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(Another enforcer, one he knows is mute, walks over to him.)

[A-t-l-a-s?] - @silenced-amelia

Amelia, right?

(She nods)

[I heard something happened to you.]

There was a murder attempt.

[By you or someone else?]

Someone else.

(She looks at him blankly)

[Right. Are you okay?]

I'm fine. Would be murderer is dead.

[That's good. Can't have rebel scum- assuming they were a rebel of course- getting that bold.]

Yes, it would be unfortunate if she had gotten away with it.

(he seems a bit conflicted about that statement)

[Are you sure you're alright?]

Head's a bit muddled right now, but I'm fine.

Or I will be.

[Alright.]

[I'll leave you to your work now. Sorry for bothering you.]

(he nods)

It was nice talking to you Amelia.

(Another enforcer, one he knows is mute, walks over to him.)

[A-t-l-a-s?] - @silenced-amelia

Amelia, right?

(She nods)

[I heard something happened to you.]

There was a murder attempt.

[By you or someone else?]

Someone else.

(She looks at him blankly)

[Right. Are you okay?]

I'm fine. Would be murderer is dead.

[That's good. Can't have rebel scum- assuming they were a rebel of course- getting that bold.]

Yes, it would be unfortunate if she had gotten away with it.

(he seems a bit conflicted about that statement)

[Are you sure you're alright?]

Head's a bit muddled right now, but I'm fine.

Or I will be.

(Another enforcer, one he knows is mute, walks over to him.)

[A-t-l-a-s?] - @silenced-amelia

Amelia, right?

(She nods)

[I heard something happened to you.]

There was a murder attempt.

[By you or someone else?]

Someone else.

(She looks at him blankly)

[Right. Are you okay?]

I'm fine. Would be murderer is dead.

[That's good. Can't have rebel scum- assuming they were a rebel of course- getting that bold.]

Yes, it would be unfortunate if she had gotten away with it.

(he seems a bit conflicted about that statement)

(Another enforcer, one he knows is mute, walks over to him.)

[A-t-l-a-s?] - @silenced-amelia

Amelia, right?

(She nods)

[I heard something happened to you.]

There was a murder attempt.

[By you or someone else?]

Someone else.

(She looks at him blankly)

[Right. Are you okay?]

I'm fine. Would be murderer is dead.

(Another enforcer, one he knows is mute, walks over to him.)

[A-t-l-a-s?] - @silenced-amelia

Amelia, right?

(She nods)

[I heard something happened to you.]

There was a murder attempt.

[By you or someone else?]

Someone else.

(Another enforcer, one he knows is mute, walks over to him.)

[A-t-l-a-s?] - @silenced-amelia

Amelia, right?

(She nods)

[I heard something happened to you.]

#atlas burned #redacted roleplay #lit fuse

There was a murder attempt.

(Another enforcer, one he knows is mute, walks over to him.)

[A-t-l-a-s?] - @silenced-amelia

Amelia, right?

(one of her detection wards has been triggered)

@burned-skyline

(She straightens up)

Shit.

I mean, that could be anyone. Right?

ENYA! Can you give me back my weapons real quick?

(She stands up and starts pacing, looking at the entrance and the windows.)

Fuck, if anyone tries to get in- again-

(she unlocks the weapons locker and brings Aria's weapons over)

any clue who we're dealing with?

(it's someone with a fire elemental core)

Fire elemental. Oh, my god, it's a fire elemental. Fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck.

(She takes her weapons)

I.. do you think it's Atlas? A fire elemental showing up here out of the blue?

i wouldn't discount the possibility. breathe. remember, you have the advantage. he doesn't know that you're alive. he can't track me easily because i don't have a living core. we can work with this.

R-right. Right! I'm- I'm sure we'll make it out alive.

(She checks to make sure her knives are sharp before sheathing them at her side and then starting to ready her magic)

Say, have you heard from Asteria lately-

not for the last three weeks.

...

You think that has anything to do with this?

(Her eyes have gained a teal tint)

there is a non zero chance that it could be the case. i'll grab the essentials and be ready to move.

Good, good. Do I have permission to remove some of the stuff locking us in and maybe take a look outside to see if I can pinpoint where they are?

you have my full permission to do anything you think will make this easier besides killing yourself.

(She sighs and giggles a little) I promise I will not attempt to kill myself to make things easier. I think that would actually get both of us killed.

(She removes the barriers by the main door and pokes her head outside, head on a swivel.)

Stupid hair's still down, should try to put it up-

good!

(she kisses him)

may i put it up?

(He makes a small surprised sound and blushes)

Oh- yes, yeah, you can!

(He glances back out the door, narrowing his eyes)

(they quickly put his hair into a neat, tight bun)

(whoever's out there is only getting closer)

there. that should keep it out of your face.

(Once Enya's hands are away, he shakes his head a little, loosening it slightly)

Okay. Thank you. Can you stay behind me?

(He puts up a ward in front of himself)

yes.

(He nods and keeps an eye out for the incoming intruder.)

(Atlas comes into view)

(he's in civilian wear, but that could mean anything)

I'm assuming you're not here to talk?

(he flinches)

I assume news of Asteria's untimely demise hasn't reached you yet?

