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Agent Washington ([personal profile] unrecovered) wrote in [community profile] revenance_comms2014-04-14 09:56 pm

Message 14: Deja Vu Something Awful [Closed radio channel; filtered to anyone in Halo/PF armor]

[Wash is terse and obviously very unhappy. Not a good situation.]

In case anyone missed Luna's post, we've got four big Nightmares in the city. One of them is the Meta, or at least a Nightmare version of it, which means it's worse.

It still behaves like the Meta, which means it'll go after AI. Anyone in armor is a target, so no one goes out alone. North, South, Epsilon, you're with Carolina. Church, York, Grif, you're with me. Noble-Four, Noble-Six, either pick a team or stick together. Call for backup if you see it. Don't be a hero, don't be an idiot, and don't get killed.
guerriera: (With Epsilon)

[Radio=>Action]

[personal profile] guerriera 2014-04-16 05:17 pm (UTC)(link)
And I don't?

[There's an definite edge to her words.]

I'll be there soon. Don't attract attention.

[Meaning: stop arguing with Church Mk II. ...Mk I. Who's even keeping count anymore, anyway?

She doesn't waste time on heading towards his location, occasionally applying bursts of speed from the speed unit when making her way down longer stretches of street. She'd feel easier about this if the danger weren't so real, so terrible, and there's no small relief to spot Allison first and foremost. Dropping to a jog, Carolina takes long breaths, breathing them in and out slowly in order to bring the adrenaline rush under control, while Lela leaps from her shoulders to canter over, meowfing all the way.
]
fearmylaserface: (Fear my awesomeness)

[Radio->Action]

[personal profile] fearmylaserface 2014-04-16 05:50 pm (UTC)(link)
All right, Carolina.

[He's actually staying out of sight. The most visible signs of his location are his dream eater allies. Allison lets out a noise, getting Epsilon's attention to Carolina.] I'm glad to see you.
Edited 2014-04-16 17:50 (UTC)
guerriera: (...And?)

[Action]

[personal profile] guerriera 2014-04-16 06:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Are you.

[ She's still breathing hard, but visibly reins in her aggression, shoulders straightening and both hands shaken out at her sides, before gesturing with one hand for him to stay where he is a moment. Next to her, a second plume of magical smoke dissipates, revealing her sheep spirit, who looks about him in concern.

If nothing else, Tobin can cast sleep on any unwanted enemies that try and make an appearance.

When she next speaks, her voice is...not relaxed, exactly, but she's less prickly.
]

Are you hurt? How about you, Allison?
fearmylaserface: (Fear my awesomeness)

[Action]

[personal profile] fearmylaserface 2014-04-17 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
Now that I've had time to think about it, yes.

We're fine, Carolina. We haven't seen any sign of it. [Caboose moves out of the marginally less visible place he was in. Considering his size, hiding is hard.] So, you mind explaining how you want to keep an eye on me?

[There's a pause.] I have a guess...
guerriera: (..Whatever)

[Action]

[personal profile] guerriera 2014-04-17 01:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ There's a long spell where she doesn't reply, just looks at him. Happy she's there, but doesn't trust her. Not really.

Which...Upsets her, though she should know better by now. And makes her suggestion one he may not be comfortable with. But it's the best solution she has in the immediate short term.
]

We'll head back to the hotel, and keep your body safe in one of the rooms there. Then transfer you to my armor.

Unless you have a better idea. Because I'm all ears.
fearmylaserface: (Fear my awesomeness)

[Action]

[personal profile] fearmylaserface 2014-04-17 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
That's what I thought. And it is the only safe option. I'm less vulnerable with you. I'll do it, Carolina.

I don't have any better ideas. And maybe I can be useful.
guerriera: (With Epsilon)

[Action]

[personal profile] guerriera 2014-04-17 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
All right. Lets head back there now. Think you can explain to Allison what we have in mind on the way?

[ The pricklemane was smarter than most. And it was important she wasn't too upset by the change, temporary or otherwise. But if the recent past was anything to go by, she didn't think Caboose wouldcare much either way.]

Maybe you can. [she signals for him to follow her, pulling her battle rifle from her back as she moved] You won't be in my head. But I don't think that'll be a problem for you.
fearmylaserface: (Fear my awesomeness)

[Action]

[personal profile] fearmylaserface 2014-04-17 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
I can explain. [He actually pets Allison on the head.] Allison, whatever happens, listen to Carolina. I'm going to be fine. I just can't stay in this robot for a while. You'll be able to here me and see me. I'll just look... Different.

[Allison lets out an uneasy noise. She's not happy]

I don't need to be in your head to watch your back, Carolina. Or keep an eye on your armor. And it's safer for you.
guerriera: (Steady Gaze)

[Action]

[personal profile] guerriera 2014-04-17 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ Carolina can't blame Allison for not being happy. ]

He's going to stay in my armor for a little while. Until the danger is over. Once we're done, he'll go right back into his normal body. I'll need your help to keep guard for us both.

[ Lela mews at the pricklemane, coming to sit beside and purr at her reassuringly.

Oddly enough, Epsilon's words do help reassure Carolina. Just a little. Although she's shaking her head for another reason.
]

I..I appreciate that, Church. But that's not why I said it.
fearmylaserface: (Fear my awesomeness)

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[personal profile] fearmylaserface 2014-04-17 02:24 am (UTC)(link)

I think she'll listen, Carolina. And Caboose will listen.

