Tessera

── 𝓣𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝓒𝐋𝐀𝐖.@tigerclawed.bsky.social · 2w ago

[ stumbling closer , limbs just a touch shaky . she doesn’t seem to care though , besides the occasional barely - there wince . ] what’s got you annoyed , kitty ?

[ grumbling to himself, pinching the bridge of his nose . these fools ── ]

𝕮𝑶𝑹𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑬 𝕵𝑶𝑵𝑬𝑺.@muddybooots.bsky.social · 2w ago

‟ Give her an ‧ ‧ ‧ ᴜɴғᴀᴍɪʟɪᴀʀ ᴅᴏᴏʀ ' ⨟ an unanswered question 𝗢𝗥 ❜ a path nobody else dared to follow and she'd already be halfway there's “.

𝕮𝑶𝑹𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑬 𝕵𝑶𝑵𝑬𝑺.@muddybooots.bsky.social · 2w ago

⊹ ⟆ 𝐃𝐎𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐑 🐈̷ 𝅄 ₓ .

── 𝕽𝐀𝐇𝐙𝐀𝐑.@rahzared.bsky.social · 2w ago

[ grunting softly — he’s the LAST one she wants to deal with . ] m’fine . or as fine as damn near having your nervous system fried can be , i guess . just annoyed , mostly .

[ usually he'd be making fun of her, but he'll take pity THIS once ... he SUPPOSES . ] ... hey, loser . you doin' alright .ᐣ how's that recovery comin' .ᐣ i miss makin' you all mad by doin' stupid things .

[ begrudgingly back to laying down for her recovery . growling softly . ]

── 𝓡𝑶𝑪𝑲𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑨𝑫𝒀.@knuckledustered.bsky.social · 2w ago

both are awful , i think . [ smiling softly at steranko — it’s clear she appreciates his company and kind words . ] i admit , it has been nice to hide away for a while . perhaps these injuries are both blessing and curse — blessing to spare me missions with those fools , curse to cause ——++

yes, they are quite the pains . bradford especially, da . he once got me and him thrown off roof during fight with turtle freaks . if you asked comrade zeck, he'd say ugly mean fish man is worst . [ shaking his head . 💀 ] but less of nones ── there are people here who listen to you . ( + )

── 𝓡𝑶𝑪𝑲𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑨𝑫𝒀.@knuckledustered.bsky.social · 2w ago

[ a soft noise between a laugh and something of appreciation — sipping at her drink . ] mm . da . perhaps i have been spending too much time babysitting the puppy and the fish - boy . [ another sip , this time with a hum of delight . ] is good sbiten , comrade . like father used to make .

[ he takes a seat on the floor close by . ] da, i understands . is rough out here . hard to make friends . very lonely . but you has me . and kitty cat man . da . kitty cat man has great appreciation for you . and comrade zeck .ᐟ you can talks to us about all you troubles . promise of pinkies .

── 𝓡𝑶𝑪𝑲𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑨𝑫𝒀.@knuckledustered.bsky.social · 2w ago

[ glancing over her shoulder at him — grunting softly as the movement jostles her organic arm . ] mm . нет , steranko . i am . . . [ reaching out with a freshly - repaired mechanical hand , taking the drink with a sigh of appreciation . ] homesick , perhaps . lonely . like i am at war and ——++

is everything of da rights, comrade .ᐣ ( ☹️ ) i broughts you drink ── is sbiten .

[ still recovering — she’s looking out of a window to the city below . seemingly . . . lonely . ]

atlas🌙 almost back from vacation, had an extended stay with the love of my life ♡ back sometime tomorrow or wednesday

[ SNATCHING the remote back with her good hand — and slapping him across the face with it . ] i think you just made me feel ( * worse . ) [ changing the channel . ]

[ he shushes her . 💀 ] just trust me . it makes EVERYONE feel better . [ click, click, click .... oh my god, it's a chris bradford documentary . 😭 ] it's even BETTER than my show ──

[ raising a brow . ] what could you ( * possibly ) have to make me feel better ?

no, not the show . [ he snatches the remote . ] still on the tv, but it ain't my show .

i’m not watching your stupid fucking show , bradford .

[ @tundrasnight.bsky.social . ] hey ── you know what would make you feel MUCH better .ᐣ

XEVER . will you STOP hissing ,

[ glaring at him . ] wanna save yourself further embarrassment ? go . and if you ever think to laugh again , i won’t miss next time .

