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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 9:16:39 GMT -5
(*silently ships Simon and Icarus*)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 9:30:58 GMT -5
Simon has seen what was about to happen moments before it did as the boy started to sway and so he was just able to catch the older boy, not able to hold his weight properly. He had to bend his knees slowly to lay the other male on the ground and putting him in the recovery position.
When Icarus started to stir, Simon was beside him. After a moment, once the other boy was properly awake, Simon moved to help him stand up once again.
“This needs to stop, Icarus. You’re going to work yourself to death and then you can’t help anyone. You have to let me help you a little bit here.” Simon said concernedly
He just wanted to help this boy, and he knew he was set on his goal of developing a cure. He knew, however, that a cure would never be found if Icarus made himself ill by working himself too hard
“You just need to eat something, I promise it will help. And if you decide you want to go and get some sleep I can manage here on my own. The cure will still be there waiting to be found.” When he woke up he panicked when Simon was super close. Soon he was up running a hand through his own hair. "Umm...I...uh..." He looked away and walked to the food grabbing the toast. He bit into it trying his hardest not to turn red. "Anyway...it's no use right now trying to help. I'm not anywhere closer than I was when I started. Heck I almost ruined five glass beakers with liquid nitrogen." He muttered trying his best to forget his panicking about how close Simon was to him. "And yeah...I did push myself too hard...."
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Nov 9, 2018 10:54:57 GMT -5
(XD Now that is a good ship x Also Simon’s theory is just a unch it’s not necessarily right otherwise we risk them figuring out the cure already which we don’t want. I’m just having him spitball ideas)
He had been trying to make sure the other boy was okay when he had woken up and seemed to be a little nervous that Simon was slightly too close. The younger boy moved slightly further back, not wanting to make him feel uncomfortable or anything like that.
“You can’t give up, though. We’re going to get there, we’re having new ideas every day. We just need to see how it actually interacts in he body, figure out exactly what it does once inside the body and try and stop it.” Simon said, not wanting Icarus to feel discouraged.
“But yes, take a break every now and then, look after yourself. I’m perfectly capable of taking over when you take a break, and I’m here to help all of the time. We’re going to get there, I promise. We just need to come at it from a new angle.”
He paused for a moment, wondering whether he wanted to share this idea.
“I mean, I was thinking about this, right. It will have to travel in the bloodstream, right? Maybe it has proteins on its surface that bind to haemoglobin instead of oxygen. If it did that, it could travel undetected. All we would need then would be a way to stop it from binding and the body could stand a chance of destroying it.”
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 10:56:49 GMT -5
(i hope it's realized Icarus panicked because a boy was super close to him and he's not ready to be out yet XD.)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Nov 9, 2018 10:57:28 GMT -5
(Yeah but cos he’s not out Simon doesn’t know and he’s just like wait did I invade his personal space?)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 11:04:11 GMT -5
(XD Now that is a good ship) x Also Simon’s theory is just s hunch it’s not necessarily right otherwise we risk them figuring out the cure already which we don’t want. I’m just having him spit all ideas)
He had been trying to make sure the other boy was okay when he had woken up and seemed to be a little nervous that Simon was slightly too close. The younger boy moved slightly further back, not wanting to make him feel uncomfortable or anything like that.
“You can’t give up, though. We’re going to get there, we’re having new ideas every day. We just need to see how it actually interacts in he body, figure out exactly what it does once inside the body and try and stop it.” Simon said, not wanting Icarus to feel discouraged.
“But yes, take a break every now and then, look after yourself. I’m perfectly capable of taking over when you take a break, and I’m here to help all of the time. We’re going to get there, I promise. We just need to come at it from a new angle.”
He paused for a moment, wondering whether he wanted to share this idea.
“I mean, I was thinking about this, right. It will have to travel in the bloodstream, right? Maybe it has proteins on its surface that bind to haemoglobin instead of oxygen. If it did that, it could travel undetected. All we would need then would be a way to stop it from binding and the body could stand a chance of destroying it.” "I'm not giving up. I just think it's not going to be anytime soon that it's done." Icarus said still a tiny bit on edge that a boy was that close to him. He was not wanting to come out anytime soon and definitely not during the apocalypse. Then again if he did and he was rejected about his sexuality he could just get eaten...hmm tempting...
"Th-thanks Simon..." He felt a small blush on his face and cleared his throat before turning back to the toast. "A-anyway...what if I went to see the zombies? It could give me a new view on the subject? But I would need some people to help me not get eaten." He joked at the last part halfheartedly, why was he being so awkward now...
"It does travel via bloodstream but it also needs to transfer with saliva...maybe you are right...but like I said I'd need to see them up close to know for certain and get a better grasp on it."
