Day 11 Catfish - everybody else!

[voidtreckermods]

Evacuation

Once Rath and Voidtrecker volunteers go off to Blue Mountain the rest of the scientists get ready for the final evacuation off planet.

Earthquakes are regular enough now that it seems strange when the earth is not shaking. It makes it difficult to pack the last of the equipment, get the final lindusi into their containers and start boarding the shuttles.

They need help everywhere, people to ride with the lindusi, others to keep the evacuees calm. Others to carry equipment and load shuttles. People to keep children occupied and out of the way. Slowly but surely the shuttles are loaded and the journey begins.

Space Station

There are scientists and guards waiting at the space station to help unload, lindusi need unloading and taken to containing pens. People need reunited with those that evacuated before them and registered, in an attempt to make sure everyone is accounted for.

The Voidtreckers may do what they like once the work is done, a time to relax after a job well done. Or to fret about those who are still on the planet.

In the control room there is an attempt to keep radio contact with the group on the ground, but as the planet destabilises more it gets more difficult. Signs show that the planet has mere hours before it can not sustain human life anymore.

But the scientists seem to have some faith that these void warriors are up for the job.

Comments

[seawanderer]

Evacuation:

Even though Maglor'd stuck mostly with Blue team due to his promise to keep Ignis safe for Tony, now that they're basically cleaning up, he drifts off to double check as much as he can. The lack of needing to disguise what he is here is a relief, though set aside in favor of surviving. Shoving debris out of the way of falling on people with the shield he'd been given and practiced, using his own natural strength to dig anyone else out, coaxing people to calm with voice and gentle but unyielding hands on into the shuttles.

He'd rather be the only one left behind than leave anyone else behind on this planet. Surely the fail-safe device should work correctly? He's willing to take that chance though, if he succeeds in this mission. Even the scientists equipment seems somehow more important than himself.

[stealsyourheart]

"Maglor-san!"

Kaito spots him and waves, jogging over.

"C'mon, we'd better get out of here."

The place is starting to look empty, the crowds gone.

[seawanderer]

He offers a somewhat distracted smile for Kaito before focusing on him to see if the youth is at all injured. Maglor shifts with the moving earth, stance just a bit wider than his usual, but still flexible and ready to move in whatever direction he needs to.

"Not until everything is done, my friend."

[stealsyourheart]

"I think we're pretty close to being so."

He's clearly tired, bags under his eyes, and he moves stiffly, as if hiding bruises and sore muscles, or maybe worse. But his smile is as bright as ever, Poker Face holding true.

"And I think Curufin-san'll be really cross with me if I don't make sure you leave rather than wait!"

[unholyandbroken]

Jessie was floating between teams as a sharp shooter. But she's somehow shocking herself this mission in not flaring when she spots Maglor,'Need anything? Because I'm craving a cigarette." going for humor since she really is needing one.

[seawanderer]

Sharp shooters are valuable people, and so he's done his best to also ensure she's kept protected or hidden, depending what was needed. He remembers her from before, so when she approaches and speaks up, he smiles.

"Only time to make sure everyone leaves safely." And yes, there's a hint of tease in his voice too, understanding her attempt at humor. "I think you might have the chance to take that cigarette if you so wish." He'd make sure of it!

[unholyandbroken]

A look of relief escaped Jessie, she needs that smoke! "To the hallway!" her way of taking him up on the offer. "But more shocked I did not flare." meaning her problem with tight spaces.

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis was currently healing someone. This mission had been exhausting but it was better organized and he hadn't had to worry as much about his tiny team.

Maglor had been quite helpful and it had been great to fight alongside the kin of the one who had help craft the bracelet on his left wrist. Looking at it now as the healing was completed, he could only smile.

That smile faded as his green eyes caught sight of the shuttles. Seeing Maglor right after, Ignis stood to his full height and nodded at the elf.

"We'd better get going."

[seawanderer]

Healing others is a gift the elf is always glad to see, even though he can do very little of it himself. Healers are to be protected anyway, Ignis just happens to have the added benefit of being both a good friend, and important to Tony. Triple protection!

Maglor had intended to be the very last to leave, but...he recognizes that look in his friend's eyes. He's still reluctant, glancing away, toward where his father and younger brother had gone off to, but eventually he resigns himself to listen to one who isn't afraid to shove food down his throat or make him rest to reason.

So he nods and follows Ignis to the nearest shuttle, encouraging a few more people on in.

[faithfulsupport]

Keeping Maglor safe was Ignis' priority though he'd been sent as the advisor's protection through Tony. They'd spoken about that, as the fabled 'Iron Man' wasn't subtle at all even as touching as it was, knowing he was worried about.

It was hard to be looked after because all the years in the King's service, he'd been the protector and did the looking out. It was hard even as Maglor was a friend and one from the family of elves they had on board that Ignis fed and kept an eye out for.

Patiently he waited, knowing what it was like to want to make sure everyone else was safe before leaving. That had been his own mistake before he'd taken off on the last mission. And that mistake was the very reason Maglor was here now.

