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. ]

Comments

[undealt]

I have a feeling everyone else will not be as easily convinced of that as you are.

[He's just saying if he were to stroll out now with his wings out like HEEEY GUYS WHAT'S UP, he'll... probably be shot on sight.]

[untethered]

Then we arm ourselves with the truth so it can't be used against us.

[undealt]

[it certainly can't go as badly as last time...

but he's heartened by her faith and he pulls her into a gentle embrace.] Thank you, Belle. With all you've heard about me- with all we may never understand about who we were before we came here- you've never lost your faith in me. I might have given up hope were it not for you.

[untethered]

I doubted you once before, and I saw how that turned out.

You're still here - because you're a good person.

[undealt]

I suppose there's no arguing with that. I very well could have decided to leave and never come back, but I chose to face my demons head-on where no one can get hurt... And now, I'll face them with you, my love.

[untethered]

Exactly. And... with wings, apparently.

[undealt]

I don't really plan on using those unless I have to...

[Though, on one hand... He is gimpy and can't run. THAT IS WHAT TELEPORT IS FOR.]

[untethered]

Then let's hope it doesn't become necessary. [ she'll give him a tight squeeze of reassurance ] But you shouldn't have to hide who you are.

[undealt]

In a perfect world. [He kisses her forehead, so he doesn't have to let go of her just yet.] Perhaps one we'll see when we survive this.

[untethered]

I haven't given up believing in that world. I never will.

[undealt]

We need a few more people willing to see that light around here. As I said, I trust Hasmed believes in what he's doing, but it's an easy war to lose hope in, if we allow it.

[He reluctantly pulls back.] Which reminds me... I need to speak with him.

[untethered]

About what?

[undealt]

He was my mentor. I wouldn't necessarily call him a friend, since this is Hasmed we're talking about, but we've been confidantes for awhile now. I'd like to get his private perspective on this. I may not agree with all of his decisions, but that's the burden of leadership.

Someone should let him and Solace know that they're aware they're making the best of a bad situation, and that the outcry isn't unanimous.

[untethered]

You're right. And it would be good to know what they're thinking, as much as they're willing to share.

[undealt]

Who knows? Perhaps they'll be thrilled that someone has even bothered to ask. [He squeezes her hand.] I'll come find you later.

[untethered]

[ she squeezes his hand back and nods before withdrawing it slowly and heading back to the desk ]