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canalave city. it was his home, no —— their home —— for as long as he could remember. now,
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he would leave it.
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gabriel stood staring out the window, a massive, bear of a man that towered most others in height, and bulk. he swirls the cold, brown liquor in the glass of his hand.
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behind him, there's a knock to door of his study.
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he doesn't turn around.
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"enter."

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uriah

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twenty-five

january 14th

canalave

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akura cfo

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198 height

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POSTED ON Aug 5, 2021 6:39:14 GMT

[attr="class","uriah"]uriah knocks not out of courtesy but something else entirely. the door swings open; closes not long after.

"dad."

he doesn't approach just yet.

"you wanted to see me."

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gabe

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forty-five

december fourth

slateport city

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i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.

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POSTED ON Aug 5, 2021 6:44:21 GMT

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gabriel doesn't turn to face the boy. what warmth in the room comes from the fire place —— not gabriel. the statement hangs in the air as the older man wets his lips with the liquor.
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"the family will be relocating to slateport city. will you be joining us?"
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uriah

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twenty-five

january 14th

canalave

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akura cfo

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198 height

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POSTED ON Aug 5, 2021 6:48:36 GMT

[attr="class","uriah"]no warmth is to be found in this room; it's never existed, perhaps lost and overpowered by the icy cold demeanor of his father. still, he steps over to the fireplace, foolish in his endeavor.

"don't think i have much of a choice."

he crosses his arms and leans against the brick of the fireplace.

"why slateport?"

[attr="class","noodles"]GABRIEL BLACK

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POSTED ON Aug 5, 2021 6:57:28 GMT

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"you always have a choice. despite appearances, you're a grown man. free to make your own decisions."
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only then does the barrel of a man turn, gaze heavy as it falls onto his son. gabriel saw uriah's mother reflected in his proud gaze, and hazel eyes.
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"the region offers a promising business venture. one this family cannot afford to pass up."

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uriah

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twenty-five

january 14th

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akura cfo

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POSTED ON Aug 5, 2021 7:04:12 GMT

[attr="class","uriah"]the urge to look away is fought and suppressed. he steels himself, clenching his jaw, and holds his gaze against his father's scrutiny.

"the region's a shitshow. you really want us to be caught up in that?"

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gabe

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december fourth

slateport city

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POSTED ON Aug 5, 2021 7:14:08 GMT

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gabriel regards the boy for a moment. so, he did keep up with the news. at least he had one redeemable quality in him to lead this family after gabriel was gone.
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"the region is destabilizing. but, that presents opportunities; ones i would not see go to waste. one day you'll learn even fear is just another thing that will hold you back."
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uriah

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twenty-five

january 14th

canalave

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akura cfo

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198 height

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POSTED ON Aug 5, 2021 7:19:37 GMT

[attr="class","uriah"]uriah scoffs, venom drenching his words but not nearly enough to sting.

"i don't fear anything, dad. not hoenn, not rocket, not—"

—you.

his gaze moves away, retreating to the flames next to him.

"yeah i'll be there. the family needs me, after all."

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gabe

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forty-five

december fourth

slateport city

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POSTED ON Aug 5, 2021 7:31:49 GMT

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like a lion, uriah shakes out his mane, eager to prove himself. only, he still found himself living in the shadow of his father.
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"unfounded arrogance will lead you to an early grave."
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he should know, it nearly cost him his life. now, the marred flesh around his eye was a constant reminder.
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"do not put me through the headache of having to find someone else to take over what i leave behind."

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uriah

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january 14th

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POSTED ON Aug 5, 2021 7:36:14 GMT

[attr="class","uriah"]he bites back a response, placating enough to allow them to pass, but still, the thought lingers:

uriah isn't the one who nearly died.

"there is no one better."

his gaze returns.

"i hear council seats are open. is that what you're aiming for?"

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gabe

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forty-five

december fourth

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councilman

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POSTED ON Aug 6, 2021 1:28:17 GMT

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gabriel gives his son a pointed look, body finally moving to sit in the chair at his desk; it was plush and comfortable.
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"something you've yet to show me."
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his glass lands on the wood of the table, hands sorting through the stacks of documents. the job was never ending, even this late at night. he had long ago gotten used to it.
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"interested in politics all of a sudden?"
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gabriel doesn't look up from his task, his haste turning the signature beneath his pen into something audible, and scratching.
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"to answer your question —— yes. at the very least, i will look into it. as i do so, you'll be on your best behavior. you will not start trouble and smear our family name. am i understood?"
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uriah

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twenty-five

january 14th

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akura cfo

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POSTED ON Aug 6, 2021 7:14:34 GMT

[attr="class","uriah"]fuck off, dad.

"always have been."

not really. politics is boring, dreadful, and he'd much rather be doing literally anything else.

"you really don't trust me, huh?"

tch.

"i promise i'll be on my best behavior."

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gabe

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forty-five

december fourth

slateport city

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POSTED ON Aug 8, 2021 3:46:35 GMT

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"your word means little, if the past is anything to go by."
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he, unlike his son, didn't grow up rich. it father had earned the money while gabriel was in his youth, but he understood the fear and the pain of an empty stomach.
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"i have contacts in the league, there. i've put your name forward to be of use to them, and in-turn, use to the family."

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uriah

he/him

twenty-five

january 14th

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akura cfo

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198 height

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POSTED ON Aug 8, 2021 5:22:36 GMT

[attr="class","uriah"]"the past is the past."

whatever sarcasm quickly fades. he tenses, then questions:

"what do you mean? use to them how?"

[attr="class","noodles"]GABRIEL BLACK

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gabe

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forty-five

december fourth

slateport city

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i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.

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