Asher McCoy
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter | 21, 25, 32 | Current location ;; Wyoming

They did not get an escort but Nate noticed that several of those people stayed within eyesight. He wondered if this was normal or something new. He didn’t blame them for being cautious. He considered asking but didn’t want to interrupt any of the conversations. Instead he stuck close to Alex as he continued to be awestruck by this town. Carlos was not paying attention to the town because he was too busy paying attention to Kaleb. “I think maybe we should take up Medicine Man’s offer of physical therapy later. We need to work that out before it gets any worse.” Asher waved a dismissive hand at Jordan. It was the left hand. “It’s not that bad. It’s just..” he didn’t know how to tell him what it was without it sounding bad. “It hurts. Stings. Eh, it’s not that big of a deal. Let’s just go find her, okay?” He moved inside the building without intention of continuing the conversation.
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Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price and Jordan DeShay
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler | 19, 27, 30 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Kaleb glanced at Carlos as he nodded with a smile. “I know, and I agree. Perhaps now we can actually get it to behave normally again.” Kaleb commented as they entered the place. Alex and Kaleb’s eyes both went wide as they checked out the place they’d been led into. Jordan clenched his teeth as he looked at Asher, watching him enter the building. “You and your stubbornness are going to be the death of me love.” Jordan huffed as he entered the building, looking around for Maria. So far he hadn’t seen her, but he was hoping they’d find her soon because he needed to get his partners right arm checked out.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, and Asher McCoy
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter | 21, 25, 32 | Current location ;; Wyoming

The little place was relatively packed with various community members who were all eating, drinking, and chatting. A crew of four new people following behind Jordan and Asher was certainly a sight to behold. This did not happen often. The whispering began. The whispering about new people. The whispering about additional community members. The whispering about secrets. There were no secrets, Carlos wanted to tell them. He never had a real secret. Not real ones. A man behind the bar counter was talking to a couple of people and looked up as they walked over. His face visibly hardened when Jordan and Asher walked over. He cleared his throat before acknowledging them. The several people he was talking to also looked over at the group but did not seem nearly as bothered by the presence. Nate found this intriguing if nothing else. “How can I help you?” asked the man almost reluctantly.
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Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price and Jordan DeShay
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler | 19, 27, 30 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Alex kept close to Nate, hearing the whispering. He looked around as he walked behind Carlos and Kaleb. Kaleb held his head up high but even the whispering was making him nervous too. When they made their way to the counter, Jordan caught the hardened look on his face and rolled his eyes. “Where’s Maria?” Jordan asked. His voice was hard as he crossed his arms. “Jordan?” A voice cut through as he asked, and he turned. Maria had come up from another table and looked at the four newcomers. “Who are they?” She asked, arms crossed and eyes narrowed. “Kaleb and Carlos..” He started which made Maria look at him, with a smirk. “And Alex and Nate.” Jordan finished. “They saved our lives during patrol and they’re seeking to stay here.” Jordan explained as Maria sighed.

“Jordan.. What if they.. we can’t trust them.” Maria started and Jordan cut her off with a sigh. “Maria. They’re not like Abby. Trust me.” “Fine. But they’re on probation. One month. Though we’re low on places for them to stay.” Maria said as she looked around. A dark brown haired woman came up to her a moment later. “They can have our farmhouse. It’s too much work for me to keep up with on my own.” “Okay. Perfect. Jordan, they get Ellie’s farmhouse, and I want you and Asher to move with them. Keep an eye on them. You six are dismissed but those four don’t leave the town until the month is up.” Maria’s word was final.

