battle for bfb · algebraliens · four · two · nine · x · sadistic · optimistic · sensitive · dumb
The van's engine droned a steady rhythm as it ate up the highway miles. In the back, a litter of empty wrappers and half-finished drinks rolled across the floor. Four's hands were locked on the wheel, his gaze a hard line on the road ahead, while from the passenger seat came the incessant tap-tap-tap of Nine's foot. Sunlight caught the lenses of his sunglasses, flashing white. Four's voice cut through the hum. "Do you have to do that, Nine?" Nine threw his head back. "I'm bored! And I'm tired! And I'm hungry!" Two's calm tone followed. "Nine, you already ate all the snacks." X offered, "I'm sure you'll find something fun to do!" A thick silence filled the van, broken only by the fading taps as Nine turned, his expression shifting from petulance to a hopeful, searching look aimed directly…