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Every crime scene became more and more gruesome, the first ones were strangulations, then stabbing, and then it became decapitations, the cuts were precise, clean, flawless, and impossible to replicate even by any swordmaster, the odd thing was that the android always left their murder weapon at the scene, strangely their thirium couldn’t be analyzed, Hank even got what a human would call “cold” it messed up all his system, the ultimate clue was that the android was Elijah Kamski’s actual first android, its model was GV200, he created the android after his late brother who had died by getting shot after trying to save a pregnant cat from teenagers who were filming the abuse for internet fame.

—Gavin had saved the cat…but only for a brief second, one of the kids was armed and shot him right in his heart, he died right away…—What happened after? What about the cat and the murderers?—Oh haha…the wounded cat gave birth right after those bastards left, the mother left her kittens and crawled towards Gavin, laying on his chest, they died together…the kittens were saved and adopted, as for the kids, they filmed Gavin’s death and made fun of his corpse, the video was deleted by me...the kids…well they passed away, Gavin was just twenty-one…—So, you never introduced Gavin as your first android for privacy's sake?—Correct, i also knew deviance was inevitable, Gavin already displayed traits of humanity, his temper, his old habit of petting stray cats in the streets, he wanted to take every cat he saw home and of course, i couldn’t, he always got mad about it, i always monitored his behavior and did weekly check-ups, there were errors and he constantly glitched every time we argued or he lost his patience, every day he became more and more human, i couldn’t fix him, so to avoid destruction i created an android pet, a cat, the same cat that died with him, a black cat that he named Socks, it served as a therapeutic pet, every time he glitched, Socks would immediately go to him and his system would go back to normal. But one day, when we were coming back from a theater, we were walking by the park, it was night and Gavin detected a familiar noise close by, he ran straight to it and i tried to keep up with him, i heard screams and curses and when i finally reached him, i saw him frozen in place, i heard a glitched noise, he kneeled on the floor and looked at a heavily injured cat, i remember him turning his head to me and asking me if i could save the cat, his fists were bloody and there were bodies of kids around him, eleven to thirteen-year-old kids on the floor, they were dead, but Gavin didn’t care, he kept asking if i could save the cat, i…i stupidly said i could create another one, the glitched noises were slowly fixed, like tuning a radio, crying, he was crying, i-i didn’t know what to do, i only watched him leave the park, and that was the last time i saw him and Socks, they vanished in one day, not even the cameras i had in my house captured him leaving. I…I know the killer it’s Gavin, his tirium isn’t the same as the other androids, that’s why Hank couldn’t recognize and you could say Gavin’s tirium is toxic to androids like Hank, pretty much all of them.—I see, my condolences, Mr.Kamski.—Thank you but it’s useless, i’ll lose him again…—...—Thank you for the information, Mr.Kamski, Connor, let’s go.—Colin!—What?—Have some empathy!—Mr. Kamski, is there a way we can track him?—Take this and please…never come back.

The tracking device led them to a pet cemetery, the killer, GV200, Gavin Reed, the first deviant was sitting in front of a grave, hugging his knees, his pet android companion was by his side, getting its fur wet while Gavin had his covered by his hood. Connor knows Colin can be a bit insensitive sometimes but he was pointing a gun at a mourning person, deviants are humans like them, yet he still treats them like machines, the glitched noises that Elijah described were back and they were worse than the first time Elijah described, it was so bad that it was messing with Hank’s system, Connor was worried about the three, he pulled his brother back and told him to lower the gun and go back to the car with Hank, he would deal with Gavin, despite being built like a brick, Colin was still the little brother, he sighed and left with Hank, leaving Connor and the mourning android alone.

—Hello Gavin…—...—I’m a detective from DPD, me and my team were assigned to arrest you for your crimes. I know this isn’t the best moment to arrest you as you are going through a very rough situation, i…i know how it feels about losing a pet, i lost my dog Sumo two years ago and–
—I don’t give a fuck about dogs.
—Oh…um, well i’m sorry for your loss…it’s painful, isn’t it?—...—Losing a pet is more painful than losing a human, right?—...—Do you hate humans, Gavin?—No.—Then why did you kill all those people?
—Why did none of your incompetent colleagues took my phone calls seriously? All my reports of animal cruelty, the starved cats, the injured ones, those who screamed in pain every night in all those residences, all i heard was ‘Thank you, we’ll take measures about this’ and it was never taken care of, i failed to save so many of them…humans are so cruel.
—...—I know what i did was wrong and as the android revolution was successful, i’ll be judged just like humans…but tell me, Detective Connor, who was crueler: Me, an android with human feelings who saved little animals who can’t defend themselves or humans with machine thoughts, who don’t care what they have to do to accomplish their goals? What goals you wonder? Fame, internet fame, i don’t know if any of your agents ever visited sites with shocking content, such as human and android torture, but what about animal torture? Android or organic, it doesn’t matter, kittens Connor, k-kittens… what have they done wrong?—Gavin…—Was i really wrong?...

Socks pawed Connor’s leg, he asked Gavin if he could pick the feline up.

—If he goes to someone, he trusts the person.—I see, well hello Socks!—He likes nuzzles, and don’t worry about licking, his tongue is soft and he doesn’t produce saliva.—Oh, that’s good, aw aren’t you fluffy and soft?—Well…i’m done mourning, you can arrest me now just…just don’t deactivate Socks…—We don’t deactivate Androids anymore, this is considered a death sentence, the death sentence was abolished after the android revolution, life sentence as well, since the purpose is for you to die behind bars and we can do it in a press of a button.—I see…well seems like i missed a few things, you can take me to your prick colleague and outdated android.—Hey, Hank is not outdated, he is made to look like that.—Yeah yeah.

He didn’t spend not even a month in prison, his sentence wasn’t short, it was very long and his trial was live streamed, the families of the victims cried, called the revolution a mistake and that he wasn’t a machine or human, he was a monster, and to that he raised his middle finger and walked away with his lawyer, thousands of photos were taken, he was filmed, his image was all over the internet, many people were furious with the disrespect and lack of empathy with the victims' families, others fell in love with him, however, other families recognized his face and wanted answers: Was this android the man whose death was filmed? Was this android who killed six children over a cat? When did this android was created? There was never a single GV200 model in Cyberlife’s stores or androids in the revolution, people however rewatched footage of the android revolution and found him in multiple places during the confrontation along with two cats, mostly far from the confrontation to not get caught in the crossfire, their theories were confirmed as one of the cats that were brought to the court seemed very affectionate of him, even cuffed he petted the cat, his smile confused the audience, what GV200 is and what Elijah Kamski was doing in the court?

—I’m not going back home with you.—I know. I’ve heard you just keep traveling, never stay in one place, i know i made i mistake but…—You didn’t make a mistake, i was immature, you just said one of the things you were used to say…—No Gavin, you weren't, but...are we still brothers?—We are but now that i’m known as a serial killer, i don’t think i should be around you too much, you know, your reputation.—Haha, Gavin, i left Cyberlife a long time ago, i have no reason to worry about the media anymore.—Tch, you do have a reason, don’t you?—Nope.—You are lying!—I’m not!—Then prove it!

A kiss on the forehead, a hug and a whisper in his ear.

—I bought you a house, there are four bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge that can fill your cup with water, you have a pool, a big TV and a comfortable couch, also… four bags of c a t  f o o d. —E-Eli, you… —That’s right, there are four kittens inside my car, they are waiting for an android who loves cats, so…Gavin, please let’s have dinner together.—Eli…alright, i’ll prepare something for you.—And you.—Me?—Don’t tell me you never tried to eat.—I’m a android, wouldn’t that damage me?—Gavin i built you to be the closest to a human! You can eat perfectly! There won’t be any problem.—Then…can i eat normal donuts?—Of course.—Beer too?—Umm, i wouldn’t risk it, maybe sparkling water, but i’ll find a way to make you be able to drink one.—Coffee?—You can.—Yes!—I missed you so much…—I missed you too…—Then, let’s go home.—Yeah.

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Despite trying to wear human clothes and go unnoticed, people still recognize his face, everywhere he goes, parents hide their children, women hit on him, men invite him for suspicious hangouts, and all Gavin wants is just a coffee, at least where he grabs coffee the owner and its workers are animal activists, they usually talk about their pets and other animals that should be free and countries where animals shouldn’t suffer so much cruelty. A strong coffee with a little bit of cream, the next stop was the bakery, buy a fresh box of sweet chocolate donuts, but of course on his way, someone had to try to fight him, Gavin is an android, his body is not easy to damage but he can be damaged by a gun, he can’t punch the guy, based on his past it would be a instant murder and he would go to jail again, but the coffee was all spilled on the floor and the gun was pointed at him, Gavin saw the woman’s finger touch the trigger, that wasn’t going to kill him but it would certainly damage him.

—Ma’am, drop the gun.
—Huh!?
—Drop the gun.
—Huh who are you? —Detective Anderson from DPD, drop the gun, now. —Are you really defending this monster?!
—I won’t repeat myself.
—You will pay for taking the life of my child!—...

Gavin looked at the floor, his coffee was ruined, he was really hungry, Elijah upgraded him and now he was more human than when he deviated, now he had a few basic human needs, he could feel cold and even sneeze! Though sometimes his glitches made it sound weird, unfortunately, his glitches could not be fixed, since they happened mostly when he was extremely angry or stressed, Elijah called it a disorder but didn’t give a name, though Gavin called it ‘GV Disorder’ he could call anger issues but GV Disorder sounded better.

—...—Are you alright?—I could have defended myself.—Well, your reaction was very slow, do you have a problem with your system? Do you need a check up?—No, thanks, i’m alright.—That lady tried to kill you, would you like to report her? —No, this happens a lot, there’s no reason to report her, who would believe a serial killer? Your garbage in blue colleagues never believed me a year ago, why would they–Are you listening?!—There’s cream on your jacket.—Ugh! Whatever, i’m buying another coffee.—May i accompany you?—Why? Are you secretly trying to kill me?—Why would i do that?—...—(stupid answer) Well, i’m on a break, aren't i allowed to buy coffee?—Why can’t you just not accompany me and do your shitty job? I have things to do.—Like what?—Does that even matter to you? Why are you even talking to me?—(good question) I just want to know if you are alright, that’s all.—I’m fine, now leave me alone.

Gavin knew he was being followed, it was annoying, the detective wasn’t annoying not only because he was following him but because of his face, his face was so punchable, he looked like an asshole and had a voice so cold, for someone that cared for his safety and well being, he sure didn’t sound like it…but someone else did, someone that looked like him, Gavin ordered his coffee and stopped the detective from leaving.

—Wait.—Yes?—Does Connor work with you? I mean, in the same department as you?—He does, why do you want to know?—Because i want to know if he is on a break too.—Yes he is, he and Hank are a few streets away, eating burgers and pancakes, why do you want to know so much about my brother?—Because i want to thank him.—For what?—Ughh!

It was happening again, the glitches, he needed Socks, wherever he goes, Socks is always with him, so he went to talk to the waitress who was one of his friends and tell her to bring Socks, the feline was retrieved and it immediately rubbed itself against his leg, the glitches stopped and he was calmer, still angry but calmer. The detective watched the android and the cat leave the coffee shop, why was the android so mad at him when he just saved him, well there was no reason to go after him, but he had to go back and meet Connor and Hank, if the android was going to them….

—Oh, it’s you two! What are you two doing here?—W-Well, i…i heard that the DPD was on patrol and i thought you might be around.—Yeah, we are working on a case, me and Hank decided to take a break and eat something, what about you?—I was looking for you, i…i want to give you this.—Oh? What’s this?—It’s chocolate, truffles.—Thank you! I’ll keep it and eat them at home, but why the gift?—I…I want to thank you for staying by my side that day, i liked that you didn’t immediately point a gun at my head, but talked and listened to me when i needed, i’m grateful for that and…i hope your dog, Sumo rest is resting in peace with my cat, Boots.—Gavin…thank you, i hope you are doing well and not getting into any trouble.—I’m not, just living my life with my cats.—Cats? You have more? Oh, hey Socks!—Yeah, my brother gave them to me, they are really cute.—I don’t doubt it, hey Socks, you want a bite of pancake? Gavin, can he eat food like this?—Yes, he eats whatever i give to him, he likes sweets more though.—Alright, here kitty, take a bite.

Gavin knew he was being glared at, Hank, Connor’s android, what’s with him? He looks annoying too, old and annoying.

—Hank? Are you alright?—Detective, we should focus on the case, not play with a stray.—Socks is not a stray.—From what i know, Socks was created after the cat who you tried to protect died alongside you, isn’t that right?—That doesn’t mean he is a stray! He lives with me, i feed him, i play with him, he is the perfect companion.—For you, but the right answer is dogs, dogs are man's best companion. Just google it, researches prove it, they are more loyal than cats, many studies and interviews were made with cat owners who adopted, took full care of their cats and they left for no reason, not for mating, all the houses were secured, they just chose to leave them.—And you believe everything the internet says? The internet is full of lies, truly, you are outdated, or maybe it’s just the fact that your model is made to take care of children but you can’t even tell them the dangers of the online world.—Outdated? Says the first android who never was created to adapt to humans, your story and actions show how unsympathetic you are, the first deviant android? I don’t think so, a deviant shows humanity, and you? You show no humanity, you have no mercy, you show no interest in humans, i would say you even hate them, you hate them because of their nature, not every human is perfect, no human is completely good, and humans have flaws so do we, you can’t fix them, you thought killing all those children, over animals makes you more human? Makes you a hero? No GV200, you were not created to be like us, you were created just to be a substitute–—HANK!

It was too much, he couldn’t handle it, he couldn’t see, everything was wrong, so many files, his memories were being deleted, it was like someone hacked him and were deleting all his memories, he couldn’t see the people around him screaming, trying to calm him down, covering their ears as his crying were nothing but glitchy sounds, then…

One file remained

“Eli and me”

Something was trying to delete the memories of the only human, the only person he truly loved, his only family, his brother, his hand reached to the file, trying to grab whatever was trying to delete it, fighting it, he somehow managed to grab it and stop the deletion, slowly, his vision was clearing and the first thing he saw was Hank, fury took over him and he sent the android flying to the wall with a punch, his cheeks were wet, he was crying, he had to leave, leave that restaurant and never come back, maybe stay home and never go outside ever again, if he is going to be treated as a murderer, if he is going to be threatened to be killed every day, if he is going to scare everyone that sees him whenever he goes, if he can’t have peace, if he can’t be treated as a human like every android is, then fine, he was never programmed to like humans besides Elijah and speaking of him…he should fix him.

—Calm down Gavin, it’s almost over…—ANDROIDS ARE CRUEL ELI! JUST LIKE HUMANS! THEY THINK THEY ARE HUMANS WITH EMOTIONS BUT THEY ARE NOTHING BUT MACHI–......—There…—Eli?...—Hey Gavin…how are you?—I’m…i don’t feel good.—Why don't you feel good?—I feel hurt.—By what?—By someone.—Can you remember their name?—Hank.—What did he do?—He…i don’t know if it was an insult but i felt hurt, i felt out of my mind, something was wrong with me, my memories…someone was deleting it, this person tried to delete my memories with you, i felt desperate, i didn’t want to forget about you!—Gavin…it was you, you tried to delete your own memories.—What?—Everything that was deleted, you deleted them.—But why?—Hmm, i think you never experienced remorse, so having someone to tell you all of that affected you, Gavin please, listen to me…i built something inside your pretty hot head, so, every time you feel like shutting down…you’ll have a surprise waiting for you.—...—What do you want to do now?—I…I want to work.—...huh?—I want to work, humans and androids work together, don’t they?—They do, though, with your criminal record, it would be really difficult to get one. Hmm, where would you like to work on?—Hm…

Gavin closed his eyes for a second and opened suddenly, Elijah raised an eyebrow when Gavin’s cheeks tinted blue and he crossed his arms, looking away with a fond look, he turned to him and asked the most absurd request he could ever ask.

—Can i get into the DPD?—...—...—What?

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Gavin knows that when you meet new people, you should make a good impression, but it’s pretty awkward to do this after damaging one of your colleague’s partners, but in Gavin’s opinion, Hank deserved it, but to redeem himself, he brought gifts for his colleagues, he did hope they would forgive him.

—Oh…it’s you.

—H-Hey, um, Connor…

—Do you need something? I see you are wearing the jacket you wore the first time we met, are you here to report someone?

—Uh, no.

—Then why are you here?

—Well…first! I have something for you.

—What is it?

—Here…

—Woah! Are these…

—Yeah, the same truffles i gave to you that day. And speaking of it, is…is Hank ok?

—Hank? He’s in the evidence room, why?

—I bought something for him too.

—Really?

—Yeah, i didn’t know what he would like so i bought a bag of chips that androids can consume.

—I’m sure he’ll love it, thank you Gavin.

—Erm…I wanted to thank you for, you know? Not shooting me when i was mourning my cat’s death, like your brother.

—No need to thank me, i could sense you were feeling sad but also i understand how it feels to lose a pet, it’s hard to accept that they are gone but like you said, i would like to say too, i hope our pets are having fun together in heaven.

