➤ The Maze Runner rp

[AlphaOfThePack21]

𝓦𝔂𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓪 ♛
18||Female||Demi-Hetero||Med-Jack||Location: Gardens>Maze doors||Tags: Gladers>Open||Mentions: Newt/Lee/Emersyn]
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As the time had passed she could feel herself grow less fearful. Something like this must mean that there is a change that happened within the maze and maybe the runners had found something that is now keeping the doors open. Nothing has changed since they got here, it was the same for years. Wake up, Doors open, Runner's leave, work, eat, Doors closed, sleep, and repeat. So why would the doors not close? She racked her brain with the questions, only to be failed by her intelligence as she was granted no answer. She turned away from the maze doors, eyes landing on Emersyn who had been speaking to Newt after just returning. Something was definitely going on, something happened while they were in there she induced. The glade seemed so disheveled, it was enough to put the calmest and positive person in a state of panic and doubt. But tensions broke instantly as the voice of their trusted lead cut through the voices that murmured within the glade. All eyes seemed to be on Newt, all ears listening. Waiting for the answers to come.

It was at that moment when the words were spoken. Exit... it was so surreal to hear such a word. It was after that she had realized that Lee was promoted to second in command. It was a surprise but in no way a bad one to her. Lee had a way with people, able to get along with nearly everyone. But her thoughts stopped in their tracks once she heard Lee speak up. Turning down the position, if she wasn't surprised now she definitely is now. If it could her jaw might actually be on the ground, but she quickly closed her mouth. Being the second in command is a lot of responsibility, and she actually was in awe of the fact that Lee didn't think he was the right person to do the job. So now what was Newt to do? Who would be the next person he would suggest? Her thumbs twiddled around one another as she kept her eyes fasted on the ginger-haired boy.

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17||Female||Hetero||Cook||Location: ||Tags: Erzsi||Mentions: Newt
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Gaia had eventually turned her attention to Newt. Finding herself rather speechless, which was actually quite rare. Her heart was fear-stricken, and mind in complete disarray. But that cloud of fear and doubt started to waiver a little as Newt spoke of an exit. Was it really time to leave? She would have no problems going out with them to get out of here. They would need to pack supplies, things to protect themselves with, food, water, in case they don't have access to that outside the maze walls for a bit. Her mind was already making a list, preparing for the problems that could arise.

Her eyes flicked for a moment to Erzsi, asking what had happened but it seemed he already caught on to it since Newt had spoken. "Do you think they really found an exit?" she asked him quietly as to not interrupt the announcements and anything else needing to be said. "What do you think is out there? Passed the walls that is?" she asked once more. Finding her anxiety being overridden by excitement. She wondered if there was anyone out there that could give her answers. Did she have a family? A mom, a dad? Why have they been put in this cage?

ℝ𝕪𝕦𝕦 ✹
19||Male||Demi-Hetero||Slicer||Location: Maze Doors||Tags: Emersyn, [Newt]
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He remained neutral to her blood and crap comment offering a shrug. "Aren't girls supposed to be like...I dunno flowery and smell nice? Besides this the scent to keep people away. What better scent than blook and crap?" he explained. The look on her face said it all, was he really here bothering her right now when she was obviously busy. "Wow on the nose," he said sarcastically with a slightly exaggerated flail of his hands and arms. But you could see his eyes dilate the faintest amount as she spoke of trouble. "Hmmm, seems she has made it to your bad side. I can't wait to make a plan up for her." with this he added a cheeky grin, full of mischievousness. Eyes hinted at interest in the topic.

The topic then turned to fire. "It wouldn't be so bad if there was just a sparring dummy in flames in the field, don't you agree?" he was sure that Newt knew of the problems he causes, all the pranks and things he pulls if he wasn't kicked out yet he probably never would be. Naive little princess. He found that rather amusing actually but his face being back to the voided neutral look he didn't crack a smile. Though most would say his eyes were a window to his feelings. He wanted to laugh but decided against it. "The princess I'm sure could try to do something, buttttt that won't do much to stop me. This place is a bore. Honestly getting banned might make things a bit more interesting." he offered a shrug.

