soul_mods: (Witch's Soul)
Soul Campaign Moderation Journal ([personal profile] soul_mods) wrote in [community profile] soul_logs2012-09-28 09:59 pm

[OPEN] Mission 156

Characters: Open to participants who signed up here.
Location: Lake Tahoe, CA
Rating: Various.
Time: March 27th, late morning.
Description: The second of the three Madness emitters outside Death City is the target for this mission. Bundle up, everyone -- it's gonna be a cold one.

The mission begins late in the morning, to allow the mission-goers as much sunlight as possible in the warmest part of the day. Not that it'll help much… Temperatures are well below freezing already -- unnatural even for early Spring in the mountains -- and a howling snowstorm threatens to blot out the sun, beginning up the mountain where the slope just begins to rise sharply.

The slopes themselves are fairly barren: a windswept-looking tree here, a cabin that may have once belonged to the snow patrol there, maybe a Madness-crazed bear or mountain lion. Those braving the storm are lucky enough to see five feet in front of their face in these conditions!

Those brave few who manage to make it to the top (enduring falling temperatures and defeating the corrupted fauna and hulking kishin yeti along the way) may come across their goal at the very summit of the half-mile-high mountain: the Madness emitter itself, in the eye of the storm… And one last obstacle: the Witch guarding it.



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entreats: will pave open tomorrow (if only the searing pain)

[personal profile] entreats 2012-09-29 03:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She was definitely being more quiet than usually as she made her way through the snow. It was practically turning into a snowstorm by now, geez, she could hardly even see anything.. not that it made her scared - Ange was hardly ever scared, so not that, but it was just.. inconvenient. All she had to do was focus on looking in front of her, but then she suddenly heard him speak up again.

.. Wait, what was he saying? ]


W.. what kind of suggestion is that? [ Even if she was sure he meant it practically, the thought was still too embarassing! ] I'm supposed to be the Meister here, right? I'm just fine.
second_star: (A true knight.)

[personal profile] second_star 2012-09-29 05:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Meister or not, the mission won't go anywhere if you overexert yourself. Not saying do it now, just let me know when. [ Already the snow and wind were starting to pick up. Tch. Not exactly ideal conditions to be fighting in...Maybe he'd manage, but would Ange really be alright? ...She'd be fine, she's tougher than she looked, after all. Man...did he always worry this much?

If an enemy attacked now, they'd have a bit of a hard time fighting back.
] Concentrate on keeping your footing and moving forward. I'll keep watch for enemies.
entreats: (fell onto the dry ground)

[personal profile] entreats 2012-09-29 08:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ .. Tch, there was no way, absolutely no way she could ask him to carry her. Ever. No matter the circumstances, her brain just refused the thought to a point where it told her she'd rather get hurt, really.

Still, at least her embarassment wasn't as visible in the middle of the storm, so she did keep stepping onward even now. ]


I didn't know the whole 'keeping you safe' deal involved carrying too. I know I should've read the disclaimer. [ It was more difficult to hear her over the storm by now though, but at least they were close enough to communicate while she carried him. ]
second_star: (You know it.)

[personal profile] second_star 2012-09-29 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, in really tiny letters, it said "Bodyguard can carry client at will". It was right there, you know. [ A joke for a joke, though he wondered how much of it got over the sounds of the wind. He shouted now. ]

Keep going straight. If we make any turns here, we'll end up lost.
entreats: i still don't know anything (losing my heart)

[personal profile] entreats 2012-09-30 12:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She hardly even heard his retort, yes - only something about.. 'right there'? What? At least the latter part was more audible since it was louder, but that didn't help much either. Of course she was going straight, did he think she was dumb? ]

As if I would go and-- [ Ange was busy with answering him, but a little too busy. So much that she didn't notice that bear taken over by madness suddenly jumping at her from the front, and she gasped for air in surprise as she fell back in the snow in an attempt to dodge the thing attacking her.

Quickly she swung the sword at it, even if it was pretty difficult with her sight half-obscured like this. But even so, she tried aiming for something vital, at least, or something that would keep the bear from moving.. Only after a few stabs she managed to pierce its heart and the bear crumbled to the ground. ]
second_star: (Doesn't matter to me.)

[personal profile] second_star 2012-09-30 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The wind picked up, and now he could barely see in front of them. For a second, he could hear the sounds of her trying to say something back, but his attention quickly diverted away, as now, he could sense something. Something coming right for them. He tried to shout a warning, but the bear was already on them, and neither of them had a chance to say anything.

But Ange wasn't helpless. She knew just where to try and strike, and within the next few seconds, the bear was a crumpled heap on the ground. Argh, that was close.
]

...Sorry. I didn't say something fast enough... [ ...Even if he enjoyed just having banter with her, now wasn't the time. This environment was way more dangerous than where they had been before. ] You did well, Ange.
entreats: (now i'll fight alone)

[personal profile] entreats 2012-09-30 07:12 pm (UTC)(link)
It's not your fault.

