FIFTY EIGHT ✖ VOICE

[wedonot]

[Private to Zane]

[He's not really sure what to make of the pairing announcements in some ways, but he's hoping it's a good thing that they've already had some time to get used to each other, that there's some manner of trust there. He knows he screwed up with Felix and feels like he's been more or less useless to Morgana, but Zane seems like someone who needs some positive direction, and he's hopeful he can provide that.]

I've got your file. We should probably arrange a time to meet. Do you have a preference? [He assumes you've been let out of Zero by now, but.]

[Filtered to Erik, Jean and Alex]

[Charles sounds more serious than tired, although there's certainly a sort of weariness in his voice because this is not exactly a fun topic to be discussing.] Considering it seems as though whatever destination the Barge is heading towards isn't exactly going to be a pleasant one, I'd highly recommend everyone taking precautions in case we're left somewhere dangerous without access to our abilities or other means of defending ourselves. ["Like the Vanquish" is going unsaid, but the three of you know why he'd be overly cautious about an announcement like that, so.]

Obviously there's no guarantee that we'll be able to bring supplies with us, but in case there is, I'd strongly suggest making certain your flight suits are on hand and undamaged, and potentially even packing an emergency kit to leave with them.

[He knows he's sounding kind of bossy, but he's worried and doesn't want anything to happen - even though it probably will anyway - so he's maybe stepping up and saying something about this instead of just letting things happen. B(]

[Private to Erik]

[And now putting the other two off the filter because the grown ups need to talk.]

We should talk.

[Private Separately to Barbara and Arthur]

If your schedule permits it, I'd be very interested in upping the number of days we train. [He's assuming at least Arthur won't mind having an extra few hours a week to beat the crap out of him at least.]

[Private to Gwaine]

Are you still interested in sparring?

[Private to Bruce]

[He feels kind of awkward asking this, but.] I have a favor to ask.

[Private to Merlin]

[Wryly:] I'd say "how do you feel about heading up to the CES", but considering it sounds as if the Admiral's turned it into a bit of a minor war zone, I'm not certain it would necessarily be the best place to catch up.

[Private Separately to Rorschach and Kon]

I'd like to talk with you about what happened between Cassel and Zane.

[Private to the Admiral]

Please deliver three months supply of copper and tin to Zane's room, and a small supply of other allomancy metals to my room in case the need for them arises.

[And after talking with Erik about the upcoming port:]

I'd also like two hand guns, enough spare ammunition for both, two gun safes, and two decent sized hunting knives, please. [Look he's asking politely! c: Although just saying, he might actually appreciate a Barge shaped stress ball right now.]

Comments

[Private]

[theonlyresponse]

[Well this is odd, but he won't turn down Charles without hearing him out.]

Name it.

[Private]

[wedonot]

In light of recent events, [You know what he's talking about. B(] I was wondering if you'd be interested in upgrading Erik and my suits as well. I know this is sort of presumptuous of me, but you're the only person on board I know whose capable of it, and I'd prefer to head into this with as much protection as possible.

[Private]

[theonlyresponse]

[Hm. Erik... he's uncertain of, but he's not about to deny help when something much bigger than them is coming.]

I will require further specifications.

[private]

[godsays]

No.

[ No preference. Just: whenever. ]

[private]

[wedonot]

[Well. That's helpful.]

After lunch? Is there anywhere you'd be more comfortable talking? [Pick something. x(]

[private]

[godsays]

You have my file now.

[ This is more of a question than a statement. ]

Private

[takeyouapart]

[There's a bit of a smile in his voice as well.]

The pub's still in one piece. After dinner?

Private

[wedonot]

That sounds perfect. I'll see you there.

private/video

[sir_drinksalot]

Certainly. And now that Arthur is back, perhaps you can join us for our regular training sessions.

private/video

[wedonot]

I'd certainly be amenable to that if you two are.

Private.

[an_abomination]

The attack didn't appear to come from hostility towards each other. Cassel insisted that Zane needed to use violence as a way to cope with whatever is going on. [Sighs softly.] And Cassel doesn't think enough of himself at times to see he's worth more than being a punching bag.

Private.

[wedonot]

Zane told me most of what happened and why. I'm going to try to work with him about why that isn't something to engage in and hopefully find a way to redirect the emotion in a more constructive way. Do you think it's something Cassel's likely to try to initiate again?

[Private -- voice]

[wemaketheworld]

Listening.

What do you want to know.

[Private -- voice]

[wedonot]

What exactly happened between you and Zane, and what did he tell you about Cassel? He's already told me most of it from his perspective, but I thought it would be prudent to get your version of events as well. I've also asked Kon about Cassel.

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[burnmythoughts]

[Jean doesn't mind the bossiness at all; in fact, she's smiling a little.]

Good idea. I've kind of doubled my training routine, but I don't know if that'll be enough.

...Maybe we could train together, the four of us? Work out some maneuvers, with and without powers? [A slight, frustrated grimace.] I mean, it'd help if we knew what kind of situation we were getting into, but...

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[tolaywaste]

[He is audibly impressed with both of you.]

Yeah, absolutely. I think the more we train without powers the better.

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[wedonot]

That sounds like an excellent idea. When would you like to start?

Filter

[bodilesswarrior]

[Her answer is immediate.]

That's good with me.

I tried asking the Admiral what he knew about this port, but...well. You can guess how that went. [She didn't even get a cupcake. :c]

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[wedonot]

[That bastard. B(]

I wouldn't expect any less. The fact that he's trying to prepare us for it is particularly alarming.

Private

[onceandfutureprat]

Of course.

Private

[wedonot]

Thank you. [It's incredibly unlikely that they'll end up somewhere with a sword handy, but he'd still rather be doing something to prepare for this than nothing.]

How are you doing?

Private

[bargemods]

Granted.

Private

[wedonot]

Thank you.

[Private]

[wecanavenge]

What's happened?

[Private]

[wedonot]

I've asked the Admiral for some supplies for the upcoming port, and Bruce has agreed to make us new suits that should hopefully be more resistant to penetrating blows. He wants to borrow our old suits to see what needs to be upgraded.

[Guess who is not dealing with this well at all c:]