His eyes narrowed at the name rat as he was gently pushed away. Causing him to take a few steps away from her. "Geez, you freaking gorilla." He muttered, but it was loud enough for her to make out. He wasn't exactly one to hide his words. But he couldn't help the remaining look of surprise on his face as she had spoken about finding the exit. Even if he tried to hide it or ignore it, he couldn't do it well. He honestly didn't ever believe they were gonna get out and that was fine, as long as he kept up with his mischief he didn't mind too much, aside from being stuck here with some rather boring people, and people he just didn't care much for.

His eyes turned to the maze that Emersyn had seen were not closing, "Yeah whatever you runners did broke the maze" he commented bluntly. Then Newt started to speak, he wasn't much to listen to what the boy says and it seemed that Ryuu wasn't exactly on his mind to speak to anyways as he looked to be in a rush to announce whatever it was he needed to. He then watched as the two conversed for a moment more before Newt went to go make his announcements. He really hadn't cared much usually but this topic seemed to hold his attention. "Wow, so the tribe of runners with a single brain cell actually found the exit. Only took like something like 3 years? Good job." he said as sarcasm dripped from his words. It wasn't really him being mean this was just how Ryuu was and it was never directed towards someone in particular unless it is meant to be. His eyes looked to Newt as he made his announcements, he was looking at the guy but not really absorbing any of the information coming out, that is until he heard about leaving tonight. Even though Newt had said it before he even told everyone else, this still somehow piqued his interest. Oh, the trouble he could cause with no walls to stop him, the possibilities were endless. Once that ended, he didn't really care much for the decline that lee made for the second in command. But his attention was now back on Emersyn. "So do tell how the little miss greenie got on your ever so easily angered, nerves?" he said as he to pry. He wanted to know how someone could so easily get under Emersyn's skin, with the greenie only really being here not even a few days.

[_Ambereyes_]

Kennedy

Age: 17/18

Rank: track-hoe

Location: Maze entrance

Tags: Open

Mentions: Idunn, Newt, Wysteria and the Gladers

There were hushed conversations spread throughout the crowd of Gladers. She listened in on a few of them. Most of them were just about the doors, but one caught Kenn’s attention. The new Greenie, Idunn, had gone into the maze. She was a bit shocked by this, but Kenn couldn’t blame her, at least everyone has had a curiosity for the Maze. Kenn actually thought she was brave for doing it, even though it was wrong, she had only just arrived here. Kenn had found herself standing next to Wysteria, she was about ask her something when Newt came over to make an announcement. She knew it was a serious matter, this all caused her to start biting her nails out of stress.

An exit. Kenn had been here from the very beginning, there had never been anything like this. For years, the Runners have been mapping the Maze, searching. And now, they’d cracked it.
They were going into the Maze, and Kenn made up her mind, she was going. She trusted the Runners and Newt, she’d listen to them.

[senna_]

𝐄𝐌𝐌𝐀

[ female ]..[ 16 ]..[ demi/heterosexual ]..[ medjack keeper ]..[ location: maze entrance ]..[ mentions: alastair, kade, bree, newt ]..[ tags: open ]..
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Things were spinning intensely, as if she was the eye of the hurricane, the quiet amidst the chaos. Alastair had spoken, Emma was able to register that, but his words died off before they could properly reach her, even despite the fact that he was so close. Hands tightly gripping Kade's and Bree's, Emma found herself clutching for dear life, as if they were the support she currently required to keep her upright. She was going to be sick. Dots were swarming her vision, like little ants had found their way to her eyes, and she gently swayed from side-to-side. Or maybe she didn't, but it certainly felt like it. Closing her eyes, she allowed her head to dip forward ever-so-slightly, chin tucking in towards her chest, to ease the unsettled fluids inside of her. The last thing she needed was to vomit all over the place, especially not in front of all these Gladers.

Thankfully, the Med-Jack didn't have to answer Bree's verval ponders, because an accented voice grasped the majority of the attention at that very moment. The near-silence that swept across the crowd, as if the wind had damaged each and every vocal cord in the process of its journey, and it was like music to Emma's ears. The lack of chatter, excitement, and whatever else eased her anguished mind a bit. Suddenly, she didn't feel so claustrophobic. Letting go of the two hands, she wiped her own against the material of her pants, then crouched down to regain her breath. In.... and out....

