ϡ - Chapter Nine; Taking Action [voice/action]

[folklorist]

[ For anyone in Community Housing Seven you'll be glad to know Helios has now erected a fully functioning barrier around it. The Tease in the vicinity will only be greeted with getting knocked back from barriers bluish electrified blast, either destroying them completely or just simply knocking them back a few feet and stunning them. So it's like a giant bug zapper...yeah.

Helios himself will be outside of the housing complex, his right arm crudely bandaged, because it's bleeding quite a bit, though not to worry it's all self inflicted. And no he's not emo, okay. His left hand is covered in freshly drawn blood as he's kneeling down on the ground to finish up a circular seal. He lets out a sigh sitting upright against the front of the building. Wiping the sweat from his forehead he then takes out his journal to make an announcement.

Guess who sounds really, really tired? If you guessed him you get five hundred points! It comes with the blood loss. There's also a stunned Tease by his side with odd markings on it that match the markings within the seal. Unfortunately it comes back to life starts to bite at him. He'll reel backwards from it, dropping his journal on the ground, and putting his hand up to defend his face. That's what he gets for merely stunning the thing to make the seal and not finishing the job. ]

Ack! Pesky little thing aren't you? Very well, I'd rather have it not come to this-but you leave me no choice! [ And a burst of fire erupts from his hand effectively eliminating said Tease to nothing but ash. ]

For anyone, caught outside right now or too far from their current residence, please come to community house number seven. There's enough room to at least accommodate some, and there is protection. [ A pause with another tired sigh. ]

First those trees, now this. My what a week it's been! Never a dull moment, hm Luceti?

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[Action]

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[And speeding by is Naoki--don't mind how he looks thoroughly worn out. Going all day without a break will do that to a guy. He spots as soon as that Tease goes for Helios and swerves, eyes beginning to glow, but pauses once he sees that he's got it taken care of.]

Ah-- [Brb, spotting his arm.] Helios! Are you okay?

[Action]

[folklorist]

[ Oh he knows that voice, and Helios is very relieved to see you unharmed Naoki. ]

Naoki! [ He looks down at his arm, he forgot about that! Derpy derp he's been too busy getting this barrier up. He'll wave it off anyway. ]

Oh heavens! I'm alright! It's nothing- [ Except it's a pretty big gash, but nothing magic can't fix. /easy way out ] Are you alright? Come inside to rest for a little bit. These butterflies, they're really quite persistent.

[Action]

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Helios. ;; Naoki steps closer, staring at him worriedly.]

Ah...I'm okay, really. [He looks hyped up and tense--he can't even think about resting right now.] I'm more worried about you--can I heal you or something?

[Action]

[folklorist]

[ It's how he is, don't worry about it. ]

Mm are you sure? They're attracted to flesh apparently, so do be careful. [ Though with the way you look it probably doesn't matter much. ] Oh! Ah, er right, yes that wouldn't be such a bad thing, now would it?

[ Just gonna laugh. ] I didn't even remember to do so myself! I would have sooner- it's just...this barrier took a lot more out of me than I'd anticipated. And if- [ He hates when people worry about him, but then again if he faints from lack of blood this whole barrier is kind of moot. So you might have won this round. ] if it's not too much trouble.

[Action]

[amber-arcangel.livejournal.com]

[Kohaku's coming back with her own barrier around her, since she does not feel like being bitten more than twice by butterflies of all things.

But she sees all that blood immediately, and will look completely freaked out.] A-ah!

[Action]

[folklorist]

[ Oh dear he should really learn how to take care of himself better...nah. Anyway he'll spot you Kohaku and smile, despite everything. ]

Kohaku! Oh thank goodness you're alright. [ Oh his arm! He'll turn around and you can hear him ripping some fabric which will now be wrapped around his arm. ] So sorry, dear! It's nothing to be worried about.

[Action]

[amber-arcangel.livejournal.com]

[Yeaaah, she's mostly fine. Just a bandaged up hand a foot.]

Y-yeah, I'm alright...[Once he turns around, she'll stop freaking out, and fly right over.] Y-you're not alright though.

[Action]

[folklorist]

Oh but your...hand. [ Frowns. ]

I'll be fine! Nothing a little rest can't fix.

[Voice]

[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

Either someone's really bored, or the Malnosso decided that they want to try out a new form of experiment. I was actually enjoying the peace.

[Voice]

[folklorist]

Ted? It's been awhile, hasn't it? Are you doing alright? I think we all were. Though this does seem like something they would cook up.

[Voice]

[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

I'm fine. As long as I don't go out, I should still stay in one piece for the rest of the day. And you?

First flaming trees, now butterflies... next we'll find out that we're getting a flood of rats for all we know.

[Voice]

[folklorist]

A bit tired, but nothing serious. They don't seem to be capable of breaking through windows, which is good.

Oh don't say that! You might jinx us. [ He can't help but laugh though. If you could only see his face, it's just exuding disgust. Not a fan. ]

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[maybealice.livejournal.com]

[ If there's one thing Alice can do it's stay alive. He's not stupid enough to try to take on things from one these weirdo people's crazy worlds. So he'll just make his way over carefully once he hears the announcement. ]

[ Once there he'll just kind of...stare at the giant bug zapper in awe. ]

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[folklorist]

[ It's a natural reaction to want to do that, yeah. But Helios will spot him out there and motion for him to step inside. Also you're a new face aren't you! ]

Come in, come in! Before more of these nasty little things show up.

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[maybealice.livejournal.com]

[ Makes a face as one of them kind of sizzle against the barrier. Yeah, he'll hurry in. Any bug that requires a bug zapper of that size isn't safe. ]

Thanks.

...you did this?

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[folklorist]

Mmm...ah! Yes! I did! [ Lol don't mind him spacing out a little. He's tired man, and old. /shot ]

Ah it's a bit crude, not as well fortified as it could be, but it'll suffice for now. Those things don't seem to be as numerous as before at least!

[Voice]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Whether this is an experiment or not, I'm getting tired of all this chaos.

[A frustrated sigh.]

Are you alright?

[Voice]

[folklorist]

[ Ain't that the truth. ] I must say I agree completely. I suppose all good things must come to an end.

Oh I'm fine, Rydia! A bit worn out but nothing some rest and a good patch up won't fix.

[Voice]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Good to know! I wish I could be out there to help, but at this rate, I'll have to make do with offering the house as shelter too and keeping watch for any stragglers. We're not very close to the center of town, though.

[voice]

[outwalks.livejournal.com]

Sir? . . . Will you be all right?

[voice]

[folklorist]

[ Oh! He recognizes your voice. ]

You're the- [ Waaait he needs to think for a second. Old age it gets the memory first. ] Oh! Right, yes, the young man I spoke to earlier! I'm fine, I'm fine. The barrier I make just takes a lot out of me. [ Even though he sounds a little more upbeat it's still blanketed with tiredness. ]

I don't believe I ever got your name!

[voice]

[outwalks.livejournal.com]

It's Allen. Allen Walker. Can you rest, or does the barrier need you to hold it up as well?

[Voice]

[4000ages.livejournal.com]

Haaaah...I wish Luceti would give us a break now and again, aru.

[Voice]

[folklorist]

Wang Yao? Ah, are you doing alright? That would be nice wouldn't it? For awhile it seemed like we had one. I just wish it lasted a bit longer.

[Voice]

[4000ages.livejournal.com]

That's right, aru--aiyah, it's been a while, hasn't it? I'm doing fine. [A soft tsk.] Are you alright?