Darn, and she was really starting to grow on me.

(She pokes at his mind with dreamwalking magic.)

Are you here to kill Themis?

Depends. Are they still caught up in rebel activities, Aisling?

(the air around them heats up)

No, we've just been having a whimsical gay time out in the forest. No rebellion here.

Somehow I highly doubt that you're being truthful.

(she raises her eyebrows) You think Themis is straight?

(she's kidding)

Aromantic was the label I last heard she was using.

Hm. Well, I guess it is a spectrum.

You're shorter than I expected.

You're awfully alive for someone who's meant to be dead.

True.

Are you going to try anything, or are we just going to politely converse for a while? I mean, I'd love to hear the latest Imperium staffroom tea. (she grins)

(She pokes at his mind again and looks for a Labyrinth)

(his mind's an open book. not a Labyrinth in sight. but there are odd pathways in his mind, almost like someone forcefully reconfigured it)

See, I would love to gossip, but unfortunately, I really just don't have the time for it.

(he conjures up a flame)

(She just uses her powers to mentally stab at wherever she can reach.)

(Her heartrate goes up when the flame comes out, and she strengthens the ward.)

Fun, fun, I love getting to the point quickly!

(the flame flickers as she stabs at him before it flares up)

You're not the one I'm here for, Aisling. Stand down and you might still leave here with your life and your secret.

I'm not losing another person I love to a fire elemental.

(She pushes him backwards with the ward and steps out of the clinic.)

You have to go through me if you want them dead.

Oh, that's cute.

(he stumbles)

Yeah, I'm positively adorable.

(He grabs his knife and continues pushing with the ward. He sends another stab through Atlas's mind.)

I really thought you'd have a proper Labyrinth.

I'm nowhere near important enough for that.

(his voice is strained now)

Darn. It would've been more fun if you were.

(She attempts to twist some of the pathways in his mind.)

(the pathways are hard to twist, but when they do, burning pain shoots through both of their minds)

Ow! Fuck!

(The ward drops almost immediately and she presses a hand to her head.)

(he screams, but he also manages to hit the clinic with a brief burst of flames before he goes down into the fetal position, pressing both hands to the sides of his head)

Goddamnit-- can't sense Enya with an aura or anything-

(she reaches out to them telepathically)

Enya?

(Then she tries her best to get her bearings, readying her knife and stepping over to him.)

i'm ok. Sparrow and i got out the back before he hit the clinic. we're almost to the truck.

Okay. Leave me behind if I don't get there in the next minute. Which I'm not going to be able to manage. I'll be okay.

promise me you won't die.

I can't promise.

(She stands over Atlas and grabs him, pressing her knife to his neck.)

(his eyes flick open for a moment and he grabs her arm, burning her)

(She hisses in pain and her hold on the knife falters slightly. She stabs it into the muscle between his neck and shoulder instead.)

(his arm goes limp and he lets her go)

(She winces and slashes at him before letting go and backing away.)

(She's beginning to hyperventilate.)

No, no, I need- need my head clear- need to get to her-

(She tears up and looks at the burn on her arm, before beginning to dissociate.)

(he collapses on the ground. he's not in any state to be hurting her now)

(one of her detection wards has been triggered)

@burned-skyline

(She straightens up)

Shit.

I mean, that could be anyone. Right?

ENYA! Can you give me back my weapons real quick?

(She stands up and starts pacing, looking at the entrance and the windows.)

Fuck, if anyone tries to get in- again-

(she unlocks the weapons locker and brings Aria's weapons over)

any clue who we're dealing with?

(it's someone with a fire elemental core)

Fire elemental. Oh, my god, it's a fire elemental. Fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck.

(She takes her weapons)

I.. do you think it's Atlas? A fire elemental showing up here out of the blue?

i wouldn't discount the possibility. breathe. remember, you have the advantage. he doesn't know that you're alive. he can't track me easily because i don't have a living core. we can work with this.

R-right. Right! I'm- I'm sure we'll make it out alive.

(She checks to make sure her knives are sharp before sheathing them at her side and then starting to ready her magic)

Say, have you heard from Asteria lately-

not for the last three weeks.

...

You think that has anything to do with this?

(Her eyes have gained a teal tint)

there is a non zero chance that it could be the case. i'll grab the essentials and be ready to move.

Good, good. Do I have permission to remove some of the stuff locking us in and maybe take a look outside to see if I can pinpoint where they are?

you have my full permission to do anything you think will make this easier besides killing yourself.

(She sighs and giggles a little) I promise I will not attempt to kill myself to make things easier. I think that would actually get both of us killed.

(She removes the barriers by the main door and pokes her head outside, head on a swivel.)

Stupid hair's still down, should try to put it up-

good!

(she kisses him)

may i put it up?

(He makes a small surprised sound and blushes)

Oh- yes, yeah, you can!

(He glances back out the door, narrowing his eyes)

(they quickly put his hair into a neat, tight bun)

(whoever's out there is only getting closer)

there. that should keep it out of your face.

(Once Enya's hands are away, he shakes his head a little, loosening it slightly)

Okay. Thank you. Can you stay behind me?

(He puts up a ward in front of himself)

yes.

(He nods and keeps an eye out for the incoming intruder.)