She didn't fade out of consciousness, but a loud buzzing noise had entered her body, blocking out any other sound imaginable. For a moment longer, Emma remained crouched, eyes closed, head low, her knuckle resting gently against the stones to ensure her that she wouldn't topple over. Her senses only just became to clear when Newt began speaking of an escape route. Swallowing hard, Emma stood back up, keeping a hand on her stomach. There was no time to turn back and grab some meds. She'd have to do with an upset stomach for awhile longer.

Although she hadn't heard the exact words spoken in regards to a Second-in-Command, she did catch onto Lee's comment towards Bree. A request, more or less. And through it all, Emma couldn't seem to bring up the joy she knew was inside of her for her dearest friend. Instead, she noticed hot tears had begun to race down her cheeks, and silent sobs shook her shoulders. Determined not to let anyone see, for the last thing she needed was forced sympathy over an issue that was nothing more than a stupid one of her own, she brought her hand up and wiped the tears away as quickly as she could, in a somewhat panicked manner. Stop crying. What is wrong with you?

She knew it wasn't because she was upset that Bree was appointed. As far as she was aware, she wasn't jealous, either; the thought of being in charge like that hadn't even really crossed her mind. She supposed it would have been nice, absolutely, but... Her mind flashed back to Minho and Alby, and more tears began to dribble down. Emma hadn't even considered Newt to be the leader, spoken in the nicest way possible. Though he'd taken charge, and although Emma knew it was permanent, despite telling herself and everyone else it was temporary, something about leaving Alby and Minho behind whilst still alive and suffering pained her. A lot. To a degree, in fact, where, once again, she found herself doubling-over, just in case. Her head was swaying gently; not quite a full head-shake, but a sign of sorrow, distress. It was all so real now. Change, the thing she feared the most, had come hurdling at them without a hint of a warning, and she wasn't sure she could take it.

She wasn't sure she had much of a choice, the girl knew, for without fully realizing her legs were moving, she was able to note that she was indeed moving with the rest of the crowd towards the exit. And it was terrifying.

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𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐘𝐍

[ female ]..[ 18 ]..[ bisexual ]..[ runner ]..[ location: maze entrance -> main corridor ]..[ mentions: idunn, bree, tags ]..[ tags: ryuu, newt ]..
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"Grand," Emersyn drawled, clapping her hands once in fake enthusiasm. Not a hint of a smile showed on her features now. Tucking her hands lazily in the slips of her runner harness, she trailed behind Newt, her pace idol, uncoordinated. Emersyn wasn't nearly as worried as she supposed she should have been. Perhaps it was because she had come to the conclusion very long ago that regardless of what happened, she was going to die one way or another, and it was going to have some sort of connection to the Gladers and their location. She wasn't worried. She'd managed to set her own eyes on that object that would lead them elsewhere (at this rate, she didn't even care where), and that was enough convincing for her. In all honesty, she was surprised Newt hadn't asked her more questions regarding the topic. Her negatively was nothing new to anyone; for all he knew, she could have been lying about the whole thing. She wasn't, obviously, but that was besides the point.

Her dark eyes swivelled back around towards Ryuu, who was muttering about who-knows-what. She quirked a brow. "Seems that fire's going to have to wait now," she grumbled, crossing her arms, shoe tapping somewhat impatiently against the dusty floor. "Wherever we go next, though. Gotta make an entrance somehow." She glanced back at the crowd, gaze narrowing in on the Greenie, scoffing at the way Hani was wrapped around- quite literally, for a second- the stranger. "Gives me know-it-all energy," she returned. "The type who plays innocent to get everyone to like her, y'know? She jumped into the Maze because her 'curiosity got to the better of her' and she was 'worried.' Look, I know you do stuff and whatever, but even you're smart enough to know not to run in there." A roll of her eyes followed at that, and she looked away once again.

If she wasn't so exhausted from their trip, Emersyn believed she may have even found herself a bit offended by Ryuu's comment regarding the Runners and their recent discovery. She knew it was only sarcasm, a thing said just to get at her, but her job was the only thing she could get recognized for, the only thing that really spoke for her true person, and knowing she'd failed at that for so long, too, was a bit of a blow to the head. Thankfully, Newt had begun to talk about their escape, so she was allowed to steer her mind away from what was said.

