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Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 1h

If this thing breaks down, I'm NOT fixing it.

Jet the Hawk @jetthehawk.bsky.social · 1h

I honestly can't believe I've never done this ONCE with an extreme gear until now.

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 12h

Before long, the sounds of tires screeching, then the crunch of metal rings out.

Then another...and another...and another.

Unphased, the violet bird folds up her laptop and tucks it under her arm.

"Hmm...should be enough of a distraction."

And off she goes, slipping into a nearby jewelry store.

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 12h

Wave is perched at a park bench, casually tapping away at the keys of a somewhat bulky laptop, reaching for a steaming cup of coffee in a foam cup as her free hand continues to pluck away seamlessly at the computer.

...

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Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

Easier doesn't always mean better. Listen, a little meal prep will help you in the long run. You'll feel better, you'll look better, and you'll be more productive with your time.

(☆) 𝔽𝕆ℝ 𝔽ℝ𝔼𝔼𝔻𝕆𝕄 @acornsfreedom.bsky.social · 4d

I know, I know, but—

I was told that it was an easier way to maintain something in my system while I work!

...I just. Never considered how much sodium there was...💧

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

Instant noodles? Good Gaia, girl, no wonder you're having problems. That microwave trash is never good for your health.

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

She lets out a deep sigh.

"You have no idea."

"Don't get me wrong, Jet is a good leader, he's just...unrefined. He needs guidance to reach his full potential."

Kage @kages-log.bsky.social · 4d

"is that whats up with that necklace of his? Hardcore he's moved up a notch.

It's gotta be a lotta work being the only brain in the group."

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"Believe me, Jet has no problem being wanted for felonies. He causes too many on his own."

"I wish he'd STOP bringing heat to the Rogues all the time with needless offences. We spend too much time needing to lay low because Jet thought it was a good idea to start collecting teeth from random cops."

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"Understandable."

"Personally, I prefer having an ally that can operate without attracting the cops. It gives you a certain degree of leverage that none of us can manage without some very good disguises and aliases."

Renault Amamiya @cardinalrenault.bsky.social · 4d

"Why do you think I have to *have* the Phantom Rogue of Babylon identity to begin with? If the police found out I was working with you guys, my garage would be shut down faster than you can say 'police brutality'."

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"Believe me, Jet has no problem being wanted for felonies. He causes too many on his own."

"I wish he'd STOP bringing heat to the Rogues all the time with needless offences. We spend too much time needing to lay low because Jet thought it was a good idea to start collecting teeth from random cops."

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"You certainly do a great job of convincing me otherwise. Perhaps maybe don't tell the guy who nearly killed your brother that they're justified in hating me over something so trivial? Has that thought ever crossed your mind?"

Cloud the Bluebird @hydrosongbird.bsky.social · 4d

"How was that gossip? He wanted to know why that topic was still being discussed. I glanced through the timeline and told him what I found."

"Believe it or not, most things that come out of my mouth are NOT an attack on you."

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"Annoyed? You're trying to incite another grudge just like yours. Do you ever see me trying to talk about you behind your back like some sneaky little gossip?"

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"Annoyed? You're trying to incite another grudge just like yours. Do you ever see me trying to talk about you behind your back like some sneaky little gossip?"

Cloud the Bluebird @hydrosongbird.bsky.social · 4d

"Jesus Christ, Wave. I just said he's valid for being annoyed."

"And you call ME touchy."

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"Thanks, Cloud. It's nice to see you've got your priorities straight and not festering on a decade-old grudge against me."

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

Siiigh.

"This is why I prefer to be left alone to my work, anyway."

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"Thanks, Cloud. It's nice to see you've got your priorities straight and not festering on a decade-old grudge against me."

Reposted by Wave the Swallow

Cloud the Bluebird @hydrosongbird.bsky.social · 4d

"Completely warranted, in this case."

(‍ S-H ) ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ☁︎︎ ᴤᴏʟᴜᴍɴ ʜᴇᴅɢᴇʜᴏɢ @tragicstripes.bsky.social · 4d

" Great.

A new bird to hate. "

Cloud the Bluebird @hydrosongbird.bsky.social · 4d

"Thank Wave. She reignited the conversation."

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Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"Believe me, Jet has no problem being wanted for felonies. He causes too many on his own."

"I wish he'd STOP bringing heat to the Rogues all the time with needless offences. We spend too much time needing to lay low because Jet thought it was a good idea to start collecting teeth from random cops."

Kage @kages-log.bsky.social · 4d

"but it'd be coooool and thats his fault thinking he's cool enough. Ya can always be cooler.

And where's the fun in always moving on to the next most important thing? Live a little, frame your friends for felonies"

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"It takes time and effort that I could delegate to something far more important."

"Even if I was willing to, I doubt he'd allow me if he found out."

"His pride has a funny way of getting in the way of things."

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Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

Instant noodles? Good Gaia, girl, no wonder you're having problems. That microwave trash is never good for your health.

(☆) 𝔽𝕆ℝ 𝔽ℝ𝔼𝔼𝔻𝕆𝕄 @acornsfreedom.bsky.social · 4d

I...I suppose it wouldn't hurt to try something from him, then?