[ As she tried to stand up she found herself hissing instead though. She wasn't sure why, but when her gaze travelled down to her leg, she could see why - and so she sighed. ]

.. Ah. Guess I ruined your pants, so I should be the one who's sorry. [ She said it casually, but there were some slight rips in the pants where the bear's claw had struck her on the leg, scratching her. Some blood trinkled down her legs from said scratches, but Ange seemed calm all the same despite it. ]
Edited 2012-09-30 19:12 (UTC)
second_star: (So tired...)

[personal profile] second_star 2012-09-30 07:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He didn't answer to that. She'd gotten hurt, after all. Even if it wasn't big, bleeding wasn't something they could afford to do in temperatures this low. Instead of waiting, he changed out of his weapon form, becoming a human simply holding her hand.

He took some of the sleeve of his own shirt, grabbing it with his teeth, as he changed his left hand into the form of a blade. Heh. Guess half weapon form could be useful sometime. He began to tear the cuff off around the sleeve of his shirt. It was no bandage, but stopping the bleeding was more important than anything. There was the sound of a tear, and his arm changed back.
]

Here. I'll put this around the cut. [ He said, not waiting for a reply, kneeling down to wrap it around the wound, tying it as he managed to get it all the way around. He just sighed. ]

...Let's take it easy for now. I don't want you fighting with that. The bleeding should stop soon enough.
entreats: will pave open tomorrow (if only the searing pain)

[personal profile] entreats 2012-09-30 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[ At first she didn't realise what was going on, not until the cold metal in her hand was suddenly replaced with something much more warm, like human flesh.. it was then that she realised he had turned back into a human, but everything went so fast that she could only stare in surprise as he knelt down and covered her wound with part of his shirt like a semi-bandage of sorts.

He was.. helping her? But it wasn't even a big deal, right? Even if it was bleeding, it was just a scratch - compared to that time the Sumaderas had beaten her up or the time she was torn apart alive, this much was nothing.. was it such a big deal to him? ]


.. I'm fine, you know. We can just keep moving. [ Her expression was a little.. well, almost confused, really. ] It's only a scratch, I can fight just fine even if I have this.

[ And Yuri was about to find out just how stubborn Ange was when she had something in mind, since the girl was already attempting to stand up again. ]
second_star: (Nothing is wrong.)

[personal profile] second_star 2012-10-01 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
[ His face became more serious. His voice's tone matched his expression, it almost sounded like he was scolding her. Though...there was no sternness behind it. Just concern. ]

Bleeding in the cold can cause frost bite. And your leg from the cut down will be useless. The only choice to keep it from spreading would be to cut it off. [ He said, not looking at her, his hand only going to take hers again. ]

You're not going to be able to move as fast either. It's hard to put pressure on an injury and not flinch or cause the cut to open more. We're in no rush, Ange. I don't want you to hurt yourself. [ This wouldn't be such an issue if he could just use his blastia. He had an arte that could heal smaller wounds like this...dammit BREW...He let go of her hand, going to cut his other sleeve. ]

I'll give you some more so you can keep that part of your leg warm. [ He couldn't understand it himself. It wasn't the wound, so much as that combined with their environment. It was that much more dangerous than the caves they had explored. And that much more difficult to explore and fight in. He just...didn't want to see things go badly. ]
Edited 2012-10-01 02:39 (UTC)
entreats: (you won't know what)

[personal profile] entreats 2012-10-01 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It was definitely strange by now to see him like this. She hadn't seen the guy this serious ever before. Even when he had said he would keep her safe, he had almost seemed somewhat jokingly or even casual about it, but now his expression and way of speaking were completely different. Even though she had been trying to get up, she just sat down again instead - normally she would have been stubborn enough to push on, but while he was this concerned, she was more or less stunned into just staying here.

She didn't find words until she heard the last part of what he was saying, reaching out with her hand as if that would stop him. ]


Don't do that. This much is fine. [ Although this time it wasn't out of sheer stubbornness that she was saying it, it was more-- ] What if you end up not being in your Weapon form the entire time for this? You won't have enough warmth then.
second_star: (Cross my arms.)

[personal profile] second_star 2012-10-01 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll manage. I've been stuck in worse before, believe me. [ Though, she wasn't going to worry any less than he was right now, huh? He crossed his arms, thinking. ]

I think I can manage to stay in weapon form the whole time. It'll protect me from the cold and madness, after all.
entreats: (i'm still down there)

[personal profile] entreats 2012-10-02 10:27 am (UTC)(link)
You don't know if something will happen that will require you to go back to normal. .. You already covered the wound like this, so this much is fine. We got to meet halfway. [ Since both of them were just worrying about the other by now. It was a little strange though, this hadn't been nearly as much of an issue during the last mission. ]

I'm strong. [ She couldn't be weak, couldn't allow herself to be weak, especially not right now. But.. 'I'll keep you safe', huh.. ]
second_star: (Whoops.)

