∞ 43: Reunion [voice]

[chikaidestroyer]

This has been a rather boring passage of time. I can see why the others were eager to move on from this fort; there's not much here at all.

Noishe has been quiet since I began running a few experiments; he must not have--

[There some sounds of shifting in the sand, then boots on wood as Albert climbs a bit to higher ground.]

...Oh. Is that your group out there, Vyse? Welcome ba--

... ...

I think Noishe is running out to greet your group.

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[winged-rogue.livejournal.com]

[indeed, the old fort is already becoming visible in the distance for our Blue Rogue gang. It shouldn't be too long until they reach that place, now. Five to ten more minutes of walking oughta do it. Vyse is already opening his journal to respond to Albert]

Yeah, it's us!

[he waves enthusiastically, but Albert probably can't see it from all the way up in that fort.]

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[kid-in-red.livejournal.com]

Finally! [Lloyd was immediately re-energized by the sight of the fort and the end of this desert.]

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[winged-rogue.livejournal.com]

[no more burning sun! Once they reach the fort, it'll be nice and cool.]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I can't wait to spend two days in the dark tunnel.

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[silviteadvocate.livejournal.com]

[We're not looking forward trekking through the creepy tunnel again. Sigh.]

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[kid-in-red.livejournal.com]

[Lloyd is. ...For the moment. Probably not after they're in there.] Shade really sounds great right now.

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[teratophobic.livejournal.com]

[ SUDDENLY A GIGANTIC WHINING GREEN BLUR ATTACKS ]

LLOYD!! ♥

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[wise_maiden]

[Probably taking place after other conversations, but here's Raine finally getting inside the fort. She still seems weary, but at least she's walking.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert has already climbed down to join the others on the ground. He eyes Raine as she enters.] Welcome back, Professor.

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[wise_maiden]

It's been a while. [She's trying not to let on about what happened, but he should be used to the signs by now.]

Honestly, there are so many things to discuss, that I'm not certain where to start.

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[chikaidestroyer]

[He's still watching her.] We will be able to talk about the details of the tunnel, desert, and ruins when we arrive back in the village.

Right now, I would like to know why you didn't notice the sinkhole as soon as it became apparent two weeks ago.

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[wise_maiden]

Very well, though there are a few things that--

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[wise_maiden]

...

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[wise_maiden]

I was... occupied by a few things. That's all.

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[chikaidestroyer]

Occupied. [He's giving you a hard stare now.]

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[fortunefail]

[time skiiiip! A few hours later, Yuan returns from his sekrit mission. He lands on a higher floor of the fort, shimmering pink wings disappearing as soon as he touches down. No need to keep those things out longer than necessary, after all. Now, time to head for the first floor and meet with the rest of the gang so they can get the hell out of here.]

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[kid-in-red.livejournal.com]

[Lloyd is leaning against the wall as he's waiting for the Professor and Albert to finish talking. He looks over when Yuan comes down the stairs... you looks strangely refreshed compared to the rest of the party.]

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[fortunefail]

[well, that's not saying much. The rest of the party hasn't showered for two weeks. But Yuan looks even more refreshed than Albert. How suspicious...]

Have you been waiting long?

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[kid-in-red.livejournal.com]

A little while. The Professor's talking to Albert.

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[fortunefail]

[oh, good, then Yuan hasn't caused a hold-up.]

I'm sure those two have a lot of information to exchange.

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[kid-in-red.livejournal.com]

Where'd you go off to, anyway?

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[corrinesbell]

It took us long enough. [but smiling, and waiting her turn to talk to Albert]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[It's awhile before Albert makes his way down through the party, and he nods at Sheena as he approaches.]

Not sunburned in the least, Sheena?

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[corrinesbell]

I am a little. [but we thank the little fox who loves to ride atop her head if he can and block the sun] I'm tired out more than anything. ...I tried something for Mark and it didn't go that well.

...I wanna talk to you about something. [looks around quickly with only her eyes] It kinda involves Raine. But we can talk later if you want.

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[chikaidestroyer]

The experiment he attempted? You will have to tell me about that sometime.

[He watches Sheena's eyes, his expression not changing.] We can talk now, since we are waiting for Yuan to return.

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[corrinesbell]

I can tell you about that now too, if you want.

...[looks around again, then lowers her voice] She wore herself out to the point of collapse. Did you know that already?