(Atlas comes into view)

(he's in civilian wear, but that could mean anything)

I'm assuming you're not here to talk?

(he flinches)

I assume news of Asteria's untimely demise hasn't reached you yet?

Darn, and she was really starting to grow on me.

(She pokes at his mind with dreamwalking magic.)

Are you here to kill Themis?

Depends. Are they still caught up in rebel activities, Aisling?

(the air around them heats up)

No, we've just been having a whimsical gay time out in the forest. No rebellion here.

Somehow I highly doubt that you're being truthful.

(she raises her eyebrows) You think Themis is straight?

(she's kidding)

Aromantic was the label I last heard she was using.

Hm. Well, I guess it is a spectrum.

You're shorter than I expected.

You're awfully alive for someone who's meant to be dead.

True.

Are you going to try anything, or are we just going to politely converse for a while? I mean, I'd love to hear the latest Imperium staffroom tea. (she grins)

(She pokes at his mind again and looks for a Labyrinth)

(his mind's an open book. not a Labyrinth in sight. but there are odd pathways in his mind, almost like someone forcefully reconfigured it)

See, I would love to gossip, but unfortunately, I really just don't have the time for it.

(he conjures up a flame)

(She just uses her powers to mentally stab at wherever she can reach.)

(Her heartrate goes up when the flame comes out, and she strengthens the ward.)

Fun, fun, I love getting to the point quickly!

(the flame flickers as she stabs at him before it flares up)

You're not the one I'm here for, Aisling. Stand down and you might still leave here with your life and your secret.

I'm not losing another person I love to a fire elemental.

(She pushes him backwards with the ward and steps out of the clinic.)

You have to go through me if you want them dead.

Oh, that's cute.

(he stumbles)

Yeah, I'm positively adorable.

(He grabs his knife and continues pushing with the ward. He sends another stab through Atlas's mind.)

I really thought you'd have a proper Labyrinth.

I'm nowhere near important enough for that.

(his voice is strained now)

Darn. It would've been more fun if you were.

(She attempts to twist some of the pathways in his mind.)

(the pathways are hard to twist, but when they do, burning pain shoots through both of their minds)

Ow! Fuck!

(The ward drops almost immediately and she presses a hand to her head.)

(he screams, but he also manages to hit the clinic with a brief burst of flames before he goes down into the fetal position, pressing both hands to the sides of his head)

Goddamnit-- can't sense Enya with an aura or anything-

(she reaches out to them telepathically)

Enya?

(Then she tries her best to get her bearings, readying her knife and stepping over to him.)

i'm ok. Sparrow and i got out the back before he hit the clinic. we're almost to the truck.

Okay. Leave me behind if I don't get there in the next minute. Which I'm not going to be able to manage. I'll be okay.

promise me you won't die.

I can't promise.

(She stands over Atlas and grabs him, pressing her knife to his neck.)

(his eyes flick open for a moment and he grabs her arm, burning her)

(She hisses in pain and her hold on the knife falters slightly. She stabs it into the muscle between his neck and shoulder instead.)

(his arm goes limp and he lets her go)

(one of her detection wards has been triggered)

@burned-skyline

(She straightens up)

Shit.

I mean, that could be anyone. Right?

ENYA! Can you give me back my weapons real quick?

(She stands up and starts pacing, looking at the entrance and the windows.)

Fuck, if anyone tries to get in- again-

(she unlocks the weapons locker and brings Aria's weapons over)

any clue who we're dealing with?

(it's someone with a fire elemental core)

Fire elemental. Oh, my god, it's a fire elemental. Fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck.

(She takes her weapons)

I.. do you think it's Atlas? A fire elemental showing up here out of the blue?

i wouldn't discount the possibility. breathe. remember, you have the advantage. he doesn't know that you're alive. he can't track me easily because i don't have a living core. we can work with this.

R-right. Right! I'm- I'm sure we'll make it out alive.

(She checks to make sure her knives are sharp before sheathing them at her side and then starting to ready her magic)

Say, have you heard from Asteria lately-

not for the last three weeks.

...

You think that has anything to do with this?

(Her eyes have gained a teal tint)

there is a non zero chance that it could be the case. i'll grab the essentials and be ready to move.

Good, good. Do I have permission to remove some of the stuff locking us in and maybe take a look outside to see if I can pinpoint where they are?

you have my full permission to do anything you think will make this easier besides killing yourself.

(She sighs and giggles a little) I promise I will not attempt to kill myself to make things easier. I think that would actually get both of us killed.

(She removes the barriers by the main door and pokes her head outside, head on a swivel.)

Stupid hair's still down, should try to put it up-

good!

(she kisses him)

may i put it up?

(He makes a small surprised sound and blushes)

Oh- yes, yeah, you can!

(He glances back out the door, narrowing his eyes)

(they quickly put his hair into a neat, tight bun)

(whoever's out there is only getting closer)

there. that should keep it out of your face.

(Once Enya's hands are away, he shakes his head a little, loosening it slightly)

Okay. Thank you. Can you stay behind me?

(He puts up a ward in front of himself)

yes.

(He nods and keeps an eye out for the incoming intruder.)