[personal profile] second_star 2012-10-03 12:04 am (UTC)(link)
I don't doubt it. You kicked an overgrown beetle across the cave, remember? I just...[ Just what? ]..don't want to take any chances, that's all. We'll continue in a little bit. I'll stop there, though. [ Well, these sleeves were ruined. Oh well, it wasn't a big deal. ]

If it makes you feel better, I'll take my weapon form now to keep from getting cold. [ He wasn't gonna lie, since they weren't moving, he was starting to feel it. ]
entreats: (fell onto the dry ground)

[personal profile] entreats 2012-10-03 05:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[ .. Geez, were they both just extremely stubborn or what? Ange just grumbled something as if she relunctantly agreed, and her hand reached out until it managed to grab his' again - it was still weird to do that, even after having done it before. ]

Yeah, just change back. Then we'll keep going. I still want to see that Kishin egg.
Edited 2012-10-03 17:56 (UTC)
second_star: (I'm smiling.)

[personal profile] second_star 2012-10-03 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Right away, madam. [ He said, with a bit of a teasing tone, though instead of a playful grin, it was just a small smile and bow, as he flashed with white light, changing back to his black katana form in her hand. ]

Better?
entreats: fell onto the bloody ground (just a single wing)

[personal profile] entreats 2012-10-03 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Much better. [ She slowly stood up - it helped when she just used the sword as a support until she stood up straight, squinting as she tried to see through the storm. She didn't want to get caught by surprise like that again..

Walking was a little harder now, a little painful in one leg, but at least not unbearably so. She's had worse, that was all she had to keep thinking about. ]


Who ever thought up to have a mission in this kind of weather..
second_star: (I wonder if that's true.)

[personal profile] second_star 2012-10-04 03:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah. Not exactly the smartest idea. [ But, action was action. He wasn't in any position to complain. ] I did want to ask though... [ He spoke up over the sound of the storm, his voice sounding a little absentminded, as he was now paying way more attention to their surroundings. ]

What exactly is a ski resort?
entreats: (now i'll fight alone)

[personal profile] entreats 2012-10-04 06:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ...

What was that question? She kept walking and trying to pay attention, but even so she couldn't help but raise an eyebrow to herself. ]


You mean you really don't know? Your world is weird, Yuri.
second_star: (Heh.)

[personal profile] second_star 2012-10-05 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I apologize sincerely for not having all of the marvelous modern technology you're world prides itself in.

Come on, just tell me.
entreats: (i listened incessantly to the wailing)

[personal profile] entreats 2012-10-06 01:58 pm (UTC)(link)
A ski resort doesn't even have anything to do with technology. [ She sighed, trying to focus on walking and talking at the same time - especially since she suddenly noticed another bear heading her way, but she quickly tried to stand firm even with her leg hurting, cutting the thing once it was close enough. A second stab finished the job - or well, even if it wasn't dead, it didn't look like it would move anytime soon. She didn't know how long she would be able to keep this up though with her wound, but.. they had to move up further. She had to see the Kishin egg or this all would've been for practically nothing.

So as she walked again, she just spoke as if nothing happened. ]


It's where people go in their vacations to ski. If you don't know what that is either, it's people practically tying two pieces of wood under their feet and going down snowy slopes with those.
second_star: (Heh.)

[personal profile] second_star 2012-10-07 07:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh...the more you know. There's another one coming from the left. [ He abruptly stated. But now they were both more careful, it was to be expected. Still, he noticed the changes in her steps. He knew it wouldn't be easy walking on that wound, but...she was just as stubborn as he was. He'd make sure to do all he could to keep her safe now too. If worst came to worst, he'd change back and fight.

The bear was coming their way, but by now, their vital spots were obvious. He wasn't even worried, and continued.
]

Have you ever gone skiing?
entreats: (the illusion through the glass)

[personal profile] entreats 2012-10-07 09:51 pm (UTC)(link)
One time when I was little.

[ She was mindful of his warning though, quickly glancing to the side even as she spoke, trying to find the bear through the snow.. but then she noticed it. Luckily they were easier to take down once you knew how to strike them, so this one went down relatively easily. Although the more she took down, the more of a toll it took on her.. but with Ange being Ange she wasn't about to voice any concern about that out loud. Instead she spoke on again, quickly walking on. ]

I hardly remember it though since it was so long ago.
second_star: (Cross my arms.)

[personal profile] second_star 2012-10-08 12:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Even he knew she was bluffing now. There was no way they'd be able to take on a Kishin Egg as they are now. But...she really wanted to see one, right? Then he'd at least help her with that. ]

Hm. Sounds like fun. I never got to travel until I joined the knights. It's dangerous going outside of the town barriers otherwise. Plus, I never had the money.
entreats: (i wouldn't even mind)

[personal profile] entreats 2012-10-08 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't worry, the travelling stopped after my family died. [ Geez, the higher they got, the thicker the snow storm seemed.. would she really be able to spot the thing like this? At least talking provided a distraction from the dull pain in her leg. ]

Instead they decided to practically lock me up inside some boring boarding school for snobby rich gir--

[ She stopped mid-sentence, her expression actually changing for once to surprise. ]

.. Yuri, up there, that's.. one of those Kishin eggs, isn't it?

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