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Second Chance Meme!

Okay, rocks fell, everyone died. Too bad, valiant meatshippers! But the good news is that you've all be reincarnated!

...as baseline humans on modern Earth.

Maybe you're waiting at a coffee shop, and you spot someone out of the corner of your eye that looks strangely familiar. Maybe instead of strangers from universes far apart, you and your close CR are now childhood friends who have always been together. Maybe you meet a former enemy as a friend, or a former friend is now a bitter enemy.

Are you a college student? A high-powered lawyer? A kindhearted schoolteacher?

What would your life have been like had you been born under different circumstances, and you met your fellow crew once again? If you had a second chance? Would you still fall into the same habits, be a victim of the same misfortunes? or would you use the opportunity to be someone completely different?

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He didn't have to tell her twice as she held on to his hand and rushed away with him. Thoughts of what could have happened were washed away with what she had just witnessed. Someone had gone out of their way to help her, sure it could have been a set up, the crime shows on tv always make it seem as if you're never safe no matter where you go. That everyone is a suspect and you have to worry about everyone... But something about him yelled 'trust him' in her head.

Once they were a safe distance away, she pulled lightly on his hand so she could rest. Her legs felt wobbly and her muscles were aching and burning from all the running. She couldn't take another step. Through heavy breathing and small voice she did her best to thank her hero;

"T-thanks... I.... I d-don't know w-what would have happened... if you h-hadn't been there..." She turned to face him, bright teal eyes watery from all the turmoil that had just occurred.

"You don't have to think about that now," Will promised her, squeezing her hand once before letting it go. He worried that she would see him as a creepy opportunist, someone like her attackers, but something inside told him to be there.

When he finally saw her face, the first thing that caught his attention was the shine of her eyes. They were so compelling, so...sad. Something inside urged him to stay here. Reaching into his backpack, he offered her a tissue and a sealed bottle of water.

"You can rest as long as you need to, as long as you feel safe. That stickiness should keep them from seeing well for a while."

Ronnae smiled, taking the tissue and wiping her face before nodding back at him. She took the bottle of water and took a sip to calm her nerves.

"T-thanks again... I... I don't know how I can repay you for your kindness..." She paused for a moment, something about him seemed... warm... inviting even. Something familiar and safe... It made her blush slightly.

"D-do I k-know you from somewhere?" She asked curiously, her head tilted slightly as she gazed into his eyes.

"You don't have to repay me. I live to help out." William thought about it for a moment, and it was true. Protecting her had felt right, far more than anything he'd done in a while. It was a mystery he couldn't quite explain.

He studied the woman in front of him, wondering if they had met before. Something about her brilliant hair and teal eyes called to him, tempting him to stay. It felt wonderful to be here with her and he wasn't quite sure why.

"I don't...think I've seen you before? I'm Will Cranston, from Cranston's Contraptions down the road. But maybe we both have familiar faces."

It was a confusing thing. "Did you want to call for help now, miss...?"

Maybe... but that that gnawing feeling in the pic of her stomach said otherwise... There was definitely something about him.

She shook her head and sighed, "They'd be long gone by now if they were smart... All I'd get is a bunch of questions, asking to describe them and then the paper gets tossed away like all the other 'loony claims'." She sounded bitter, but it was hard to tell due to her soft voice.

"I'll.... I'll be ok Mr. Cranston." Standing up, she extended a small hand and smiled, still a bit shaken. "I'm Ronnae, Ronnae 'Mash Belore Ryllos. I... I r-really appreciate your help."

Will's heart ached for her. It wasn't right that she couldn't get help. The men had so obviously terrorized her. He wanted to do more to comfort her...even hug her. That strange urge was impossible to explain. Imposing on a stranger who'd just been traumatized. Bad, Cranston, bad.

"I haven't earned the formality," Will insisted, taking her hand and squeezing it warmly. "You can call me Bill...uh, Will, Ronnae. Everyone does."

Had he just almost asked her to call him Billy? He really was feeling strange today. Looking Ronnie over, he brought her into the shade under a nearby tree. "I can go if you want me to, but this is a nice place to rest. I think you'll like it."

Not that he wanted to go, oh no.

"I... thanks... I really would like a moment to rest... but... if it's not too much of a bother... C-can you stay? For a bit I mean. I don't want to take up your time... I just need someone here."

And you feel comfortable with him Ronnae...

"It's not a bother at all. I'm learning something new about a very interesting person, right?"

That was what Will seemed to care about: things being interesting. He sat next to Ronnae, checking her over for any injuries. He always had the first aid kit with him as well: science was a dangerous undertaking!

"Can you talk about why they were chasing you, or did you want something else? Me to shut up?"

The odd comment made her giggle a bit, moving some of the hair off her face as she relaxed a bit.

"N-no, it's fine. Please, speak as much as you wish... You have a nice voice." A what? The blush quickly rose again on her face before she turned to look away in the direction they came from.

"I r-really have no idea... I figured they were just muggers. I... I'm jus' a student... I don't see any other reason why they would..." She of course had no reason to voice the horrible things that had gone through her head as she was being chased.

