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Published: 2020-07-08 19:49:29 +0000 UTC; Views: 121; Favourites: 3; Downloads: 0
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Description The caped woman drops out of the sky, landing in front of the dumpster in the alley with such precision that Jarod knows she's there for him.

"Everything okay in there, sir?"

Jarod waves a hand dismissively. "Everything's a-ok. Not making any trouble."

"You have somewhere to go tonight?"

"Here's home sweet home."

"I'd be happy to set up accommodations for you."

"No thanks, Deadra. I'm happy right here."

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Lovelady's men openly carry suitcases full of money stolen from the caches of the richest, greediest men in town. They pass by the alley - and there's Jarod.

Lovelady had given them his profile.

"Hey buddy," they say. "Want to come with us? We got good food, money, nice warm bed, anything you need. We'll take care of you."

"No thanks," says Jarod.

"Shame. Would've been easier if you'd cooperated."

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Deadra learns the next morning of a radioactive emergency in Lovelady's headquarters. When she arrives, there lies Jarod, himself a glowing pool, surrounded by puddles of what must have been her own men.

Lindsay, Lovelady's right hand, stands beside her. "This doesn't look like any pie I've ever seen," xe says.

Deadra learns that day that, despite all efforts, some people shouldn't be saved, no matter who saves them.
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Comments: 11

KiriHearts [2020-07-13 05:49:11 +0000 UTC]

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snickiedude In reply to KiriHearts [2020-07-16 11:38:28 +0000 UTC]

I toyed with giving Deadra a proper hero name but how many people do you know named Deadra? I certainly don't know any. Coming up with names for characters can be such a pain.

I'm happy you enjoyed and I'm happy you didn't get it right away because society in that story (except for Lindsay) doesn't get it at all. 😅

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distortified [2020-07-11 02:16:40 +0000 UTC]

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snickiedude In reply to distortified [2020-07-11 02:25:51 +0000 UTC]

Lol I picked it up from the list of random names the discord bot was giving. And I actually knew a person in real life whose surname was Lovelady. Appropriately, she was a drama teacher.

I'm glad you enjoyed! Your comment actually makes me want to expand this world. Maybe we'll see more of Jarod and Deadra the Lovelady in FFM.

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distortified In reply to snickiedude [2020-07-11 02:31:20 +0000 UTC]

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TheBrokenBride [2020-07-10 17:40:18 +0000 UTC]

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snickiedude In reply to TheBrokenBride [2020-07-16 11:41:29 +0000 UTC]

I love this trope so much too. 😍

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IntelligentZombie [2020-07-10 17:05:33 +0000 UTC]

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GDeyke [2020-07-10 09:55:47 +0000 UTC]

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inksoaked [2020-07-09 01:22:41 +0000 UTC]

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snickiedude In reply to inksoaked [2020-07-16 11:41:47 +0000 UTC]

It always is, isn't it.

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