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『 Hey hey hey, iiit's Leia...! Sorry I missed you, but I'm pretty tied up at the moment--probably chasing my next story. Leave me a message and I'll call you back as soon as I can. Thanks! 』 |
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Sousei huffs as he stomps his way through it (at least he's wearing boots, so the shattered glass and gross wet slush combination doesn't cause him any trouble). He didn't want to get stuck in here, but there's so much happening, and
honestly
if he's
entirely frank--
He's lost.
Lost in the mall, and everything is staring to look the same, and Sousei doesn't even bother to draw his sword; he lifts it, shifts, and slams the sheath into the elf that had been trying to sneak up on him and jump him. He connects neatly with a pressure point, and the creature is down for the count.
And Sousei pauses.
Where was the exit again.........]
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[In the distance, Leia's got her own elfy problems to deal with. Though she'd been outnumbered, her staff, combined with her artes, are great at keeping them all at a distance while she takes them down. Not that it makes things any easier, of course--fighting alone still leaves her quite out of breath--but at least she can get by.
Swinging her staff like a baseball bat, the last of the elves pursuing her (so far) goes flying into the wall with a nasty thud.
She sighs and nearly collapses, but steadies herself as she meanders in Sousei's direction.]
Jeez... I don't know how much more of that I have in me.
[But no, she can't think like that! She shakes her head, continuously glancing behind her--because seriously, they've been down for the count before and got right back up.
Then, of course, she nearly walks right into Sousei.]
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He reaches out immediately, steadying her as she bumps into him. Yes, hello.]
...Rolando.
[A quick glance over her does reveal that she looks tired, though--he arches an eyebrow.]
How long have you been out here?
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Oh, hi, Mr. Sousei! [She responds a lot more cheerfully than she'd intended, which slowly saps her energy even more. Not that she regrets it, but she does immediately dial it down from there.] I... haven't really been keeping track.
[In other words, longer than she'd care to admit.]
What about you?
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But he slowly tilts his head then, arching an eyebrow. Obviously, that's kind of concerning.]
... Then it is time you left and found proper shelter to rest.
[You're overdoing it, Leia......]
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You don't have to worry about me.
[Though his words are more matter-of-fact than anything else.]
But... if you're looking for shelter too, we could go together. I think people are forming groups and building bonfires.
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A nod, simple.]
But we can go together until there is a place you can rest. I am out here merely to assist where I can before I return.
[to his warm and cozy household.]
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She just can't help but worry a bit herself.]
Won't that be difficult in this storm?
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I'm not concerned. There are reasons I have to return to my apartment, and so I will.
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How should she ask...?]
You sound pretty concerned to me.
[About said apartment--or more likely, someone in it?]
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... ... ...]
However, I will see you to safety before I continue on my way.
[Did he just ignore her observation yes he did.]
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I really appreciate it.
[...]
If you get into trouble, don't forget about the gels I gave you.
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[Wow, someone sure is confident--though a moment later, he adds simply:]
But I won't forget.
[Ah...
For now, though, he'll start walking.]
Would you prefer to return to your home, or to a place with more people?
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I don't really know...
[She pulls out her CereVice, in hopes that something might have changed--but other than text messages that she hasn't gotten any responses to, it's just a brick. Dead weight, until this weather passes.]
But there are a lot of people here, aren't there? [Sounds like she already knows the answer to that, at least.]
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There are--but they are scattered. Thrillseekers, people intending to fight alone or with a small group, and the like. There aren't people intending to set up a small, safe area solely for defense here.
[Which makes sense, since this is basically right in the middle of enemy territory at the moment.]
You are already tired. It would not be wise for you to join a group like that.
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If she doesn't, who else would?]
I'll be okay.
[...Probably. She intends to dial it down on the fighting, at least, when she can.]
If there are people who are trying to set up a safe spot, then I should find them. They probably don't have enough manpower.
...Or girl-power!
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Girl-power.
... .... .. .well, she's not wrong.]
If there is such a gathering of people, it won't be in this mall. There is nowhere to hide from the monsters here. Perhaps in one of the other buildings along the road. One that is easy to access, most likely.
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I found one unlocked on the way here. I... think I remember where it is.
[Maybe others like her and IV have found it, too.
She hopes so.]
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But he'll still accompany her there.]
Lead the way.
[Because there are other dangers out in the snow even now. (sousei has joined your party!)]
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When they do reach the doors, she stops to stare for a moment. She can see that the blizzard hasn't let up any.]
... Ready?
[She turns to Sousei.]
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[At least there's no hesitation to be found on this loser's end of things. He simply pushes open the doors and strides on out, so... coming, Leia?
Truly, these buzzkills are all the same.]
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She nods, albeit drawing in breath in anticipation.
Like pulling off a bandaid, right? Just get it over with. She draws her scarf tighter around her neck, and draws her jacket closed, arms wrapped around herself as she follows him out. The wind is still howling just as loudly as before, the snow relentless on her eyes.
......... brrrrrr.]
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Even he gets cold, really.
He's about ready to go home and have some tea, if he really has any say in it--but he waits until she reaches him before he nods, an turns to continue.
Shouldn't Leia be leading, Sousei.......]
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She pulls ahead after that, taking deep breaths while trying not to suck in the snow.
Her throat feels so dry... Tea and soup sound amazing, but that'll be her reward at the end.
After a while, she points off to the row of buildings on their right.]
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It's not worth trying to shout over the storm, but nonetheless his meaning is implied.
Carry on--he'll follow her in, at least, to make sure they're safe.]
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