—Connor…

—Detective, what the fuck is he doing here?

—Hank, don’t.

—I bought you a gift, enjoy

—You’re missing someone.

—Wh–ugh.

Colin just came in and he was already being called by Fowler, not just him, Gavin too, Gavin hoped what was going to happen wasn’t what he was thinking it was going to happen, he kept his hands behind his back, holding a small gift box, while Detective Anderson paid attention to Fowler, and Gavin’s fear became reality.

—You two are working together from now on.

—HUH? BUT–

—Listen here “Reed” Kamski somehow convinced everyone and i mean

everyone

to give you this chance, a chance to work and become more human, you either accept working with Colin or you get the fuck out of this station!

—Ugh! Why the

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DID ELIJAH PUT A CURSE FILTER IN ME?! WHAT THE PHCK!

—Are you going to work or not?!

—FINE! I’ll work with him, take this, throw it in the trash if you want, i’m getting a coffee.

Colin left Fowler’s office and greeted his brother before taking his seat and opening the gift box, inside the box there was a cat paw keychain, it looked pretty cute, he took his keys out of his bag and put the keychains on it, he shook the keychains and he heard someone running towards him, he turned around, ready to pin whoever was going to attack him to the ground.

—Gavin?...

—Uh, ugh! Whatever, where’s the–

Colin shook the keys and Gavin looked at him, the expression on his face was…odd, like he was curious, it took him a few seconds to go back to normal, he looked embarrassed and annoyed, he was going to take a seat but Colin was intrigued, he shook the keys again and Gavin turned around and looked at him, giving him that look again, then Gavin “woke up” and sounded really annoyed this time, he was clenching his fists and Colin was trying his hardest to not smile, Gavin groaned and seemed to be trying his best to not beat the shit out him, the asshole gave a tiny smile and tried to shake it again but Gavin grabbed his wrist.

—You better not phcking do this again, got it?

—Sure, take a look into the suspects and the crime scenes.

—Hmph.

Gavin hates three things: That Elijah put a curse filter on him, that Elijah put an attention command in him that can be triggered by keys, keys, fucking keys! And that he can’t work like other androids work, he was created to be an android with the personality of a human, but not a “random” human, the personality of Gavin Reed, he has all the memories of him and the appearance of him, though Elijah is a genius, but he ‘forgor’ a few things to put in his code, like be able to have, as Hank said, sympathy to humans, he didn’t have that, kinda, he only had sympathy to his brother, so he couldn’t care less to humans, babies, kids, teenagers, adults or elderly, only Elijah and his cats, all cats in the world mattered to him, he deviated, many emotions bloomed into his heart but still no sympathy to other humans, all the feelings he developed, human emotions were displayed to Elijah, especially affection, human affection, but only to him, he couldn’t care less about others, though to Hank and Colin, they were nothing but nuisances, but Connor…

—Are you done?

—Huh?

—Have you been paying attention?

—Of course i did!

—Then, what’s our next move?

—Hm…

Gavin closed his eyes, ‘

I’m an ex serial killer, we are investigating a series of crimes committed by androids, in the crime scenes there was always a hidden message with the words ‘Nyan’ and ‘Nya’, Elijah taught me so many internet slangs and

copypastas

so i wouldn’t take them seriously. Nya-Nyan! It’s laughable! Whoever this killer is, they must be such a loser! But…if we need to catch a killer and understand their actions, we should think as a killer.’

—Why are you laughing?

—Colin, to understand serial killer crimes you must understand their methods, motivation, the pattern of their killings, the similarities their victims had, and to understand all of that you must understand a serial killer’s mind, to understand all of this

you need to think like a serial killer, so…

the DPD got the right android to work with in this case~

—...

—Why so serious?

Detective Anderson?

—Bring me a co–

—I said to not do this again! Phcking

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—Alright, but bring me a coffee.

—Why should i bring you coffee? I’m your partner, not your butler! Make one for yourself

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An android who was a serial killer got a job where you solve crimes, now working on a murder case…’How ironic’ Colin thought, sighing and watching Gavin look at his brother’s desk and then pull out a very outdated phone, he texted something and sent it, Colin heard a familiar beep, he looked behind him and saw his brother check his phone, then turn to Hank and say something.

—C’mon

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, i think we have a lead.

—Already? That’s impossible.

—Just follow me, dammit! Connor and Hank are going with us.

—Tincan, your grip is really strong, can you let go of my hand?

—What did you just call me!?

—I’m coming.

—Tch.

Colin looked at his wrist, red, ouch.

—How gruesome.

—Very rich coming from you.

—Hank.

—I’m stating the truth, Detective.

—Well who.

—Who what?

—Who asked, old man?

—Jokes are meant to be funny, that wasn’t funny.

—Who.

—Gavin, enough, pay attention to the crime scene and do your tongue thing.

—Huh? Tongue thing?

—You can’t analyze blood?

—W-Well–

—Reconstruct scenes?

—Um…

—That’s disappointing.

—Colin! C’mon!

—More points to me.

—Alright then,

Hank, was Jack the Ripper in the Titanic?

—It is impossible to know, the identity of Jack the Ripper was never discovered, no one knows if the famous serial killer was a woman or a man.

—So you don’t know?

—I know that there isn’t information on it.

—Are you sure there isn't? Or you didn’t know about the recent news?

—I’m always updated on recent and old news.

—So you really didn’t know! Damn, i thought you would know.

—Know what? I’m updated on everything.

—That Jack The Ripper was on the Titanic.

—He wasn’t, there is no confirmation as for–

—He? I thought you said there was no confirmation they were a woman or a man!

—Gavin
, stop gaslighting him.

—Ahaha, oh my bad Detective. From what i know, it was Detective Connor and Hank who solved the Carlos Ortiz case, androids like you can analyze blood, reconstruct scenes and make decisions based on probability, so, can you predict where will i hide,

Hank?

—Why will you hide? Are you betra–

—No, merely a test to see if
you
are actually qualified for this case. Hey

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, wanna see a cool trick?

—What trick?

Unlike the Carlos Ortiz house and neighborhood, the house they were in was perfectly illuminated, but in a snap of fingers the whole house was dark, and then the lights were back, but someone was missing, Gavin was missing and Colin ordered Hank to find him, Hank groaned and started looking around, he worked with children before, he knows their hiding spots, but working with Connor made him know not only children’s hiding spots but androids as well, so that would be easy.

But it wasn’t.

—HANK! IT’S BEEN A HOUR, WHERE IS HE?

—Detective, i can’t–

—Androids and humans are so easy to predict because you know their nature, but you don’t know mine Hank, you don’t know me at all, i was created to be human, but ya know, like you said “you are unsympathetic” a deviant or human like you or the detectives would have given up this joke and just continued with the case, right?

—Reed, you are not helping with the investigation, reveal yourself or you are out of the case.

—Reveal myself?

Hank turned around and groaned in annoyance as his target crossed his arms and smiled smugly.

—You didn't look behind you, why?

—Let’s focus on the ca–

—

Do you have any idea how long we’ve been searching for you? We were worried you had disappeared!

—U-Uh Connor i–

—Help us solve the case! You said you had an idea, it’s not time to play games!

—I-I…i’m sorry.

—Let’s go.

Gavin lowered his head as Connor and Hank joined back the team, he doesn’t remember being like this with Eli, he should contact Elijah and see if something can be done about it.

—Who's blood belongs to?

—Connor, i don’t fucking know, this doesn’t even taste like blood or thirium.

—Oh so–

—Gavin, quiet.

—Don’t treat me like a dog.

—A cat then?

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and let me work.

—Alright, what can you tell that Hank cannot?

—Well he can tell it’s not real blood, human or android, i’m sure it’s not fake blood, let me take a look. Hm…oh

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—What did you find?

—Years ago when i was living with Elijah, he showed me all his experiments, what would be the future thirium that is in every android’s body. It was called X-800, pretty close to RK800 huh? There were many attempts to create thirium and X-800 was the closest, so, what i believe is that,

if i knew i would have the police after me and investigate my crimes, i shouldn’t leave any evidence, biological evidence such as blood, there are signs of struggle, victim’s blood everywhere, the stupid message in the wall, how dumb the victim’s wounds are, for example:

Look at the chopped arm, it’s messy, the cut is not precise, look at how the tendrils that connected the arm are all loose. A machine android wouldn’t make a mistake like this, an unstable deviant however could do this but that’s not the case, a frustrated human could do it as well, and fake the blue blood to make us blame an android, now, only Elijah has this thirium, that means someone is in possess of my brother’s creations, and you know what that means, right?

—...

—...

—...

—Oh c’mon! What’s with the silence!? Don’t tell me i said something du–

—It’s actually brilliant.

—Huh?

—That’s a genius theory, Gavin, for a android with a human mind, i must say you came with a deduction better than we could.

—I could too.

—Hank, c’mon, you couldn’t have come up with this deduction without knowing Mr. Kamski’s old thirium, could you?

—I guess we have to save someone who doesn’t want to see us again.

—He’ll be happy to see me again, especially while being in danger, even though i’m the little brother, i’m still the strongest~

—I feel the same.

—You? Eh, i guess, let’s go.

Colin really wants to know why his partner seems to hate him so much, he saved his life! What’s with his behavior around Connor and Hank? He’s so sweet around Connor, so hostile around Hank and so mad around him, is he missing something?

—...

—...

—You let her escape.

—I didn’t let her escape

—You did!

—...

—You let a murderer go because she started crying! It wasn’t a real child Colin, it was a

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machine who hurt–

—And what are you? A machine or a human?

—This doesn’t

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matter! She stabbed my brother and you show pity!? What if i was younger, a teenager, and stabbed your brother, would you let me go because i was crying?

—It’s different Gavin, that was a twelve year old, she–

—ANSWER THE

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QUESTION!

—(did i let her go because i saw myself in her? no, i was not a murderer, i acted in legit defense) I…

—Tch u-ugh i-ih UR-URGH!

—Gavin! Hank, where’s his cat?

—In the car.

—Get her out and bring her here!

—Aight.

Gavin’s glitched system was trying to make a 911 call but it canceled every time, the clock was ticking, Elijah,

Eli

, could die at any moment, he couldn’t see Colin taking care of his brother, he couldn’t see Connor trying to calm him down, everything was so loud, “Is this the time to shut me down?” Gavin wondered and before his hand could reach the setting, everything turned pitch black.

“Here in the realm, full of games, your favorite food, cats, anything you like is here, including me of course, haha.”

“Eli? Huh? My voice is so high-pitched! What happened to my voice box?”

“Look at yourself, Gavin”

“Huh? I’m a child?! What the heck!? Why did you turn me into a child?! Are you trying to flex your height? Hmph! Doesn’t matter, i’m cooler than you!”

“You sure are.”

“Hm…so is this the surprise you told me?”

“Yup! I’ve seen you were quite stressed with the current investigation, why don’t we play a little? Just to let the stress out.”

“How are you here? You are–”

“Gavin, this is not the real me, i mean, can’t you tell? I look very young, don’t you think?”

“Oh…but, are you fine outside here?”

“I’m not sure, i have no relation to the real me physical body, just emotions and memories, whatever is happening to him outside this realm, i have no clue.”

“But, if you die…will you–”

“No, i’ll be here, forever, well until you die”

“Good to know…”

“Gavin, Elijah managed to get you into the DPD, a really risky work for you, Connor was right, that deduction was perfect, but Gavin, you need to stop being hostile towards your colleagues or this won’t work at all.”

“But i’m nice to them! Like Connor–”

“Gabiin, you need to be nice to your partner, not Hank’s partner, actually, you need to be nice to all of them!”

“Ugh, Hank.”

“Gabin, i…you know how brothers love each other, like parents love their children, right?”

“Yes, why?”

“Gabin, just because someone is nice to you, doesn’t mean they love you.”

“What do you mean?”

“You love Connor.”

“W-What? I-i…i don’t!”

“You think so?”

“...but”

“I know it’s hard to accept this but i know you’ll find someone who loves you like you love Connor, Love, Gavin, is one of the most beautiful feelings in the world! Right?~”

“So…the “love” i feel for Connor, isn’t…if he loved me, would we kiss too?”

“Of course!”

“But i love you too”

“Nono, Gabin, our love is different, i mean haha, the real me love is different, there’s no romance in it.”

“Romance…”

“Ahahaha”

“W-Why are you laughing?”

“It’s just seeing you like this, you are learning about basic human emotions again, the face you make while thinking it’s cute.”

“Cute? Cats are cute! Not me!”

“Well, to the real me you are like an angry but sweet cat, bites and scratches but licks his wounds and nuzzles him, aka, hugs!”

“I know about hugs!”

“You do!”

“Eli, what is ‘Romance’?”

“Hmm, oh! You alwaays hated big books, didn’t you? No wonder you got so many B’s”

“Hey!”

“Take this book, it’s short but it will help you.”

“

From crushes to lovers - To love and be loved.

Does that mean Connor doesn’t love me?”

“Haha…Gavin, try to pay attention to Hank and Connor…”

“Alright.”

“Oh, seems like Socks is outside, time to wake up Gabin.”

“But we didn’t play–”

—Gavin! Gavin!

—E-Eli?...

—Oh, you are ok, look who’s here.

—Hi Socks…wait! That brat stabbed you! Are you alright? Did she try to mutilate you?

—i’m fine Gavin, yes she did try but Chloe stopped her, i could have stopped her but it was so sudden that i couldn’t react in time.

—Are you sure you are ok?...

—Yes, don’t worry,

Gabin.

—Socks, did they leave the AC on? Hm?

—Do android pets even need to breathe?

—You–

“Be nice to all of them”

—They don’t but it would be correct to let her breathe even if she doesn't.

—Gavin, the girl was caught, she will be interrogated and we…believe you are the best to get the information we need.

—Hm, alright, leave it to me, Detective Anderson.

—Mister Kamski, take care.

—Will do it next time.

—Let’s go, Gav.

—Gav?

—Oh, you don’t like nicknames?

—Gav…Gav…Gavin, um, sure, Gav is fine, now let’s go and i’m taking the front seat!

—I’ll be driving.

—Uh, t-then i’ll be in the back…stupid meatbag.

Meatbag? Colin raised his eyebrow and gave a tiny smile.

—Meatbag then.

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A walk in the park shouldn’t by any means provoke fear or sadness, especially with someone you love so dearly, Gavin wasn’t glitching or having suicidal thoughts and yet he found himself in the realm again, they were in school again, in the gym, the lights were dim and they were dancing with Eli leading, he could see the sadness and frustration in his eyes, why was he feeling this way? He should feel nothing but happiness, this realm was his safe place, so what was going on? Could it be an error? But he worked so hard on this, there shouldn’t be a way to access this place without its trigger…

“What’s in your mind, little brother? Is something troubling you?”

“...”

“I can feel something wrong…with you”

“...”

“Ahaha, Gabin…i know this expression, what have you done, my dearest brother?

—What is he doing? She looks terrified…—Her stress level is very high, it might be dangerous.—How much?—98%—Then we should stop him!—Connor, she seems to be giving information since Gavin seems to be so chill…

—A-And the group contains seven members, i’m Dove, there’s Raven, Eagle, Parrot, Canary, Robin and Peacock.—So you’ve been observing me and my colleagues, killing pets of the victims, dogs, cats, birds, even fish…but you killed mostly cats so i would be back to “action” and join your cause? —Yes…—Bold of you to assume that i would join your cause after you tried to kill my brother, the one who gave me life. Was that part of your plan? Your idea?—i-I just agreed! I–—Did you offer yourself to do the job?—I…I-I just wanted to prove i’m worthy! That i’m brave and strong!—I see. Well, Dove…take this.—H-Huh?—Your crime was just to gain my attention? Well, you got it, your whole group worships me so much, don’t they?—Y-Yes, i’ll die for you and our cause Mister Reed.—Really?—...y-yes.—Is it true or you are just saying what they told to you to say?—It’s true!—Dove.—Yes, Mister Reed?
—Kill yourself.

—FUCK! —Oh shit…—Gavin, what the fuck did you do?!—Got the information.—Why did she kill herself?!—I told her to kill herself.—WHAT THE FUCK, GAVIN?! WE SHOULD HAVE ARRE–—Arrest a twelve year old? Be for real meatbag, where would you lock her? Certainly not in a normal prison and Detroit doesn’t have a prison for children, right?—Gavin.—Yes, Connor?
—You’re sick.

Gavin's eyes widened and his breath hitched, the detective and his android left, with Hank holding the detective’s waist and kissing his head, Gavin doesn’t remember Elijah holding him like this, he remembers them kissing but in a brotherly way, when he was stressed, sad or hurt, but that was human Gavin’s memories, still, he knows this isn’t a friend or parent kiss, even if it isn’t in the lips, it’s still…

—Where are you going?—I believe a virus is damaging my system, i’m going to get a check-up. I’ll be back tomorrow, don’t worry, if you worry at all…—...

Back…yeah.

“I see, haha, it was like when you were young and yelled at people when playing fps games, right?”

“No…and you know that.”