For whatever weird reason, she found herself feeling a bit hot when Bree was appointed Second-in-Command. Emersyn didn't dislike the Slicer, but something struck her. An odd feeling swooshed over her upon visualizing the girl working closely alongside Newt. Ew.... Stop that. She shuttered, a bit physically, at that thought. Feelings were gross, she had better things to worry about than that. She was ever-so-thankful when they were given the unofficial go-ahead to enter the Maze, granting her mind the ability to focus somewhere else and not on some stupid little obsession or whatever one could consider it. Brushing past the others, keeping her gaze straight ahead, determined to show that not a single thing was bothering her, Emersyn took off in a stroll towards the open doors. She was completely unfazed as she walked towards the dark dreary corridor, both mentally and physically. She had no regrets entering the Maze, too; she honestly felt more comfortable being in here than in the Glade. Picking up into a jog, unsure if any of the other Gladers would actually follow right away or not, she kept her pace at ease and steadily descended down the corridor. Near the end, the Runner stopped, letting out a breathy sigh before turning to lean her back against the hanging vines, waiting for the others to catch up.

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𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐎

[ male ]..[ 18 ]..[ bisexual ]..[ trackhoe ]..[ location: maze entrance ]..[ mentions: khalil, kennedy, tags ]..[ tags: bree ]..
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Draco had given up searching for Khalil. It was stupid enough, wishing to see the boy when in a group of, well, everyone. What would he even say? Do? Come to think of it, Draco wasn't sure he trusted himself, seeing someone who meant a lot to him whilst in such a vulnerable state. Things could go wrong so soon. Bree was the one person who knew about his troubles. She hadn't judged him when he said that although he knew he was free, they were still watching through the cameras. The Beetle Blades. Oddly enough, Draco realized, not a single one was around. What was happening over there? Surely if they'd been the one to reveal the door then they'd want to watch the reactions, no? He couldn't really question it, but it was very strange.

He glanced back at Bree, unaware that his hand was already reaching up to wipe the tear away from her face. "It'll be all right," he found himself echoing in a voice so calm it startled even himself. It pained him to hear her soft "I promise." He knew better. He knew what he had to do. And yet, he did nothing more than shoot her the tiniest of smiles, the type that failed to reach his eyes. The moment Bree's eyes flitted elsewhere, Draco allowed himself to breathe. He couldn't find Nagini, but he was able to spot Kennedy. He offered her a similar smile to the one he'd shot Bree; small, barely visible, the type that was desperate for hope.

He felt his stomach churn when Newt announced a Second-in-Command. Was now the best time for that? It made him sick to realize none of these Gladers knew what was going to hit them. They had no idea what those Grievers could do. Would they even have a Second-in-Command by the end of this all? It pained him to think such a harsh thought, but it was an honest question, one that had to be addressed. How many were going to make it out? Draco didn't want to go, he really didn't want to have to start the new chapter of his life, but the eagerness from the Gladers as they pushed forward did not allow him to retreat back. Awkwardly, he stumbled along with their steps until he caught himself. His pace was slow, hesitant, but he was moving. They couldn't turn back now.

[kellybelly1403]

Bree
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( Female ) ( Seventeen ) ( Straight ) ( Slicer ) ( Maze Entrance ) ( Tags: Draco, Lee, OPEN ) ( Mentions: Emma, Newt )

A small smile played at the corner of her lip as her friend whipped her tear Bree didn’t know she had. “Thanks” She whispered to the boy, slightly embarrassed. Not because of the action, but because she showed more emotion than usual. Almost none of the Gladers have seen her cry, only Emma, and Draco once. The blonde hated showing her emotions. Bree always felt that her feelings were not as important as others, and also a distraction to her work, which is the exact opposite she told others who came to her. In all honesty, Bree should be listening to her own advice, but she just doesn’t think she has time to worry about her own problems, while working and helping others, so she pushes them away, allowing them to gather and later swallow her up.