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Nov 9, 2018 11:09:27 GMT -5
(Ooh you read my mind I wasn’t just thinking they go see the zombies. Another thought was that Icarus actually infect a willing subject (Simon would probs offer to do that) to see how it interacts in the body immediately after infection. They’d actually have a zombie in the school, Simon would have to be confined so he didn’t escape and wreak havoc, Iris would freak out... its a thought but I don’t think it’s necessarily one we’d do. It would really help the science side of things though and the cure υиdεяcσνεяѕнεяlσcк - it’s just a crazy idea, I’m not necessarily suggesting we actually do it but I wanted to see your thoughts)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 11:15:16 GMT -5
(no not Simon! no no no! i'll make a character for that.)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Nov 9, 2018 11:16:44 GMT -5
(We totally can do that whatever you want but I think Simon would definitely at least offer to do that) We’ll see if υиdεяcσνεяѕнεяlσcк thinks it’s a good idea first)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 11:17:21 GMT -5
(i mean for the fact Icarus is starting to develop a crush and i don't want the poor closeted boy hurt lol.)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Nov 9, 2018 11:18:08 GMT -5
(It might be the perfect way to force him to admit his feelings)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 11:19:08 GMT -5
(but without a cure it can't happen.)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Nov 9, 2018 11:20:13 GMT -5
True, maybe when Simon suggests it? Like he says no you can’t do that cos I like you?
Or else this idea doesn’t have to happen right now they could be together by then)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 11:25:28 GMT -5
(oh true and like he suggests it during a group meeting and Icarus admits his feelings before running off?)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Nov 9, 2018 11:26:11 GMT -5
Ooh interesting I like it)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 11:26:45 GMT -5
(wanna continue now?)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Nov 9, 2018 11:27:26 GMT -5
(Sure I’ll start a reply in a moment)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Nov 9, 2018 11:43:49 GMT -5
(Also I’m on mobile and type really quickly to expect a lot of typos I’m sorry!)
“No, probably not,” Simon agreed “but together I think we’ll be able to crack it. After all, two heads are better than one. It’s just going to take a little bit of time, I suppose. Not that we really have much to begin with.”
The school could only hold out for so long, and that was a fact everyone liked to pretend wasn’t true but Simon didn’t want to be in denial about this. They couldn’t go on like this forever, not without a cure. Which was why Icarus and Simon only had so long.
“You’re right, it would be much better so see the behaviour of the virus in a living being. My expectation is that it infects the brain but I think we need to destroy it before then. If we can find a zombie and possibly someone who has been infected but not yet turned that would be eh perfect way of seeing how it travels and how it actually works.” the boy suggested
“I would be happy to go out there with you, and I’m sure lots of other people would if we suggested it to them. They’re doing a supply raid soon anyway so we could accompany them.”
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 11:55:07 GMT -5
(Also I’m on mobile and type really quickly to expect a lot of typos I’m sorry!)
“No, probably not,” Simon agreed “but together I think we’ll be able to crack it. After all, two heads are better than one. It’s just going to take a little bit of time, I suppose. Not that we really have much to begin with.”
The school could only hold out for so long, and that was a fact everyone liked to pretend wasn’t true but Simon didn’t want to be in denial about this. They couldn’t go on like this forever, not without a cure. Which was why Icarus and Simon only had so long.
“You’re right, it would be much better so see the behaviour of the virus in a living being. My expectation is that it infects the brain but I think we need to destroy it before then. If we can find a zombie and possibly someone who has been infected but not yet turned that would be eh perfect way of seeing how it travels and how it actually works.” the boy suggested
“I would be happy to go out there with you, and I’m sure lots of other people would if we suggested it to them. They’re doing a supply raid soon anyway so we could accompany them.” "Yes...t-together...alright we can do this!!" Icarus said with a genuine smile, something that hasn't been seen since the incident. What was it about talking to Simon that made him...no he was not falling for the boy! He had a job and that was not dating. Stupid heart.
"I'd rather not experiment on a living person if I can so help it." He said a bit of worry in his voice. "P-Plus there probably isn't anyone out there who isn't already eaten or turned into one..."
"Thank you Simon...it...it means a lot." At the mention of a supply run he smiled again. "Perfect, we will go with them and hope we can get close enough without dying, or worse getting infected." Because I'd really rather you not get hurt... Wait why was he thinking that? He didn't usual worry about things like that...
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Nov 9, 2018 12:05:30 GMT -5
“Oh, no, not experimentation. More like while we’re out there we can observe them. Maybe we can figure out from their behaviour how the infection works and which parts the virus affects. You’re definitely right about not finding any newly infected people, though. Still it might be worth a shot. No, no experimentation. We might be able to get samples though, maybe from a dead one. We could look at the adaptations of the virus and see if that helps us figure out how it works.” Simon nodded
He hoped that made sense, that those suggestions didn’t worry the other boy, who had looked concerned when he thought Simon was advocating experimentation on the zombies.