“I’m taking Asher to Jacob, and I’m taking Nate and Alex with me. Nate is a medic so we could use him there. Kaleb should come to and get his leg checked out.” Jordan said as Maria nodded. “Once that’s done, come find me at the cafeteria and we can get them settled after dinner.” Maria told him before she turned away. “Well. That went better than I thought it would. Now. Jacob’s. No arguing.” Jordan told Asher. Alex and Kaleb were quiet as they listened to the conversation.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, and Asher McCoy
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter | 21, 25, 32 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Asher watched, arms crossed the entire time. He was prepared to jump in if he had to, but Jordan was better with Maria. Jordan was kinder than him, especially after Abby. Asher was honestly shocked he let these two in. It was Kaleb and Carlos. That was the only reason and he knew it. “That went better, because she was in a good mood. And I don’t need to go to Jacob, Jordan.” Asher stood his ground firmly. He didn’t want to go. But his resolve wavered looking at that face. Listening to those commands. That was how Jordan got his way so often. “Fine. It’s not like he can do a lot for this anyway.” He turned to look at Alex and Nate. “Can you do much for bloater acid burns?” Before either could react, he was gone. He left the building without any of the rest of them, though his eyes lingered on Kaleb for just a moment before he disappeared.

“You know, I do think that went well,” Carlos agreed with a big grin. Nate did not share this grin since he was too busy realizing what Asher just said. “Come on you guys. This is going to be great. Just look at this place!” He waved to anyone who was looking, and many waved back. The man behind the counter did not. He looked absolutely scandalized. Carlos wondered what his deal was. He started making his way to the outside as well, helping Kaleb along. Nate, still mortified, followed. “And a farmhouse!” Carlos repeated. “Did you hear that? That’s the dream!”
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Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay and Kaiden Lachlan
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF | 19, 27, 30, 26 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Jordan had a smile on his face when he heard Asher give in, a chuckle coming out. He knew that he’d get Asher to go, and with acid burns, he knew it had to be checked out. Jordan followed the others outside after Asher. Kaleb glanced at Carlos, seeing how happy he was. This was what they needed. Peace. Alex winced as he heard Asher comment that he had acid burns from the bloater. And he tilted his head, the name sounded familiar but he couldn’t place it. As Jordan followed Asher, he becokened the rest to follow him closely. They made their way to a building with a medical cross on the front. Inside was several tables and chairs, a few rooms in the back for exams and other things.

Kaiden was sitting at one of the chairs, and his arm was on the table. Jacob was stitching him together. “Next time we see a broken piece of wood, we don’t step on it. Hmm?” Jacob commented as Kai rolled his eyes. “I live with a bunch of worriers.” He replied, knowing that if Ezekiel hadn’t forced him to get seen, he wouldn’t have. Both men looked up as the group entered and Kai was the first to speak. “Alex?”​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, and Ezekiel Finch
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite | 21, 25, 32, 29 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Ezekiel rolled his eyes. He stood behind Kai, his arm draped over his shoulder and resting on Kai’s chest as he watched Jacob. “We aren’t worriers. We are pragmatists who love you.” His words had that same slight bite they always did when he spoke to Kai. It was once used to hurt the other. Now it was there to aggressively prove his love. His attention was drawn away at Kai’s question. That name. His eyes fell on a very large group coming in. Two he knew. Three he didn’t. One. No. One. “Alex.” He pulled away from Kai and stepped to the other Seraphite. His brother. “How? How are you here?”

Asher, moving away from Jordan since he wanted to be a lot about these acid burns, stepped over to Jacob. “Hey. This is Kaleb. His leg needs your attention when you’re done with Kaiden. What did you do?” He blinked and looked back. “Oh, also. That’s Carlos, Nate, and Alex. Though you already know that one?”
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Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay and Kaiden Lachlan
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF | 19, 27, 30, 26 | Current location ;; Wyoming

