Sharp Exit
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spira_rpThey'd managed to avoid the worst of the trouble on their exit from Midgar's ruins, much to Saix's quiet disappointment. They ran into a couple of relatively weak Hollows, new and of low concern, which were quickly dispatched. Saix had hoped for a bigger challenge, but it was probably for the best when they were followed by a shellshocked flock of refugees.
The Turks left for Edge once they'd cleared the rubble, a silent, mutual understanding having been reached with them that it would help no one, now, to continue whatever unfinished business was on the cards. Some of the refugees went too, claiming family, or friends who could help them, but the largest number stayed with the party until they reached Palumpolum. This was, it was reasoned, as far as they could safely take them. Word would be spreading around Edge by now that there had been survivors, and that increased the risks. Rumour travelled faster than feet, and neither Axel nor Saix wanted to run headlong into a welcoming committee that might recognise them for Ryoka.
Aerith, fortunately, agreed. She'd been nervous when they first came out of the shadow of what had once been Midgar, but once they'd travelled further out, to where the wilds of nature shaped the land, instead of the technology of men, she'd seemed to relax and take it in stride.
"Do you want to bring her back to Rabanastre, or do you have somewhere else in mind?" Saix asked of Axel, once the city of Palumpolum was part of the horizon again, instead of breathing down their necks. He was, grudgingly, impressed; Aerith was a city girl, but she hadn't made a single grumble when they'd travelled, which was more than could be said for the refugees that had stayed with them.
The Turks left for Edge once they'd cleared the rubble, a silent, mutual understanding having been reached with them that it would help no one, now, to continue whatever unfinished business was on the cards. Some of the refugees went too, claiming family, or friends who could help them, but the largest number stayed with the party until they reached Palumpolum. This was, it was reasoned, as far as they could safely take them. Word would be spreading around Edge by now that there had been survivors, and that increased the risks. Rumour travelled faster than feet, and neither Axel nor Saix wanted to run headlong into a welcoming committee that might recognise them for Ryoka.
Aerith, fortunately, agreed. She'd been nervous when they first came out of the shadow of what had once been Midgar, but once they'd travelled further out, to where the wilds of nature shaped the land, instead of the technology of men, she'd seemed to relax and take it in stride.
"Do you want to bring her back to Rabanastre, or do you have somewhere else in mind?" Saix asked of Axel, once the city of Palumpolum was part of the horizon again, instead of breathing down their necks. He was, grudgingly, impressed; Aerith was a city girl, but she hadn't made a single grumble when they'd travelled, which was more than could be said for the refugees that had stayed with them.
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Date: 2012-08-01 01:16 am (UTC)He swung at Ulquiorra as he retreated nonetheless.
He found it strange that he hadn't been hurt by the attack. It had seemed so dangerous earlier that he would have done anything to avoid it. He was jolted from his thoughts by the voice of the woman they had with them.
He looked over when Nel called for her comrades. He wasn't sure which one was which, but given that the more vicious of the two left when called, he tentatively lowered his own weapons halfway while waiting for his own opponent to do the same.
Axel knew when a fight was over.
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Date: 2012-08-01 01:22 am (UTC)He walked over towards Nel, and entered the garganta behind the others, watching as it closed and took the Ryoka from view.
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Date: 2012-08-01 01:24 am (UTC)"Are you all right?" She asked.
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Date: 2012-08-01 01:27 am (UTC)When he turned and saw Aerith hugging Axel, he managed to roll his eyes, and huff disapprovingly.
It would be a couple of minutes before the limit effect registered that the fight was over and finally wore off.
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Date: 2012-08-01 01:36 am (UTC)He returned the hug tightly, barely realising he was doing it, and nodded.
"Yeah," he said, nerves still jangling from the battle. "Yeah, I'm fine."
He wasn't tired -- that surprised him. He was, however, mentally exhausted.
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Date: 2012-08-01 01:44 am (UTC)She turned to look at Saix, then, who was, for the moment, still in his distinctly canine form. "Thank you again, for looking out for me."
Saix grumbled something like a growl, endeavouring to appear grumpy even though he couldn't seem to speak with a muzzle, but Aerith smirked a little. "Don't be like that. You're not fooling anyone; we can see your tail wagging."
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Date: 2012-08-01 02:02 am (UTC)"Thanks for not letting me down when I needed you, Isa." He spoke quietly, intending for only Saix to hear him.
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Date: 2012-08-01 02:10 am (UTC)He was relieved when, a few moments later, the form finally wore off and he reverted to his normal shape, and size.
He looked at Aerith, and then looked at Axel. "Pat me on the head again and I will destroy you, Lea."
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Date: 2012-08-01 02:13 am (UTC)"I think I prefer him furry. He's cuter that way. Cuddlier."
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Date: 2012-08-01 02:15 am (UTC)He couldn't help but look amused.
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Date: 2012-08-01 02:21 am (UTC)In a desperate attempt to change the subject and move off the fact that he'd just been fighting as a mutant dog on steroids, he looked upwards, and said, "We should find somewhere to make camp before darkness falls."
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Date: 2012-08-01 02:30 am (UTC)The battlefield was charred and bloody. There was blue fur in places and in some further areas flames of varying colours still made an attempt at flickering. By the time night fell, the whole vicinity would be like a beacon to large predators. Axel was eager to get away from there.
"You're right," he said, looking unhappy with it. "This place will call monsters to it like moths to a flame and I've had enough of fighting for today." He didn't mind admitting that at all. "I'll find a vantage point and see which direction we're best headed in, you two should find the chocobos."
They liked Aerith and Saix had a firm enough hand to drag them through a battlefield if need be. He headed off, not giving Saix time to argue.