[ so homura's just gonna wander around until she gets a headache, basically. because, yes, the soul gem is not giving her any kind of information on the actual whereabouts on this thing, and she's growing testy. it probably becomes increasingly obvious that she's wandering around in search of something and not following the glimmering magic stone in her hand quickly, but homura's not going to answer any questions.
that would be embarrassing, and she is cool. elegant. reliable.
...anyway.
their target is tucked away in a corner, but it's easily found by the hum of a headache that won't quit. this time, homura feels it as soon as she sets eyes on the portal and the gem's gone, disappeared to who knows where, as it's replaced with a m-26 grenade.
no she does not talk this entire time because again she is cool. she does, however, take quick, long strides to the portal, and turns to dave. ]
[ yeah, he's just following the weird flow of time as well, with a grimace. he won't fill the silence with babble for once, but instead is still quiet and focused when she turns to him, after which he nods. ]
[ homura just nods before biting the pin of the grenade. it's not pulled, but she's ready to do so, and throw the moment they make their way through. a grenade explosion is an easy way to cause damage and escape, so it seems like it'll be a better way to fight back in the moment.
the portal is still a whirlwind of wooziness and headaches and it's pretty much reflex that makes her rip the grenade away from her body. it's tossed high into the blue sky with a grunt and then she hears the splash before she's underwater so maybe dave hit before her? she's probably lighter by virtue of being a lot shorter? homura doesn't know. her head hurts and the rush of cold water that smacks at her back and then wraps around her isn't helping that.
the explosion goes off. time's not stopped - there is no ticking of a clock, and floater island is bright as it should be.
thankfully, neither of them will go deaf today. ]
Where are you?
[ it's telepathy, of course. the "lake" isn't deep but she's pretty sure they were just hurled into it mid-air, so hopefully he either landed near by or somewhere a lot less likely to bruise later. maybe. ]
[ lightweight though he is dave is heavier than homura, yes. so he can have landed first. his first thought through the haze of disorientation is that everyone he knows needs to stop carrying around bombs and setting them off at the drop of a hat.
the second is that maybe they should stop going through portals? the alien thing doesn't seem to be around, though maybe. homura's bomb exploded it. either way, they're just in another random place. floater island? shit, they're going to have a bit to travel back to base, but it's not as bad as it could be. ]
Here. I'm beginnin' to think they don't have any of these portals anchored any place in particular.
[ homura climbs out of the lake, because there's nothing to be gained from sitting in the water. if she catches dave's displeasure with her bomb stunt, then she doesn't show it. instead, she wobbles on shaky legs and puts an arm on the closest rock. she's dripping wet in her magical girl get-up for all of two seconds before, with a surprisingly dramatic hair flip, she's bone dry. ]
Yes. This is unnecessary.
[ it's said in such a way that it's easy to see she agrees with him. ]
Go back to the base. I'll handle them. [ remember the desert eagle? the james bond gun is making another appearance. homura makes sure it's got a round in it, and then stands straight. ]
[ homura's body tenses. she doesn't like that answer, and it's apparent. ]
Protecting ourselves against them is different.
[ this is a nuisance, now. she doesn't like it. maybe she's just mad because her head hurts - but between wasting a bomb (they don't grow on trees, where is she gonna get what she needs for another now), knowing dave's been feeling this since they got out, and feeling that, yes, these things are likely hostile, she's not really for a non-murdery option. ]
How do you feel?
[ she means in general but she sure doesn't specify!! ]
I'll live. [ he waves a hand, even though he. definitely is going to go just lie down and pretend to be dead for a bit after this lmao... ] At least I know what was causin' it, now. It's better than thinkin' I was worked up about unrelated shit or just. Going insane?
[ now he knows he is literally just feeling his own aspect get fucked around with by amateurs. ]
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that would be embarrassing, and she is cool. elegant. reliable.
...anyway.
their target is tucked away in a corner, but it's easily found by the hum of a headache that won't quit. this time, homura feels it as soon as she sets eyes on the portal and the gem's gone, disappeared to who knows where, as it's replaced with a m-26 grenade.
no she does not talk this entire time because again she is cool. she does, however, take quick, long strides to the portal, and turns to dave. ]
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Second time's the charm?
[ to find the source. ]
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the portal is still a whirlwind of wooziness and headaches and it's pretty much reflex that makes her rip the grenade away from her body. it's tossed high into the blue sky with a grunt and then she hears the splash before she's underwater so maybe dave hit before her? she's probably lighter by virtue of being a lot shorter? homura doesn't know. her head hurts and the rush of cold water that smacks at her back and then wraps around her isn't helping that.
the explosion goes off. time's not stopped - there is no ticking of a clock, and floater island is bright as it should be.
thankfully, neither of them will go deaf today. ]
Where are you?
[ it's telepathy, of course. the "lake" isn't deep but she's pretty sure they were just hurled into it mid-air, so hopefully he either landed near by or somewhere a lot less likely to bruise later. maybe. ]
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the second is that maybe they should stop going through portals? the alien thing doesn't seem to be around, though maybe. homura's bomb exploded it. either way, they're just in another random place. floater island? shit, they're going to have a bit to travel back to base, but it's not as bad as it could be. ]
Here. I'm beginnin' to think they don't have any of these portals anchored any place in particular.
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Yes. This is unnecessary.
[ it's said in such a way that it's easy to see she agrees with him. ]
Go back to the base. I'll handle them. [ remember the desert eagle? the james bond gun is making another appearance. homura makes sure it's got a round in it, and then stands straight. ]
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[ he is just. following her. dave doesn't magically dry but doesn't seem bothered by the wet, so. ]
We should ask Rose if she sees a way to settle this sans murder.
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Protecting ourselves against them is different.
[ this is a nuisance, now. she doesn't like it. maybe she's just mad because her head hurts - but between wasting a bomb (they don't grow on trees, where is she gonna get what she needs for another now), knowing dave's been feeling this since they got out, and feeling that, yes, these things are likely hostile, she's not really for a non-murdery option. ]
How do you feel?
[ she means in general but she sure doesn't specify!! ]
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[ now he knows he is literally just feeling his own aspect get fucked around with by amateurs. ]
And we're not protectin' ourselves yet.
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Do you think you're going insane?
[ she'll touch on protecting themselves, soon. ]
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[ KIND OF. ]
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It being the headaches.
[ is she patronizing him or just trying to make sure he knows that doesn't sound entirely right... unanswered questions... ]
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[ HIS ASPECT BEING MESSED WITH ]