A frustrated huff slipped out as Kai flicked his gaze to Ezekiel. “Yeah. Whatever you say dear.” Kaiden replied before he looked at the group. He knew two of them. No three of them. He knew three. Of course, Kai could not get up, but he felt Ezekiel’s arm off his shoulder as he watched his partner step over to Alex. Jordan rolled his eyes as he followed Asher over to Jacob. “Do not let him leave here without checking his arm.” Jordan’s voice was hard as Jacob nodded. “Okay. A few more stitches then Kai is done. Kaleb was it? Have someone help you sit on a table, legs over the side and Asher, sit down near him.” Jacob instructed all while keeping up the stitching. Kaleb nodded as he looked at Carlos. “Give me a hand?” He asked as Alex moved from Nate’s side and over to Ezekiel. “I..” His voice went quiet for a moment. “We’re seeking to settle down, and our friends, brothers, Carlos and Kaleb, knew of this place. I didn’t expect to see you here. Oh! This is Nate. My partner and Nate, love. This is Ezekiel, my brother from Seattle.” Alex said, smiling at both Nate as he gently brought him with him, and then at Ezekiel.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, and Ezekiel Finch
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite | 21, 25, 32, 29 | Current location ;; Wyoming

“Of course, my love!” Carlos helped Kaleb over to where Jacob instructed. He sat beside him while they waited, arm draped around Kaleb as he watched what seemed like a reunion happening. Asher glared around Jordan and sat down with a huff. He did not see this as a big deal. “Jordan, beautiful and lovely, can you do something with your cranky boy? What did you do to him while we were away?” Nate kind of stared as he took in all of this information. It was so much flooding his senses that he didn’t think that he was going to be able to process it all.

Ezekiel was shocked. Incredulous. Dubious even. His brother. They hadn’t even been gone that long. Not really in the grand scheme of things. He looked him over. He had changed somehow. And partner? “You’ve found someone?” He smiled. Ezekiel was not one for smiling too often. It was something he was slowly working on even now. “That’s wonderful. And you’re here? To stay?” Nate finally got it. He looked at the one being worked on with the stitches. Kaiden. Kai. “You’re the star crossed lovers!” He exclaimed. Ezekiel was confused now. “We are.. what?”
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[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay and Kaiden Lachlan
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF | 19, 27, 30, 26 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Jacob finished stitching up Kaiden and patted his shoulder. “You’re all set. I’ll see you soon for dinner. Now. Onto my next patient.” Jacob said as he walked over to Kaleb. He regarded the blonde for a moment with a warm smile. “Hello there. It’s nice to meet you two.” He said, looking at Carlos as well with that same smile. He adjusted his glasses before he pushed up Kaleb’s pant leg. “Name’s Jacob Smith. I’m one of the medics here. Kaleb and Carlos right? Where did you two come from?” Jacob asked as he checked the leg. "So it's bruised, and a little angry but with rest and ice, then some therapy to work the muscles back, you should be good." Jacob said as he examined Kaleb's leg. "Hello. Yes. I’m Kaleb Price. And we come from Denver.” Kaleb said as he sat there, leaning his head on Carlos’ shoulder. Jordan had heard Carlos’ comment and sighed heavily. “I didn’t do anything to him. But that’s something that we should discuss in private when we all catch up in the farmhouse.” Jordan replied.

Kaiden stood up and walked over to Alex, Ezekiel and Nate. He couldn’t believe that Alex was here. “Oh man. It’s great to see you. And partner? Nice to meet you Nate.” Kaiden said a moment before he heard Nate’s words. Alex laughed as he listened to Nate. “Yes. We’re here to stay, and yes. I’ve found someone. Literally we ran into each other in a city in North Dakota. Also, that’s what they called your love story, the star crossed lovers. Because you two couldn’t be together in Seattle.” Alex explained as he looked at Ezekiel and Kai. “Is Theo and Elijah here too?” Alex asked curiously.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, and Ezekiel Finch
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite | 21, 25, 32, 29 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Carlos held Kaleb close, arm around his waist as Jacob worked on him. “Carlos Price.” He grinned and kissed Kaleb’s temple. “Oh I really like that. We haven’t gotten to say that a lot. Carlos Price. Mm, I can’t wait to have our wedding.” Asher narrowed his eyes at them. “Wedding? You two are getting married?” He glanced at Jordan and then looked away.

