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[axi]

Who: Kaname (axi), Messer (vartex), Lucina (lacyprincess), Prompto (this_loser)
Broadcast: No
Action: Drade, Islands and Mists
When: Friday, July 20th


[Exploring the mists somehow became something on Kaname's to do list, so of course Messer didn't want her to go alone. She mentioned the idea to Prompto, who decided to accompany her as well. Lucina was an invitation of her own. She liked the girl, and she'd serve as someone else for any of the rest of them to talk with.

Masks and lights (and weapons) in place, the four head out to the edge of one uninhabited island and begin their trek. Some ways in (maybe a twenty minute walk), they find what looks to be an old, abandoned village. It's not nearly as up to date as Veynar... maybe two or three centuries behind, it's hard to tell.

Kaname carefully makes her way into a stone building that was probably a home of some kind back in its time. The roof is mostly gone, and she's careful when moving under the pieces that still hang precariously from above. Something catches her eye, causing her to stop and crouch to get a better view.]

Messer, can I get a light? [From overhead. Because he's tall.] You should come see this.

[If and when Prompto and Lucina make their way over, too, they'll see a dull sort of carving etched into the floor in one corner. It could possibly be a creature hovering over a very small home, its mouth wide open. Maybe. If they squint.]

Comments

[axi]

[It's a blissfully hopeful question, somewhat naive considering the situation. Kaname doesn't reply as straight forward as normal, since the answer is obvious to her.]

If he were, we wouldn't be doing this.

[The singer drops her bag at the edge of the illusion by an old post of some kind after gripping it to make sure it's real. In one hand, she has her flashlight from the exploration. Her other clutches a small music player, previously belonging to Freyja.]

I'll head up on the left, Lucina, you take the right. When I'm in position, I'll draw his attention. That'll be your cue to head in. Engage when needed, either to give me distance or a reprieve. I'll do the same for you.

[Glancing at Prompto, Kaname's all business now. There's no familiar warm gleam when their eyes meet.]

Keep him in your sights and off our backs if he gets too close or if we need the cover. If I can, I'll use the flashlight to show you where to shoot.

[Instructions delivered, she nods to them and heads off to her specified direction. The grip on her items tightens until her knuckles are white. He may be tired and ragged, but she knows the Var. He'll keep going until cured or dead.

Once in a suitable position, Kaname stands at attention and turns on the music. Messer's attention is drawn, and she changes into a familiar outfit. Flashy and distracting as it needs to be.]

Messer!

[vartex]

[If someone were to ask Messer, while in is right mind, what goes through someone's head as the Var runs its course, he'd find it difficult to answer; if pressed, his answer would be very simple: nothing. No thoughts, no words, no coherency. There's only feelings, rushing in one after another, drowning out anything and everything. Rage, frustration, wrath, a hunger for something unquenchable. Instinct too great and terrible to name.

Like a wild animal, sickly and lashing out- you either cage it or put it out of its misery. That's all the Var is.

In the distance the man's staggering body goes stiff at the sound of her shout, turning clumsily towards them. His gaze zeroes in on Kaname as the source. If the music is familiar to him at all, he shows no sign. He snarls wildly, muscles bulging, and charges towards her with fingers outstretched.]

[lacyprincess]

[Lucina is wordless as she nods. It's a difficult position, but she knows that it has to be done. It's not the first hard decision she's ever had to make and it probably won't be the last, given her role.

She darts to the right, sword out in front of her, ready to help as much as she can. She knows how to subdue as well as maim and kill. She's learned all her lessons well enough.

What she's not expecting is the look of wildness on Messer's face that wipes it of anything familiar at all.]

Sweet Naga...

[In that moment she wishes that her brother was there to sort of goad her forward, but she's glad that he's safely away.]

Kaname, now!

[this_loser]

[He listens to Kaname's instructions and nods seriously before falling back, gun flashing into his hand.

He gets a good look at Messer when he turns and charges. He hardly recognizes the man. Still, he doesn't want to have to shoot the guy. And he silently prays that they won't have to kill him.]

Fuck...

[Three minutes. That's ... that's a long time.

He flicks off the safety.]