(Atlas comes into view)

(he's in civilian wear, but that could mean anything)

I'm assuming you're not here to talk?

(he flinches)

I assume news of Asteria's untimely demise hasn't reached you yet?

Darn, and she was really starting to grow on me.

(She pokes at his mind with dreamwalking magic.)

Are you here to kill Themis?

Depends. Are they still caught up in rebel activities, Aisling?

(the air around them heats up)

No, we've just been having a whimsical gay time out in the forest. No rebellion here.

Somehow I highly doubt that you're being truthful.

(she raises her eyebrows) You think Themis is straight?

(she's kidding)

Aromantic was the label I last heard she was using.

Hm. Well, I guess it is a spectrum.

You're shorter than I expected.

You're awfully alive for someone who's meant to be dead.

True.

Are you going to try anything, or are we just going to politely converse for a while? I mean, I'd love to hear the latest Imperium staffroom tea. (she grins)

(She pokes at his mind again and looks for a Labyrinth)

(his mind's an open book. not a Labyrinth in sight. but there are odd pathways in his mind, almost like someone forcefully reconfigured it)

See, I would love to gossip, but unfortunately, I really just don't have the time for it.

(he conjures up a flame)

(She just uses her powers to mentally stab at wherever she can reach.)

(Her heartrate goes up when the flame comes out, and she strengthens the ward.)

Fun, fun, I love getting to the point quickly!

(the flame flickers as she stabs at him before it flares up)

You're not the one I'm here for, Aisling. Stand down and you might still leave here with your life and your secret.

I'm not losing another person I love to a fire elemental.

(She pushes him backwards with the ward and steps out of the clinic.)

You have to go through me if you want them dead.

Oh, that's cute.

(he stumbles)

Yeah, I'm positively adorable.

(He grabs his knife and continues pushing with the ward. He sends another stab through Atlas's mind.)

I really thought you'd have a proper Labyrinth.

I'm nowhere near important enough for that.

(his voice is strained now)

Darn. It would've been more fun if you were.

(She attempts to twist some of the pathways in his mind.)

(the pathways are hard to twist, but when they do, burning pain shoots through both of their minds)

Ow! Fuck!

(The ward drops almost immediately and she presses a hand to her head.)

(he screams, but he also manages to hit the clinic with a brief burst of flames before he goes down into the fetal position, pressing both hands to the sides of his head)

Goddamnit-- can't sense Enya with an aura or anything-

(she reaches out to them telepathically)

Enya?

(Then she tries her best to get her bearings, readying her knife and stepping over to him.)

i'm ok. Sparrow and i got out the back before he hit the clinic. we're almost to the truck.

Okay. Leave me behind if I don't get there in the next minute. Which I'm not going to be able to manage. I'll be okay.

promise me you won't die.

I can't promise.

(She stands over Atlas and grabs him, pressing her knife to his neck.)

(his eyes flick open for a moment and he grabs her arm, burning her)

(one of her detection wards has been triggered)

@burned-skyline

(She straightens up)

Shit.

I mean, that could be anyone. Right?

ENYA! Can you give me back my weapons real quick?

(She stands up and starts pacing, looking at the entrance and the windows.)

Fuck, if anyone tries to get in- again-

(she unlocks the weapons locker and brings Aria's weapons over)

any clue who we're dealing with?

(it's someone with a fire elemental core)

Fire elemental. Oh, my god, it's a fire elemental. Fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck.

(She takes her weapons)

I.. do you think it's Atlas? A fire elemental showing up here out of the blue?

i wouldn't discount the possibility. breathe. remember, you have the advantage. he doesn't know that you're alive. he can't track me easily because i don't have a living core. we can work with this.

R-right. Right! I'm- I'm sure we'll make it out alive.

(She checks to make sure her knives are sharp before sheathing them at her side and then starting to ready her magic)

Say, have you heard from Asteria lately-

not for the last three weeks.

...

You think that has anything to do with this?

(Her eyes have gained a teal tint)

there is a non zero chance that it could be the case. i'll grab the essentials and be ready to move.

Good, good. Do I have permission to remove some of the stuff locking us in and maybe take a look outside to see if I can pinpoint where they are?

you have my full permission to do anything you think will make this easier besides killing yourself.

(She sighs and giggles a little) I promise I will not attempt to kill myself to make things easier. I think that would actually get both of us killed.

(She removes the barriers by the main door and pokes her head outside, head on a swivel.)

Stupid hair's still down, should try to put it up-

good!

(she kisses him)

may i put it up?

(He makes a small surprised sound and blushes)

Oh- yes, yeah, you can!

(He glances back out the door, narrowing his eyes)

(they quickly put his hair into a neat, tight bun)

(whoever's out there is only getting closer)

there. that should keep it out of your face.

(Once Enya's hands are away, he shakes his head a little, loosening it slightly)

Okay. Thank you. Can you stay behind me?

(He puts up a ward in front of himself)

yes.

(He nods and keeps an eye out for the incoming intruder.)

(Atlas comes into view)

(he's in civilian wear, but that could mean anything)

I'm assuming you're not here to talk?

(he flinches)

I assume news of Asteria's untimely demise hasn't reached you yet?

Darn, and she was really starting to grow on me.