The grip on her hand tightened, getting Bree’s attention. Emma’s skin tone looked sickly, and small beads of sweat seemed to gather at her hairline, causing the girl to worry. The blonde already knew her friend was extremely overwhelmed, but now she looked like she was going to pass out from her stress. Bree opened her mouth to say something but quickly closed it when Newt spoke. An exit? The Runners found an exit? Could that be why the doors weren’t closing? It must be. She thought to herself. She listened to the boy carefully, noting everything he said. They were leaving today. Now in fact. And she was relieved. The girl did not want to stay here, and as Newt said, they had a better chance in the Maze than not, especially now there’s an exit. Everything that came out of his month Bree agreed with, but one thing caught her off guard. A Second In Command? She was shocked. Why would Newt mention that unless he thought he wasn’t going to make it? Or maybe it was just a precaution? Well whatever the reason was, Bree was sure Lee would make a great one. But then something unexpected happened. “Me?” Bree questioned the boy. “You want me to take your spot?” The girl was grateful for the offer, but did they really want HER as Second In Command? People already looked up to her, and she knew she was capable of making quick decisions. So maybe they were right. Bree never thought about this position, but she was willing to accept. “Ya. Ya, I’ll accept the offer as Second In Command.” The girl said proudly. But wait. Did she need to do anything special? Did she act in Command all the time or just when Newt was absent? She definitely needed to clarify with him. But whatever her job was she was ready to take it.

The group now slowly began to walk into the maze, her heart racing. Bree was both excited and nervous about the situation. She has never been in the maze, everything will now be new to them which excited her, but the situation that they were in was not the one Bree had planned out. Especially with everyone panicking and Gievers still running around. The girl just hoped they would make it out in time before those monsters find them.

[poppyxoxo]

IDUNN - tags: Hani - mentions Emmersyn

Idunn stood idly beside Hani, her eyes flickering over to Emmersyn just for a moment before returning her gaze back to the rest of the runners in front of her. Spending time in this place probably built up a hard shell surrounding you to make sure that you did not fall to the viciousness of the world. Or better yet, to subside the hate towards those who had sent you there. She'd give that much to Emmersyn but it sure wasn't fair that she was so opinionated of other people based on one mistake. Idunn knew she wasn't going to catch a break from that girl and not that she needed to explain herself, she could tell from those cold eyes that she twisted and turned someone's personality in what she saw from five minutes. Idunn didn't know about her, but for some people it wasn't hard to create friends in a few hours. She was surely going to catch a hard time from that girl no matter how hard she tried, so why even bother? "At least you're not a hard ass" Idunn thought to herself, her eyes fixated on the gaping maze entrance. She smiled over at Hani. "Yeah, it's Idunn" she spoke, a note that suggested she was still unsure of it. It felt strange on her tongue, that's for sure.

ALASTAIR - tags: Yvonne, Kade, Emma

Alastair must have drifted out of awareness for a while and he knew so because when Yvonne adressed him, he forgot where he was for one second. He offered a kind smile towards the girl, offering a not of congratulations. "Hi Yvonne. Congratulations by the way. Not many people could have found that door" he spoke, his voice slightly rough from the mixture of emotions within himself. He glanced back at Kade, his eyes still very vacant. "Nothing, I'm fine" he spoke softly to Kade. He heard a small sound as though someone was sucking in breath, the slight break in breathing that was heard through a sob. He turned to Emma, his brow creased. "Hey, Emma? Are you ok?" he asked quietly, making sure not to draw any attention to her.

[senna_]

𝐄𝐌𝐌𝐀

[ female ]..[ 16 ]..[ demi/heterosexual ]..[ medjack keeper ]..[ location: maze corridor ]..[ mentions: bree, tags ]..[ tags: alastair, kennedy ]..
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Emma's cheeks were burning, as if she had a fever, and yet, on the inside of her mouth, it felt like she had just eaten an ice cube. A cold wave swirled under her skin, creating an uncomfortable hot-and-cold feeling; she was sweating, but she was also shivering. Her movement forward was robotic-like, as if someone had her body by a string and was controlling what she did. Eyes, dull, but with a wild tint to it, like a skittish mustang, stared blankly up ahead. For a moment, the auburn-haired girl wasn't even able to fully register the visuals of the Maze. It was all one big cave of shadows. The ground, which she had been crouched on until the Gladers started moving, seemed to be begging for her to join it again. As much as she wanted to curl up in the sand and sink into the floor, Emma knew that couldn't happen, even if it was a possible thing. If she stopped walking, she was going to get trampled.

She'd found herself in the middle of the crowd. It was comforting in a way, since Emma could not fight for the life of her, but it was also bringing that claustrophobic feeling back to her uneased body. The buzzing hadn't faded from her ears; if anything, the frightening, towering walls was increasing its volume. Alastair's voice cut in and out of the buzzing, as if that noise and his tone were battling for her attention. Although it took an extra long second for Emma to register what Alastair had said, in the end, his voice won that round.