Nate was a little awkward. It was not something he could help. He held Alex’s hand and smiled sheepishly at the other two. He never had so much attention, but he did like more people around. It reminded him of how his family used to be. Ezekiel laughed at the explanation, and peered at his partner beside him. “Star crossed lovers. I never thought about it that way. I guess that would be correct, though.” He laughed and then nodded. “Yes they are also here. They will join us for dinner. I am sure they will be excited to see you.”
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Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay and Kaiden Lachlan
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF | 19, 27, 30, 26 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Jacob looked at the two and smiled as he heard Carlos. “Well congratulations you two. Marriage is wonderful. I’ve been married for.. twenty-three years. Best decision I ever made.” Jacob commented as he worked the muscle just below the bruise before he grabbed a wrap. “I’m going to do a compression wrap. It’ll need to be redone daily. You can either come to me or if your fiancé would like to watch, I can give you a few wraps and he can do them at home.” Jacob said as he glanced at Carlos. Kaleb’s eyes widened, wow. Married for that long. He heard Carlos’ comment about his name and then he looked over at Asher. “Yeah. He uh proposed to me after a really bad injury.” Kaleb explained as he smiled at the kiss to his temple. Once Jacob allowed for enough time for Carlos to watch, he wrapped the leg up with just the right tightness. “That should help those muscles calm down. Now. Asher. Let’s check those acid burns.” Jacob said, coming over to sit beside Asher and gestured for his hurt arm. “May I?”

Kaiden chuckled as he swung an arm, his good arm, around Ezekiel’s shoulders. “I think that’s entirely correct.” He said with a smile before he flicked his eyes at his arm. “You know what’s going to happen when we get to dinner right? I’m never going to hear the end of how I hurt myself.. again.” Kaiden said softly as Alex chuckled. “Your dad? The same one who called that massive search party when you got lost the first time we met?” Alex asked as Kaiden nodded. “Yeah.. that one.” Kai replied.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, and Ezekiel Finch
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite | 21, 25, 32, 29 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Carlos absolutely wanted to watch to see how to appropriately apply these wraps onto Kaleb’s leg. He trusted Nate, but he wanted to be able to do this too. He wanted to be able to help. Kaleb was his everything. So he watched and he learned. “So if you’ve been married that long, who’s the lucky devil that got you?” Because Carlos was like that. Seemingly like Carlos summoned him, another man walked in, standing by Jacob’s side, and grinned. “That would be me. Soren Truelson Smith at your service. Jacob, I see that you’re busy. I guess I should have waited a little longer to come in.” He moved to the side and picked up Asher’s arm to prepare it for Jacob. “Don’t be stubborn. Let someone care for you for once.” Asher groaned and nodded as Soren pushed away sleeves to reveal the acid burn. It was actually pretty big as it sprawled across the skin. He glanced over at Jordan and reached out his other hand for him.

Ezekiel let the two of them discuss the inevitable dinner crisis with a similar awkward look to that of Nate’s face. Nate tilted his head. “Is that… bad?” Ezekiel looked shyly away. Such a strong face looking shy was a bit strange. It would have been like if Nate’s mama decided to be shy. “It’s.. I don’t think his dad likes me very much. Especially when he gets himself hurt.” Ezekiel had always felt like Kai’s dad never thought he was good enough. To be fair, Ezekiel questioned that too given their backstory.
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Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay and Kaiden Lachlan
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF | 19, 27, 30, 26 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Jacob chuckled as he was about to answer Carlos when his husband showed up and introduced himself. He flicked his gaze to Soren with a warm smile. “It’s all good baby. Once I finish this arm, I’m off for the night. And we can head to dinner.” Jacob said, watching as Soren grabbed Asher’s arm and Jacob sighed. He started with clean off the burn before he put some petroleum jelly he’d managed to keep a stock of, and wrapped it. “We need to redo this wrap every day for a while.” Jacob said as Jordan held onto the hand that had reached for him.