(She pokes at his mind with dreamwalking magic.)

Are you here to kill Themis?

Depends. Are they still caught up in rebel activities, Aisling?

(the air around them heats up)

No, we've just been having a whimsical gay time out in the forest. No rebellion here.

Somehow I highly doubt that you're being truthful.

(she raises her eyebrows) You think Themis is straight?

(she's kidding)

Aromantic was the label I last heard she was using.

Hm. Well, I guess it is a spectrum.

You're shorter than I expected.

You're awfully alive for someone who's meant to be dead.

True.

Are you going to try anything, or are we just going to politely converse for a while? I mean, I'd love to hear the latest Imperium staffroom tea. (she grins)

(She pokes at his mind again and looks for a Labyrinth)

(his mind's an open book. not a Labyrinth in sight. but there are odd pathways in his mind, almost like someone forcefully reconfigured it)

See, I would love to gossip, but unfortunately, I really just don't have the time for it.

(he conjures up a flame)

(She just uses her powers to mentally stab at wherever she can reach.)

(Her heartrate goes up when the flame comes out, and she strengthens the ward.)

Fun, fun, I love getting to the point quickly!

(the flame flickers as she stabs at him before it flares up)

You're not the one I'm here for, Aisling. Stand down and you might still leave here with your life and your secret.

I'm not losing another person I love to a fire elemental.

(She pushes him backwards with the ward and steps out of the clinic.)

You have to go through me if you want them dead.

Oh, that's cute.

(he stumbles)

Yeah, I'm positively adorable.

(He grabs his knife and continues pushing with the ward. He sends another stab through Atlas's mind.)

I really thought you'd have a proper Labyrinth.

I'm nowhere near important enough for that.

(his voice is strained now)

Darn. It would've been more fun if you were.

(She attempts to twist some of the pathways in his mind.)

(the pathways are hard to twist, but when they do, burning pain shoots through both of their minds)

Ow! Fuck!

(The ward drops almost immediately and she presses a hand to her head.)

(he screams, but he also manages to hit the clinic with a brief burst of flames before he goes down into the fetal position, pressing both hands to the sides of his head)

(one of her detection wards has been triggered)

@burned-skyline

(She straightens up)

Shit.

I mean, that could be anyone. Right?

ENYA! Can you give me back my weapons real quick?

(She stands up and starts pacing, looking at the entrance and the windows.)

Fuck, if anyone tries to get in- again-

(she unlocks the weapons locker and brings Aria's weapons over)

any clue who we're dealing with?

(it's someone with a fire elemental core)

Fire elemental. Oh, my god, it's a fire elemental. Fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck.

(She takes her weapons)

I.. do you think it's Atlas? A fire elemental showing up here out of the blue?

i wouldn't discount the possibility. breathe. remember, you have the advantage. he doesn't know that you're alive. he can't track me easily because i don't have a living core. we can work with this.

R-right. Right! I'm- I'm sure we'll make it out alive.

(She checks to make sure her knives are sharp before sheathing them at her side and then starting to ready her magic)

Say, have you heard from Asteria lately-

not for the last three weeks.

...

You think that has anything to do with this?

(Her eyes have gained a teal tint)

there is a non zero chance that it could be the case. i'll grab the essentials and be ready to move.

Good, good. Do I have permission to remove some of the stuff locking us in and maybe take a look outside to see if I can pinpoint where they are?

you have my full permission to do anything you think will make this easier besides killing yourself.

(She sighs and giggles a little) I promise I will not attempt to kill myself to make things easier. I think that would actually get both of us killed.

(She removes the barriers by the main door and pokes her head outside, head on a swivel.)

Stupid hair's still down, should try to put it up-

good!

(she kisses him)

may i put it up?

(He makes a small surprised sound and blushes)

Oh- yes, yeah, you can!

(He glances back out the door, narrowing his eyes)

(they quickly put his hair into a neat, tight bun)

(whoever's out there is only getting closer)

there. that should keep it out of your face.

(Once Enya's hands are away, he shakes his head a little, loosening it slightly)

Okay. Thank you. Can you stay behind me?

(He puts up a ward in front of himself)

yes.

(He nods and keeps an eye out for the incoming intruder.)

(Atlas comes into view)

(he's in civilian wear, but that could mean anything)

I'm assuming you're not here to talk?

(he flinches)

I assume news of Asteria's untimely demise hasn't reached you yet?

Darn, and she was really starting to grow on me.

(She pokes at his mind with dreamwalking magic.)

Are you here to kill Themis?

Depends. Are they still caught up in rebel activities, Aisling?

(the air around them heats up)

No, we've just been having a whimsical gay time out in the forest. No rebellion here.

Somehow I highly doubt that you're being truthful.

(she raises her eyebrows) You think Themis is straight?

(she's kidding)

Aromantic was the label I last heard she was using.

Hm. Well, I guess it is a spectrum.

You're shorter than I expected.

You're awfully alive for someone who's meant to be dead.

True.

Are you going to try anything, or are we just going to politely converse for a while? I mean, I'd love to hear the latest Imperium staffroom tea. (she grins)

(She pokes at his mind again and looks for a Labyrinth)

(his mind's an open book. not a Labyrinth in sight. but there are odd pathways in his mind, almost like someone forcefully reconfigured it)

See, I would love to gossip, but unfortunately, I really just don't have the time for it.