Getting a few more on the shuttle, Ignis had the elf get on first before he himself boarded.

[seawanderer]

Space Station:

Since certain people managed to drag a stubborn-tired-weary elf onto one of the last shuttles leaving the planet, Maglor maintains his efforts to soothe frazzled nerves, ease tears, and...pretty much anything he can do to keep from gluing himself to the radio for any word on those still on the crumbling planet.

So what if he doesn't completely succeed? Family is down there. But it leaves him often pacing the length of the station, searching for anyone who needs him or his music. He can't, will not relax until his father, younger brother, friend, and the rest are back safe.

not here

[stealsyourheart]

He is Not Sorry =3

[castintoflames]

Maedhros is not in a much better state. He is pacing - not far from the radio - and he is clearly berating himself. He should have gone. He should have overcome his fear and gone.

"Any word?"

No, it isn't the thousandth time he has asked in the last hour. Sorry, Maglor, your brother is cracking at the seams.

[seawanderer]

His brother needs him. Nelyo needs him. Maglor reigns his emotions and panic and nerves in so he can try and settle the only family he has at his side at the moment.

"No...Atto is with Curvo. You know how stubborn those two are." Curufin, who'd managed to cheat Namo himself. "And Tony is also with them." Nothing his brother doesn't already know.

[castintoflames]

He makes a soft, low sound at the answer. While it is the truth, it isn't comforting. Fëanor and Curufin might stay until the final second and then -

Bringing a finger to his lips, his eyes unfocused, he wishes, not for the first time, that he had foresight.

"Tony is like Atto. Curvo is like Atto." therein lies the problem, "They need someone like Ammë."

[knifewithnoname]

"They do be being very stubborn." She has seen him pacing, she knows why he is worried. The scientists don't think the world has long to last at all and people were still down there. Important people to him.

She doesn't think they should have stayed, but she also was aware they would not share her opinion. But they were stubborn and sometimes that was all it took to stay alive.

[seawanderer]

She understands, which worries him in itself. Maglor huffs out an exasperated sigh as he tries to settle down beside her. He thinks her a sweet child for caring.

"Extremely stubborn," he agrees. "I only hope it is enough." And that Feanor doesn't go up in flames again...

[knifewithnoname]

"I do be hoping so too." She tilted her head at him. "Did you no be wanting to be going with them?"

She's curious. She hadn't wanted to stay, she figured any villagers who hadn't already evacuated were stupid. But most people here cared about protecting others.

Space Station

[castintoflames]

The scientists may have hope, but Maedhros is rapidly losing his. His family is down there and they, like him, have abominable luck. He runs his fingers through his hair absently, tugging too hard on the bright strands and causing himself yet another headache.

"Hello? Hello? Can anyone hear me? Father? Curvo?" his deep voice is unsteady, cracking as he phrases the questions, "Answer me."

Please. He tries to get a view of the planet below, wondering if he has time to go down there in person. But what if he lands too far from them? There has to be a way.

Yet a promise to his brother keeps him on the space station, his energies set towards aiding or comforting others if he can. Of course they may end up comforting him instead, though that hardly seems fair considering he is, by far, their senior.

[knifewithnoname]

Nearby there is a girl watching. She was also a little worried. Tony is down there and though he was powerful and strong she is not sure he can survive a world ending.

She doesn't think they should have stayed at all. If people hadn't evacuated in time that was there own stupid fault. They had been there almost a week and made it obvious what they were doing. There had to be a point where you just left them to their fate.

But apparently not. Light followers were nothing if not determined to always do right and Tony was one of the worst. The voice on the radio had been young and he was a protector of children.

Feanor and Curufin were also down there and they were this mans brother and father. She understood that all the elves were one family. She hasn't spoke to this one yet though. Even now she paused, he seems upset. He might not want company.

[castintoflames]

Once he catches sight of her, she won't be able to get away without exchanging a few words. Maedhros has a strong soft spot for children and he will cease his pacing - for the moment - and kneel down to her height.

"Are you well?"

He has no tolerance for those that threaten or frighten young ones. If his life had been kinder, he might have been a decent father. Of course certain other factors would have needed...ah...changing for that to be, too. But he has adopted a pair of twins and if more children need him, he will help them. Such things come naturally to the eldest of six brothers.

[knifewithnoname]

He was very tall and so his kneeling was considerate, she wouldn't have to stretch her neck so much. She nodded, she was well. She had done well in the mission and hadn't been injured.

"Do you be being well? You do be being worried."

[stealsyourheart]

"Maedhros-san, you're gonna wear a hole in the floor at this rate."

[castintoflames]

"Should I fall through it, I may land on the planet below."

No, he wouldn't. But that is where he wants to go and wants to avoid.

Space Station

[enthunder]

[ She hated feeling helpless. Busy with piloting shuttles, helping the medical teams, and generally riding herd on the other 'heroes' when she could, she'd been able to distract herself from it. Now, with all of the jobs done and everyone settled, it's either sleep or join the others outside the control room, waiting for radio contact.

So naturally, she's pacing three corridors away from there, instead. ]