I kinda miss having a personal chef...I'm so used to instant noodles now.

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

What is it Jet calls him again? A "walking protien bar" was it?

Fitting, if a bit crude, but he's the one in charge of most of our diets. Surprisingly good in the kitchen, too. If he wasn't such a good cook, we'd likely never listen to his nutritional advice.

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

Not that you should.

Unlike most people, what I have to say actually carries some value.

(‍ S-H ) ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ☁︎︎ ᴤᴏʟᴜᴍɴ ʜᴇᴅɢᴇʜᴏɢ @tragicstripes.bsky.social · 4d

Nah.

No point.

Wouldn't stop you from takling.

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

Hmm, fine then. Lock me up or whatever.

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"It takes time and effort that I could delegate to something far more important."

"Even if I was willing to, I doubt he'd allow me if he found out."

"His pride has a funny way of getting in the way of things."

Kage @kages-log.bsky.social · 4d

"You're the only one smart enough to do it.

And I mean... Why not?"

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

For your information, I would NEVER waste my time faking footage just to coddle Jet's ego.

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

For your information, I would NEVER waste my time faking footage just to coddle Jet's ego.

Reposted by Wave the Swallow

Kage @kages-log.bsky.social · 4d

Footage can be altered and I'd say Wave is at least good enough to fuck up some recordings.

Sure fly boy, I'm not sticking you back in the tube tho.

Jet the Hawk @jetthehawk.bsky.social · 4d

How the hell not? I thought with all the intel and info you go around gathering, you'd at least have found some security footage of me cracking a few skulls in.

...Tempted to fix that right here and right now.

Kage @kages-log.bsky.social · 4d

I'm surprised anything stuck in that birdbrain of yours. Thought it was all boards and anti-sonic propaganda?

I'll go back to a point I made earlier, I've never seen ya fight.

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Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

Hmm, fine then. Lock me up or whatever.

(‍ S-H ) ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ☁︎︎ ᴤᴏʟᴜᴍɴ ʜᴇᴅɢᴇʜᴏɢ @tragicstripes.bsky.social · 4d

Yes.

Big crime

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

I only just now noticed and felt the need to speak my peace. Is that such a crime?

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"I'd rather not look at one for long enough to ask, thank you very much."

Mina Aquene @minaaquene.bsky.social · 4d

"Ask a sumo wrestler sometime, maybe."

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"Of course."

"But regardless, I still don't see how having so much extra flab would do anything but slow you down."

"It's just so...wasteful."

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

What is it Jet calls him again? A "walking protien bar" was it?

Fitting, if a bit crude, but he's the one in charge of most of our diets. Surprisingly good in the kitchen, too. If he wasn't such a good cook, we'd likely never listen to his nutritional advice.

(☆) 𝔽𝕆ℝ 𝔽ℝ𝔼𝔼𝔻𝕆𝕄 @acornsfreedom.bsky.social · 4d

...

I should have kept my tongue tied, but—

I SUPPOSE that does explain his size...

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

If that's the case, I suppose I should save my breath.

...It IS Storm.

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"I suppose it's just that I'm all business."

"I can't afford anything but, after all. Excess baggage can be the difference between a clean getaway and a lengthy tour of a high-security prison."

"And no thank you to that."

Cloud the Bluebird @hydrosongbird.bsky.social · 4d

"Yeah, it's pretty gross... But I try not to judge."

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"How revolting."

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"Of course."

"But regardless, I still don't see how having so much extra flab would do anything but slow you down."

"It's just so...wasteful."

Mina Aquene @minaaquene.bsky.social · 4d

"Perhaps. Such things depend on a case by case basis, of course."

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"It's not just for racing. The way I see things, if I can hit them faster, then I can hit them harder by consequence."

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

I only just now noticed and felt the need to speak my peace. Is that such a crime?

(‍ S-H ) ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ☁︎︎ ᴤᴏʟᴜᴍɴ ʜᴇᴅɢᴇʜᴏɢ @tragicstripes.bsky.social · 4d

You're all still talking about this?

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

If that's the case, I suppose I should save my breath.

...It IS Storm.

(☆) 𝔽𝕆ℝ 𝔽ℝ𝔼𝔼𝔻𝕆𝕄 @acornsfreedom.bsky.social · 4d

...I take it it's Jet, then?

Because I refuse to believe that Storm is really an expert in anything akin to dieting...💧

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

Hmmm...

Maybe try researching specialized diets or exercises meant to kickstart it?

I wish I could help more, but I'm not actually the fitness expert among the team.

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"It's not just for racing. The way I see things, if I can hit them faster, then I can hit them harder by consequence."

Mina Aquene @minaaquene.bsky.social · 4d

"Yes well, you're a racer. Every extra kilogram matters in everything you do. This philosophy doesn't surprise me, as a result."

Wave the Swallow @babylonianbrainiac.bsky.social · 4d

"Muscle builds more mass than fat, anyway."

"That being said, I prefer not to have too much of either. Flexibility and limberness is important, too, especially in what I do."