[ he lets out a high pitched scream ── then realizes it didn't actually hit him, and just stares at her . ... he's embarrassed, judging by his ears . ]

[ reaching for ?? something strapped to her leg . ] fuck OFF — [ absolutely LAUNCHING a throwing star at him — full force . barely missing . ]

nuh uh . [ shit eating grin . he thinks he's HILARIOUS . 💀 ]

[ SNARLING LIKE A DOG . ] the SECOND i recover and that arm is repaired , i swear to god , i will SLAUGHTER YOU —

[ he stares at her for a second ... before BURSTING into laughter, jabbing a finger in her direction . ] HAHAHA ── IDIOT .ᐟ.ᐟ what'cha gonna do, what'cha gonna do ── HA .ᐟ.ᐟ

[ glaring over at him . clearly Not supposed to be out of bed yet . ] bradford , i swear to god i will — [ trying to menacingly step closer , only to just sort of — collapse . ugh . ]

damn it . worse day ever . 👺

[ leaning heavily against a doorframe . ] i lived , bitches .

[ there is no verbal reaction — her muscles jump , like her body knows it should hurt , but nothing comes of it . just an eerie silence and the slight hitch of her breath where the burn is surprising . ] [ no , such a small burn barely aches when everything else feels alight , like she’s ——++

( They take the punch in their shoulder, barely even reacting— even though it DID hurt. What it did above all else, though, is anger them. They’re quick to act, grabbing a cigarette right from the mouth of one of their henchmen, and putting it out on her other arm. )

atlas🌙 work is trying to make me get a certification for google ay-eye (spelled improperly so Those people don’t see this post) and i think i would rather curl up and die

[ she pants harshly , anger boiling in her veins . hate . she ( * hated ) carmine . ] i said — [ a brief pause , only a split second , preparing for something . her mechanical arm hisses and crackles in protest as she forces it to overclock , fury fuelling her to burn through wiring and ——++

Just tell me somethin’ I’d like ta know, Signorina Koshkarov. Dat’s all it’ll take to stop dis. ( They turn the crank once again, stopping after a few seconds. ) I will give youse another opportunity here. Make it count.

[ another yowl , though she seems to pull more fiercely against her restraints this time . she snarls as she locks eyes with carmine — icy blue depths colored with what could only be described as pure ( * malice ) . ] and i already told you , i’m not scared of dying , kid . give it up already ,——++

( Carmine frowns. ) ‘Scum’ isn’t a very nice t’ing ta call da one holding da crank. ( They begin turning it again, for a longer duration this time. While doing so, they mention— ) Dis is exactly how my Uncle Tommaso died, you knows…

[ the current is enough to disrupt her motor function , the yowl she lets out echoing through the warehouse . she pulls against her restraints like a chained animal , nerves alight with something akin to agony . ] [ the second she gets a breath in , she pants heavily as she shakes her head . ] ——++

Youse is awwwful arrogant for someone who’s in da position dat you find yaself in. ( The DeLuca henchman fixes one wire to Eka’s non-robotic arm, and another wire to her foot. The same foot she held Carmine to the ground with. The crank is then handed to Carmine. ) +

[ she grunts as she’s struck , head thrown to the side . a touch of blood splatters her lips — definitely a tooth knocked loose from the impact . ] [ a soft rumble rolls through her , glaring up at the other . ] desperate , are we ? resorting to such primitive means ? [ the corner of her ——++

( As soon as she’s done, Carmine pistol whips her in the face. ) Looks like I’ve got a real hard case on my hands… ( They come back around and hit her again. ) But don’t worry. ( They do it a third time, and a fourth. ) Dis’ll be great fun. At least for me. +

[ a scoff . does this ( * imbecile ) truly think she’d give up her loyalty to the foot so easily ? ] you’re sorely mistaken if you think i would give up intel to the likes of ( * you ) . a nobody . [ the threat of a beating doesn’t scare her , not in the slightest . she is a soldier , a ——++

( This time, Carmine doesn’t bat an eye at her insults. They remain measured and composed. They are in control here. ) Oh no, that’s right! Shreddah will find out! How could I possibly overlook dat detail!?!? ( Their tone drips with sarcasm. ) +

[ she rumbles softly , her sharp gaze just barely peeking through her bangs . she knows what this is . ] ‘nd what do you plan on doin’ once shredder finds out , huh ? you really think he’s gonna let some amateur take one of his out of the picture ? [ she scoffs , her faith in her master ——++

( When she opens her eyes, she finds herself in a warehouse. No windows, no natural light, no way to communicate with or view the outside world. Only a harsh, fluorescent light coming from the ceiling. ) +

[ it’s hours upon hours before ekaterina wakes , her mechanical arm shorting and twitching with residual energy . she groans , each jolt shooting through her nerves like fire . she rumbles softly , pulling at her restraints weakly — snarling as she feels the way her arm simply ( * doesn’t ) ——++