(he conjures up a flame)

(She just uses her powers to mentally stab at wherever she can reach.)

(Her heartrate goes up when the flame comes out, and she strengthens the ward.)

Fun, fun, I love getting to the point quickly!

(the flame flickers as she stabs at him before it flares up)

You're not the one I'm here for, Aisling. Stand down and you might still leave here with your life and your secret.

I'm not losing another person I love to a fire elemental.

(She pushes him backwards with the ward and steps out of the clinic.)

You have to go through me if you want them dead.

Oh, that's cute.

(he stumbles)

Yeah, I'm positively adorable.

(He grabs his knife and continues pushing with the ward. He sends another stab through Atlas's mind.)

I really thought you'd have a proper Labyrinth.

I'm nowhere near important enough for that.

(his voice is strained now)

Darn. It would've been more fun if you were.

(She attempts to twist some of the pathways in his mind.)

(the pathways are hard to twist, but when they do, burning pain shoots through both of their minds)

(one of her detection wards has been triggered)

@burned-skyline

(She straightens up)

Shit.

I mean, that could be anyone. Right?

ENYA! Can you give me back my weapons real quick?

(She stands up and starts pacing, looking at the entrance and the windows.)

Fuck, if anyone tries to get in- again-

(she unlocks the weapons locker and brings Aria's weapons over)

any clue who we're dealing with?

(it's someone with a fire elemental core)

Fire elemental. Oh, my god, it's a fire elemental. Fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck.

(She takes her weapons)

I.. do you think it's Atlas? A fire elemental showing up here out of the blue?

i wouldn't discount the possibility. breathe. remember, you have the advantage. he doesn't know that you're alive. he can't track me easily because i don't have a living core. we can work with this.

R-right. Right! I'm- I'm sure we'll make it out alive.

(She checks to make sure her knives are sharp before sheathing them at her side and then starting to ready her magic)

Say, have you heard from Asteria lately-

not for the last three weeks.

...

You think that has anything to do with this?

(Her eyes have gained a teal tint)

there is a non zero chance that it could be the case. i'll grab the essentials and be ready to move.

Good, good. Do I have permission to remove some of the stuff locking us in and maybe take a look outside to see if I can pinpoint where they are?

you have my full permission to do anything you think will make this easier besides killing yourself.

(She sighs and giggles a little) I promise I will not attempt to kill myself to make things easier. I think that would actually get both of us killed.

(She removes the barriers by the main door and pokes her head outside, head on a swivel.)

Stupid hair's still down, should try to put it up-

good!

(she kisses him)

may i put it up?

(He makes a small surprised sound and blushes)

Oh- yes, yeah, you can!

(He glances back out the door, narrowing his eyes)

(they quickly put his hair into a neat, tight bun)

(whoever's out there is only getting closer)

there. that should keep it out of your face.

(Once Enya's hands are away, he shakes his head a little, loosening it slightly)

Okay. Thank you. Can you stay behind me?

(He puts up a ward in front of himself)

yes.

(He nods and keeps an eye out for the incoming intruder.)

(Atlas comes into view)

(he's in civilian wear, but that could mean anything)

I'm assuming you're not here to talk?

(he flinches)

I assume news of Asteria's untimely demise hasn't reached you yet?

Darn, and she was really starting to grow on me.

(She pokes at his mind with dreamwalking magic.)

Are you here to kill Themis?

Depends. Are they still caught up in rebel activities, Aisling?

(the air around them heats up)

No, we've just been having a whimsical gay time out in the forest. No rebellion here.

Somehow I highly doubt that you're being truthful.

(she raises her eyebrows) You think Themis is straight?

(she's kidding)

Aromantic was the label I last heard she was using.

Hm. Well, I guess it is a spectrum.

You're shorter than I expected.

You're awfully alive for someone who's meant to be dead.

True.

Are you going to try anything, or are we just going to politely converse for a while? I mean, I'd love to hear the latest Imperium staffroom tea. (she grins)

(She pokes at his mind again and looks for a Labyrinth)

(his mind's an open book. not a Labyrinth in sight. but there are odd pathways in his mind, almost like someone forcefully reconfigured it)

See, I would love to gossip, but unfortunately, I really just don't have the time for it.

(he conjures up a flame)

(She just uses her powers to mentally stab at wherever she can reach.)

(Her heartrate goes up when the flame comes out, and she strengthens the ward.)

Fun, fun, I love getting to the point quickly!

(the flame flickers as she stabs at him before it flares up)

You're not the one I'm here for, Aisling. Stand down and you might still leave here with your life and your secret.

I'm not losing another person I love to a fire elemental.

(She pushes him backwards with the ward and steps out of the clinic.)

You have to go through me if you want them dead.

Oh, that's cute.

(he stumbles)

Yeah, I'm positively adorable.

(He grabs his knife and continues pushing with the ward. He sends another stab through Atlas's mind.)

I really thought you'd have a proper Labyrinth.

I'm nowhere near important enough for that.

(his voice is strained now)

(one of her detection wards has been triggered)

@burned-skyline

(She straightens up)

Shit.

