Thread: âMirrorâs Edge â Shards of Icarusâ (Survivor00 & Liynn)

Move your ass, Avory! The male shouted in her ear. The girl was tempted to avert her path and go straight to Puck's hideout and punch him in the face at this moment, damn the Blues who were chasing her. Nevertheless, she stayed on course and ran as fast as her muscled legs could take her, leaping over small air conditioning units and scattered boxes alike. She could hear the sound of running shoes slapping against the roof behind her and it was eerie, really eerie. She was used to being only able to hear the sound of her own shoes against the material of the roofs, not anyone elses. Ever since these Pursuit Cops were put on the job, no Runner was safe. They had been disappearing left and right and now there weren't that many left, but there were still enough to get packages to where they needed to go. Sadly, the job of being a Runner wasn't exactly anyone's dream anymore ever since the Pursuit Cops from Project Icarus got on the job of killing them. Nobody really wanted to be a Runner, they just wanted to survive. Jump! She was caught by surprise by the voice in her ear, but she managed to make the jump, but just barely. She pulled herself up and was off to running again, spotting a pipe that she could climb to get even high. Puck, I need you to shut up! I know what I'm doing! She said breathlessly, leaping towards the pipe and scurrying up it. I'm sorry! You know I'm just lookin' out for you, y'know that? The male said with sincerity in his deep, slightly raspy tone. Yeah, yeah, I know. Just give me peace for a minute. Gotta think. She pulled herself up and over a gate quickly, noticing that the footsteps that were behind her were not as loud. The PCs had to be getting slower. Her eyes swiftly surveyed the surrounding area and her outlook on how she was going to get away from her pursuers instantly brightened as she saw smokestacks. The smokestacks weren't being used, but they were instantly recognizable by her. In a matter of a minute or so, Avory was resting in one of the many Runner hideouts that were scattered around the city. It wasn't really comfortable by any means, but it was a place to rest nonetheless. The PCs had completely run past the hideout, seeing as only Runners knew of it. It was part of some old factory that had been abandoned years ago. There were rats and it was a bit rundown, but it was a safe haven for Runners and she was thankful that it was there. She was resting on a sleeping bag, her eyes closed. In this moment she was at peace, completely content. There were no Blues chasing her, no bullets to dodge, not even the sound of a helicopter blade whirling. Hell, even Puck wasn't saying anything. ...You know you've only got five minutes, girl. Avory could kill that man. She asked him for five, even ten minutes of peace and she hadn't even gotten that. Yes, Puck, I know. I'll make it. Within a split second she had kicked herself to her feet and she was dusting any grime or debris off of herself, running her hands over her slim body just to make sure. So where am I meeting him again? She could be forgetful at times, especially after a small catnap. Puck sighed, running his hand over his face. HAO Multinational. Tobias will be waiting. She smiled at the name, Tobias. She hadn't seen him in a while and had missed her dear friend. Good, I'll be there shortly. If I make it there before him you owe me dinner. Puck rolled his eyes. Good luck. You've now got four minutes. Already Avory was out of the hideout and on the roof, almost a blur with how fast she was moving, there was no way she was going to lose.