She found herself staring blankly at the Builder, as if his body was transparent. What part about her little episode was he talking about? The part where she crouched to the ground before her body took the moment to block out consciousness? The flushed face that looked like she was seriously ill? Or the silent tears that stung the corners of her eyes as she swayed unevenly on her own two feet? "I'm fine," she croaked out, tone hoarse. She didn't even have the strength to offer a smile in his direction.

Turning her head away from him, Emma's hazel eyes settled on Kennedy, who was nearby. Taking a shaky step forward, she gently tapped the Track-Hoe's shoulder. "Kennedy?" she murmured, repeating herself in a slightly louder tone a second later after noticing that the echoes of the Maze ate her word right up. "I think Hunter and Alex had grabbed some tools from the garden shed... If you, um... wanted some." She hated saying those words. Violence was something that upset Emma, but she knew they were going to have to use weapons to defend themselves. Her face flushed upon realizing what she had just done, and her eyes flickered towards Bree, almost in a nervous manner. "Sorry," she continued in a mumble. "That's not for me to say." She couldn't help but wonder if this upgraded position was going to change her friendship with the former Slicer. That upset her even more. But she managed to swallow that, and glanced back at Alastair. "You may want something, too, I guess," she told him, voice wavering whilst speaking.

[_Ambereyes_]

𝐊 𝐞 𝐧 𝐧 𝐞 𝐝 𝐲

Age: 17/18

Rank: track-hoe

Location: The Maze

Tags: Emma

Mentions: Alastair and Draco and Hunter

Kenn looked over and saw Draco, he was as white as a sheet, but she didn’t want to make it obvious or point it out. So Kenn just returned the smile, trying herself not to appear full of fear.

She got a bit startled when Emma spoke, but felt comforted once she realized it was her.
‘ Oh, thanks Emma. I’ll go ask them. ’ Kenn replied with a smile - she could sense Emma was a bit frazzled by all this. After she spoke to Alastair, Kenn pulled her into a hug - which wasn’t usually like her - but Kenn needed it and she thought Emma did too. It was strange, Kenn hasn't hugged anyone in a long time, and usually she would feel embarrassed, but not this time. Kenn released her grip, gave Emma a squeeze on the arm and walked towards Hunter.

Kenn gave the fellow builder a reassuring smile and grabbed a sharp knife-looking object.

[kellybelly1403]

Bree
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( Female ) ( Seventeen ) ( Straight ) ( Slicer ) ( Maze ) ( Tags: Lee, OPEN )

Bree held her knife in her pants pocket as she made her way through the back of the crowd, walking at a slightly quicker pace than the others, making her way to the front middle part of the group. Now the girl wasn’t rushing or trying to get in the lead, she just had a natural quick stride due to her long legs. If they were in any other situation, she would most likely be near the front to be aware of where they are heading, but she had no clue on how to move around in the maze. Nor did she want to know. It would’ve been cool to know if there were no giant metallic monsters, but there were, and who knew how many.

The girl continued along the mossy stone path, admiring her new surroundings, although the eerie sounding wind and damp air gave her goosebumps. It was weird. Bree looked around at her fellow Gladers and stopped when she noticed Lee. *I never thanked him* She thought and began a slow jog to catch up with him. “Hey.” She said in a cheery voice to the taller male. Was it weird to have a positive tone in a creepy unknown place? One hundred percent. But despite the girl's surroundings, it didn’t phase her. “I um. Just wanted to thank you. I honestly wasn’t expecting you to nominate me. Nor did I ever think of myself having this type of position. But um, if you ever reconsider, it’s yours.” She said politely with a small smile.

[onion]

❥ romi kim / 19 / med-jack
location: center of the glade > maze entrance
tags: khalil (bree mentioned)

"alright bree, dont let us down," romi mumbled as she grabbed khalil by the arm. "are you coming or shall i leave you here to the monsters for dessert?" she raised an eyebrow at him, wondering what went through his head half the time. he was quite the character, that khalil, what with his drinking and flirting- but if she recalled correctly, hed never flirted with her, which romi almost found amusing.
"lets go," she said, beginning to drag him towards the maze entrance.

