Neither do I. [a quick sigh, then:] Green Team's mobilizing. We're getting ready to try and handle whatever's in the ship with us. I need to know you'll be careful until it's over.
That's what I'm taking measures for now. [ though Hope can only guess how well that actually goes. ] Yesterday, Mother called on the Medical Squad leaders to stand guard and now Blue Team has begun to mobilize as well. Right now, we're trying to delay a panic among new recruits.
That might not work for long, Hope. Some people are thinking there's more than one, and they're in the walls. People are going to panic fast in a situation like this.
[Like being hunted. But he has his orders and so does she, so...]
If you want my advice? Keep them moving. Don't let them get caged in anywhere whatever this is can make quick work of them.
We're not rounding them up or restricting their movements, our only orders are delay panic as we can and confirm new recruits to our team. When I say I'm taking measures, I mean measures to try and be careful as you ask. [ there's a quiet moment. ]
Unless ordered otherwise, my position on the Medical Squad means my movements are restricted in order to be ready to protect Medical if it falls under attack.
Medical's not going to be worth much if the people who know how to use it get taken out.
[He can probably tell she doesn't like the idea of him being a sitting duck, but orders are orders and to go against them...it wouldn't go well. She huffs out a sigh. They're partners. He's not the teenager hiding behind Vanille anymore. She has to trust that he can take care of himself as well as he's taken care of her.]
I'll try and get some people headed your way once we get going. You wouldn't turn down back up, would you?
We can't just leave the people in stasis unguarded when whatever this is has already attacked near Medical once before.
[ he can tell and Hope truly wishes things could be different. he sighs too and presses his hand against his temple, trying to delay a oncoming headache. ]
Of course not, extra eyes and hands would be appreciated. [ a beat and then quietly: ] Be safe, Light.
[Be safe, take care...all things they can't guarantee. Not here, not back home...it weighs on her that she can't protect him like she used to, no matter what she tells herself. But this isn't the time for such thoughts. Later, when it's all settled.]
Yeah. You too.
[She's already getting Fang to try and watch his back if she herself can't, but they're in this together. He's always been her first priority here.]
[Owe his life to this kid and Serah? There's a story there. A lot that they need to discuss...but not when the ship's being stalked by something inside the walls. Later. Much later at this rate.]
I'll see you later, Hope. [Be careful. A beat, then:] Don't do anything Snow would.
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Day 71 | after bodies are found
We need to talk. Do you have a minute?
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[Like being hunted. But he has his orders and so does she, so...]
If you want my advice? Keep them moving. Don't let them get caged in anywhere whatever this is can make quick work of them.
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Unless ordered otherwise, my position on the Medical Squad means my movements are restricted in order to be ready to protect Medical if it falls under attack.
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[He can probably tell she doesn't like the idea of him being a sitting duck, but orders are orders and to go against them...it wouldn't go well. She huffs out a sigh. They're partners. He's not the teenager hiding behind Vanille anymore. She has to trust that he can take care of himself as well as he's taken care of her.]
I'll try and get some people headed your way once we get going. You wouldn't turn down back up, would you?
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[ he can tell and Hope truly wishes things could be different. he sighs too and presses his hand against his temple, trying to delay a oncoming headache. ]
Of course not, extra eyes and hands would be appreciated. [ a beat and then quietly: ] Be safe, Light.
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Yeah. You too.
[She's already getting Fang to try and watch his back if she herself can't, but they're in this together. He's always been her first priority here.]
If anything happens, call me. I'll back you up.
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[ he smiles, tiredly but still manages it despite all his worried thoughts. ] Keep an eye out for Noel too.
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[She can't promise to come out unscathed, but she'll do her best. Always. As for Noel, she 'hmm's a bit then:]
You'll have to tell me about him later. I didn't get much out of him before.
[Didn't ask much before. There wasn't time, really.]
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[ murderous artificial fal'Cie and their AI would definitely have to be talked about in depth one of these days. ]
Once this is all over though, we'll talk more.
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[Owe his life to this kid and Serah? There's a story there. A lot that they need to discuss...but not when the ship's being stalked by something inside the walls. Later. Much later at this rate.]
I'll see you later, Hope. [Be careful. A beat, then:] Don't do anything Snow would.
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[And before she can say anything else--keep him on the line as if to prove to herself that he's still okay--she disconnects. There's work to be done.]