chapter five ♔ it'll be a day like this one when the sky falls down

[eldritchweaver]

the blues - switchfoot

WHO || The Knights
WHAT || Failboat returns from the disaster in LA as the Knighthood goes on lockdown
WHERE || The castle, London
WHEN || Directly after this, Fall 2017
HOW || Actionspam

Hasmed's announcement does not brook any rebuttal: all Knights are recalled to the Castle, where they must remain until the Section Heads and Jack Chessing have spoken about the events in Los Angeles that have left the Knighthood without their usual leader.  

The entire Los Angeles area is now covered with a dark miasma that has interfered with any signals that might be sent out from phones, etc., leaving the whole world wondering what exactly is happening down there.  Final images showed horrendous monsters, a panic of citizens, looting and violence from humans and Shadowkind alike.  

Hasmed has warned of extra magical wards on the castle, and anyone arriving will immediately take notice of one very prominent one: above the entire roof of the excessively large building hovers a black and red sigil in the air, a pentagram in a circle surrounded by runes or words in an unknown language, stretching for miles.  

[ This is the social log for post-LA lockdown.  Failboat must complete the top log before being allowed to tag outside of it. ]

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[daredtobelieve]

[After her conversation/argument with Ashley, Helen goes to the labs to pretend to work and try to take her mind off of things. The sound of someone entering the lab (or maybe the sound of a box of cheezits being opened) grabs her attention. But it's a face Helen wasn't expecting to see.]

Beatrice? Is that you? [Her tears are long dried by now, but she still looks frayed at the edges, worn down- not that it's all that uncommon of a thing right now.]

[perambulate]

[ bea g e n t l y puts the cheez its down like there is nothing to see here, before she looks up, long mermaid hair bouncing across her shoulders. ]

Still with the full name, Helen? Always with the full name?

[ it's said with quiet teasing, small smile touching her features before she moves forward for a hug. always a hug. ]

[daredtobelieve]

[The hug is quite welcome, considering the time she's had lately.]

I'm an old woman, set in her ways. Besides, it's such a beautiful name. [She pulls back from the hug to get a look at her.]

I take it the both of you are here, then? Safe and sound?

[perambulate]

[ bea's mom died before she found the knights, helen was a welcome comfort at the time. she still is, if indicated by the way bea sinks into the embrace. helen never once looked at her differently for her nereid ancestry. ]

Yeah, Ro's headed to the Light wing probably, you know how she is.

[daredtobelieve]

It's good to have you two here. Despite the circumstances. You might find that some things have changed-- but it seems you remember where the kitchen is, at least.

[perambulate]

Teleporting is exhausting, I have to know where the food is.

[ she's gotten the trip from joburg to london down to four hops and a car ride to the castle, but she's usually sleeping during the car ride. she's gained a sixth sense for food. ]

It's not my fault people don't label their things.

[daredtobelieve]

If you ever have trouble finding enough to eat, let me know. [She spends too much time in her office to not keep a stash of snacks.]

...And if you're ever bored, you could do me a favor and check in on someone who is a bit like you. [Teleport friends??] My daughter, Ashley. She's angry with me at the moment, but her ability to teleport is still a rather new development, comparatively.

[perambulate]

You wants me to speak to your daughter, who is cross with you? [ her eyebrows creep up. that seems ill-advised. ]

[daredtobelieve]

The two aren't necessarily connected. In fact, knowing me doesn't need to come up at all. [Helen is worried, and since she can't really be there to check in on Ashley without her getting really, really mad, she can try to set her up on friend dates with people she trusts.]

[perambulate]

That sounds a little like lying. [ which... she is bad at. it's not that she doesn't want to check on helen's daughter for her, or even just hang out with someone with the same ability because pals! but. it sounds tricky. ] It isn't as if teleporting comes up in everyday casual conversation, even with me.

[daredtobelieve]

I don't want you to do anything you aren't comfortable with. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have put you in the position at all.

[perambulate]

Relax. [ bea shushes her, falling back into being unconcerned. if helen can change her mind that quickly, then bea doesn't think she'll be pressured into do anything.

it won't be a hardship to find a fellow teleporting gal. ]

It's fine, I can check on her without... it being weird or dishonest.

[daredtobelieve]

[There's a palpable relief in the way she exhales, her shoulders sagging as a great deal of tension is released.]

Thank you.

[perambulate]

You'd do it if it was Ro's mum asking, [ bea says with a shrug. that's what friends do. ]

[daredtobelieve]

[A small smile tugs at the corners of her mouth.]

Of course. And perhaps I can show my appreciation by cooking meal for you and Ro sometime soon. [you can't live off cheezits, bea]

[perambulate]

[ she probably has before ok ]

I wouldn't say no.

[daredtobelieve]

I would be heartbroken if you did.

[perambulate]

Well now I definitely can't say no.

[daredtobelieve]

[Helen cracks a smile]

Perfect. Just let me know when you're both free and I'll get it sorted.

[perambulate]

Will do. [ but first she's going in for another hug. ]

[daredtobelieve]

[Helen is all about those hugs.]

Run along. I'm sure you have others to catch up with. I'll be here.

[perambulate]

[ bea presses a kiss to helen's cheek but darts off without argument because she's right and bea is reluctantly sticking around so they will have plenty of time. ]