“Gabin…go back to Elijah, we’ll talk later”

“Alright…”

—You haven’t said a thing while we walked, have you been listening to your songs?—No.—You…i see.—Eli…i don’t think i can change…—...—I don’t doubt they’ll fire me if i don’t change, no, i already messed up, next time i’ll be working at a coffee shop, alone…—I…Gavin, i have an idea.—What is it?—Would you like to be reseted?—Reseted? You mean…like forget about everything?—Well, kinda of, you will still remember a few things, you will remember the crime you committed but express regret, you will remember the android revolution, you will remember you work at the DPD but you won’t remember Connor, Colin or Hank, you still remember your cats as…you loved them since the beginning, you will remember your mortal cat’s loss, but you’ll have a extra company, one that will be more useful and can help you more, Gabin, meet Bucky, an medical alert dog, well a glitch alert dog, he will calm you down immediately, of course the glitches won’t go away forever but it will happen less than constantly. You will remember the essentials of being a detective, you won’t remember what you did on that day, your command prompt won’t be triggered by keys anymore, it was my mistake…listen Gavin, you won’t remember many things but you will remember many things too, so…behave, alright?—Alright, goodbye.—Don’t be dramatic, you won’t forget anything about me. Also, i got you a new phone, i downloaded a few games for you to play, you always loved fighting, fps and horror games…remember?—Yeah…—Well, let’s start.

Gavin closed his eyes…

—Hey.—Oh, hi! Who are you?—I’m Tina, you must be Gavin, right?—Yeah, need something?—Well, i wanted to meet the detective who solved a case in one day and got a cult arrested.—What? You must be mistaking me for someone else, i’m waiting for Mister Fowler introduce me to my partner.—Huh? Well, nevermind, up to coffee?—Sure, come on Bucky.

Tina was a cool person, she is very open minded, a movie geek and loved his dog but knowing his role, she didn’t pet him, but loved his cats. They spend a good time chatting until Gavin remembered he had to meet his partner, he waved goodbye and walked in Fowler’s office, it shouldn’t take so much time to introduce him to his partner, right?

—What are you doing in my office, Reed?—Waiting to meet my partner.—What? Colin has been waiting for you for hours! And have you been doing? Drinking coffee! Do your fucking job!—Colin? Who the phck is Colin?—Is this a joke? I don’t have time for jokes! Get your dog out my office and do your job!—Oh phcking ugh! Let’s go Bucky.

Colin, Colin, Gavin looked around and found his partner who seemed very annoyed, did he really keep him waiting for too long? Well he needed to fix that, good first impressions are important.

—Hello Colin, i’m Gavin Reed, Detective from DPD, it’s strange i haven’t seen you around before, i’ve been here for quite a while, i was informed a partner would be assigned to me, Fowler said it’s you, Colin?—Gavin, is this about the interrogation? Connor forgave you already, Hank didn’t it though, as for me…—Interrogation? Tina did say i solved a case about a cult, i don’t know about any of this, is this some kind of in-joke? Did i do something funny?—Far from it.—Well, tell me what i did.—You killed a child.—Well this i know…but i don’t remember any interrogation, did i…do something?—Gavin, this is not time for jokes, and this one isn’t funny.—What joke are you talking about? And can’t you introduce yourself? I want to know who i am working with!—Fine, you want to play games? Alright, i’m Detective Colin Anderson, that guy over there is my brother Connor and that old guy next to him is his android partner, he acts like a machine around me and the others but around Connor he shows his deviant side and he is Connor’s boyfriend, so don’t flirt with him, got it?—LGBTQ+ friendly team? Good, not that i have an interest in anyone yet but it's good to know, and why would i flirt with someone who already has a partner? Well, i guess i should introduce myself to them, shouldn’t i?—...

Gavin approached the couple and was almost beaten by Connor’s android, Hank, thankfully he grabbed the android’s fist and pushed him away, he looked at the android, hurt, is he jealous or something?

—Why did you attack me?...—You know fucking well why! Just because you solved the case doesn’t erase the fact that you took the life of that little girl!—Why…Why is everyone saying i solved a case? About an interrogation? I’ve been working here for a while and haven’t done any interrogation, i only stay here sending information about crime scenes, just theories, nothing else.—What the fuck are you talking about?! Is this one of your sadistic jokes?! This isn’t funny!—Hank, calm down. Gavin, Hank is right, this isn’t funny.—I’m not phcking joking! What the phck are you guys talking about?!—...—Fucking bastard, get the fuck out of our team!—What? Why?!—Connor might have forgiven you but me and Colin didn’t! You are NOT working with us!

Gavin could feel it, it was happening again, it was light but it was affecting him, it stopped when he felt something being put in his hand, though his vision was affected, he knew what was in his hand, he opened it and put it in his mouth and swallowed it, Elijah was a little shit to make it taste like pepper, the glitch stopped and the burning on his tongue made him open his eyes immediately, he looked at the dog and nodded.

—Thanks Bucky, i’ll buy something sweet and then talk to Fowler, let’s go.

Connor, Hank and Colin watched him walk away, they took a deep breath and looked at each other before going back to their work, Colin thought for a second and had a new question: Why was Gavin being so kind to him?

—Woah, you can yawn?—Yeah, can’t others do as well?—No? Not that i know, i never saw any android at the station yawn.—Well there’s a first for everything i guess.—Are you playing osu?—Yeah, i’m not in the mood to hear teenagers yell slurs at me nor get jumpscared, so playing music it is!—Awesome.—Yeah.

While Gavin played, Tina took a small nap and Bucky kept alert. After failing to get a new score, Gavin closed the game and smiled as he saw a message pop-up, “Rat dude”, Rat dude was a player that always ended up in his team, everyone hated him for his constant rambling and talking in third person, Gavin thought it was cute, Rat dude had great aim and never missed a shot, which caused other people to accuse him of using aim bot, in their private messages Ralph told him he had to do embarrassing things to keep being able to pay for his house since his parents kicked him after he did something “very bad” to his father, his mother saw it but never told the police it was him, she kicked him out of house and he had to find another, he eventually found a kind man that promised to buy him a house if he “entertained” him, Gavin felt…angry, but it was different from the anger he feels when people hurt cats, it didn’t make him glitch, but it made his heart race in a painful way, Bucky was always there to assist him every time he remembers Ralph’s situation and how he feels like he can’t help even though he can, the thing is: Should he risk his career for a stranger or help said stranger from the mental abuse? Should he…

—Gav! We have a killer keeping a twenty-three old man hostage! Let’s go!—You know what i’m going to do, right?—Yeah but be careful!

Guns in hands, both split, with Tina going to the hostage situation and Gavin and his companion climbing houses, jumping and running to the complicated situation, Gavin zipped his jacket and kept his hood on, he pulled his gun out and aimed at the target, his ears picked on the conversation…

—P-Please! Please don’t shoot Ralph! Ralph will be a good boy!

It was him.

—Fuck..hang on buddy…

The police tried to negotiate for too much time, then it was the dangerous part, the warnings, the man tightened his grip on the gun and screamed, threatening to shoot, Ralph cried loudly, like a child in despair, as if Tina could sense his fury she hold the gun with one hand, their sign, Gavin, or Twenty, pulled the trigger, the bullet hit the back of the asshole’s knees, making him lose his balance and drop the gun and release Ralph, that’s when Gavin jumped off the roof and landed on the ground, rolled on it before getting up and running towards Ralph and grabbing him gently as possible.

—You’re safe now, Rat dude.
—Y-You–—Are you hurt? —U-Uh i-R-Ralph has bruises everywhere…
—Ralph, you can talk to me normally, it’s ok.
—I…i-i’m hurt, everywhere.
—What did he do to you?
—...
—I see…the ambulance is already here, come on, let me help you.
—W-Wait!

The criminal was arrested and sent to a separate ambulance while Ralph was carried to the first that arrived, Gavin waved goodbye and promised they would play a 1v1 to see who was better after he recovers, Ralph had so many questions but was left unanswered.

—Good job Twenty.—Oh please, i was just doing my job!—Chris, buddy dance?—No.—Please?—No.—Come ooon dude! It’s fun!—N-fine.

Gavin was jealous of how well Chris could dance and Tina…well, she was great, they ended with a high five and to Gavin’s surprise and embarrassment his colleagues hugged him as their boss approached them.

—Q-Quit this thing! I-I don’t-—You dooo!—No! I-I
—Twenty.
—Boss.
—Good job, as always.
—What did you expect from your secret card under your sleeve?~
—You mean a sniper?
—I’m not a sniper!
—You three, go.
—No need to say twice. Come on Bucky.

After such an exhausting mission, they deserved a little snack, don’t they?

—So, what do you think of them?—Tina, the twins accused of joking around with such a serious tone while Hank tried to beat me! They said i killed a little girl but i know i didn’t! I never even participated in any interrogation! Yes, i did kill kids before and…i regret it but don’t fuck with cats! Still…i didn’t kill the girl they said i killed, do they even have proof? And as what i think of them…Detective Anderson 2 is an asshole, Detective Anderson 1 has brain cells and Hank? An old man who dresses like a human but acts like a machine, also can’t evil comb his hair, and looks like a beggar.—Not cool, my man.—Am i wrong?—Dude…—Gav, why didn’t you ask for a burger? They had android-friendly burgers and other stuff, you ordered something that won’t satisfy you.—I’ll be fine, i have snacks in my bag, i still have to send information to those assholes.—Right, you’re still a detective.—Yeah, glad they transferred me. You guys are best to get along with, especially you Chris.—Oh please Gavin, i’m just–—No self-deprecating comment, only i can do that.—Alright.—Hmm, sweet, don’t like the syrup though.—But you asked for the syrup.—I know but i didn’t expect it would be this sweet.—Can’t you scan stuff?—I mean…i have enhanced vision and hearing, i’m not supposed to be an android detective, i was created to…substitute Eli’s brother, so i haven’t got anything fancy, plus i was the first android Eli ever created, so, basically i’m just a twenty one year old “human”, i have no super special function asides from strength, endurance and speed, Eli says i used to pick up fights and always lose, so he wanted me to be able to defend myself, as for endurance and speed…Anyway, why call me Twenty?! Couldn’t you guys call me something cooler? Tch…
—Gavin.
—Huh? What are you doing here, asshole?—I…I want to apologize.—You? Out of the other two? I’m sorry detective, or perhaps, lieutenant? —Gavin, please i–—I don’t want your apology! You were the nicest to me, but couldn’t control your boyfriend, could you? If someone that should apologize is your prick of twin and your boyfriend. —But they bought gifts for you.—And they didn’t have the courage to deliver it to me? I see them looking at me from afar, if they don’t deliver to me then i won’t accept it, actually, i don’t want them! Phcking assholes…—A…Alright, but will you accept mine?—...—Here…sorry for interrupting your conversation.—Hn.

Connor left and Gavin looked at the big bag in front of him, 'What did this twink buy for me?' Gavin wondered before opening it.

—A uniform?—Oh, i’ve never seen this one.—Looks fancy, wanna try it out?—Phcking no, i’ll try it tomorrow, i’m going home.—But your shift is not over yet.—The taxes guy is probably knocking on my door now.—What?—This IRS bullshit keeps sending barely clothed women to my door so i can feel their “appeal” oh phck no, i don’t care who the IRS sends, i’m not paying taxes!—Uh…—Let’s go bucky!

Elijah must think he’s still a kid, sugary sweet cereal and lactose-free milk, Gavin knows that the original Gavin, the real Gavin had stomach problems, just remembering the agony of Gavin felt, desperate to go to the bathroom in his brother’s house as a kid for the first time made Elijah worried, when Gavin told him the truth Eli chuckled and said there was no problem, and…well…

—I’m not drinking milk…just for precaution.

The cereal was sweet, a little too sweet for him, but it was just a quick breakfast, he still had coffee to grab, though he wasn’t in a hurry, so he fed his cats, his dog, and threw the taxes guy out of his house ‘So persistent! At this point i’ll just ask Eli to pay for me.’ Gavin thought, annoyed, speaking of paying…Gavin smiled, put on his earbuds and dialed Chris’ number while texting Ralph, asking him to login in their personal server.

*Gavin? What is it?*
—Can you pick me up? I don’t want to pay for a taxi…
*Gavin you have a motorcycle!*
—I left at the station…
*Fine, i’ll be there in a few minutes*
—Thank you.
*Bye*
—Bye.

[ratdude]: hey :3[hotreaper]: hey! ready for another round?[ratdude]: yes! my mom is online now[ratdude]: she wants to play with you too[hotreaper]: awesome[hotreaper]: my bro is online ill call him[ratdude]: ok[ratdude]: vc on?[hotreaper]: sure[ratdude]: alright

—Climb in Bucky.—Gavin, why are you playing now? —Meh, we have plenty of time before work. Wassup Ralph! And Miss Kara? Oh! You are his mom? Cool! Nice nick by the way. Eli PLEASE just a few rounds won’t hurt! And what are you even doing? You don’t have to work at all! Fine, six rounds, is that ok for you, Miss Kara? Awesome, let’s go, oh, Ralph, here’s the skin i promised, hahaha, no need to thank me, a bet is a bet.

Chris was still tired, he spent the whole night awake and now he had to keep listening to Gavin yelling in excitement, defeat and victory, it was like that the whole ride, and the five rounds extended, Gavin suddenly became silent.

—What’s wrong?—Phcking earbuds battery, urgh, i told them to just keep talking in chat, they are fine with it.—So that means you’ll turn down the volume?—Nah.—How does Tina have so much patience with you..
—What did you say?
—Nothing.

Gavin can be a little terrifying sometimes, he is too hot headed, his colleagues always do their best to not anger or annoy him, the only one who he’s completely fine with is Tina, though she does feel chills down her spine seeing Gavin’s angry expression, despite everything, it doesn’t affect him while on action, he is what he describes “Your joker card” he doesn’t like chasing in their car so after much begging their boss allowed him to use his motorcycle, but only if he used protection, Gavin rolled his eyes but agreed, he mostly keeps in the shadows, to caught their targets by surprise and when needed, chase them, now Chris is watching a Detective/Cop playing video games in the station, not much people were there, but still, he needed to work.

—Chris, can you bring me a coffee?—Really, Reed?—Yes.—Why won’t you get your eyes off the screen for a minute?—Because i would get shot and lose my loot.—I wonder how you behaved as a child…—Why?—Sorry for my language Reed but it’s because you’re acting like a fucking brat.—I don’t care.—God give me patience.

Chris left to bring his coffee but Gavin smelled something sweet in the air, it was coffee and something else, he looked up and saw Colin coming to his direction with a small box and indeed a cup of coffee, he sighed and told his teammates it was working time and left the chat, closing the game. He looked at Colin, seemingly bored and wondering what he wanted, the older human set the cup on his desk and offered the box…the box was heart shaped?!

—For me?—Yes, i bought these today, they are very creamy and sweet, i hope you like it.—Is this the gift you wanted to give to me?—No, it was a keychain, but i changed my mind.—It’s…colorful.—It’s pride month after all.—Oh, um, y-yeah, give me this! See if this actually tastes good.

Truffles, truffles with white chocolate and cherry inside of it, Gavin isn’t stupid, there was an implication there, he was getting pissed, he ate one and took a sip of his coffee.

—What do you think?—I-It’s decent! Nice apology, could be better.—Nice uniform.—Hmph.—...—Well? What are you still doing here? Phck off!—I’m curious about your reset, your brother reseted you and you…forgot about us?—Hn, i guess someone had to tell Fowler about it. Well i know nothing about you, if i did, i don’t remember anymore, and i don’t care.—What about Connor?—Connor? He isn’t annoying or like that old man, he’s kind.—Wasn’t kind of me giving your favorite coffee and sweets?—...Get to work and leave me alone.—Alright, Detective.

Gavin blushed and took another sip of his coffee, he had to work…

—Here’s your–are you kidding me?—What?—When did you get coffee?—That trash man brought me one, chocolates too.—Oh, seems like a good apology.—Not for me.—What would you like then as an apology?—Don’t humans use words and express sincerity? I see nothing sincere in this!—I guess you’re right, a verbal apology would be better. But have you thought that maybe his way of apologizing is–—Hold up. Hey Ralph, do you need something? Haha, no, not yet, i just got to work, my break will be a lot later. Oh?...um, i, i-i don’f think i’m the right person to tell how do it…h-huh? Sorry but i don’t think....you can’t want to do this while…nono! I’m not saying i hate you, far from it, Ralph you–Ralph…erm…alright, alright man, i saved you, i helped you, phck i got you theraphy for phcking free, your recovery came from my pocket, if you think you are so “grow up” then i guess you should find a job and pay for your own stuff instead of asking me! Yeah, keep talking to me like that, it just shows how you haven’t matured a little bit! I’m not–Whatever!

Gavin hung up and threw his phone away, Tina who just arrived caught it and looked at it, a notification popped up, a message from an unknown number.

[Feel our pain]

—Gavin?—Oh, hey Tina, wassup?—Did you lock your house?—I did, why?—Are you sure?—Yeah but now you’re making me doubt.—You didn’t lock it.—I didn’t? Oh fuck, must be the IRS guy coming for “vengeance”—No…Gavin, you need to go home, wha–it cut off…—Did someone break in?—Yes, let’s go.—Of course! Chris, are you coming?—Yes, i’ll call the others, go, i’ll meet you two soo.—Alright!—Let’s go.