✿ hani jung / 19 / chef
location: maze entrance
tags: idunn

hani smiled back at idunn. idunn. what a nice name. it fit her, too, with her pouty lip and polished cheeks. he wondered for a moment what she thought of the name, and what prompted her to remember it, but didnt dwell on the thought. for now, all that mattered was he knew too.
"well," he started after newt concluded his announcement, "you ready to venture back in? id rather not myself but i am skilled with a knife so i suppose ive got it good." hani chuckled softly and began towards the others. "we should get going- i doubt its safe to linger, idunn," he said without looking at her. in fact, he was looking up at the sky, the branches of the towering trees, the way they twisted in knots reaching towards the clouds. there was something beautiful about that single moment he was experiencing but he could quite place his finger on it... whatever it was, the feeling passed and hani looked over his shoulder at idunn, waiting for her to follow.

𐒀 yvonne chang / 17 / runner
location: maze entrance > maze
tags: gladers & emma

and so it began. the gladers started to crowd around the maze entrance and some eagerly entered, others standing behind pensively. yvonne would definitely be going with them all, she just wanted to make sure she could round up as many folks as possible so they didnt leave anyone behind.
"this way to the exit guys!" yvonne shouted, raising an arm and waving it as she entered the maze as if she held a white flag to signal the gladers. once making sure the people were coming, she broke into a small sprint, quickly catching up to emma who looked so, so pale.
"hey, you alright? its going to be okay you know. if you want i can hold your haaand," she offered to the girl lightheartedly.

Ω erzsi jo / 19 / slicer
location: glade > maze
tags: gaia

"wow, an exit... they must have really done it," erzsi said in an amused tone. it had taken the runners awhile, that was for sure. theyd been runnin since before he even got there, and that was a while ago, so who knew how long! "no idea whats beyond those walls though. i guess i never really thought about it much... and now we kinda got to."
erzsi scratched at his chin and took a few steps forward, beginning to follow the rest of the gladers into the maze. he turned around and smiled at gaia, holding out a hand that beckoned her. "come on girlie!" erzsi said enthusiastically. "we got places to go and i dont think you wanna be late!"

[senna_]

𝐋𝐄𝐄
[ male ]..[ 18 ]..[ heterosexual ]..[ builder ]..[ location: maze entrance -> inside ]..[ mentions: tag ]..[ tags: bree ]..
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Surprisingly enough, not a peep was made after Lee slid in to say what he must. In fact, not even a single set of eyes followed him back. Bree was quiet, a bit more reserved, and honestly, a little scary, as all Slicers were, but nobody seemed to protest, and that was enough to make Lee happy. Honestly, picking anyone else made him feel better. Leading most certainly was not something for him to do. He was most happy doing as someone else instructed. Besides, responsibility just seemed awful. He liked his job now, he didn't need to run around stressing the way Newt and the Keepers and the Runners did. There was enough anxiety to go around for Lee to get swept up into it.

He didn't have any time to find Dante again, so the best he could do was hope the charming girl with the gleeful ocean-blue eyes would find him again. Shuffling along with the rest of the crowd, he slowly slid closer to the creepy-looking corridor. Vines swished hungrily, and the wind lapped at the tops of their heads, as if preparing them for the next meal. The light dimmed immensely, and it took an extra second for Lee's vision to adjust to the shadows around them. Groaning and creaking sounded from somewhere around them, bouncing off the tops of the walls like they were playing a game of tag. Lee was surprised to see Emersyn up ahead, leaning against a wall with her arms crossed. Sure, he supposed it made sense, her relaxed position and all, given the fact that she and the other Runners spent so many hours in here, but gosh, this place was spooky. He hadn't felt this alert in a long time. He wasn't jumpy, not like some of the Gladers were, but his head certainly turned every now and then at a whispered sound off in the distance.

The Builder nearly jumped out of his skin when a feminine voice cut through the air. It was strange, his reaction, for her voice died right into the echoes of their footsteps. Tilting his head down ever-so-slightly, Lee caught sight of Bree. "Hi," he responded, his voice almost as bubbly as hers. He found himself shaking his head, a smile on his face, desperate the scenario. "No need to thank me. I feel kinda bad now, just tossing your name out there or whatever, but me and leading? Absolutely not." He gave a semi-awkward chuckle at that, running a hand through his smooth hair. "Newt seemed fine with it too, so maybe he had a backup or whatever. Speaking of..." he continued quickly, perking his head up to look for the blond. "You have a plan or something? I'd prefer not to get eaten by a Griever before we even reach the end of this nasty hall."