23 ... getting down to business

[brdskllwarrior.livejournal.com]

[There's a stitchpunk out by the duck pond, inspecting the muddy, trampled earth. The plumage hanging off the back of her birdskull helmet has a shock of color in it from the feathers from 6.]


Filtered to York
Your were right, he left a trail. Looks like he was headed into the forests. Are there any other structures or buildings out there he might try to use?



Filtered to Shortpack
I'll be out of the castle for a while. Although he's pretty self-sufficient, could you keep an eye on Ruffian for me? [Since the cat seems most adept at blowing her cover, and that's absolutely the last thing 7 needs!]


[She wasn't sure how she'd never thought of it before, but it finally occurred to her to wish for the castle to make her journal more size appropriate, and would now fit securely in her pocket.]

[[ooc: backdated to after this. Open post and journal!]]

Comments

[7]

[encryptedlock]

Yeah. God forbid he does, but if you need help, I can be there.

[York & Delta]

[brdskllwarrior.livejournal.com]

Aren't you what we're trying to keep him away from?

[7]

[encryptedlock]

...Well. I mean, yes. Doesn't mean I won't risk myself for a friend.

[York & Delta]

[brdskllwarrior.livejournal.com]

[There's a pause before she answers carefully, seriously] York, I ... I don't need that kind of pressure. Anything happens to me, I want to know you and Delta will be safe.

[Saying it, thinking it, imagining if that situation were to arise frightens her. After her trip home, she realizes she's not invincible, but then what would be the point of risking your life if those you were risking it for would be in far greater danger if you failed? She feels her confidence falter a little at the thought.]

[7]

[encryptedlock]

[Just a sigh from York.]

I will not allow him to put himself at risk. Do not be concerned.

[York & Delta]

[brdskllwarrior.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Delta.

[She pauses a moment, choosing her words.] Listen, I'll be careful. I'm just tracking, I won't try to take him down myself. [That would be the least productive move ever, and she knows this] If anything happens, I will let you know.

[7]

[encryptedlock]

It would be irresponsible of me not to do so.

Good. And it doesn't have to be him attacking you or anything - hell, if you get lost out there or something, we can set a beacon for you.

[York & Delta]

[brdskllwarrior.livejournal.com]

It's a good thing at least one of you can be responsible!

If I see anything out of the ordinary, you'll know.

[7]

[encryptedlock]

Quiet, you. [But he sounds amused.]

Thanks. Take care of yourself out there.

[York & Delta]

[brdskllwarrior.livejournal.com]

[A small smile creeps back into her voice,] I will.

My friends are depending on it.

[7]

[encryptedlock]

See you on the seventh!