∞ 49: After the mission [action]

[chikaidestroyer]

Turn down a few torches. We'll rest here for now.

[Albert's voice echoes as he calls out to the rest of the group to stop. It's been a steady walk away from the warehouse even though they had been told by their Malnosso co-conspirators to leave the tunnels quickly. Extinguishing several torches, as they had been every time they rested, would help keep the amount of smoke down.

He takes out one of the sunstones that Sigmund had brought along, activating it and taking a seat against one wall. He then pulls out a notebook and begins writing, keeping an eye on the others moving around in the semidarkness.

Really, the silence following their success was rather unsettling.]

Comments

[corrinesbell]

[making a motion to Albert like she wants to talk]

[Action]

[salvationfound.livejournal.com]

[Kratos sits in the back of the group with his back against the wall, keeping watch for any suspicious activity.]

[Action]

[badass-in-red.livejournal.com]

[It's way too quiet, so he's gonna whistle to himself while leaning against a wall.] That was one hell of a party, huh?

[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert looks at Sheena. He's not getting up to talk, so she'll have to come on over.]

[rhythmand.livejournal.com]

[Blues was nowhere near being forced to stop, but he is starting to feel the effects of the tunnel. His energy drains faster down here, and it's an uncomfortable sensation... especially since it also seems to heighten the issue he keeps most under wraps. None of that shows, though; he leans coolly against the wall, still wearing his shades despite the very dim light. He's not convinced the Malnosso are going to leave their return trip alone.]

[corrinesbell]

[it was more like making sure she wouldn't be picked up by anyone's journal]

...What was the point of all of this?

[Action]

[chikaidestroyer]

[Thankfully, they've had little trouble thus far. But it makes sense to watch their backs, especially after leaving those warehouse drones. It felt strange to leave them standing, but they would shift all of the crates back into place for them, which worked in their favor.

Kratos would warn them if anything happened.]

[chikaidestroyer]

You did not hear what our co-conspirator was talking about? This will bring power back to the tunnels. [He averts his attention from Sheena to his notebook and back.]

[corrinesbell]

Yeah, I get that. But what are we gonna do with it?

[chikaidestroyer]

Hopefully inspire others with more knowledge of this electricity to do something. Where magic can't be useful, perhaps technology can be.

[Action]

[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert glances at the white-haired man. It's obvious he's speaking for the sake of conversation.]

Not really. I'm sure you'll see worse later on.

[Action]

[badass-in-red.livejournal.com]

[Shrugging.] Maybe. I've been around the block a few times.

[corrinesbell]

[gives him a look, somewhere between understanding and frustration, and then goes off to sit somewhere else]

[grinnvalesti.livejournal.com]

[Sigmund is quietly resting against the wall, though he's still keeping an eye out for danger. Everything was a success, but his thoughts were back home. There had been no word of trouble in the village, but Sigmund couldn't help but be concerned about his family.

He knew it was pointless to worry - the only way to get back was to slog through the journey back. The silence was only giving him more time to think.]

[chikaidestroyer]

[He looks up as she leaves, raising a brow. Sheena really remains a mystery to him in many ways.]

[Action]

[chikaidestroyer]

Yes, you somehow strike me as the type.

I can't say I've seen many use both guns and swords, though.

[Action]

[badass-in-red.livejournal.com]

It's a gift. But I gotta say, I can use anything ya throw at me.

[trueknight]

[Now that everything had quieted down and it was time to rest, Yuri joins the Leaning-Against-The-Wall crew by choosing his own spot of wall and ... well, leaning against it. He actually had a lot of fun keeping the droids at bay, and was almost saddened when it was time to leave. Having his blastia work would've made that experience even more enjoyable, but beggars can't be choosers.

However, as relaxed as he looks, Yuri knows that something else can possibly come up, so he's keeping an eye out for anything weird. That doesn't mean that he'll brush aside anyone who comes by for conversation and the like.]

[Action]

[chikaidestroyer]

Weapon versatility is usually a sign of a one-man army type.

[chikaidestroyer]

[Taking a look at Blues' dark shades, Albert finds himself asking a question -- discreetly, of course.]

Do you share X and Zero's ability to see in the dark?

[rhythmand.livejournal.com]

I'd be having a tough time if I didn't.

[chikaidestroyer]

How far down the tunnels in either direction can you see?

[rhythmand.livejournal.com]

Far enough to tell we won't be getting company soon.

[Action]

[badass-in-red.livejournal.com]

You could call it that. I'd say ask some of my enemies, but they're either not here, or dead.

[chikaidestroyer]

[So many brooding fellows. Albert realizes as much as he notices the others lining up against the wall. He regards a page of his notes before speaking.]

We are approaching another experiment day. Within the week.