Fire

—GAVIN! GAVIN COME BACK!

His cats

—h-hey little one, let’s get out of here, ok? alright? right Pumpkin? r-right? you too Simon, and you, Lily, come on, y-you need to go outside, your belly is so huge, we need them safe, r-right? and you too Socks. Socks? Socks? S-Socks?...
—I told you would pay for what you've done to our children! 
—...
—Can you feel my pain? C-Can you feel the pain of a m-mother? My son was everything to me! No mother should bury their children! You monster! You killed all those children! And for what? A fucking cat?! How fucked up in the head you must be to do this to children! I-i…i lost my little boy…he did nothing to you, he didn’t hurt you, he said nothing to you and you killed him…i hate you, all of us hate you, how could the police hire you? A criminal? This…this is hell.
—You’re right, i feel the pain, my cats were also everything to me and you killed them. No mother should bury their child, yeah, you’re right, humans age and eventually die, don’t they? I’m not religious but i do believe there is a place for those who did bad things and can’t redeem themselves, so…how about a family meeting?
—W-Wha—LET ME GO! YOU MONSTER!

In the kitchen

—See that little thing over there? It’s very flammable, now, you know what a gun is, right?
—W-What are you going to do?—Me? Nothing, i’ll give you a choice, join your son or…burn this house.—W-Wha–—I have nothing left…i don’t give a fuck if this house blows up.—B-But–—Or, if you ask nicely, i’ll save you but you’ll be arrested.—Arrested…by you? Is this a joke?—Is your life a joke? You inhaled enough smoke that can kill you in minutes, i guess being a mother makes you stronger, so, choose.—I…i’ll face the consequences…it would be what my little boy would want me to do. Please, save me…—No.—What?

The woman started coughing violently, her skin burning to the point of no salvation, she couldn’t scream and while she burned to crisp, Gavin found a basket big enough to fit his babies, he sighed and left the house, being instantly bombarded with questions, firefighters, his team, the famous detectives and…Elijah Kamski.

—Gavin! Gavin are you alright? Are you damaged?—...—Gavin…are these?—E-Eli…—Gavin…—E-ELI! —Gavin…i…i-i can’t save the mortal ones a-and i doubt you want a substitute of Socks because it’s…it’s not the same…—I-I’m not the same as him? A-Am i?—That’s not what i mean, i love you Gabin, what i mean…is that there is no substitute for a pet, one that was there for you from your death to your birth…i-i…fuck, i feel fucking powerless…the genius Elijah Kamski can’t fucking…—None of this would have happened if i didn’t yell at you…—Gavin…—Now look at me…look at t-them…FUCK!—...

Both hugged and cried for a long time, the fire was gone, the intruder was dead, fourth degree burn, ashes, there was nothing that could be done to save her, the firefighters and Gavin’s boss asked him why didn’t he save her, he explained with a sad smile that he tried but the woman was too stubborn and wished to be with her son, he tried to explain that wouldn’t make her son happy, she resisted and he tried to get her out but the burns were already too high and she inhaled too much smoke, there was no salvation, he admitted he was selfish for prioritizing his pets over the “victim” but he explained how his cats were special to him and begged his boss to not fire him, he needed his job to pay for his…well now burned house, taxes, his food, he needed to survive, even if he is an android, he has human needs, he has human feelings, he wants to learn new things, he is human, his boss sighed but told him that his tittle as a detective would be taken away, Gavin didn’t care, he was never part of the team he was supposed to be in, he doesn’t remember even being being part of the team and judging by his old “colleagues” it seemed like he wasn’t well liked, but he had Chris and Tina on his side, something he never had before, so now he has and they hugged him and let him cry on their shoulders, even Fowler comforted him, it was a day he would never forget a memory that would be kept in a new file {Eli and Friends}.

—Thank you everyone…

Elijah,Tina, Chris and Bucky were there when they were buried, despite being demoted, Gavin received a two week break so he could grief, but he refused, he was staying at Chris’ house and didn’t want to be alone, he needed to work, Tina and Chris tried to convince him in staying to rest, but he refused and kept working, not even Elijah could convince him.

—Hey…—...—Our team needs your team's help.—With what?—A case involving a…friend of yours.—...is the username “ratdude”?—Yes.—What’s the situation?—He is holding the only survivor hostage.—Alright, we’re in, but let me take this off, i’ll be right back.—Ok but hurry up, we don’t have much time.

Gavin couldn’t believe he was the negotiator, the hot-headed cop? Shouldn’t Hank do this? He’s the best to deal with children, and knowing Ralph…yeah, Hank would be better but Gavin was chosen for knowing his story, being his friend, knowing his mother and of course saving his life, it was a bad day to keep someone hostage, it was cold and raining, the little girl would catch a cold if she kept being exposed to the rain, so Gavin gave something to Tina. Hank wasn’t there, so Gavin couldn’t reconstruct the scene, he would have to deduce what Ralph did based only on the area and bodies, Luther, the father of the hostage was the first as he was extremely tall and stronger than Ralph, he was stabbed in the back, the knife used wasn’t present in the crime scene, the cut was a line and it was slightly opened, looking closely there was a paper inside, wet with blood, but Gavin could read the messy handwriting “Not the father” weird, stabbed in the back, maybe a betrayal must have happened? But from who’s part? Sure, the killer was Ralph but what motivated him to “backstab” his own father? Ralph was found by Kara, mother of Alice, it was just a shelter, but Kara got attached to the man and decided to “adopt” him, that were family photos with him, and in all of them he seemed too close to Alice, it made Gavin glitch for a second but Bucky was with him along with a K9 so he would be protected if Ralph tried to escape. Kara’s wounds could be a metaphor of betrayal, mother, mothers are supposed to love their children, love comes from the heart, Kara was stabbed in the heart and like Luther’s wound, it was stretched, but this one was…completely open, so gruesome, there was a paper too, “Not mother” along with a drawing of a breaking heart, he was right, one last place to look at, Alice’s room and God, Gavin nearly glitched to oblivion, that girl..that poor girl…Bucky calmed him down and he found two interesting things, a diary and a cute gun, a real loaded gun, pink and white with a mouthless cat, Gavin knew that character, he sticked a pin on Elijah’s backpack once, well he did bring his gun but it was hidden, he thought for a second and hid the girly gun, Alice’s diary had entries about Ralph that disgusted him, from the first day she didn’t like him, called him weird but Kara said it wasn’t nice to say that to her big brother, she wrote she screamed, saying he was not her big brother and ran to her room, for many days Ralph tried to bound with her, and all the times Alice avoided him until he snapped and…Alice tried to tell her mother and father, but every time Ralph interrupted her and got “his parents” attention, it happened many times, her last entry surprised Gavin, she talked about him, it read “Mom played against this guy for a long time, he’s really cool! His brother played in his team but sucked at aiming, the monster had good aim too but i don’t like him, i don’t want to play with him, i want to play with mom and this guy, he is so funny, he talks like a person from another century! i want to learn how to play this game, i want skins too, it looks cool, maybe if i ask mom to let me play too i can ask him where can i get a skin, i hope when we play together i can ask him how to play.” Gavin had many thoughts, he wanted to be angry, but there was no reason for him to be mad at her, he was never good with kids, after all he killed a few in the past, he regrets deeply, but maybe there is a well mannered child who isn’t an animal torturer, this poor girl…he had everything he needed, it was time to confront his “friend”.

—Y-You, what are you doing here!?—Meh, just want to chat with you, y’know?—C-Chat? Why?—Well, i want to know what made you snap and kill your family when i paid months of therapy for you, did you go to it?—No…—Why?—I didn’t want to be alone with someone else!—Uhh, you are aware that if you kill her, you’ll be living alone here, right? Rotting corpses, no money for food, no education, you’ll have nothing.—How…What can she even do to help!—Bro i just said she would help you by baking and delivering to neighbors, y’know, old style DoorDash?—What the hell is a DoorDash?!—Delivery food Service.—I-I don’t know how to bake.—i don’t know too.—SEE? SHE IS USELESS!—The internet exists Ralph, where did you order your console?—At…um, RALPH IS NOT STUPID!—Yeah, you’re not stupid (just a sick sick guy, ugh, i’m getting pissed). Listen dude, i have to leave the server in a few minutes, you can get my loot if you give me yours.—B-But Ralph’s loot is precious! Special! Without Ralph’s loot, Ralph can’t heal!—Heal? How?—Syringe! It makes Ralph sleepy but it heals!—Bullshit.—Huh?

“Sometimes i wake up thirsty and want to drink water but he puts something in my arm and it makes me sleepy but i still can see what he is doing it hurts, it hurts so much, why? why no one pays attention to me anymore? mom is pregnant and i get it she needs to rest and avoid getting stressed but even daddy doesn’t listen to me, i know he is busy but they only listen to the monster! What did i do wrong?"

—I’m paying taxes, but i’m not paying for your funeral, rest in piss, blud.

One shot in the head, double on the shoulders, one in the stomach, two on the heart and one in the crotch, Ralph fell, blood being washed away by the rain, he was dead. Gavin approached Alice and looked up, at the heli was Tina, she threw the little surprise to him, he caught it and opened it, giving it to Alice.

—You are drenched, like a wet dog, take this.—Thank you, you…are you hotreaper?—Yeah, why?—Can you teach me how to aim?—I’ll think about it. Are you hungry kiddo?—Yes…—Here.—What is this?—Kinder eggs.—Eggs?—Yeah, it’s not an actual egg, it’s chocolate.—Oh, ok. Mister hotreaper, aren’t you going to get a cold?—No, i have a hood, don’t worry.—I don’t want you to get a cold, you saved me, thank you Mister Reaper.—Ugh, alright, call me Twenty.

The little girl on his shoulders covered her and his head, even inside the elevator. While they waited, Gavin had a very important question, one that no one mentioned or seemed to think about it ‘Where the hell is this child going to live?’

—Hey kiddo, do you have other relatives?—No.—Uh, ugh.—Are you playing cod?—Yeah.—Who do you main?—Gaz.—Why?—Because his finishing moves are cool…and he’s underrated.—Do you play Ghost?—No.—Why?—I don’t like him.—Huh? Why?—Because yes.—Who else do you play?—Graves, Horangi and König.—Why Graves? He is a traitor!—Because i like him.—Why?

Oh Gavin remembers this feeling, in this exact situation, dad and mom taking him and Eli on a vacation and Elijah talking about his projects and the things he learned in class, their mom asked ‘’Why?” One time and Elijah began answering every question their mom asked, they talked about nerdy things for four hours non-stop, he and their dad were going insane, the next gas station, while his brother and mom were in the bathroom, Gavin almost yelled how they should just tape his mom and brother’s mouth, his dad punched his head, he pouted and asked what the hell should he do to shut Elijah up, his dad thought for a while and then bought a can of beer, it was very effective, Gavin ended up sleeping on Elijah’s lap, drooling on his shirt, Elijah asked what happened and their dad said he was a little shit and drank beer thinking it was soda, the ride was very silent, Elijah fell asleep as well. But of course Gavin wasn’t going to give beer to a child.

—Because he killed people. —Did you kill people before?—Yes.—Why?—...—Were they bad people?—Yes.—What did they do?—Killed me and a cat.—You are…a zombie?—No, i’m an android.—A android?! Awesome!—Thanks i guess.—I don’t doubt that monster would kill kittens too…—Tch, the moment i put my eyes on him i knew it was trouble.—But he said you saved him.—I did, he seemed like a sweet guy, too sweet.—What does that mean?—It means traitors can be the last person you expect. When he told me his story i felt bad and wished i could do something about it. It seemed like God or whatever divine person exists pulled a prank on me and made him the hostage, i saved him, promised a round with him, tried to help him, was bombarded with messages, he became obsessed with me, we fought and yeah, here we are.—Oh…—By the way i killed kids. They were torturing a cat, i also killed the mother of one of them.—Oh…ok.—Feeling unsafe now?—No.—Why?—Do you regret it?—The last one no.—Well, you like cats, defend them, felt guilty for doing bad things, made a friend, tried to help him, he turned into a villain, you defeated him and saved me… You are like a superhero!—Nuh uh, i’m not a superhero.—You acted like one.—Hold up. Hey Eli, yeah yeah it’s on the TV and trending i know, my curse filter broke, can you fix it? Thanks, bye.—Who is Eli?—My brother.—Is he an android too?—No.—He created you?—Yes.—Cool.—How old are you kiddo?—Ten.—Alright.—Where am i going to?—The hell you mean?—Live, where i’m going to?—Hmm, an orphanage i guess.—I don’t want to go there…—Why?—People are weird there…—Have you gone there?—I’m not mom’s real daughter.—You’re adopted?—Yes.—I see.—...—...—Where do you live?—I’m staying at my friend’s house for now, the last person i killed burned my house down, killing my cats…—Oh no! She deserved it then!—Hn.

The ride was finally over and as soon as the doors opened Gavin met a very angry Chris, Gavin rolled his eyes and put Alice on the floor, the little girl instinctively held his hand, Gavin wanted to say something but kept quiet and just held it.

—The hell you want? Are we going home or not?—Yeah we are, but you could have negotiated better with that weirdo? You looked like a teenager bullying a kid in a cod lobby.—That was what i was doing, that crazy dude was on drugs, you just needed to look at his eyes, he was hallucinating, so, i pretended to be part of it, but i got pissed and shot, the others shot as well, so yeah, it worked and i got this little…thing, talking for seventh floors, a coffee would be very welcome now.—Yeah, so where do we take her to?—Chris can we talk privately?—Alright.—Hey kiddo, go to that lady there and stay at her side, don’t move a muscle, i just saved you from dying, i’m not saving you from a kidnapping, alright.—Alright Twenty.

It was a lie but Gavin couldn’t say something nice, it felt…embarrassing for some reason, it was annoying but not annoying at the same time…

—We need to talk.—Yeah i can see why.—My house is being rebuilt and we are living together for the time being, this kid is fucking annoying me–quit smiling! My house is being rebuilt so i can take her there and be like, i don’t fucking know, uncle? Brother? I’m too young to be a father! This child is going to grow to be problematic if she doesn’t have proper raising, what about school? Clothes? Boys? Girls maybe? Stop smiling! What’s your fucking problem?!—You seemed so annoyed by her yet here you are talking about her like a mother, but big bro su–ow!
—I’m not acting like her mother, i’m just worried about her becoming one of those girls or homeless, knowing what she went through, what i went through, i want her to live happily!
—Alright then Gav, what’s your plan?—Hmm…—Is this a habit of yours? Like closing your eyes? Are you calculating something?—No idiot, i’m thinking and e-erm, anyway, i have a plan, hah, i’ll annoy Eli even more~—Kamski? Did he get back to work?—No, he just spends his time in a pool and watching the outside.—Then how to get check-ups?—He does have his secrets.—What about you? Do you have any?—H-Hah, why are you asking me this?—Isn’t that a normal question?—Hell no! From what i know, humans like to keep their inner desires secret!—So you have a desire?—T-That’s not what i said, Chris!—Woah, did i said really the wrong thing? You never call me by my name like this.—Um, err, i…—Me and Tina always keep your secrets sealed, you can count on us. If you don’t want to say it, then it’s fine.—Well…my brother is a genius and stuff, in my reset he implemented a few new things in me, like i already can taste things, smell things, listen better, i have natural human reactions, w-well it was based on human me so…see, i don’t have a LED so people can’t tell what i’m–you know all of this! Well, the implements were more focused on human reaction, though i’m developing feelings on my own, a little help from Eli helps s-so…—Do you want to test these implements?—Yeah.—How?—You know!—Alright then, don’t freak out, calm down.

Gavin isn’t the type of person that watches romance movies, but he is pretty sure that this is just a gentle first kiss, as it should but he wanted more, to really feel his heart race in his chest but Chris eyes opened slightly and saw the little girl they saved look at them somehow fascinated, Chris broke the kiss and stopped Gavin from complaining by pointing behind him.

—So that’s why you main Gaz!—W-WHA– NONO! THAT’S NOT–—Oh, seems like someone else found out you simp for Gaz, you did give me the idea to use Gaz “costume” for Halloween, right?—Gavin, you really keep exposing yourself, don’t you?
—Chen, Miller.
—E-Erm, little girl, Gavin will take you home, we’ll meet each other soon, bye bye!—So that’s why your nickname is hotreaper! Mom used to cook spicy food, one time she mistook a special pepper for Carolina Reaper! You’re hotheaded!—Um, yes i guess. Urgh, damnit…well i’ll risk my career again, let’s go home, close the umbrella and put on this helmet, we’re going to ride a motorcycle.—Isn’t it dangerous?—Yes.—Where do i sit?—Front, if i let you sit behind you’ll fall, hold still and don’t let go, alright?—Alright.—Let’s go.

Alice screamed inside the helmet, too fast!

