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!"

[seawanderer]

"Close," he agrees amiably enough. "But not entirely done. You should go ahead though, there's space enough for you."

Maglor frowns though, seeing that stiffness and clear exhaustion. But the reminder that he's not alone, that he has family here has him finally hesitate, looking away, off toward where his younger brother and father had gone.

"I will leave. But not yet."

[stealsyourheart]

"Your dad went off that way too huh?" He saw that look.

"Well, I can wait with you then."

[seawanderer]

"And Tony," Maglor answers. Because Tony Stark has been elf-dopted. "But Nelyo is waiting," he reluctantly continues after a moment.

He looks back to Kaito and wryly shakes his head before encouraging the youth to at least sit. "You would be welcome, but it is not necessary."

[stealsyourheart]

"Who's Nelyo?" He asks curiously.

"Curufin-san is a friend." He shakes his head. "I don't want you to wait alone." Also he figures Maglor is more likely to get on a shuttle if there's someone else there.

[seawanderer]

It would surprise him if Kaito hasn't at least seen him. "My other brother here, Maedhros. Taller than I, with red hair."

...Ok. He's just. Gonna reach out to try and ruffle the youth's hair. "Thank you for being his friend." His little brother needs all the friends he can get!

[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.

[seawanderer]

...Humans confuse him sometimes, even with how many he's known, and how long he's been around them. Jessie is not different, though Maglor manages a wry little half-grin.

"Perhaps you were too busy to focus on your immediate surroundings?"

[unholyandbroken]

'It makes sense actually." as Jessie lights up her cigarette. 'I mean focusing on blasting rocks may have been just enough to keep the worst at bay." making sure to aim downwind as she spoke.

[seawanderer]

Maglor is probably one of the few who doesn't care or think much of those who smoke, considering how much Hobbits and certain wizards tend to smoke! He does, however, keep an eye on their surroundings to make sure nothing comes after them, including more parts of the planet.

"Just so!"

[unholyandbroken]

"Just means I may have more to consider right?" but Jessie observes. "Plus I have to admit blasting rocks beats being beat up by demons."

[seawanderer]

The elf chuckles, shifting just out of the way of a crumbling bit of rock. "Battle stirs the blood. Narrows the focus down to what is necessary, rather than pure fear."

[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]

Too many years alone, in Maglor's case. And before then, too long with family to protect. He's not used to others protecting him, or even wanting to. But he's trying not to make it too difficult or aggravating now.

While he obediently gets on ahead of Ignis, he immediately turns to make sure the man is right there boarding immediately after. But then there's no more space, and it seems the only people left are those Tony and that group went off to try and save.

"Now is the most difficult time," he murmurs to his friend, lips in a grim line. "Waiting for news."

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis was certainly worried about Tony, but knew that he couldn't hope to keep up with someone who could fly. The closest he'd gotten was when he had the magitek armor part where he could get to the rooftops of Altissia with. It might be worth poking into Tony's inventory to see if that could be a thing that could be made. It would be similar to Peter's webbing abilities.

"I suppose there's some comfort in knowing they're worried about you?" The advisor was trying to keep Maglor focused. "And if that were us going off on our own, they'd be the ones sitting here fretting."

Not that Ignis had any plans to make Tony worry because the man could become an overprotective suit of iron. Heavens knew that his lover had given him an earful and threatened to kick his ass if he had to go rescue him again.

[seawanderer]

Maglor would be happy to help, if Tony doesn't beat him to it!

He understands the intent, and manages a small smile for the effort. "My brother Maedhros has it the worst of us. Father made him stay behind." And for good reason.

He makes himself take a calming breath. "I had the easiest job." Keeping Ignis safe! And that gets Ignis another wry little smile.

[faithfulsupport]

"Stay behind?" Ignis was confused. Stay behind on the train? Or stay behind somewhere else? As far as the advisor knew, everyone had to participate in missions so he had to be misunderstanding the answer.

The easiest job tugged a smile from the advisor. "One that hopefully you will be relieved from next time." If not, Ignis was going to have some serious mental ass kicking to do because now he was returning from this particular mission hale and hearty.

"Though I do thank you for assisting my team. This whole mission was easier than the last." He had Raven to keep an eye on Madoka, Joss to watch over Romeo and Ple Two could definitely take care of herself though Ignis got status reports.

[seawanderer]

"On the space station," he amended.

Maglor doesn't quite shrug. "Tony has done much for my family and I. He did not force this task on me, I offered so as to help quiet his mind." He'd do it again, and again, so long as he knows Maedhros doesn't need him for the same protection detail.

He inclines his head. "I was glad to do it. We're all adjusting more and more to what is set for us each month."