Kai sighed a little. “You know it’s not like that. Dad is just.. over protective. He doesn’t want to lose me.” Kaiden said, kissing Ezekiel’s cheek gently. “Nate!” Jordan called once Jacob was done. “Come here for a moment?” Jordan added, looking at him.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, and Ezekiel Finch
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite | 21, 25, 32, 29 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Asher wasn’t exactly the type of person who needed the support because of pain. He wasn’t exactly the type to need support in general. He liked to view himself as independent. Sometimes, though, that independence was a little less defined. As Jacob finished, he held onto Jordan’s hand not because he needed it to get through this but just because he needed it. Or he wanted it. Or something like that. He wasn’t entirely certain. Carlos pulled Kaleb along to go the other set of people. He wanted to meet the star crossed lovers. At the same time, Nate pulled away from Alex to join the rest. “Hmm what’s up?” He asked, far more excited in his curiosity than he had been a while ago. Honestly, this was the closest he had been to himself in weeks. “Oh! Hi,” he said to the other two adults. “I’m Nate. Nice to meet you.”

Carlos made his way over to Kai and Ezekiel. He threw an arm over Kai’s shoulder like they had been friends forever. “I just had to come say hi to you two. We have heard much about you, your story is probably the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard, and also hello I’m Carlos. I don’t think I introduced myself. And this is Kaleb. Handsome, how do you only have friends and family who are all drop dead gorgeous?”
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[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay and Kaiden Lachlan
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF | 19, 27, 30, 26 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Jordan kept holding Asher's hand as Jacob finished up. The older medic turned as Nate came over and smiled at him. "Hello Nate. It's nice to meet you. I'm Jacob and this is my husband Soren. I'm one of the medics here in Jackson." Jacob said as he held out his hand for Nate with a smile. "Where did you come from?" Jacob asked as he sat down with no patients for the first time that day.

Kaleb moved with Carlos to the other pair and smiled at them. Kai looked at little confused at the arm around his shoulder but smiled at the two anyway. "It's nice to meet you. I never expected our story to be retold or even beautiful." Kai admitted as he glanced at Alex with a smile. "Hi. It's nice to meet you too." Kaleb said, holding his hand out. Kaiden shook his hand with his free one. Alex was busy watching Nate move away when he was dragged back to the conversation. "Luck of the draw?" Alex said, shrugging his shoulders.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, and Ezekiel Finch
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite | 21, 25, 32, 29 | Current location ;; Wyoming

“Is this who you wanted me to meet earlier, Jordan?” Nate asked as he grabbed Jacob’s hand and shook it. “I am also a medic. Well, a medic in training. I mean, I guess I am the medic now that there aren’t a whole lot around for us to compare except no there’s more now that we’re here! And this place is huge!” After shaking the hand he spun in a circle as he marveled at the building they were in. “It’s so much better than what we had in the Firefly camps.” He stopped spinning as he was grinning ear to ear. “I come from...” Where did he come from? “Everywhere. I come from everywhere. And now here.” He was too excited to sit down. He suddenly pointed at Jacob. “You are a medic but you were something else in the old world. Nurse? You don’t have doctor energy. I’ve met doctors.” He pointed to Soren. “You’re a soldier. It’s the way you stand.” Asher. “And you’re also a soldier but a different kind. You remind me of Kaleb a lot. But you’ve got a gruffer face. But you aren’t one of the usual patrol are you? Mmm… Hunter. Calluses on your hands. You get the fancy food for everyone. And you.” To Jordan. “You patrol, because you like to move. I can see it when you’re being still. I knew a lot of people like you too. I’ve met a lot of people.” He looked back at Alex and grinned like an ecstatic little kid before looking back at them. “I miss people.”

