[Network/Video] Backdated to late April

[tyrants_son]

[The warlord isn't seated on his throne chair but against a wall, or rather practically wedged in a corner as the adjoining faces can be seen just behind him. While his expression doesn't really betray anything, his body language suggests exhaustion, slumped as he is. When he speaks up, his tone sounds a little hollower than usual.]

...he...has escaped...

[With effort he draws himself up in a brief but failed attempt to sit straighter. That burning gaze of his turns towards some point off-screen before he lowers his head with something of a sigh.]

I was...unable to stop them.

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[hashtagparkerluck]

[ There's a kind of rushing in Peter's ears a moment as the world seems to blur out of focus as he registers the announcement. ]

He's what?

[ He swallows down the panic and the guilt. He should have done more to help rather than mope. ]

Wh-when did he-when did this happen?

[thestaremaster]

Them?

[tyrants_son]

Gone.

[Given whom he's speaking to, it sounds unnecessary to clarify who.]

It cannot be too long ago from now... ...but I can't be sure. I...blacked out from my injuries and am still recovering...otherwise I would have pursued.

[wearingthestars]

Is there any way I can help?

[Billy looks anxious, not sure how well his skills might translate to an Exo.]

Where are you?

[tyrants_son]

You...

[His optics flare briefly as he sees the man's face, but he quickly realizes whom he's talking to, shaking his head.]

...the other you...

[tyrants_son]

Felspring...she has seen to the worst of it. ...however the effort has exhausted both of us.

...we are yet where Beck was kept.

[wearingthestars]

In the hotel, right?
I'll be there in a second, just try and conserve your energy, okay?

[thestaremaster]

[Bucky curses, all ready up and shrugging on his jacket.]

I'm on it.

This is important, did Beck give him orders at any point, or was he acting independently?

[tyrants_son]

...that is all I can do...for the moment.

[hashtagparkerluck]

[ Shit. How much time has Beck had to get a head start. ]

A-are you okay?

[ That's the important part right? Make sure Mr Felwinter is okay and then chase after Beck. ]

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[wearingthestars]

Super. Just keep...breathing.

[Did Exos breathe? Billy's not sure. Doesn't matter right. He shuts off the feed and a moment later a flash of blue light announces him as he teleports.]

I promise, I'm going to make a point to learn more about how to help everyone whose not exactly human for the future, but for now- what can I do to help you? Coach me through it. My magic is at our disposal.

[tyrants_son]

[The Exo hesitates, recalling.]

He...he followed Beck's orders without question. ...I felt that something was off. He would not respond to me.

[thestaremaster]

[His jaw tightens, and he exhales slowly through his nose. That shouldn't be possible. Not here. He'd known something was off with Soldat, why hadn't he pushed??

He nods tersely.]

I'll find him.

[tyrants_son]

...my injuries have been treated...but I am afraid I can't be of much help yet.

[His optics flicker, brow furrowing slightly as he focuses on speaking.]

He is not alone, Peter... The other 'Bucky' was the one who helped him escape.

[hashtagparkerluck]

[ The Other Bucky.. so not Mr Roger's friend. Or not the one he'd stayed the night with. He sure hoped he didn't upset Bucky enough to free a psychopath. ]

Oh.

well, did they talk about a rendezvous point or something? Like did you over hear anything that might be useful?

[tyrants_son]

[It's purely reflex that Felwinter attempts to get to his feet at Billy's sudden arrival, defensive and looking very much like a cornered animal until he registers who it is. Even then he hasn't gotten very far, mostly pushed himself against the wall like a brace, but without the strength to level himself any higher. He sags down to the floor again, his Ghost cradled close in one hand.]

...I would not be able to say for certain... I think Felspring has seen to the worst of it.

[The Exo doesn't really look at all like he'd been in a fight. His helmet lies on its side on the floor where it had been knocked off. Spidering cracks and a few holes riddle the wall from discharged shots. Felwinter lifts his Ghost slightly, her core still lit, if flickering dully.]

Restoring me has exhausted both her and I... I believe it is due to our... connection to the Light being so strained, here.

[tyrants_son]

[Felwinter shakes his head.]

...no. Beck only gave orders to get him out- and to stop me. ...Bucky followed them unquestioningly.

[tyrants_son]

[He doesn't think it needs to be said, but...]

...be on your guard.

[hashtagparkerluck]

Okay, that's..

admittedly not great.

but it's good you're still alive.

...

it'd probably be too obvious to go back to the house he was staying in right?

....

or would it be too obvious not to go to the house so he did go there knowing people wouldn't look for him there?

[tyrants_son]

.....

[An understatement, but he'll agree on those counts.]

...I do not advise going at all.

[wearingthestars]

[Billy lifts his palms in apology, and tries to help brace Felwinter the rest of the way down. He winces a little as he takes in the scene, and the flicking Ghost, brow creasing uncertainly.]

Light. Um- could I...could I make Light? Would that help? [He could try a vague sort of...healing/mending spell, but he's still not really sure if Exos are part flesh and blood, or all machine, and he worries it might not be enough.]

[thestaremaster]

I can take him.

[He offers a brief twitch of his lip to say he's impressed Felwinter could as well. Not many people have an encounter with the Winter Soldier and live to tell about it.]

You just worry about you.

[hashtagparkerluck]

Oh.

I-I didn't say that I was gonna go. 'Cause that would be dangerous. And I-I know... better.

[ can you tell he's lying? ]

[tyrants_son]

I do not think it is something so easily made...

[It's not something he quite understands, and his Ghost hasn't been able to explain much about the Traveler who supplied it to the Risen.]

...it is what brought me to life, and serves as a connection between us. I have been drained before...after attempting one of my greater Void attacks. Rest...should suffice.

[He hopes so anyway. Felspring hadn't been affected then, but he assumes it's because she had no part in fueling his void abilities.]

[tyrants_son]

[He'd account most of that to being an Exo. Most of his attacks were not made for such close quarter combat otherwise.

There's hesitation before Felwinter nods. It's clear this Bucky knows something, at least, and if they share more than looks and a name, then the man must have an advantage.]