13 | You've been running and hiding much too long

[sinistral]

WHO: Billy Kaplan (wearingthestars) and the Soldier (sinistral)
WHERE: in the Warrens
WHAT: exploring together
WHEN: during the event/November
WARNINGS: none at this time

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EXPLORATION
→ In a Two-Man Band;

Life never seemed to stand still when it could be advantageous. The past few weeks had been a blur of activity, and not all of it good. At least Billy had also made the scramble from the surface to the underground caves; the Soldier had worried until he laid eyes on his partner. He knew Billy likely felt similar. And in terms of living spaces, they weren't in the worst situation: without some of the creature comforts that they had in their cabin on the surface perhaps but both well armed and unharmed. It would do.

Until, of course, the group who went off to explore sent back word that things had opened up. It felt somewhat like a trap to the Soldier, or maybe that was his paranoia speaking. Still, exploring the caves might be better than simply staying put, and he knew that he needed the activity. To have Billy come along only settled his nerves more; he trusted Billy in an emergency, and he liked having the man close otherwise. Exploring together only made sense.

Though having a door slam behind them? Well, perhaps they should have listened to the Soldier's paranoia. At least he'd insisted they take the time to arm themselves and bring along some other useful bits, before stepping into the tunnels. Still...

"Your choice," he turned to his companion. "Forward, or try to open this door to go back?"

Comments

[sinistral]

"You know I would not keep you from the celebration." If Billy wanted to watch fireworks, or partake in any other bits of the activities, the Soldier did not want to be the burden that kept him in. But he understood some of the trials his partner had faced this year and how those stresses might not have him feeling overly celebratory. "We could always invite your brother and his partner over. If you wanted a celebration that was smaller in scope."

He made a noise of agreement in the assessment of the Agrii's type — or apparent lack thereof. Far too many things seemed in conflict with each other, or in other ways confusing. He didn't like it.

He also didn't dwell long on it; the expression on Billy's face had him on high alert, along with the changing of the path ahead of them. The Soldier pulled Billy closer, protective, while observing the obstacle ahead. "This is... interesting."

[wearingthestars]

"I know you wouldn't. But honestly, right now a little peace and quiet, zero pressure- sounds like the best holiday I could imagine."

That protective insist had Billy flush and give him a squeeze, rocking up onto his toes to try and get a better idea of how much room there was. Didn't look like more than enough for a set of feet.

"It's like...an even worse version of track and field. I guess they're not gonna let me just fly over. But I can jump. Mostly. Better than before?" It's not what Soldier's training focused on or anything, but Billy can do a whole lot more physically than he could before.

[sinistral]

"If that is what you would like, that is what we will do." It sounded like the best way to spend a holiday, in the Soldier's opinion: quiet and private.

"I don't like it." Likely that statement wouldn't surprise Billy. But curious that the floor just fell away so suddenly; the path had been pretty solid this far. The Soldier knelt to put his hand over one of the open spaces, and confirmed it as actually open instead of illusion.

"The floor really appears gone." Except for those pillars, apparently. He didn't like it; they seemed too conveniently placed. "I wish we had rope. I would feel better knowing I could keep you safe."