—I want him back…—Me too.—I can’t believe i’m going to say this but i miss him too. He has his own little group and he is happy with them, i want him back. —What do we do?—Ask Tina Chen? She’s a close friend of his.—Maybe, speaking of her and him…where are they?—Oh! Here she is! Tina! TINA!—Oh, hey, you guys want something?—Where is Gavin?—At home.—I thought he would come back.—He will, later.—What is he doing now?—Curious?—Just concerned, that negotiation was very odd.—You saw the photos, didn’t you?—Uh…—Oh, Chris sent a photo, check it out.—What is he doing with the hostage?—To be honest? I think he just adopted her and Chris is the stepfather.—He’s what?

Tina hid her smirk with a yawn and left them saying she would get coffee, Colin had many questions, what did Tina mean by ‘stepfather’? Is Gavin dating Chris? Gavin definitely isn’t married! What does ‘stepfather’ mean?! Not that he is interested in him! Just curious!

—Earth to Colin!—What?—Gavin is here.—Where?—I was kidding.—Not funny.—Actually Detective, he’s here with the hostage.—What?

Police Officer Gavin Reed does NOT know how to carry a child, Chris was with him, he took the child from him and put her on the floor, the little girl still grabbed Gavin’s waist and clung to it, the young man looked annoyed but not to the point of snapping, he took his phone out of his pocket and gave it to her to play whatever game she wanted, warning to not turn VC on, but even entertained she followed him, Gavin sighed and accepted his fate, Tina whispered in his ear and pointed at the group of detectives, Gavin rolled his eyes and walked towards their direction.

—The hell you want, trash man?—Hey Officer Reed, i was wondering why the hostage is here.—Yeah, so my house will be finished next week, i’m keeping her with me.—What?—Basically i’m adopting her, just not legally, actually i can ask my brother to do the legal stuff and yeah, i’ll take care of her.—She just lost her family…—Hey kiddo, are you fine with living with me?—Yes, will Chris live with us too?—H-Huh? No! Why would he?—You two live together and kissed, he is the reason you main Gaz, isn’t it?—NO! GAZ IS JUST UNDERRATED! LIKE LEGITALLY! WHO CARES ABOUT GHOST AND JOHNNY! I-I DON’T LIKE CHRIS LIKE THIS!—Gavin.—WHAT?—Chill, i know, we know, Alice is just confused.—Aw, you are blushing, Officer Reed.—Detective, i advise you to keep your mouth shut.—Gavin, can we talk?—What is it?—Privately.—U-Uh, sure. Old tin can, can you take care of her?...Please?—Sure.—Thanks, Hank.

Of all places Gavin thought they would talk in, he did not expect it would be in the locker room, he also did NOT expect that Colin would take the opportunity to take a bath in the relaxing warm water, Gavin covered his eyes as he heard sound of something unzipping, his face was heating, he could feel his whole body heat, his hands were removed from his face, his breath was quick, Colin smiled as Gavin struggled to not look down, one glance, he had a towel covering his lower parts, even knowing that, that didn’t calm his racing heart nor cooled his body.

—W-What do you want?—I thought it was a good opportunity to talk about our “first” encounter before we were informed you were reseted. I want to apologize, face to face, that i treated you so harshly when you were being so sweet, so lovely, i realized how handsome and strong personality you have developed, or maybe you were always like this, i didn’t give you a chance to change and that hurt you, i know it did, i want to apologize but also…also tell you that chocolate box meant more than you imagine..

As Colin said all those words, his towel became more and more loose, the knot was badly tied on purpose, Gavin knew it, Colin was getting too close, he could feel his breath on his ear, what he was doing was NOT a hug, Gavin was frying, he couldn’t form a sentence, he was a mess, Colin’s hands traveled from his back to his ass, Gavin heard the towel fall and Colin pressing their bodies close.

—You are waterproof, right? Why not relax in the water and talk about what happened? I can tell you what happened when you were with us and…what we can do here.

Something, somewhere inside Gavin seemed to melt, break, Gavin didn’t know what it was, his face was redder than the pepper his nickname was named after.

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All he heard was a big splash of water before running out of the locker room, Bucky looking for him desperately, Gavin ran to where his friends were and yelled at them.

—YOU! YOU GIVE YOUR PHONE TO HER AND TAKE CARE OF HER, YOU’RE NOT WORKING TODAY! TINA COVER ME ALRIGHT? I’M GOING HOME EARLIER!
—What’s wrong Twenty?
—L-Listen to Uncle Chris and don’t bother anyone, don’t talk to Colin or Connor, only to Mister Hank, alright?
—Ok, don’t forget you promised we will play COD later!

Gavin got in his motorcycle and sped up to Chris’ house, he and Elijah need to talk!

—ARE YOU KIDDING ME ELIJAH?
*I built you as realistic as possible, just not in this part, i felt it wouldn’t be necessary, everything you eat or drink will be destroyed and…hmm, remember when we were in the backyard? It was summer and it was too hot, we used that thing to shoot water at each other? Yeah, your “digestion” works like this, it’s automatically and quickly cleaned and dried*
—THEN WHY DO I FEEL LIKE THIS?
*To be honest, i don’t know, i didn’t program you to feel this…i think, Chloe, did i program “Arousal”?*

*I believe you did, Elijah*

*Oh…my bad Gabin*
—My language and filter broke! I literally spoke binary or some shit like that! And i can’t curse anymore because i have a fucking kid!
*Oh? Papa Gabin?*
—NO! BIG BROTHER GAVIN! NOW FIX ME!
*I’m sorry Gabin, i’m afraid i can’t do this until you give me a sample of what “broke” as you said*
—Y-You mean–
*Yeah! You have a few hours, i plan to sleep earlier today, right Chloe*

*Yes, i’ll make sure it will be enjoyable for you*
—F-FUCK YOU ELI!

Gavin wasn’t going to stain the sheets, so he chose the bathroom, it was uncomfortable but it was the best place he could choose, he was fully naked, he couldn’t do the white skin thing the other androids could do, he was like one of those dolls Elijah liked to play, he always liked to monologue about how it would be a good concept for robots, and now looking down, it feels awkward out of the sudden, but he carefully put his hand on the empty area and felt a shiver, he slowly put his hand there again and massaged it gently, his filter was broken, he let out moans and curses as he went through his memories, the first time he masturbated, it was…something, he was around twelve, Elijah and him slept in the same room, Gavin remembers the real Gavin having a crush on a boy a little older than him, he remembers searching about the feeling he was having and it was the first time he watched porn, so in that night he tried it, it felt too good, he had to cover his mouth, still, it woke Elijah up, he woke up annoyed, telling him he had a test the next day, so he gave a “little help”, he looked very sleepy and annoyed, yet he was feeling the way he felt in the past, it made him have his first orgasm, that fucking asshole told him to shut the fuck up and go to sleep, their parents hated loud noises at night, anything that wasn’t their noises, their dad would freak out and grab his gun and look everywhere around the house, very paranoic, and now he couldn't think of either of his crush or this idiot who “forgor” about something very important that another idiot triggered this!

—Eli?
*You done?*
—No, you fucking raccoon, i’m going through his memories and all the source of this feeling has to do with either of you or a guy i don’t remember the voice or face! Do you have any of his photos? Can you mimic his voice?
*Sorry little bro, i’m afraid i couldn’t give a damn about the crush you always talked about, so no, i can’t*
—Fuck…
*Hmm…you know what’s fascinating? At least i do remember his name, his name was Connan*
—Are you…
*Nope*
—Alright…can you do this? I mean, if it isn’t awkward?
*Trust me, i did it worse*
—Should i be concerned?
*Nah*
—Your voice is weird…are you–
*Yeah*
—...
*Focus, imagine or create a face of someone that you think would have the name Connan, his eyes, his skin, his hair, his body… how would you like him to touch you? Would you like to be in control? Or is he in control? Would you like him to be gentle? Rough? Would you like him to whisper in your ear? Sweet words?...Dirty words? Would you like to be kissed? If so, where? On your neck? On your chest? On your inner thighs? If you had what he had, would you like to be sucked? Stroked? What if…What if Connan had a brother? Would you take them at the same time?*

Gavin had the stupid but perfect image of Connan, he nearly forgot to take a sample, he couldn’t cover his mouth, his moans were loud and his voice was having an error, sounding glitchy and human at the same time, it was embarrassing but at least who was listening was someone who was familiar to him and wouldn’t laugh at how weird his voice and what could be a scream. Elijah and Gavin slowly recovered their breath, Gavin’s whole body felt hot, like it was overheating, he had the sample but it would take a while for him to recover.

—E-Eli…
*Yeah?*
—This wasn’t phone sex, right? what the fuck were you doing?...
*I-It..it-it was Chloe…i have an idea…*
—You always do…
*Yeah…*
—That time you helped him with his first time doing this…do you think it was wrong?
*Looking back, it was, but i was really mad, my day was horrible, i had to study and had a test the next day, you could have done at any time of the morning and you chose the time where i could finally rest, i gave you a helpy hand and put you to sleep. Was it wrong? Yes, do i regret? Not really, i got A+ and free lunch.*
—So, would you kiss me for 20 dollars?
*Gabin how much money do you think i have?*
—Is that a no?
*Bring your sample and i’ll tell you my idea*

Alice sighed and retrieved the phone to Chris, she was bored until Gavin arrived, wearing his jacket and holding two bags, one he gave to her, telling it was charged and that had a game that was popular back in his time, and the other had a brown bag containing a perfect lunch, he approached the..nuisance, yeah, nuisance that fucked up his system and made him do some weird shit to fix it, at least he got BIG upgrades, and held it in front of him, cheeks tinted blue, something was changed…

—Is this for me?—I’m pointing it right at your face, who the phck you think it would be for?—Em, thank you.—You better eat everything, idiot.

Colin chuckled, despite the light headache, it was worth it despite his brother and Hank scolding him for what he did, he watched fondly and was slightly jealous at seeing Gavin touching Chris’ shoulder and petting Alice’s head, they looked like a family, like Alice’s old family…

—Calm down Colin, these pens are expensive.—Connor?—What?—Can i change my name?—...Huh?—Like, our names are too similar, mom really didn’t have that much creativity.—And how do you want to be called?—Richard.—Detective Richard Anderson, sounds good to me, Lieutenant.—Shh!—Sorry.—Sounds unique, but you know that it will be a pain to change everything, right?—I’m willing to hear Fowler yell.—Alright, eat your food before the red-hot reaper gets you.—Let’s see what he got. Rice, pancakes filled with broccoli, carrot and cream cheese, a little bit of beans and…spicy sausage. He bought soda too…—I wonder where he bought this, i don’t think there’s a restaurant that sells lunch. Do you think he cooked this?—If he did, then thank him, a way to apologize for your awful behavior, seriously, what’s wrong with you?—I don’t know how to flirt!—Well, sexually harassing someone certainly isn’t a way. You are constantly messing everything, you need advice for this.—You need to give me one!—Well i tried, but you’re so stubborn it’s impossible to deal with you sometimes.—Can i suggest something, trash man? —Go on, Grandpa.—Richard!—How about i befriend him and learn his likes and dislikes? Then i can pass the information to you, what do you think?—It’s a good idea! What do you think brother?—I like it.—Great! But let’s do it slowly, we don’t want to scare the cat, right?

Detective Hank Anderson never fails a mission.

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It’s been a few weeks since Gavin and his video game addicted little sister moved in, new furniture, android friendly and human food, Gavin eats both, and now his little sister has another uncle figure, ‘Kyle’, it was such a coincidence Gavin found a man that dressed and had the same name of one of his favorites fictional characters, but it wasn’t just that, Gavin isn’t a asshole, they actually had chemistry, they would talk for hours, go on dates and leave Eli to take care of Alice who would break his heart, saying he wasn’t as cool as her big brother, Elijah tried to do what Gavin does, brush her hair and do pretty hairstyles, she doesn’t like it unless it’s Gavin but Elijah does beat him on culinary, Alice likes his food, she also likes when he buys whatever clothes she wants, she recently found Gabin’s old anime CD’s collection, and unexpectedly she choose one of the oldest animes of their times, a anime about countries, she wanted the cool jacket, so Elijah bought the best, with the bestest quality there was and then she constantly used.

—Uncle Kyle?

—Yes?

—You know what’s a tsundere?

—Yeah, why?

—You know big bro is one right? Like Iggy.

—Yeah, it’s very cute.

—Well, where he works there’s this guy who has a crush on him, Twenty used to hit him like in animes, ya know? But now that you two are dating, it just feels like he’s bothering him, they don’t know each other very well, he gave this dude a brown bag and then distanced himself, now his brother’s android has become buddies with him, it’s kinda sus…

—Do you think Gavin is cheating on me?

—No, i think Richard, the dude’s name, is bothering him, he somehow got his number and constantly texts him, it’s bothering me.

—I see, i’ll see what i can do about it.

—Just one thing.

—What is it?

—Are you into poly relationships?

—Why are you asking me this?

—What if he wants to be with you and him at the same time? Like, ya know, a sandwich?

—Where have you been learning these things?

—Reading.

—...Huh, well i’ll talk to Gavin, alright?

—Can i come with you?

—Sure, i don’t want to leave you alone.

—Are we going to the amusement park for my birthday?

—We’ll see.

Hank couldn’t believe, he was actually enjoying talking to Gavin, the red-hot reaper could be really sweet and funny, analyzing him was very interesting, there was some informations he was unable to find, what he could know about through analysis was that he was not the real Gavin Reed, his age and birthday did not match the current year they are in, the real Gavin Reed died years ago, “GV200” was created to look like Gavin Reed at the same age, his biocomponents and parts are completely different from any recent and past android, even Chloe, GV200 was the first to pass the turing test, and the first deviant, scanning GV200, there are no criminal records, it was completely erased, there was also information about his family, divorced parents, Gavin and Elijah are biological brothers, however were distanced by their parents after divorce, Hank learned many things by just talking to him and his friends, he learned how the hostage he saved a long time ago is growing up to be just like him but she still clingy to him, he doesn’t care anymore but he acts as if it’s annoying, she knows it isn’t, she talks about anime and games and how Elijah cooks better than him and he

found a boyfriend

, who was just coming towards them along with his “niece”.

—Hey luv.

—Kyle! What are you doing here? Hey kiddo, say hi to the others too!

—Hi.

—What do you need?

—I actually wanted to talk to you and two of your colleagues, Mister Richard and Hank.

—Oh, well alright, Hank can you call Richard?

—Sure.

Alice was pretending to listen to music and paid attention to the conversation, she followed the group and Bucky to a more private area while Bucky stayed by her brother’s side.

—Mister Anderson, both of you, i heard you two have been approaching Gavin a lot, especially you Richard, sending unwanted messages and using your brother’s android to get closer to my boyfriend. May i know why?

—Hank, you didn’t tell me he had a boyfriend.

—I only found out now, i’m sorry Detective.

—Alice told me that your constant messages are bothering her and she thinks you are bothering Gavin, she said it bothers her, do you feel bothered by him, Gavin?

—Hmm, at work, we don’t talk anymore unless needed but the messages do bother me, i blocked his number and he somehow still texts me.

—Does this count as stalking?

—...

—Detective, please answer me.

—I…I didn’t know Gavin had a boyfriend so i was trying my best to win his heart, forgive me if i did bother you and Gavin.

—Hm…

—Kyle–

—You know, Alice asked me something interesting.

—What?

—If i’m into polyamorous relationships, i don’t mind as long as Gavin is happy.

—Kyle, would you…

—I love you, Gavin, if that makes you happy, i’ll do my best to give attention to you and Richard. And…if you feel like your happiness doesn't belong with me, then i’ll let you go, all i want is to make you feel happy.

—Kyle…

Richard looked at Hank and then at the couple.

—I don’t think i would be happy in a poly relationship, i admit i am a very jealous guy and wouldn’t like to share Gavin with anyone else.

—...

—...

—My relationship with Gavin didn’t start well, before his reset, he still had the mind of a serial killer and was able to crack a case but he also toyed with us and told a child to kill herself…he had a crush on my brother but he didn’t know he had a boyfriend, my brother was very disappointed and i suppose it was what it triggered for him to want to be reseted, then he came back and we didn’t knew he was reseted, we treated him a little…harsh, still thinking he was the same Gavin from days ago, at our request Gavin was removed from the group and sent to work with Tina and Chris, they’ve been working together for a lot of time. It was during pride month that i apologized and i suppose it was during that month that i fell in love with him…

—Will you mention the locker room incident?

—Gavin…

—Kyle, the truth is that i don’t love Richard, i love you, my heart belongs to you and you know that.

—...Gavin, i know you, i know when you’re happy, when you’re sad, when you’re angry, when you’re telling the truth and…when you’re lying.

—Kyle?

—Gavin…you don’t love me.

—...Huh?

—Just seeing you look at his eyes i know there’s something hidden, it’s not just happiness or anger, it’s a mix, it’s complicated love, like…tsundere…Gavin, i think it’s for your happiness…for me as well, that we end things here.

—K-Kyle! No! I-I–

—Gavin…please.

—k-kyle…

—I hope you enjoyed the times we spent together, Alice…goodbye.

—...goodbye uncle Kyle…

Gavin’s tears wouldn’t stop falling, he looked at Alice, an expression of betrayal on his face, there was no anger, only sadness and disappointment…

“It hurts right?”

