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[soul_mods]

For the past few days, the sound of strong winds and sand hitting glass and walls have become the usual background noise. Goggles and scarves and protective gear have become necessary accessories when venturing outside.

The night before, the winds continued to pick up until, early in the morning, the power flickered and died. For the people staying behind the power comes and goes, but a lot of people won't be around to notice.

Not long after the power goes out, the sound of the sandstorm is joined by the blaring of sirens, followed by an announcement about an evacuation. All residences are directed to Shibusen where they will pass through the mirror usually used by mission goers to travel to their destination.

The shelter they find themselves in is a cylindrical room with lots of bunk beds along the wall and seats on the other side. Don't worry, there are a few of these areas connected to each other via open doorways. There's enough room for everyone! Sort of. At the very least, there's enough room for everyone to fit in there even if there aren't quite enough beds for everyone, especially since it's not only the guests who are here.

At least everyone gets a thin blanket so even if you end up on the floor it won't be too cold.

Please indicate in the header: [Character | Location (either the Shelter, or somewhere in Death City if it's during the evacuation) | Date ]

((OOC: this log will cover the IC days of July 2nd to July 3rd. Feel free to start open threads either set in the bunker or during the evacuation or both!))

Comments

[want_the_world]

[Leave it to Neji to find a way to work in these cramped conditions. Mello doesn't comment, but lifts an eyebrow at him in amusement.]

If you need anyone to go back to the city and do a check, I'd be glad to.

[He's not being selfless; he hates being cooped up.]

[heavenly_earth]

[Try writing a field report while standing on a tree branch. Ninja skill yo]

Mello... [Neji has Clairvoyance, so he can encompass most of the city himself from where they are, but he can see the traces of tension in the Zone Leader. There are a few things Mello could do..]

If you're certain, a status report on those that chose to remain behind would be a relief for those concerned about them. Cloud and Sephiroth are stationed at Casualty Communal, and should have a general idea of the situation. I'd advise against going alone, however.

[want_the_world]

My partner would be only too happy to go with me.

[Before he does, though, there's a topic he can't resist.]

I hear you're eighteen now. Or nineteen.

[heavenly_earth]

[Neji nods, looking like he's going to say something right up until Mello mentions his age. Then he sort of tenses a moment and frowns, glancing off with a huff of annoyance]

Lee.

[There was no one else that knew his birthdate, so Lee had to have told him. Neji sets down his pen and rubs at his temple]

I suppose he told everyone.

[want_the_world]

Mm, he made it sound rare for a ninja to reach their upper teens. Which I can relate to.

[heavenly_earth]

Rare may be an exaggeration, if slight.. during times of peace. But it's true our critical period runs from 12 to roughly 20 years of age, when fighting styles are still developing and new situations are introduced, often resulting in mistakes.

[And mistakes meant death most of the time. He shrugs, glancing back down to his work] It doesn't help we find ourselves embroiled in war every fifteen to twenty years, as we are now.

[want_the_world]

I made it to twenty. Which is older than I expected to get.

[He takes a quick look around to make sure no one's nearby. This is as good a time as any, and better than some, to discuss something he's been meaning to.]

Is Mustang's special division of the Watch still active?

[heavenly_earth]

[Neji looks back to Mello with a frown, concern just faintly visible in the furrow of his brows]

I'm sorry. [It's all he can offer, but knowing people had nothing left to go back to.. The shift in topic surprises him, though perhaps it shouldn't. It wasn't as if he'd said anything to Mello after enlisting Lee and Genesis as members of that unique division. His own voice quiets]

Unable to afford formal interviews, I believe it's necessary. I apologize for being unclear. Is there something you need to report?

[But as it was a semi-secret division, it wasn't much talked about]

[want_the_world]

[Mello gives a one-shouldered half-shrug--he understands why people offer sympathy, but he's got no use for it.]

Believe me, I wasn't questioning its necessity. I wondered if any of the others were working on the Erinyes case, and what they knew if so.

[It's been on his mind since his talk with Fabiola a few days ago, and Mello still wants to take those assholes down.]

[heavenly_earth]

[He hums a short note, frowning]

Things are beginning to wrap up on that note, unfortunately. Edgeworth is pressuring them with legal action, which is all we seem to legally be able to do at the moment. We can't interrogate them properly and they know that.

[Yeah, he's miffed about that]

We can however, try to make sure they don't see sunlight for the rest of their lives.

[Neji sighs, shaking his head] Unfortunately, I don't have anything more on the Erinyes than that.

[want_the_world]

[Mello's miffed about it, too, and crosses his arms with a quiet huff. He was really looking forward to it.]

Fabiola and I talked about the possibility of infiltrating them. I'd love to take a crack at it myself, but-- [He gestures at the scarred side of his face.] I'm slightly conspicuous.

[heavenly_earth]

[Neji nods with a sympathetic frown, understanding that desire and restriction himself. He was the only person in the city with white eyes, and contacts wouldn't cover his white pupils. But still]

Infiltration, hm? I had Obito-kun working on that until he disappeared and the only other people I know that have talent in it..

[Are either gone or conspicuous] Actually, I believe Snake mentioned such a specialization in his application. As capable as she is, I'd rather not send Fabiola on her own if we did go ahead with such an operation.

[want_the_world]

At the very least, whoever goes in should be thoroughly wired.

If someone could get as far as where Erinyes meets, they'd only have to go in once. I've set up undetectable surveillance before.

[heavenly_earth]

I'm sure they've been taking extra precautions since we interrupted their last meeting, but it's worth considering. The issue will of course, be locating members or their meeting place. If we could at least get a name of one other member, we could have the Agency look into them, and tracking them would be simple enough.

[Neji pauses, then shakes his head] There's little we can do in that regard for now, however.

[want_the_world]

Of course.

Heh, I'm a more patient man now than I was when I arrived in Death City.

[He's still eager to see Erinyes go down; they're right behind the witches on his shit list, and should be easier to get to.]