I mean, that could be anyone. Right?

ENYA! Can you give me back my weapons real quick?

(She stands up and starts pacing, looking at the entrance and the windows.)

Fuck, if anyone tries to get in- again-

(she unlocks the weapons locker and brings Aria's weapons over)

any clue who we're dealing with?

(it's someone with a fire elemental core)

Fire elemental. Oh, my god, it's a fire elemental. Fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck.

(She takes her weapons)

I.. do you think it's Atlas? A fire elemental showing up here out of the blue?

i wouldn't discount the possibility. breathe. remember, you have the advantage. he doesn't know that you're alive. he can't track me easily because i don't have a living core. we can work with this.

R-right. Right! I'm- I'm sure we'll make it out alive.

(She checks to make sure her knives are sharp before sheathing them at her side and then starting to ready her magic)

Say, have you heard from Asteria lately-

not for the last three weeks.

...

You think that has anything to do with this?

(Her eyes have gained a teal tint)

there is a non zero chance that it could be the case. i'll grab the essentials and be ready to move.

Good, good. Do I have permission to remove some of the stuff locking us in and maybe take a look outside to see if I can pinpoint where they are?

you have my full permission to do anything you think will make this easier besides killing yourself.

(She sighs and giggles a little) I promise I will not attempt to kill myself to make things easier. I think that would actually get both of us killed.

(She removes the barriers by the main door and pokes her head outside, head on a swivel.)

Stupid hair's still down, should try to put it up-

good!

(she kisses him)

may i put it up?

(He makes a small surprised sound and blushes)

Oh- yes, yeah, you can!

(He glances back out the door, narrowing his eyes)

(they quickly put his hair into a neat, tight bun)

(whoever's out there is only getting closer)

there. that should keep it out of your face.

(Once Enya's hands are away, he shakes his head a little, loosening it slightly)

Okay. Thank you. Can you stay behind me?

(He puts up a ward in front of himself)

yes.

(He nods and keeps an eye out for the incoming intruder.)

(Atlas comes into view)

(he's in civilian wear, but that could mean anything)

I'm assuming you're not here to talk?

(he flinches)

I assume news of Asteria's untimely demise hasn't reached you yet?

Darn, and she was really starting to grow on me.

(She pokes at his mind with dreamwalking magic.)

Are you here to kill Themis?

Depends. Are they still caught up in rebel activities, Aisling?

(the air around them heats up)

No, we've just been having a whimsical gay time out in the forest. No rebellion here.

Somehow I highly doubt that you're being truthful.

(she raises her eyebrows) You think Themis is straight?

(she's kidding)

Aromantic was the label I last heard she was using.

Hm. Well, I guess it is a spectrum.

You're shorter than I expected.

You're awfully alive for someone who's meant to be dead.

True.

Are you going to try anything, or are we just going to politely converse for a while? I mean, I'd love to hear the latest Imperium staffroom tea. (she grins)

(She pokes at his mind again and looks for a Labyrinth)

(his mind's an open book. not a Labyrinth in sight. but there are odd pathways in his mind, almost like someone forcefully reconfigured it)

See, I would love to gossip, but unfortunately, I really just don't have the time for it.

(he conjures up a flame)

(She just uses her powers to mentally stab at wherever she can reach.)

(Her heartrate goes up when the flame comes out, and she strengthens the ward.)

Fun, fun, I love getting to the point quickly!

(the flame flickers as she stabs at him before it flares up)

You're not the one I'm here for, Aisling. Stand down and you might still leave here with your life and your secret.

I'm not losing another person I love to a fire elemental.

(She pushes him backwards with the ward and steps out of the clinic.)

You have to go through me if you want them dead.

Oh, that's cute.

(he stumbles)

(one of her detection wards has been triggered)

@burned-skyline

(She straightens up)

Shit.

I mean, that could be anyone. Right?

ENYA! Can you give me back my weapons real quick?

(She stands up and starts pacing, looking at the entrance and the windows.)

Fuck, if anyone tries to get in- again-

(she unlocks the weapons locker and brings Aria's weapons over)

any clue who we're dealing with?

(it's someone with a fire elemental core)

Fire elemental. Oh, my god, it's a fire elemental. Fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck.

(She takes her weapons)

I.. do you think it's Atlas? A fire elemental showing up here out of the blue?

i wouldn't discount the possibility. breathe. remember, you have the advantage. he doesn't know that you're alive. he can't track me easily because i don't have a living core. we can work with this.

R-right. Right! I'm- I'm sure we'll make it out alive.

(She checks to make sure her knives are sharp before sheathing them at her side and then starting to ready her magic)

Say, have you heard from Asteria lately-

not for the last three weeks.

...

You think that has anything to do with this?

(Her eyes have gained a teal tint)

there is a non zero chance that it could be the case. i'll grab the essentials and be ready to move.

Good, good. Do I have permission to remove some of the stuff locking us in and maybe take a look outside to see if I can pinpoint where they are?

you have my full permission to do anything you think will make this easier besides killing yourself.

(She sighs and giggles a little) I promise I will not attempt to kill myself to make things easier. I think that would actually get both of us killed.