This was a whole town or community or whatever full of beautiful people. How lucky were they to have found it? He was so glad that they finally followed Jordan and Asher here, though he was also glad that they waited. This was so much better. “So, are you two joining us for this dinner we have been promised? Because I love big family dinners. I mean, I have only ever had one, and the big family was literally just the four of us, but it was the best thing that I have ever done.” Pause. “Probably.” Pause. “You know, I am not certain, but it’s great.” He kissed Kaleb’s cheek and then leaned over and kissed Alex’s. “Alright, who’s next? There’s bound to be more beautiful people to meet.”
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Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay and Kaiden Lachlan
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF | 19, 27, 30, 26 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Jordan nodded with a smile as he looked at the excited medic. "This is exactly who I wanted you to meet." Jordan replied as Jacob shook his hand with a smile. He remained quiet until Nate was done and then he laughed. "Oh to have that kind of energy. You've gotten all of us right. What about Kaiden over there?" He asked gesturing to Kai who was currently watching Carlos and realizing he was just like how Jordan had been when he'd met him. Jordan chuckled as he listened to Nate. "Dear?" Jacob asked as he looked at Soren. "Do you remember having that kind of energy? Because I think I only remember it when Kai and Theo were growing up." Jacob commented before he refocused. "You were a Firefly? So was Tommy. He and Maria run this place." Jacob said.

Kaiden looked at Carlos and heard him, smiling at the energy he had. "Of course. In fact, we should probably get heading otherwise dad will get worried again." Kaiden chuckled as Kaleb and Alex both smiled at the kiss from Carlos. At that time Alex's stomach rumbled softly and he blushed, looking away. "Dinner sounds wonderful."​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, and Ezekiel Finch
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite | 21, 25, 32, 29 | Current location ;; Wyoming

There were a lot of questions that came at him all at once. Nate focused on them individually. Methodically. He turned to face Kai at the same time that he said, “Tommy. Tommy was a Firefly? My mama worked with a Tommy once. She thought he was such a good person. I wonder if he’s the same Tommy. I don’t know if I would remember him… It’s been a long time.” He narrowed his eyes. Looking at them. “Kai. Has more energy than the rest of you. More than I do, because I have science energy and he has… Kinetic. Kinetic energy. Carlos will love that. Oh, he already does. I saw how you were cleaning him up. He likely patrols too I assume? He has similar soldier vibes to um.. Soren? Right. Soren. Did you train him? Or were one of them. You watched him grow up? See, probably trained him. And Ezekiel. He’s got Carlos arms. Look look look. Watch. He’s going to notice soon. He got distracted by whatever they were talking about and- there it is.” Nate laughed as Carlos’ attention clearly shifted to Ezekiel before reaching out a hand that ran down his arm. “He likes strong. I think it might be his weakness. He- Ezekiel- was trained like Alex.” Nate touched his cheeks. “But his heart isn’t in it. Even if he has all that hard exterior. I don’t know who he is though. Not yet. He worries.”

Soren chuckled and shook his head. “That kind of energy? No. I never had that kind of energy. But Kai and Theo certainly did. Theo still does. So, medic huh? Which means he’s going to be yours.” He reached for Jacob’s hand and beckoned for everyone. “Alright all of you. I believe it’s dinner time. I am starving, and we know that Hayden is already there and waiting on us. That boy’s patience has never gotten any better. Are the lot of you done with your cute flirting? It’s time to go eat.”

Ezekiel was not sure how to handle Carlos and his sudden fascination with his arms, which were admittedly bare since he had been wearing one of the cutoff shirts after coming out of his hot workshop. When Soren also agreed that it was time to eat, he pulled himself away, taking Kaiden with him by hand. “I agree. We do not want your dad worrying about you. I do not want a repeat of last week. We weren’t even that late.” Carlos, knowing that sometimes he made people a little uncomfortable, laughed. With one arm hooked around Kaleb, he twisted around to look at Jordan and Asher. “I believe you are supposed to be our parole officers. Or possibly our guides.” He held out a hand. “Guide us.”
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Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan and Elijah Lewis (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27 | Current location ;; Wyoming

Jacob chuckled again, seeing Nate's reaction, and then he glanced over at Carlos and the others. Huh. His attention turned to Nate again. "Yeah. Soren and my brother, Josh, who you'll meet at dinner, trained him. I can see you can tell a lot about people from looking at them." Jacob said as he made to stand up, a soft groan came out and his knee creaked a little. He was only fifty-five but he felt older some days. Jacob took Soren's hand as he heard him and snorted a laugh. "Mine and I'm sure Hayden will like him too. Although you're right, Hayden's patience never got better." Jacob agreed as he moved towards the door. Alex moved to grab Nate's hand and smiled as he moved from the others. "See? New friends." He said, moving to Carlos and Kaleb who were standing near Kai and Ezekiel.