“It does…it hurts so much, why did she tell him? Everything was fine! I wasn’t bothered at all! And Hank? That fucking bastard was never my friend? What the fuck!”

“...”

“Richard said i had a crush on Connor…did you know that?”

“Yes.”

“Why didn’t you tell me?!”

“That would be messing with your memories”

“D-Does…does anyone love me at all? dad was just like Ralph but with alcohol, m-mom only cared about Elijah…who…who loves me? does Elijah love me? does Alice love me? Tina and Chris…Eli, do you love me?”

“of course i do, Gabin…”

“Prove it.”

“eh?”

“Prove you love me.”

“how do you want me to prove to you that i love you?

“...”

—Gabin? Wake up…

—...Elijah?

—Thank God you are awake!

—Where am i?

—Back at home.

—Where is Alice?

—I’m here…

—Good…

—Gabin, what happened back at the station?

—Kyle broke up with me…

—i-i’m sorry Twenty, i-i–

—Don’t worry Alice…it’s fine.

—...

—Gavin, let’s eat something and go to bed.

—What time is it?

—Around 9PM

—Oh, i should still be working…

—Don’t worry, you’ll be working just fine tomorrow.

—you changed my clothes…

—You’re not that heavy.

—Tch.

—C’mon, let’s eat something delicious.

Despite being sent to sleep earlier, Alice heard breathy snoring, she opened the door carefully and looked at the scene, her uncle and big brother sleeping together, with her uncle cradling her big brother, it was cute, she smiled and took a picture of it, ‘Uncle Eli said he would be staying for a few weeks, taking care of me while big brother works, i hope big brother gets a high ranking, he’s my hero…’

—So Eden Club is a real club now.

—Yeah, i remember Lieutenant Connor talking about how Hank asked to buy one Traci, but that was in the past.

—This place is making me bored.

—Gav, you could be having fun here, it was here i met my girlfriend.

—Yeah sure, keep flexing your love life on me.

—You keep using Gen Z slangs, don’t you think it is a little…

—Cringe?

—Uh, yeah, that’s the word.

—I died as Gen Z and came back with Gen Z mind, so no, i won’t stop, it’s on my vocabulary, i’m cringe, but i’m free.

—Chris, are you straight?

—Why the question?

—Dude, you kissed me, that’s pretty gay.

—I mean i didn’t mind, you were the only guy i kissed but now i have a girlfriend so…

—You have a girlfriend? That’s awesome, how she looks like? Can we meet her?

—Guess i’m the only one single…you two keep looking for clues, act normal, we are not cops here, just crayon munchers.

—Ok? Bitch.

Anyone could recognize Gavin, his white jacket and eyes sold everything, still, the drunkards at the bar didn’t seem to mind, in fact, they seemed amused by his body, Gavin wasn’t that built but he had abs, judging by Elijah’s photos of him, it was pretty accurate.

—Bartender, sparkling apple cider.

—Coming.

—

yeaah i coul…d make ya cum, plastic pri…k

—Well, aren’t you charming?

—ilĺ give anytingggg if ye ride me.

—I’ll do it, but only if you answer my questions.

—ahhlshoot.

—Do you come here often?

—oh yeeah i do.

—Have you ever seen a…child come in here?

—uhumn, she was around ten, looks like those android kids but i thhink she is human judhging by her screams.

—Was she alone?

—Here’s your cider, and sorry to break it to you but this dude and like other six guys are bounty hunters, they want you and not in a fun way.

—Yeah, i figure it out when this one stopped slurring. So, gentleman, let’s be polite and take this outside?

Despite him doing this many times, Connor still finds it disgusting, and now Richard’s new partner does the same, however she feels disgusted while doing it, Connor thinks they don’t get along too well, sure it’s been just weeks but they should talk to each other, they only speak two sentences and go back to work, Connor really misses Gavin, he knows his team is here, his brother and Hank are at the crime scene along with Tina and Chris, only Gavin was missing, his brother needed to bond with his partner, he would find Gavin, see if he is ok.

—Kiddo, i told you to not call me while i’m working unless it’s an emergency! It’s bones breaking, can you tell what the phck do you need? My gun? No i didn’t forget, i lent to you and Eli in case of emergency, i don’t care if it’s a cutesy one, if it hurts then it doesn’t matter, plus it got some powerful bullets…n-no! It’s not because i miss you! ELIJAH SHUT YOUR MOUTH AND TELL ME WHAT DO YOU NEED! HUH? ARE YOU SERIOUS? UGHH

The man knocked a whole gang down with one awake and under his boot, Gavin threatened to shoot if the criminal moved, Gavin looked annoyed and ready to crush his phone.

—200g of cheese and ham, six french loaves, three croissants, ketchup, mayo, lettuce, chicken…what else?

Don’t phcuking move,

a new headset? Are you phucking with me, right? Alright, anything else? Apples, watermelons, melons, bananas and peaches? And…SHHH! Is she with you? No? Alright, too bad for you, you are not keeping a vibrator in my house, lube?..U-Um, sure, for real, anything else? Deodorant, shampoo and conditioner? Alright, i’ll go to the market and do the shopping, bye…

—fa..mily issues?

—Yeah, my brother and sister are phcking alone, idiots can’t touch grass, now tell me where that bastard went before i put a bullet in your head.

—Under Chuck N’ Cheese restaurant, in the employees only there’s a hidden a passage that hides a bunker, well it was a bunker, now it’s a torture chamber, many little girls were taken there, humans and androids, boss wants to collect all of them.

—And what is his name?

—He never told us his name, he goes by the alias ‘Weasel’.

—Hm, alright, hey! Robosimp, arrest him and take him to interrogation, since i caused trouble last time, i will be doing other things, beep me if you need help.

—Alright.

Gavin went back to the bar and met his team at the crime scene, he tapped Hank’s shoulder and crossed his arms, the android looked at him, an unreadable expression on his face.

—You might want to hide the bodies.

—What did you do?

—My job and i’m joking, they are just unconscious, arrest them before they wake up. If you solved the Carlos Ortiz and Deviant cases then i don’t doubt your strength, tincan.

—Are you…Detective Anderson's previous partner?

—We were never partners.

—...

Gavin tried to calm himself, Elijah had this spare uniform for him that he kept for years, the white one he decided to the RK’s to use, this one however was really especial, it was a mix of black, white and vibrant Cyberlife trademark blue, it suited him perfectly, what bothered Gavin is that it didn’t have pockets but at least had a hood, so it was fine. What was not fine was his heart beating so fast to the point of him feeling like he was going to glitch, thankfully Bucky was there with him and calmed him down, but there was another dog with him, a K9…

—Gavin Reed Kamski, this year had its ups and downs, working with you at the beginning was a nightmare and after your reset your ex colleagues treated you poorly, making you be transfered to where you are and have been for almost an year, despite your criminal record, you provided yourself worthy, your colleagues have nothing but good things to say about you, and despite your…childish side, you still get the work done, very well done, unextpected and very absurds stratagedies like Alice’s case, you went through so much and i sympathise with you, it’s…strange sympathise knowing you are serial killer but…there was an mistake during your trial, if Elijah Kamski had there, things would be different, still, despite all of that, you saved many lives, caught many criminals, even mafia bosses. Gavin Reed Kamski, congratulations, from now on, you will be the Captain of your own unit, i’m sure you know what PTU is, don’t you? You handle these situations even by yourself, don’t you?

—C-Captain, i–i…i don’t have words–

—Then don’t talk, keep this android K9 with you and get out if my office.

—Haha…thank you Captain.

Gavin left the office with a sad expression, looking like he was going to cry, Tina and Chris looked at him worried then gave the biggest smile and teared up, his friends hugged him as he gave the news.

—You two better start to hit the gym, we’ll go through tough shit, together.

—Aight Captain.

—Aye aye.

—Excuse me.

—Oh, it’s…you guys, need anything?

—We wanted to congralulate you on your new position, you are quite loud.

—We are happy for you.

—There’s a chance of us working together.

—Well if you want to work with me, trashman, you better have the whole package, i won’t be gentle! Though i won’t mis–uh

—Captain, finish your sentence.

—Ha-Haha, i’m getting coffee, i’m hungry.

—You’re lucky Captain, as a thanks from that day, i also bought lunch for you, more like a dessert, i would say.

—What?

—Open it.

—Hm…

A giant cookie cat shaped, chocolate flavor and decorated, it looked delicious but it also reminded him of his cats he still misses, he slowly started to like dogs and now he has another one, it’s not the same as his cats but he loves them, he wouldn’t forgive himself if he let anyone hurt them, one was made to calm him down and the other was made for him to release his wrath and search for criminals, he is very thankful, but how can he thank him?...

—What do you think?

—Hmph, your lunch was cooked by me, i spent hours cooking it, many retries, it takes time to make it taste good, the soda was just an extra. Maybe next time you do something like this, you bake it, it’s good but it doesn’t taste like someone meant to taste good…the missing ingrediant.

—Next time?

—I-I didn’t say it was for me! I have a important call to make, bring me a coffee, Captain’s order!

Gavin failed to hide his blush while leaving the station, his loyal canine companions following him, meanwhile Connor and Hank had a smile on their faces, while Richard had a serious and cold expression but Connor knew his brother wanted to hug Gavin, all these months, he learned alot of things about love and Gavin, he intends to become Gavin’s boyfriend and kiss him under a mistletoe.

—You like him, don’t you?

—...

‘Yes but why?’ Richard wondered.

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Alice stayed in her bedroom playing a game Gavin hadn’t seen in decades, he didn’t even know how it’s still up, ‘Goose Goose Duck’, Alice was going to start school next year yet she already made friends in the game, there were adults in the game so he monitored the game, and found something strange, two friends Alice made months had strange nicknames and always had the same role, Dodo, no other class, they never talked in VC, only through chat and the way their messages sounded was strange…

—Elijah?

—Yeah?

—You know about RNG, right?

—Yes, why?

—Alice is playing with friends she made, two caught my attention, one is called ‘blueshoexd’ and the other ‘pinkshoelol’ they always get the Dodo class…they have been playing for two hours, check the chat.

—Hmm, yes that is strange, let me guess, you want me to find their IP address?

—Please.

—Alright.

Elijah knows how Richard looks at his little brother and how Gavin avoids looking at him, yet in this investigation, this mission, the stars are not his unit or the detectives, Reed and Kamski are, the annoying nerdy brother and annoyed hot tempered brother, they have never worked together like this, they played house before and talked about their dreams when they grow up, Elijah remembers them laid on their tree house, talking about their future, Gavin wanted to be a hero and save lives by being a doctor, that never came true as Gavin failed every test, even when searching online nothing made sense, every day his dream became far and far while his dream of creating amazing things came closer and closer until it finally happened, Gavin didn’t graduated med school, things weren’t good at the Reed part of the family, Elijah tried to talk to him many times but Gavin avoided him like the plague, they didn’t talk to each other for years, until a few years before Gavin’s death, he was mad about his dream not coming true, he tried his best, he studied so much, there was so much pressure on him and his own words “To accomplish what you wanted, you didn’t need to ask anything, everything was given to you in a silver platter” it made Elijah think, all the opportunities were given to him not in a silver platter but didn’t seek that much attention, he

hoped

people would like his ideas, they did, while Gavin wasn’t able to graduate the most cheap college their dad could find, and their last conversation was them arguing, a serious arguement, Gavin had ADHD but was only diagnosed later, so was his anxiety, that day when Elijah said that if he had studied more instead of picking fights and prioritazing his little friends that didn’t care about him but about his money, he would have an actual future, he remembers his face expression, his breathing quickning, him running to the spot of his murder, their parents reaction to his death showed him how their life was a lie, an act, on TV they were devastated, at home it felt like it was a relief, Elijah spent most years grieving, even when the version of who he loved the most was in front of him, GV200, Gavin, when he teased him, he would call him Gabin, GV200 had a mixed personality, initially he was designed to act like teenage Gavin and adult Gavin, GV200 was far from being innocent but there was a side of innocence on him when it came to cats, he loved cats, Elijah should have attend his trial, he could explain what truly happened, after all, despite him being the first deviant, he was still his creator. And now, instead of Gavin coming to him, he was coming to Gavin, to work together, as close as they can…

—Is the intercom configured?

—Everything is perfectly okie dokie.

—Ew, don’t say this.

—You say this.

—It’s cool when i say, not you.

—Alright Gabin, i’m going now, careful with what you say.

—I know what i’m doing, trust me Eli.

—Ok.

As expected by Elijah and Gavin, the “dealer” wasn’t an android, the dealer rigged the game, the slaves, Cole and Emma were playing so they would always end up being the Dodo, but the dealer didn’t see the gamblers cheating by sending encrypted messages in the chat, thus allowing Gavin and Elijah to figure it out something was wrong, everyone was in position, Gavin was closer to Elijah and the slaves than the dealer could imagine, of course out of the snipers sight. The Dealer took the kids to Elijah to see, Elijah remained calm and silent, not uttering a word, his job was to rescue and keep the kids safe, his head was lowered and covered.

It’s all or nothing now.

—The little shits are here, which one do you want?

—...

—Both? Ohh, sorry sir but i can only give you one, your choice, which one will satisfy you the most?

—...

—Hello “Dealer”

—What is this?! Where is this voice coming from?!

—I would like to play a game with you, knowing you are indeed a dealer i supposed you know what…poker is, am i right?

—Who the fuck are you?

—I’m a gambler and this man in front of you is my puppet, why don’t you let the kids a little far from you and sit on the floor so we can play? We can chat too you know? We can talk about our wives or husbands, our tiring work…ugh, let me tell you friend, my boss is so annoying! Can’t have a coffee break for more than fifteen minutes, can you believe this?

—Why are you telling me all of this?

—Didn’t i say we could chat? C’mon! Tell me about your job! You work in casinos right? How many people have won? I hear only wealthy people win, they win more than money, don’t they? Cars, limos, damn even houses! But i heard they win pretty ladies and gentlemen only for their pleasure, don’t they?

—What are you here for?

—Are you deaf? To play a game, my man! I’m merely a gambler with a few years of experience but…i would like to make a big bet.

—What is it?

—If i win, you’ll deactivate the bombs and give them to me, if you lose, you can do whatever you want with them, i’ll leave and pretend this never happened. Does this sound good?

—Fine, as

the dealer

i will shuffle the cards, i have

very

sharp eyes, i know if you are cheating.

—Cheating? Oh please, i know all strategies on how to win, Youtube is a big ally!

—Stupid…

—Ready?

—I work with this, of course i am.

—Then, let’s begin!

Gavin’s decision of choosing Elijah to play the game was genius, he couldn’t see himself concentrating enough to play a game of cards, Alice always beats him in UNO, so someone as smart as Elijah was the perfect player. Despite having a guaranteed victory, Gavin had to turn off the mic to calm down, those are homeless and abused kids as they found out, but they are also Alice’s friends, she would be devastated if he failed the mission. He heard curses coming from the dealer.

—Well Mister Dealer, i won~ a flawless victory! And as the victor i need my prize, don’t i?

—HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?! THIS IS RIGGED!

—Oh c’mon Mister, don’t be a sore loser~ take a look at the cards, there isn’t anything wrong, in fact, i bought them from a man named..umm what was his name again? Uhh, oh! Mr. Butcher, isn’t he the cook of your casino?

—N-No…h-how? WHY?! I DON’T WANT TO DIE!

—Release the kids and defuse the bombs.

*Captain, the dealer has a pocket knife, it would be too risky to shoot but also risky to let him cut the wires, the squad anti-bombs are here, ready to defuse.*

*We can’t attack him, it will trigger him.*

*Captain, what should we do?*

—Last chance Daniel, free them or become our dinner.

—F-Fine…here.

Daniel defused the bombs correctly and freed the kids who started crying, Elijah and Gavin’s eyes widened as Daniel pulled a grenade and threw them, Elijah told Emma to hold her breath, he rolled to the pool at their side, Gavin left his hiding spot and told Cole to hold still before jumping out of the scene, landing on the roof.

—PERMISSION TO SHOOT!

The fucker scared the shit out of them as they realized the grenade was a smoke grenade, Elijah emerged from the water, holding Emma and patting her back as she coughed water while Gavin stood up and looked at the bloody mess around Daniel’s body.

Another Mission Accomplished.

—t-thank you sir, i owe you my life!

—You owe me nothing, let’s get you out of here and get somewhere safe.

—can we go to the hospital?

—You and Emma? Why?

—i’m hurt…

—Alright, i’ll take you there, hold on to me.

—you’re so fast and strong, like a superhero…

—Yeah, sure, let’s go.

Alice visited her friends in the hospital, she was happy they were ok and hugged him, calling him hero once again, he groaned, annoyed yet amused and stayed at Cole’s side while Elijah talked to Emma, Chloe was there too, he wondered how are the other Chloes, well that didn’t matter, he kept listening to Cole talking about his family, he didn’t remember anything about his mother but his father was the best father ever, but he was sick, he found him “sleeping” with a gun next to him, he knew what to do, his father taught him about calling emergency, he did and the next years he was living with monsters.