[Allison settles after a bit more grumbling. Fine, she'll listen.]

Then why, Carolina?

Edited 2014-04-17 02:28 (UTC)
guerriera: (Looking Over Yonder)

[personal profile] guerriera 2014-04-17 02:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She regarded him thoughtfully. ]

You and I couldn't link that way even if we wanted to. [Which neither of them do, fortunately. He can't see her grimace.] Sigma ensured that when the Meta took my AI.

[She doesn't linger on the subject long.] You'll have access to a lot of data in my suit. Not just biometric readings and system access. Just watch your step.
fearmylaserface: (Fear my awesomeness)

[personal profile] fearmylaserface 2014-04-17 05:28 pm (UTC)(link)
The implantation slot was damaged?

[He's nodding at that.] I'll be careful in there. Just let me know now what areas you want me to avoid. I don't really want to invade privacy.
guerriera: (Unpleasant Memory)

[personal profile] guerriera 2014-04-17 05:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[quietly, flatly:] He ripped them straight out of my head, Church. Then threw me off a cliff. I don't think it really mattered to him what state they were left in.

Anything with more than two security layers in my personal files are offlimits. If you're not sure, ask.

[ There's a number of very classic old novels tucked away in there, too, perhaps he'll trip over them later. ]
fearmylaserface: (Fear my awesomeness)

[personal profile] fearmylaserface 2014-04-17 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
I understand. Then it's a good thing we don't need that level of connection. Besides, there's things in my memories you don't need to know.

[He'll probably end up finding those given enough time.] I won't pry in anything that deep. And I'll keep the questions regarding my findings between us. And I swear, if you have anything like Tucker did...
guerriera: (Glare)

[personal profile] guerriera 2014-04-17 06:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Except where to find the Director. But you'll remember that later.

[ She is after all, further along than he is. ]

....

[ Carolina stops abruptly, before turning to glare at Epsilon. You did NOT just equate her to your moronic pervert of a 'teammate'. ]
fearmylaserface: (Fear my awesomeness)

[personal profile] fearmylaserface 2014-04-17 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm sure I will. I am the memories, after all.

[Oh fuck, he messed up there. That glare got a flinch.]

Hey, it's your personal files. Like I know what you keep in there.
guerriera: (Glare)

[personal profile] guerriera 2014-04-17 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She steps up, almost visor to visor with him. ]

And you won't know. Because you won't be accessing any of them.

[ Guess what's tucked behind many many more security layers than the ones she mentioned earlier?

There's a headtilt of utter disgust before she turns back and resumes walking back towards the hotel.
]

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[personal profile] fearmylaserface 2014-04-17 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[Flinching at that look.] Carolina, I didn't mean any of it like that.

[He's following, but the level of unease is through the roof.] Look, I'm sorry.
guerriera: (..Whatever)

[personal profile] guerriera 2014-04-17 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
If you didn't mean it, you shouldn't have said it.

[ And that's all she says, ignoring the apology voiced at her back. Own up to your mistakes, sure. But saying sorry doesn't count for much of anything any more.

Lela is careful to trot alongside Epsilon and rub her head against his knee. she accepts his apology, even if her person does not.
]
fearmylaserface: (Fear my awesomeness)

[personal profile] fearmylaserface 2014-04-17 11:31 pm (UTC)(link)
I know I shouldn't have. I didn't think what I said through. I think it's one of the biggest problems of being a version of that asshole.

[Epsilon already has a really bad feeling about this. Way to go, Carolina.]
guerriera: (With Epsilon)

[personal profile] guerriera 2014-04-18 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
[ WOW Epsilon, you put your foot in your mouth and it's her fault?

That's so typical of the men in the Church family.

There's no comment from Carolina until they're back at the hotel, leaving Epsilon to feel less and less comfortable the further along they get. It's only once they reach the steps of the Hotel that she stops and turns to him, tone serious.
]

You can ride in my armor, or stay behind the barrier that mouse queen's going to be putting up on the Hotel doors. If you stay in my armor, it's only until we're completely sure the Nightmare Meta's been dealt with. It's your choice.
fearmylaserface: (Fear my awesomeness)

[personal profile] fearmylaserface 2014-04-18 12:40 am (UTC)(link)

[Of course it is typical.

When they arrive, there's brief hesitation. But at Carolina's comment, he straightens up.]

I told you already I was going to do it. You haven't changed my mind I will do it and I'll follow instructions.

Edited 2014-04-18 00:42 (UTC)
guerriera: (Agent Carolina)

[personal profile] guerriera 2014-04-18 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ She was giving you an out. And wouldn't have blamed you for taking it. ]

All right. We'll find a room to secure your robot body, then drop off your sniper rifle with North.
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[personal profile] fearmylaserface 2014-04-18 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
Understood. And just... Make sure I get it back. It's my strongest weapon, even if I'm not that good with it.

And keep me away from the Spartans. I'm done dealing with them after talking to that one.
guerriera: (Agent Carolina)

[personal profile] guerriera 2014-04-18 06:05 pm (UTC)(link)
It's yours. I'll get it back. And North's not the type to keep something that isn't his without permission.

[ And Theta would no doubt remind him until he returned it, too. ]

[faaaaint snort] He's not so bad. You need to stop baiting him.

[ Trust Carolina to like the one that reminds her of the Maine from Before. ]

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