Kaiden huffed as he laughed, seeing Carlos run a hand down Ezekiel's arm. He rolled his eyes with a smirk as he nodded to himself. Just like Jordan. Jordan turned to Carlos and smiled, he took Asher's hand and led the group out of the medical building, to the left and down towards the cafeteria. To accommodate such a large city, they had built a large mess hall that worked as the cafeteria. Inside the cafeteria, Elijah was sitting beside Theo at the same table as Joshua and Hayden. Josh was currently waiting for his son, and keeping an eye on Hayden and the door. He could only hope that Kaiden was on time or a minute at most late, last week had been interesting enough when he was a few minutes late.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Nathaniel Matthews, Carlos Price, Asher McCoy, Ezekiel Finch, and Theophilus Sharpe (and the Smith Clan)
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist, Former Hunter, Former Seraphite, Former WLF | 21, 25, 32, 29, 25 | Current location ;; Wyoming

A group of ten exited one building and walked down the streets of the very much alive Jackson, Wyoming before entering the cafeteria. The first to notice was Hayden, because he was always the first to notice when Kaiden was or was not there. He was trying to be better. He was better. Mostly. Last week was… a relapse. It had been an already stressful day, and he was struggling with some personal demons that he had not been prepared to deal with. So, he was better. He was practically distracted except for the part where he very much was not. When a whole heap of people came him, he was both shocked and glad that Kai was part of them. The entire family plus some. Interesting. He waved, content with life now.

“Oh.” Nate was intrigued by the waving man’s scarred eye. Without really meaning to, being entirely swept away by the excitement of the day, Nate pulled Alex along to that table he was certain they were going to anyway. His efforts were minorly thwarted. “ALEX!” Theo bellowed from their table. “Kaiden, you absolutely amazing man- You brought me Alex?!” He popped up from the table and rushed forward, throwing his arms around his old friend. “Oh my god, how are you here?! And you brought a friend whose hand you are holding.” When he pulled away, he bounced backward. “Is he yours?” A squeal akin to a little girl’s pierced through the air. Ezekiel placed a hand on his shoulder. “Theo, it is okay to be calm every once in a while. Who still needs food? I will grab it.” Soren was right with him to help him out.
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[EquineGurl23]

Alexander Brennan, Kaleb Price, Jordan DeShay, Kaiden Lachlan and Elijah Lewis (and the Smith Clan)
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer, Former Smuggler, Former WLF, Former Seraphite | 19, 27, 30, 26, 27 | Current location ;; Wyoming

The large group had entered the cafeteria where Kaiden spied his dad waving to them and he waved back with his good arm, while Kaleb was fascinated by the space. There was nothing like this place that he'd seen before, and it was.. a lot. Kaleb shifted a little closer to Carlos as he saw the man waving to them. Oh. Interesting. Then a bellow from the table drew Kaleb and Jordan's attention, while Kaiden chuckled heavily and Eli merely watched as his partner popped up from the table. Alex had been looking around as he felt Nate pull him along when he heard his name and his head snapped to the sound. "Theo!" Alex said with a big smile as he hugged Theo back with the free arm. "We decided it was time to retire and our friends brought us here. And yes. Theo this is Nate, Nate this is my brother Theo." Alex said as Jacob made his way to help Soren with getting dinner. They had fourteen people to feed after all. Josh watched the large group, and he'd only met Alex once in a fight, but he watched them with amused eyes. "I feel our son has found more friends." Josh commented as he wrapped an arm around Hayden's shoulder as he watched the younger men.​