Brand New (OTA) [video]

[runes_brand]

[Brand has been kidnapped, disarmed, and tortured with bad slide shows, electric shocks, and small talk. Today can officially get fucked. At least fallout from the fucking "Go-Away bombs" hasn't suppressed his bond to Rune -- he can feel him just fine, even if he's not entirely sure what to make about the emotions he's getting. But that can be resolved and soon as he fucking finds Rune, which would be easier if he had any fucking idea of where to start.

The sensor in front of the Mess only gets a scowl, and Brand stalks off to find another place to hole up and try and get in touch with Rune. It doesn't take him long to find something that looks like a corporate break room threw up on itself.

When an unfamiliar face appears on the network, it's wearing a near-homicidal expression, because that's just how Brand looks when he doesn't fucking know where Rune is.]

Where the [BEEP] is Rune Saint John?

[Do you answer this angry stranger about one of your fellow New Hires? Or do you try to find out more?]

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[hot_dad]

[Rune doesn't need the Companion bond to know how Brand is reacting to that revelation, no matter how much he tries to keep a lid on it. Brand can barely stand him being on his own for a few hours in a high end restaurant with his boyfriend. This shit? He's sure Brand would be murdering someone for even suggesting it if it wasn't already too late.

The hug is also pretty good at communicating some thoughts on the matter, though. Rune sinks into the embrace easily and tries not to get all teary about it.]

I survived. I'm pretty good at that, contrary to popular belief.

[runes_brand]

["Contrary to popular belief". Brand doesn't want to let Rune go long enough to punch him in the arm and Rune will try to wiggle free if he pinches him, so Brand headbutts him instead. Gently, but Rune's being an ass and they both know it.]

I've got no doubts about your ability to survive. That's what you do. I'm gonna be mad about this shit anyway.

[hot_dad]

[It's like having a giant, affectionate dog sometimes. Just with less licking, usually.]

Oh, really? I wouldn't have guess that, judging by how often you remind me to look six ways before crossing a street.

[He rolls his eyes, but leaves his head resting there against Brand's post-headbutt anyway.]

[runes_brand]

[Brand snorts.]

I'd stop reminding you if you fucking remembered to do it. Asshole.

[Hey. Hey Rune. Remember how it was before you habitually carried a sigil with a flight spell in it? When gravity would suddenly and mysteriously start increasing its pull on your Companion when he was near you?

There's a spark of mischief in the bond that says Brand does.]