"So do you," Will countered, still entranced by the sweet girl in front of him. "You could probably sing beautifully."

Oh, Ronnae wasn't the only one embarrassed by what they were saying. He sobered up quickly, scooting closer to offer her what comfort he could.

"And they didn't switch targets when you resisted." The anger was building up very quickly. He clenched and unclenched his fist, only fading into worry when he glanced at Ronnae's face again.

"But you're safe now. Are you hurt anywhere? I have my first aid kit," which he proceeded to dig out, conveniently ignoring his own injuries from the fight.

Ronnae shakes her head smiling at him, "Nothin' other than a few cuts from running through the park and from when I fell. Other than that, my legs are killing me..." She giggled despite everything that had happened, she felt safe now. "I think I might try of for the track team!" she joked a bit red faced, "I mean if I was into that sort of stuff I guess."

Will frowned. "The one thing I don't carry with me, equipment for heating up the heating pack. Here, take these with you."

Enough disinfectant and bandages were passed over to take care of all her wounds. He still studied her curiously, wondering what she could have been up to.

"If you're not into track team, then, what are you studying for?"

Ronnae took them and nodded, "Thank you very much." She did her best to treat the scratches and bruises.

"I'm an Engineering major over at the nearby college."

Will perked up at the sound of that. "Oh, maybe that's where we've seen each other before! So am I. Do you like it so far?"

"Oh, ummm w-well I'm a freshman, jus' got accepted this semester... after much hassling with the financial services..." She added bitterly but changing her demeanor back to cheerful again.

"I really do love it, I did everything I could to get in, so I'm really happy, I've loved building stuff ever since I was a kid, kind of a Lego, Technic, and Mindstorms kind of gal... I was that oddball not playing with dolls I guess." She said with a cheery laugh.

Everything Ronnae said interested him more and more. He scooted closer, eagerly listening. She sounded like someone he would've loved to spend time with.

"We could've built so many things as children," Will grinned. "I was similar. My parents had to hide every tool in the house if they didn't want me constructing something. It's been great to learn more, and to help others in the shop."

Ronnae giggled and nodded in agreement, "It would have been nice not being the only one sitting in the 'boys corner' with all the building blocks. I'm really working hard now that I finally have a chance to attend a good college and get my Masters. I really want to do this for a living, it's so much fun."

"No one else wanted to play with the building blocks? I guess they really weren't hands-on creative types." Will would've been in that corner, not a question about it.

He nodded. "I graduated from high school early, and I've been doing the same. I've always wanted to be more useful. But...hey, would you want to study together sometime? Help each other toward the degree?"

Will has no clue why he's letting her in so easily. It's happening before he can stop himself.

The suddenness certainly caught her off guard and for a moment she felt defensive... But that gnawing feeling that she should trust him slowly built up yet again the more she stares into his eyes.

She had promised herself that she'd live out her life better now that she wasn't at home... Maybe this was a chance to do so?

A blush rose on her cheeks as she looked down for a moment before nodding, "I... I'd r-really like that. It would certainly help, after all two heads are better than one right?"

Will wondered at the hesitation he seemed to sense from her. It made sense, given that she was just attacked, but...those things were common, weren't they?"

"Then we'll give it a try. They're just textbooks and practical tests, we won't be slaying any terrifying monsters."

He folded his hands over his lap, thinking back on what had to be done for the day. "Anyway, where were you going when they started following you? We can find a way to get there if you'd like."

"I was on my way back to my dorm room... I guess it's better that they didn't find out where I lived..." She sighed and looked up at him, a worried expression but a smile slowly rose on her lips.

"If... if you d-don't mind... I'd r-really like the escort."

That could easily be arranged. Will nodded, gathering up his things and preparing to walk her home. He extended a hand.

"All right, we'll go at your pace. It's okay if you need to stop for anything or change directions."

She smiled, taking his hand a bit timidly, "T-thanks again... I'm sorry to have troubled you. I promise, if there's anything I can do for you, just let me know."

With that, they soon were on their way to her room. It felt odd... walking with someone, she had always been sort of a loner, generally too afraid to make friends. The ones she did have, she cherished greatly however.

They finally made it to a single room apartment in the campus area. She stood in front of the door, and soon enough opened it, the set of keys dangling of a keychain that had more cutesy keychains than keys.

"You... y-you can step in if you'd like. Maybe you'd like something to drink?"

"You don't owe me anything, I was happy to help," Will assured her, largely falling into a watchful silence for the journey. He wouldn't let anything else jump out to hurt Ronnae, not this time.

He hesitated at the doorway, looking faintly worried. "Are you sure you want me to, after what happened today? I wouldn't want you to feel unsafe."

She smiled shyly, pressing her fingers together, "I figure, if you had wanted to do something to me, you would have done so in the secluded park instead of campus grounds... And you've been nothing but nice to me."

Taking a quick breath she smiled, "So yes, I'd like to. After what you did it's the least I could do. Besides, might as well get used to my study partner right?" She laughed a bit.

Yay! <3

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