(She removes the barriers by the main door and pokes her head outside, head on a swivel.)

Stupid hair's still down, should try to put it up-

good!

(she kisses him)

may i put it up?

(He makes a small surprised sound and blushes)

Oh- yes, yeah, you can!

(He glances back out the door, narrowing his eyes)

(they quickly put his hair into a neat, tight bun)

(whoever's out there is only getting closer)

there. that should keep it out of your face.

(Once Enya's hands are away, he shakes his head a little, loosening it slightly)

Okay. Thank you. Can you stay behind me?

(He puts up a ward in front of himself)

yes.

(He nods and keeps an eye out for the incoming intruder.)

(Atlas comes into view)

(he's in civilian wear, but that could mean anything)

I'm assuming you're not here to talk?

(he flinches)

I assume news of Asteria's untimely demise hasn't reached you yet?

Darn, and she was really starting to grow on me.

(She pokes at his mind with dreamwalking magic.)

Are you here to kill Themis?

Depends. Are they still caught up in rebel activities, Aisling?

(the air around them heats up)

No, we've just been having a whimsical gay time out in the forest. No rebellion here.

Somehow I highly doubt that you're being truthful.

(she raises her eyebrows) You think Themis is straight?

(she's kidding)

Aromantic was the label I last heard she was using.

Hm. Well, I guess it is a spectrum.

You're shorter than I expected.

You're awfully alive for someone who's meant to be dead.

True.

Are you going to try anything, or are we just going to politely converse for a while? I mean, I'd love to hear the latest Imperium staffroom tea. (she grins)

(She pokes at his mind again and looks for a Labyrinth)

(his mind's an open book. not a Labyrinth in sight. but there are odd pathways in his mind, almost like someone forcefully reconfigured it)

See, I would love to gossip, but unfortunately, I really just don't have the time for it.

(he conjures up a flame)

(She just uses her powers to mentally stab at wherever she can reach.)

(Her heartrate goes up when the flame comes out, and she strengthens the ward.)

Fun, fun, I love getting to the point quickly!

(the flame flickers as she stabs at him before it flares up)

You're not the one I'm here for, Aisling. Stand down and you might still leave here with your life and your secret.

(one of her detection wards has been triggered)

@burned-skyline

(She straightens up)

Shit.

I mean, that could be anyone. Right?

ENYA! Can you give me back my weapons real quick?

(She stands up and starts pacing, looking at the entrance and the windows.)

Fuck, if anyone tries to get in- again-

(she unlocks the weapons locker and brings Aria's weapons over)

any clue who we're dealing with?

(it's someone with a fire elemental core)

Fire elemental. Oh, my god, it's a fire elemental. Fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck.

(She takes her weapons)

I.. do you think it's Atlas? A fire elemental showing up here out of the blue?

i wouldn't discount the possibility. breathe. remember, you have the advantage. he doesn't know that you're alive. he can't track me easily because i don't have a living core. we can work with this.

R-right. Right! I'm- I'm sure we'll make it out alive.

(She checks to make sure her knives are sharp before sheathing them at her side and then starting to ready her magic)

Say, have you heard from Asteria lately-

not for the last three weeks.

...

You think that has anything to do with this?

(Her eyes have gained a teal tint)

there is a non zero chance that it could be the case. i'll grab the essentials and be ready to move.

Good, good. Do I have permission to remove some of the stuff locking us in and maybe take a look outside to see if I can pinpoint where they are?

you have my full permission to do anything you think will make this easier besides killing yourself.

(She sighs and giggles a little) I promise I will not attempt to kill myself to make things easier. I think that would actually get both of us killed.

(She removes the barriers by the main door and pokes her head outside, head on a swivel.)

Stupid hair's still down, should try to put it up-

good!

(she kisses him)

may i put it up?

(He makes a small surprised sound and blushes)

Oh- yes, yeah, you can!

(He glances back out the door, narrowing his eyes)

(they quickly put his hair into a neat, tight bun)

(whoever's out there is only getting closer)

there. that should keep it out of your face.

(Once Enya's hands are away, he shakes his head a little, loosening it slightly)

Okay. Thank you. Can you stay behind me?

(He puts up a ward in front of himself)

yes.

(He nods and keeps an eye out for the incoming intruder.)

(Atlas comes into view)

(he's in civilian wear, but that could mean anything)

I'm assuming you're not here to talk?

(he flinches)

I assume news of Asteria's untimely demise hasn't reached you yet?

Darn, and she was really starting to grow on me.

(She pokes at his mind with dreamwalking magic.)

Are you here to kill Themis?

Depends. Are they still caught up in rebel activities, Aisling?

(the air around them heats up)

No, we've just been having a whimsical gay time out in the forest. No rebellion here.

Somehow I highly doubt that you're being truthful.

(she raises her eyebrows) You think Themis is straight?

(she's kidding)

Aromantic was the label I last heard she was using.

Hm. Well, I guess it is a spectrum.

You're shorter than I expected.

You're awfully alive for someone who's meant to be dead.

True.

Are you going to try anything, or are we just going to politely converse for a while? I mean, I'd love to hear the latest Imperium staffroom tea. (she grins)

(She pokes at his mind again and looks for a Labyrinth)