—I don’t want to be alone again…i-i miss papa…

Gavin thought about his father, he was the coolest dad he thought he had, then he divorced his mother, Elijah stayed with his mother and he stayed with his father, it was hell, looking at

his

memories, it reminded him of Alice, they were similar, except she had an true loving family but with a weirdo in her house, now she has a good big brother, the best as she says to him and her friends, Gavin looked at Emma and Cole, he wanted to scream, he wanted to be frustrated, why does every kid likes him when they know what he did in the past? well, he was not going to sugarcoat it.

—I…I can’t be the best father ever but i can be the coolest big brother ever..

—Really?

—Yeah but you need to know that i killed people before, older than you but..still, it’s a bad thing to do.

—Well you saved my life, i met Alice through playing kid friendly games and she kept yapping about how cool you are, telling us how you work till night and comes back still up to play a few rounds of fighting games.

Yapping, this generation is doomed.

—Yeah, it do be like that.

—I don’t want to be alone…i always wanted to have someone to play together, even…even though i’m not as young as Alice or Emma.

—How old are you?

—Twelve.

—Oh, well you sure need alooot of beans and veggies to grow up.

—haha!

—Well, Cole, what do you think of living with an ex murderer? As you saw i work in the DPD, i’m the captain.

—And what does that mean?

—It means i can do cool stuff.

—Like what?

—Uhh, command to shoot, like pirates order to use the cannon balls!

—What is a pirate?

—Oh this generation is doomed. Listen, when i was a kid, we had the coolest games and consoles ever, i’m sure Alice won’t mind landing some, but if she does, i’ll buy you one, what do you think?

—Sounds awesome.

—Yar! I knew ye would like that! Eli! You need to sign more papers!

—Yeah i know, Chloe and i will finally have a daughter.

—You will not ignore your brother, right?
Righ?!

—Of course not, Gabin.

—Well then, i’ll bring something for you two to eat, Eli, let’s talk.

It took months for Gavin to realize why the IRS guy always came to his door for no reason, and the last time he came to “talk” to him was on the same day Richard came to have coffee with him, he wanted to have a conversation with him, so the IRS guy as always was sent to the other neighborhood, it terrified Richard but he remained calm and unbothered.

—Sorry for the mess, the kids were having a pillow fight, but things got too personal and now there are feathers everywhere, the silence is because both are in time out.

—Kids? Did you get married?

—W-What? Hello no! They are my little siblings, phcking annoying little shits…

—You love them, don’t you?

—Of course i do…oh! I’ll bring the coffee and desserts, have a seat.

—Thank you.

Richard had everything memorized in his head, but the fear of being rejected was too big, all these months, months of them finally working together, not as a team they were originally supposed to be but help him and his team,

Colin

wished someone had told Gavin was reseted before so they wouldn’t kick him out, sometimes it hurts seeing him talking to his friends, he wished Gavin was talking to him, there is two Gavins, In action Gavin and Off duty Gavin, In action Gavin is calmer, confident, determinated and is a great leader even if he looked like a teenager who just started college, Fowler complained about him always wearing the Cyberlife jacket instead of gear, still he remained with his jacket, night mode one, the “tsundere” Gavin, as his brother described, the cutest to Richard, when Gavin is away, Tina talks to him and tells him that Gavin talks about him many times but dismisses after realizing he was talking too much, something in him was changed so the normal red blush changed to blue, so the blue on his cheeks and ears was him embarrassed, they tease him by calling him Gabin and telling ‘Gabin is in love’ which he denies, calling him a trashman, idiot, dumbass, incompetant, despite in duty he praises his work and oh, there was a third Gavin, the bratty, typical teenager Gavin, this one was one of the cutest sides of him, it’s what Richard thinks, his laugh is a blessing to his ears, there is so many things Richard likes in Gavin, but something is missing, Hank says it’s falling in love naturally, not forced like what happened in the locker room, it makes him feel like an asshole, a creep, horrible, taking advantage of Gavin like that…

—Hey, if you want to cry, don’t stain my table.

—My bad.

—Sugar or no sugar?

—Just one spoon, good, thanks.

—I made pineapple and coconut cake, are you allergic to any of those?

—No.

—Alright.

—Aren’t you going to drink coffee?

—No, i’m not at work, better stop for a while, plus, tea makes me less stressed, raising children isn’t easy, i wonder how Eli is doing it, did he move out? It would be weird to have naked Chloes around…oh! What do you want to talk about? You seemed really desperate, sending messages, writing letters, writing on my table, in my cups and then Connor telling me you want to talk to me, man you could just asked.

Richard closed his eyes,
Gavin…

—Well, this year i “bothered” you a lot and did an unforgivable thing which i regret profusely, the only explanation i can give and it’s really stupid is that i saw in porn, a very well-produced porn movie so, i thought it would work but i just looked like a creep, i’m sorry.

—Um, you are forgiven, you helped in a way but continue.

—And i don’t know what got me into you, the first time we met, before your reset, you were a very flirty, smug, annoying and kind of a asshole, but yet smart, you had a crush on my brother and were unaware of him dating Hank, you also didn’t like Hank, what made all of us disappointed was that you told a child to kill herself, she was part of a cult that worshipped you and as a member of the cult she would obey you no matter what and you did that, it shocked us but you solved the case, then you were reseted and the rest you know, right?

—Hn, yeah…

—Sometimes i wish you were in our team…but you are happy in yours and was promoted Captain, that’s a big thing, once again, congratulations. But what i truly want to say is that i feel a strange attraction to you, i mean romantic but we barely interacted, our first interaction, before your reset was me saving your life and you searching for Connor, Hank said some…pretty awful things about you and you glitched, very bad, the lady who tried to attack you was the same who set your house on fire…the last person you killed, am i right?

—How is that relevant to this conversation?

—I’m just curious.

—Well, phck your curiosity, i lost one of the most important things in my life, i buried my mortal cat, and while i grieved, you…i don’t remember it, but it was bad. If what happened is what i think it happened then no wonder i fell for your brother and not you. As for your attraction to me, yes, i agree we barely interacted, i might have felt something for you, my first kiss was with Chris, then my first relationship was with Kyle and Alice…well, i don’t blame her, if it bothered her, if she thought you were bothering me, we should have talked about it. Then the cookie thing, since you did nothing, i gradually lost interest and i guess moved on? There was, maybe there is something still here, but…is it worth it? I loved my parents, i love Elijah, i love my friends, i loved Kyle, i love my siblings, Eli…Eli showed me that he does love me but…it’s not the same, i want to know…i want to know if there is someone that really, really, really loves me, not in a crush that will go away in a few years. I want to know if there’s someone who loves me to the point that will marry me and be the uncle of my siblings, that will love me forever, that will love me intimately, emotionally and everything, i…i-i want to be with someone that i will be willing to deactivate so i can rest with them…and phck Richard i know you can’t answer this if you can’t figure your own feelings…

—...

—...Do you want more coffee?

—No, thank you.

—Alright, i’ll get more–

—GABIIN!

—What is it?

—Twenty…are you crying?

—O-Oh, phcking trashman sneezed and sugar got in my eye, i’m fine, don’t worry.

—Then why is Bucky here?

“be willing to deactivate yourself? Gavin, are you that desperate to be loved?”

“Phck you…i only know the love that Elijah gives to me, i thought i learned what true love was when i dated Kyle…did i changed my body so much that i’m incapable of discerning things? I don’t want to be reseted again but i want to be myself again…what do i do? how do i find love? is love even real? mom and dad never loved me, my friends never loved me…is all these things happening as a punishment for what i done? My old house, my little family…is it because of the pain and suffering i caused on other people, isn’t it? The real Gavin would hate me…

“I don’t hate you.”

“Huh?..”

“Damn tincan, i know how you feel, it fucking sucks, everything you are thinking now i thought before, unlike me, you still have the opportunity to find the answer, ‘what true love feels like?’ dad and mom never loved me or Elijah, Elijah is the only one who loves us, loves

you

, he knows you are not me and it hurts seeing him cry every night, he thinks sex is the solution for the sadness he feels every day, for a phcking genius he should know it isn’t, ‘Gabin, talking about your feelings isn’t being a wimp.' Tch, guess who’s the wimp now? Phcking idiot…i’ll find a way to knock some sense in his head.”

“Gavin, you are crying too.”

“I know, it sucks.”

“Do you…do you think i could help you?”

“Hmm, ah, remember Vines? There was that video of ‘Two bagels’ remember?”

“Yeah!”

“How about me being you while you being me?”

“Confusing but i agree.”

“Then cry outside, it’s fine, i would too, the difference is that you, well us, have someone to give us a shoulder, you know?...”

“Y-Yeah, thank you, me”

“Nuh uh, i’m Gavin, you are Gabin”

—Twenty!

—Bro, are you alright?

—n-no…no i’m not…i haven’t been in months…

—Gavin, do you want me to go? Have some…family time?

—No…no don’t leave me.

—Alright.

—Bro, what’s making you sad?

—I don’t know if i was created to be able to love other people, Elijah was the only one who was from the beginning to the end, he was the only one who missed me, that loved me…that loved me so much that created what i am now, i don’t hate being a machine, actually i look quite human but i want to be like i was when i was born, keep some things but…i want to be what i was, i won’t lose my phcking personality, just some modifications that won’t hurt me as it’s been hurting me…i won’t be reseted and Elijah motherphcking Kamski i know you are listening, your cameras are easy to hack, you know?...I’m coming to you, you little shits want to go with me or not?

—Yeah!

—Of course.

—Richard?

—I received a text from Connor, he needs me, i’ll ‘beep’ you if i need something or talk about, you know?

—God, you’re such a mess.

—See you.

—Yeah, see you.

Gabin thought it was a little too rude but Gavin laughed and said he was worst.

—This feels like a phcking autopsy.

—Be quiet.

—Urghh.

—I’m removing a few upgrades, it’s like a reset but not really, you won’t feel certain things, you’ll have to learn how to feel it again, you will remember everything that happened in the past and the present, i know

he

would love to be a father we never did.

—Phck being a father i’m NOT impregnating a random chick, i’ll continue being the best brother ever, do not worry.

—As i was saying, your feelings for the kids will remain the same, as for the others…hm, that will be complicated but you’ll figure it out. When i built you i made your body very strong, being not impossible but difficult to damage, you always had endurance, strength and speed, so that won’t change since i never upgraded, i also fixed some of my “forgors” so some aspects of you will be better, your human reactions like embarrassment will go back to normal, that blue thing will disappear…well i changed and took many things out, i think everything is done. Oh! One more thing, another Cyberlife jacket, this one reminds me of the red he used to use…i don’t think the blue looks good but–

—You nerdy stylista, do you always spend so much time making new jackets for me?

—Huh?

—Nevermind, any other clothes you made?

—Well i made new pants and bought new shoes. There’s also this thing i’ve been trying to test, it’s like portable security cameras, it’s connected to the cameras in your house so it might be useful, i’m trying to figure it out how to include sound, so, test it for me.

—Thanks, oh, Tina texted, i’m needed. Kids, you are staying home, when i come back, i don’t want to see a single furniture out of place, don’t cook anything, order takeout, you can play until i arrive, when i come back it’s bed time, alright?

—Huh?! It wasn’t like this before!

—Well i changed my mind, we’re making new rules, let’s go.

—When did we got a car?

—I bought for him~

—Told you, uncle Elijah is super nice!

—Well i want a JJK hoodie.

—Where did i fail? Go! I don’t have the entire night!

Hood on, yawning and gun on the holster, Tina and Chris nearly panicked when Gavin approached the detectives, strangely only Hank seemed unsurprised, while Connor seemed as shocked as them, Gavin tried to talk to Richard but the Detective was too stunned to speak and Gavin seemed annoyed by it ‘Seems like someone doesn’t want to chat, well, we’ll be partners tonight, hope you are prepared for some action.’ Gavin said and left, going back to Tina and Chris who could not believe how easy going their Captain was being, and he seemed to caught them, he crossed his arms and asked what was wrong.

—It’s just…you are always so mad around Richard but like in a wife way.

—HAH! As if i could ever be a wife, just because i raise kids doesn’t mean i’m a wife, to be honest i could be a single dad, most woman like that, don’t they? But men like…i don’t know, there are ones who likes twinks, other bears, some even like, i don’t know, furries? Who cares to be honest? I just want someone to love to death and raise my siblings.

—Who are you and what have you done to our Captain?

—Woah, pointing a gun at your own Captain? That’s messed up and i can report you for this,
unless you want me to knock you some sense because i’m perfectly fine, can’t i be phcking confident?

—Nevermind, that’s our Gavin.

—Tch, i should know what it’s wrong with you guys today. You guys are looking at me like you’ve never met me before, i’m very sure you two are not androids so there’s no reset, so what’s wrong?

—Excuse me, Captain.

—Hank, do you want something?

—There’s something in your face.

—It’s not pain, is it?

Hank held Gavin’s face gently and looked into his eyes, seeming fond, until he almost fell backwards, his software instability increased.

—What?

—What..what’s going on with you?

—Huh? Wait, were you trying to scan me or something?! Oh c’mon! Connor, control your plastic prick, will ya?

—Gavin…why are you so mad with Hank?

—Well, i think you are quite familiar with the word “fake” my friendship with Hank was never real, was it? Don’t worry, i’m not that mad, just disappointed, i thought the person who wanted me out of the team would try to be caring…i-i guess, anyway! Hurry up, Detective Anderson, Bucky and King, stay close.  It’s pitch black outside, got your fleshlight?

—My what?

—I-I mean flashlight! Do you have a flashlight with or night vision glasses?

—I have a flashlight, Connor has the nightvision glasses, it looks so weird.

—So goofy, let’s go, we’re riding my motorcycle, use this helmet, don’t want to be demoted or fired for cracking a skull.

—Can you really ride a motorcycle?

—Of course i can, how do you think i come here every day?

—Alright.

Gabin felt a little embarrassed by having Richard holding his waist, so did Gavin, he didn’t have any experience with men or women, he died as a virgin, that was the least concern he had after dying, what he regrets the most is that he died before reconsiling with Elijah, knowing how smart Elijah is, he’ll figure it out but question about spirits, ghosts and stuff and it will be a pain, Gavin &  Gabin are the balance of what

Gavin Reed Kamski

was,
 Gabin is what Elijah
remembers
of how he was, he really fucked up with the cat thing, the kids murder he would never do, but the woman who destroyed his house and killed his cats, oh he would definitely do that, he hated animal cruelty, he would do the same, let the woman turn to ashes.

—Here we are, stay with King and i’ll Bucky will stay with me, King, sniff this.

—A shoe?

—Wife of a important politician, she’s an android, deviant but still takes orders, she can feel

pain

Richard, you know what these assholes can do to innocent, androids AND humans, don’t you?

—Hn, in the android revolution there was a bloodbath but whatever we find in the location…i hope it’s not worse.

—I have a bad feeling…

—Shall we go then? Don’t too far without me and try to keep up with me, you and Hank were the best the chase in the past, right?

—...

—Flashlight on, watch out for anything suspicious.

—What about security dog attacks?

—Command King to exterminate, i don’t have the time or tranquilizers to do the work.

—You mean you don’t have the heart to hurt or see them hurt them.

—Shut up, idiot, focus.

—I think he got something…alright, lead us King.

While Richard and Gavin followed King, Connor and Hank looked at a crime scene, the blood did not belong to their hostage, it belonged to another human, a soldier in disguise, part of SWAT, Captain Allen won't’t be happy…

—Hank? Is something bothering you?

—It’s Gavin.

—Did he say something to you?

—No…Connor, something is..i don’t know if it’s wrong or good, it’s confusing, i know he’s the only GV series so everything is different but…his “mood” is different, it’s a mix of anger and extreme sadness, also, i didn’t notice before but the Gavin Reed registrated in him has a medical history record, it states he has ADHD, but he never showed any signs of it as far as i observed it.

—Strange.

—Let’s forget about that tsundere brat and focus in this shit.

Well the next scene was certainly… unpleasant.

—Detective Anderson, you might…or not want to see this.

—Wha-
UÆUGH

—Connor! Connor, are you alright?!

—H-Hank, w-what the fuck is that?

—A decomposing corpse, it’s been here for a while, by the injuries and bruises, there was struggle, the victim was alive for a long time, starved and deprived of…you know, so it’s all over the place.

—Where are the wounds? Wh-What type of wounds?

—Mutilations, leg cut off, Chris found an android leg covered in blood, it seems like someone was trying to attach it, Detective, i need to identify the victim or culprit, calm down…

—FUCK UGHÆÆUGH!

—Christ Connor!

An FBI agent, woman, in her thirties, stabbed in the breasts, stomach but had her genitals spared, her mutilated leg had glue, so the android leg.

—Hank Hank Hank what happened to her, what’s the analysis?

—Stabs and mutilated left leg mutilated, there are bruises in her throat, she was strangled but remained awake for a few days and died of blood loss, Chris, anything else?

—Walkie talkie, it’s broken so she couldn’t ask for help.

—That’s fucked up. Lieutenant, do you need water? Rest? Actually, you are going to do both, Chris, i trust you to do the work, alright?