“You’re welcome. Yeah, I’m sure we’ll be fine. There’s nothing to worry about”
’Because I wouldn’t let anything happen to you’ Simon thought before blinking. Wait? That thought had come out of nowhere and just casually floated into his head. But why was he thinking that? He wasn’t strong and he wasn’t protective of anyone except Iris. So why was he thinking of protecting the older boy who probably didn’t need or want Simon taking care of him anyway?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 12:10:37 GMT -5
(my heart! will reply when i can.)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Nov 9, 2018 12:14:46 GMT -5
(Haha same! No problem)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 12:26:20 GMT -5
(my muse died right now cause i have no idea what to reply with.)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Nov 9, 2018 12:26:45 GMT -5
Oh that’s totally okay take your time x)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 12:38:59 GMT -5
(i love how we are making Simon gay mostly because his faceclaim played a gay character named Simon. its just fitting and funny.)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Nov 9, 2018 12:40:02 GMT -5
Yeah I mean I didn’t say his sexual preference in the form because I wanted to wait and see before I decided but now the faceclaim and the name works on even more levels than before)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 12:44:29 GMT -5
“Oh, no, not experimentation. More like while we’re out there we can observe them. Maybe we can figure out from their behaviour how the infection works and which parts the virus affects. You’re definitely right about not finding any newly infected people, though. Still it might be worth a shot. No, no experimentation. We might be able to get samples though, maybe from a dead one. We could look at the adaptations of the virus and see if that helps us figure out how it works.” Simon nodded
He hoped that made sense, that those suggestions didn’t worry the other boy, who had looked concerned when he thought Simon was advocating experimentation on the zombies.
“You’re welcome. Yeah, I’m sure we’ll be fine. There’s nothing to worry about”
’Because I wouldn’t let anything happen to you’ Simon thought before blinking. Wait? That thought had come out of nowhere and just casually floated into his head. But why was he thinking that? He wasn’t strong and he wasn’t protective of anyone except Iris. So why was he thinking of protecting the older boy who probably didn’t need or want Simon taking care of him anyway? "I guess it's possible. But I have theorized that the virus needs a living host, if the zombie is dead then could it survive? Well I guess we will find out then." No matter what he was going to find a cure, heck even if he died he wouldn't give up...what if he got himself infected so he could feel how it works? No...there wouldn't be a way to bring him back....
"I sure hope not. Don't want y- I mean anyone to get hurt." He said smiling trying to cover the forming blush and almost saying you. Okay his heart really needed to stop. Was there a cure for love? Hmm maybe consult textbooks later about it...but why was he suddenly feeling this way...it never felt like this...or did it...he could remember some days he'd see Simon and wonder what if but instantly regretting the ideas because there was no way someone like Simon was gay or even if he was, have feelings for him plus he was not ready for the coming out thing yet...he didn't know how everyone would react...
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Nov 9, 2018 12:58:21 GMT -5
“Well I suppose if the virus died immediately with the host we would need to find a way to preserve the dead virus so we could examine it under a microscope. We wouldn’t be able to see how it moves or anything but that’s okay, we might not need that”
Simon had considered the idea of getting himself infected somehow and having Icarus study him to examine the behaviour of the virus and its victims but he wasn’t sure how Iris would feel about him taking the risk, what anyone else in the group would feel about it. After all, they’d have to keep him in the school and that might be a scary idea for some people.
Not to mention the risk to him. What if they couldn’t bring him back? What if he hurt someone? What if he hurt Iris or Icarus? Those thoughts scared him a little and so he would try and think of other ways to approach this first.
He hadn’t noticed the way the other boy almost said ‘you’. He was too busy wondering if he had been falling for Icarus all those late nights in the lab and not even known it. But surely that wasn’t possible. He wasn’t sure if Icarus was even gay and if he was he probably wasn’t interested in Simon.
“Nobody is going to get hurt, I promise. Now come on, let’s try and see if we can get some more results while we’re waiting for this supply run”
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 13:08:00 GMT -5
(ok but like they are both so awkward XD.)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 13:46:54 GMT -5
“Well I suppose if the virus died immediately with the host we would need to find a way to preserve the dead virus so we could examine it under a microscope. We wouldn’t be able to see how it moves or anything but that’s okay, we might not need that”
Simon had considered the idea of getting himself infected somehow and having Icarus study him to examine the behaviour of the virus and its victims but he wasn’t sure how Iris would feel about him taking the risk, what anyone else in the group would feel about it. After all, they’d have to keep him in the school and that might be a scary idea for some people.
Not to mention the risk to him. What if they couldn’t bring him back? What if he hurt someone? What if he hurt Iris or Icarus? Those thoughts scared him a little and so he would try and think of other ways to approach this first.
He hadn’t noticed the way the other boy almost said ‘you’. He was too busy wondering if he had been falling for Icarus all those late nights in the lab and not even known it. But surely that wasn’t possible. He wasn’t sure if Icarus was even gay and if he was he probably wasn’t interested in Simon.
“Nobody is going to get hurt, I promise. Now come on, let’s try and see if we can get some more results while we’re waiting for this supply run” "I just wish things went back to the way they were before all this. Before the virus." The boy said as he looked at the equipment, the biggest question was why he even tried. He was sixteen, what the heck could a sixteen year old do? And if they made the cure how would it get used? What if those already turned couldn't be turned back.
"Sometimes I wonder what the point is. We are teenagers and if we made a cure which could be unlikely then how the heck are we going to use it on everyone everywhere? And what if those turned can't be turned back Simon." These are things he's worried about while working on it. Maybe I just need some fresh air. "Would you like to head up on the roof with me Simon?" Please say yes...wait why am I thinking that?
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