𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥.

𝘗𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘢 is a genus of jumping spider that feeds on other spiders ... They are remarkable for their intelligent 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 behavior, which suggests that they are capable of learning and problem solving; traits normally attributed to much larger animals .ᐟ

@labmademutt sense could be made of. Step by step she carried them away from immediate danger and the relative safety. A single thought does slip through. A strung together sentence. “I won’t… Hurt her.”

@labmademutt also right in her choice between capture or delay. They may be the only ones who understand that it is a place worse than Hell. He mutter unintelligible words that are lost even to him. They sound like they could be call signs. Maybe numbers. But they aren’t anything that —

@labmademutt has a right hook coming straight for her face. This one isn’t a surprise attack or ambush. Mandatory training.

@labmademutt Four was shut down through his cybernetic implants.

@labmademutt everything they are in the name of faceless masters. Hitting her would end his suffering in the moment but it wouldn’t truly end anything. They held his leash. “I. Won’t.” The strained words were all he could form. Then everything went dark. Six would see him go rigid as —

@labmademutt from his nose indicated it’s not a fight he’s likely to win.

@labmademutt Of course, that’s just another piece of the torment. The doubt. The self-hatred. It’s when he’s meant to strike at her a third time that Four doesn’t swing despite the raised fists. His face is red, veins popping, a pained shout catching in his throat. The trickle of crimson —

@labmademutt “Fight.” The low buzz of that voice in his head. It told him to strike again. It demanded he obey.

@labmademutt The hit isn’t as hard as he is capable of, as little solace as that may provide either of them. The look in her eyes causes conflict with a lifetime of conditioning. He hesitates before making another move. That’s a mistake and one they will notice. One he’ll pay for. —

ㅤ 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐓 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗫-𝗠𝗔𝗡

Always. Thanks.

Not in the mood.

Briefing didn’t mention that he could change size…

ㅤ THE MAN WHO CHANGED THE MOJAVE FOREVER.