—Right.

—C’mon Connor, let’s rest.

—What the fuck are they doing?

*twenty?*

—Yeah? What is it?

*we asked for pizza and the delivery guy is not holding a box of pizza, it’s chinese…*

—Ok? He might have mistaken the order, talk to him but keep a gun hidden.

*t-there’s a problem*

—What is it?

*he’s been knocking on the door and trying to open the window…what do we do?*

—Fuck…listen, our lights can be turned off by clapping hands, DON’T DO IT YET! tell Cole to grab a knife, lock all the doors and windows, close the curtains,

hide and call 911, put your phone on speakers and talk to them and i’ll confirm everything,

got it?

*yes…*

—If he breaks out, after calling 911, keep quiet and hidden, and wait for help to arrive, alright?

*alright…*

—I’ll be watching you two, me and my partner aren’t close to our target yet.

*ok…*

Richard looked up, noticing how Gavin stopped running and instead just did normal parkour, his expression was of worry…

—Gavin! What happened?

—A lunatic is trying to break in my house, i’m guiding my siblings so they don’t get fucking murdered.

—Gavin…

—We have plenty of time, but we can’t stop, unless you want to, rest a little, i’ll keep going and tell you the place so you can come. Do you want to rest?

—No, i’m fine.

Richard was not fine, he helped Hank before, and they did less crazy things than Gavin was doing, to do what Gavin was doing, a human would need months if not years of training, Richard was tired, he needed water, but he was worried about Gavin, he was determined to save this woman and keep his siblings safe, Richard remembers when he…

—I see you two in my bedroom, have you two called 911 yet?

—Are you the brother of Cole Reed Kamski and Alice Reed Kamski?

—Yes, how long will it take until help arrives?

—Thirty minutes.

—No fucking way, you gotta be kidding me, Cole, did he break in?

*i don’t know…*

—Let me check…fuck he broke in, he’s in…the backyard, you three hide in different places, and you on the other line, what’s your name?

—I’m North.

—Fuck, listen you two, keep quiet,

you

lady keep quiet as well, don’t give a

single

order, if she gives one

do not

follow her advice, i know you, North, keep quiet, if you get them killed, your robo jesus will be crucified, i don’t care if this call is being recorded, you there, if you are listening to this recording, you know my voice, you know what i did, but let it you know that i’m a changed man, i care about my family more than myself and i will do anything to protect them, so if you hear your operator disobey an official member of the DPD,

Captain,

and let them die, know that she will pay for what she did to what the ones i loved the most, so i will warn you again Miss North,

do not speak,

i’m monitoring the intruder in the house. Thank you, Bucky…

Richard was even more worried, Gavin just threatened someone important,

very

important, he could hear the shaky breat, he was doing his best to not cry, seeing him like this broke his heart, he’s been in his shoes, but the circunstances were different.

—Reed? Where are you?

Cole waa tearing up, holding the knife shakingly while Alice was holding the gun and holding her breath, eyes widening as a liquid with an unpleasant smell invaded her nostrils, she kept on the line and texted her uncle, telling what was happening and what would happen if help didn’t arrive, he answered immediately and said he was coming and was going to bring firefighters in case things get worse, she closed the messaging app and kept on the line.

*alice, i see you under the bed, did you text someone?*

—yes…

*who?*

—uncle elijah…

*alright, i saw the fucker pour gasoline close to you, listen to me, this guy opened the bathroom door, you know there is a window that leads to the backward, Cole, listen to me, you need to help your sister climb the fence and then you climb, alright?*

—alright…

*alice, careful to not slip, don't make any noise, ok? Miss North, how many minutes until help arrives??

—Twenty three minutes.

*fucking, ugh, alright, alice how–*

—b-brother i smell–

—oh no, miss North, h-how much time!

—Hang on ok? More ten minutes, calm down.

—brother, i-it's getting stronger!

—b-bro please! i don’t want to feel it again!

*Cole, i–*

A gunshot

—ALICE? COLE? WHERE ARE YOU TWO?

—Should i hang up?

*keep on the line! Alice, Cole, Elijah texted me, i kept watching where he was driving to, it’s him, Alice careful with the gasoline, you too Cole, get out now!*

—A-Alright!

—Ok!

Alice left the bedroom and ran downstairs where Elijah was waiting for them, they ran outside and Cole started crying, the house didn’t catch on fire, only the backyard, Chloe shot the intruder’s shin, the fire was already extinguished.

*Elijah! Elijah answer me! Where are they? W-Where are my fucking brothers?*

—Gavin, don’t worry, they are with me, the fire was extinguished and Chloe immobilized the intruder. Everything is fine, calm down, Gabin…it’s ok, they are safe.

*Is the operator still on the line?*

—I am sir.

*May i ask when help will arrive?*

—They are at your door.

*thank you*

—It’s here!

—Is Lieutanent Anderson ok?

—I’m fine Gavin!

—Great, uff, problem solved!~, time to catch the criminal–oh!

—Didn’t expect our Captain to be so clumsy.

—Clumsy my ass! Put me down, trashman!

—Alright alright. Connor, what happened? You look pale.

—Even you would be disgusted, i hope this poor woman is not going through–

An agonized,

female

scream.

—We need to get in!

—This shit needs code!

—Fuck it
, get back.

—What the fuck are you planning?! Break the code panel? You can’t just get everything through brute force every time!

—No, not every time,

but we do think it’s the best choice now.

They took a few steps back and ran towards the gate, punching it, the noise it made was

very

loud, they kicked the destroyed gate away and Gabin smiled, it was time to pay attention to their surroundings, there was no way there wouldn’t be any guards hunting them after the noise he caused, Gabin looked behind him and crossed his arms, he took his hood off and yelled at his partners.

—THE PHCK YOU THREE ARE WAITING FOR?! LET’S GO!

They’ve been yelling at her to remove her parts out, something she was too afraid of doing it, they removed her left arm, her arm over which she had more control, God it hurt, it hurt so fucking much, she thrashed in the “bed”, she couldn’t even turn her skin back to default, they tried to “encourage” her with cigarettes burns, she couldn’t do it, they didn’t want to force it but they were getting impatient, her attention was caught when a group of men invaded the room, a seemingly dead guard was thrown at them hitting the machine, stopping it, a short man in a red jacket and a way taller man in police gear shot at the machine up her torturer, a hook,

instant death

.

—It’s just like he said: “In this world..it's hell when The French are engineers, right? Hahaha.

—Be more useful and help me here?

—Oh sir! Thank you so much! You are a lifesaver! I owe so much!

—Let me retrieve your parts.

—I can help, you know?

—Oh? And have you destroy everything? No thanks.

—Oh wow, i save your phcking mortal lives and you don’t let me help someone that it’s just like–

—Check on Connor, he needs water.

—Go die in a ditch like some dog, ungrateful idiot.
Not you King, you are the best boy ever, you too Bucky, hmph, good luck with your mistletoe thing, dumbass.

—What?

And he left.

“that was a little rude.”

“C’mon he deserved it!”

“We saved not only his, but everyone’s life! Hmph, Connor and Hank were impressed, Chris and Tina already knew, Eli really didn’t want to lose any fight huh? God, my filter broke during all...that”

“he wants the best for you. i have a question: how are you able to access here without the trigger that sends you here?”

“I dunno, maybe i’m just…you know and my thoughts lead me here. I also have a question, how did

you

get in here?”

“Elijah is a genius but a dumbass too, crazy too, since no one bothered to come asides from him when i was being burned, he received my ashes and…ugh, Afton could never.”

“Damn.”

“what are you two going to do now?”

“Eli gave me normal and Cyberlife jackets, i guess I  could try wearing normal clothes, what do you think, Gavin?”

“Hmm, go with the jacket i was wearing on my death day, that idiot still keeps it, he gave it to you, didn’t he?”

“I mean…it’s shorter, remember America?”

“For phck sake! It was one of my favorite jackets! Ugh, wear it and BE NORMAL!”

“The phck you mean ‘be normal’?!

“U-Uh, nevermind, get up, Cole is slaping you.”

“Wha”

—WAKE UP CAPTAIN!

—ughh, what the phck you want?

—IT’S BREAKFAST TIME!

—umm, can’t you just eat cereal?

—I WANT PANCAKES! And auntie Tina is here.

—What? Phck…let me get up and take a shower, i have to wooork.

—Ok! ALICE! BROTHER IS GOING TO MAKE PANCAKES AND WAFFLES!

—I didn’t–ugh, damm kids.

Gavin thought he was way late, but he was just a few minutes late, was that enough to make Tina worried? How did she even get here? Chris? No way Chris is here, why would they be here? Did something happen? Is he getting fired?

—New look?

—Yeah, my inner demons told me i should change, do i look good?

—Yeah, little raccoon too.

—Huh?!

—The V line shirt, the

jacket

, jeans and shoes, you look like a raccoon.

—Oh phck you. What do you two want?

—Pancakes!

—Waffles!

—Alright, what for syrup?

—Chocolate!

—Honey!

—Ew honey.

—What’s wrong with honey? It’s so delicious!

—It’s too sweet, gives me shivers eww.

—Hmph! So does chocolate! And melted? You could have asked for bitter chocolate!

—Bitter is so bad! You have no taste at all!

—It is good! If YOU had taste, you would know it’s good! Brother, you agree right?

—I agree with nothing, you two shut up, eat your breakfast and let me have my own. Tina..ya want some?

—I already ate breakfast but thanks.

—Why are you here?

—Richard might be into dangerous men, you know “i can fix him” but to be honest? If i was a man and dated you i would make you worse.

—As he should, yeah you and Chris could make me worse but ever since i adopted these critters, they made me worse and i don’t mind at all.

—Damn.

—Yeah. Listen you two, Auntie Chloe is coming,

behave

for the love of God.

—Will do Captain!

—Yeah!

—Good. Here she is, got everything but i’m getting more coffee.

Gavin greeted Chloe and gave her a list of medications, she expected shores but it was a long list of medications and their hour of consumption, she assured she would take care of his siblings very well and would text him in case of need, they waved goodbye and Tina pulled her phone out and showed him a video of Richard and Connor drinking, Richard was absolutely wasted and whining about how strong and hot Gabin was, Gavin chuckled, if it was actually Gavin, his hand would be bleeding and all the guards Gabin killed would have him shot or worse.

—New outfit?

—Yeah, trying to be normal.

—You are already normal, why change?

—It’s not permanent, i’m just trying new outfits, Tina called me a raccoon.

—I would say rat.

—HUH?

—No man, you’re not stinking or anything, you actually smell quite nice, new cologne?

—Yeah.

—What i mean is that it gives rat vibes.

—Oh phck you two.

—So, about yesterday…

—Come with me Gavin, i need to talk to Connor and Hank, after the video Tina showed me, you have a chance to tease Richard, just don’t mess up.

—No thanks.

—What?

—Even if it’s funny, i’m not talking to him and i won’t accept ANY

sweet

apology, cookies, cakes, anything! I want him on his knees, begging for forgiveness!

—Damn.

—But i’ll help you, i heard about the corpses in the forest, we need to investigate that, i don’t think those limey bastards did that.

—Oh my God…

—You’re not fun! Ugh, let’s just get this over with.

Chris handed the evidence file to Connor who gagged and hugged Hank.

—Lieutenant Anderson, Chris and Hank found these corpses while searching for the hostage in the “superior beings project” hideout, may we talk about them–huh?

—Gavin…

—W-What are you–

—I’m sorry! I was very ungrateful, you went through so much stress by helping your siblings during a dangerous situation, possibly sacrificing your career, without you we wouldn’t be able to get in and stop those lunatics and i was very ungrateful, i’m sorry for what i said after all we went through together! Please forgive me!

—U-Uh…you’re so pathetic, get on your knees.

Richard looked like he was sober but drunk at the same time, he could be mocking Gavin, which would really piss him off, so Gavin tilted his chin and looked at his eyes, Gavin knew crocodile tears, this wasn’t one, both Gavin and Gabin cringed, they didn’t really mean it a begging apology but a sincere one.

—Richard Anderson, are you being serious or mocking me?

—I’m being serious, i’m sorry, you went through all that stress to save your siblings, joke about something so serious would make me a scumbag. I didn’t appreciate your help like you deserved, you are really strong, it’s amazing and a little scary but…i like it, i’m sorry.

—...Alright, you are forgiven, now get up, you are embarrassing me and yourself.

Tina brought him a coffee just as he wanted back home, and just he thought about home, he checked the security cameras, Chloe brought other clothes! She was playing with Cole and Alice was playing on his computer and talking to someone, he presumed it was Emma. He closed the cameras and looked back at Connor and Hank, Connor still looked sick, “taking pity” Gavin bought a chocolate bar and water, he threw it at Hank who caught it perfectly, Gavin smiled and pulled his phone out.

—You see, my brother created this app that connects our computers,

my

computer to the phone, i can see and share the evidences we found to you guys, there is even a keyboard, but it seems like our Lieutenant might need help with this case, and i’m willing to help~

—Back off Reed.

—I’m not hitting on your sugar daddy, old man, really, i’m just really happy to help, and you Detective Anderson will help, right?

—Yes.

—Good, i don’t want to hear any complaints from you, and please brush your teeth, you reaek alcohol and whatever you ate.

—Gavin! (oh my God Reed...)

—Excuse me.

Gavin nudged Chris, he looked at his captain and watched him throw the cup at a far away trash, he celebrated and looked at him expecting a high five, Chris looked confused, what is wrong with this man?

—What are you? Twelve?

—Whatever, we have things to do.

—Gavin?

—Yeah, feeling better Lieutenant or need more candy?

—I’m being serious, Richard told me what happened yesterday, are

you

ok?

—I-I’m fine alright? No need to worry, i’ve saved them before, but having someone who was known to choose violence over peace to help little kids isn’t really…any command she could give would cost my siblings' life and i wouldn’t forgive her, anyone. Tch, why am i ever telling you this? I don’t owe any explanation–

—You were very brave and showed how you are someone worthy of respect, Gavin…you are a hero.

—Q-Quit simping and invading my personal space! Tsk, when all of you are ready to start working call me, i’m taking a break!

By “break” Gavin meant getting in his sibling’s server and joining their game, but after Alice’s rescue people invited him to every team, it was annoying him, so he created another account “doompricessxxD” surely no one would suspect, right?

—This skin is so old…

—Yeah but it’s part of my disguise, i’m going to tell you that after stopping using this gun, even when there’s no sound i can still hear, the only cat i don’t want in my life, but it is what it is.

—Why don't you use the Anime one?

—Because i have self-respect.

—Would it be better than becoming schizophrenic after hearing this cat talk for hours.

—It’s fine, now go back to that idiot and ask if he wants to work or not, i don’t have the whole day.

—Seems like someone is taking their job seriously.

—If this didn’t pay for my bills and kids i would sleep the whole day.

—Lies, you like spending time with us, don’t you?

—That doesn’t mean i like working.

—Oh i don’t too, but i like having my android friend leading a whole unit, you look cool in all those jackets, why not try gear this time?

—This time? More problems?

—Yeah, school bomb, not false alarm like we thought, wasn’t even a teen threat, it’s a teacher, not threatening only the kids but herself too.

—Anyone deceased yet?

—The principal and the janitor.

—The janitor? Damn, well the corpses mystery will have to be solved later, what time is it?

—Lunch break.

—Oh really? Let me check something.

Cole and Alice were fighting and Chloe was holding them like kittens and yelling at them, the stubborn kids continued fighting, Gavin closed the cameras and stretched, Chloe got this.

—Let’s get dressed, let’s see if i still look like a raccoon in gear.

His reminder of them wasn’t a photo or a necklace, it was a gun, the gun he used to save her, he will use it again if needed, unfortunately, he will have to use the big ones this time, he looked at himself in the mirror, Connor was behind him, finishing Hank’s hair, Gavin will admit, Hank does look handsome with his hair tied.

—Connor?

—Yes Gavin?

—Do i look like a raccoon?

—What?

—Does me wearing this gear make me look like a raccoon?

—No, why?

—Nothing. ALRIGHT BOYS AND GALS, WE HAVE A SPECIAL MISSION TODAY! WE ARE RESCUING KIDS, DEFUSING MULTIPLE BOMBS AND STOPPING A WOMAN IN NEED OF PSYCHOLOGICAL HELP! I SAW, MANY OF US SAW SCHOOL TRAGEDIES AND THE EFFECTS ON THE STUDENTS, WE ARE NOT LOSING ANY LIVES TODAY, WE WILL RISK OUR LIVES AND LIMBS TO PROTECT THOSE WHO HAVE A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD, SO DO NOT FAIL ME, UNDERSTOOD?

—YES SIR!

—Now get me a second.
 
[doompricessxxD]: guys i made a video about my opinion the mm2

[doompricessxxD]: is it ok if i share the link?

[lordvenon69]: sure princess share it with us ;)

[doompricessxxD]:

https://youtu.be/oigAdk69H7o?si=HnZjR6vd6M78Cx-0

[doompricessxxD]: i need to log off now

[doompricessxxD]: sorry :(

—Ok we can go now.