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Tweak says, "Hello, Clarence"

Neil Dylandy / Lockon Stratos (I) (target_acquired) wrote in marinasylum,
@ 2010-06-28 20:33:00

Current mood:	frustrated
Entry tags:	:action, ciaphas cain, conrad weller, lacus clyne, neil dylandy, sakura kinomoto

[ action | varied ]
[ Action | Open ]

Tch. [He had been looking around the firing range for some time now, and just confirmed his suspicions. Not that he expected there to be weapons there -- even locked up and guarded by sentinels or something -- but there wasn't even the smell of gunpowder hanging in the air that he was used to. With a bit of a smirk, said to the empty room.] Figures. Doesn't seem that anyone even uses this place that much.

[ Action | Closed ]

[Lockon didn't know what to tell Sakura. He had only met Ashton once, and didn't really know him all that well. Lacus seemed to have the better handle on the situation, on the whole, so he was fine with just cleaning the kitchen while the girls sat in the dining room in Lacus' new home.

But he couldn't help but overhear, just a little...]

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	fields_of_hope 2010-07-03 01:22 am UTC (link)
	Yes. [she reaches down to take his hand.] I will inform the Defense Force to set up a perimeter, but I must be there to ensure that they do not intervene. It could mean the death of many innocent people if they rush in blindly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	target_acquired 2010-07-03 01:31 am UTC (link)
	[Blinking, he looks down at her hand, then back to her face, both surprised and concerned.] That... doesn't sound like "public relations" work to me, Lacus. [Lockon didn't mean for that to sound condescending, or sarcastic; but it wasn't what he expected from her announcement on getting this position. His hand tenses.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2010-07-03 01:33 am UTC (link)
	[She doesn't pull her hand away, and faces him directly.] No, it isn't. And it wasn't my intention to be involved in combat at all. But in this, we must keep the reality a secret from the force, and I am one of the few who will be aware of the full situation. I have a responsibility to assist however I can. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	target_acquired 2010-07-03 01:40 am UTC (link)
	[Terribly, tragic thoughts raced through his mind as his eyes watched her face.] Can't... can't someone else do this? It's Fou-Lu's show, isn't it? Isn't Gino in charge of the operation? [He assumed, from the fact that he formed the team in the first place. Lockon didn't know where this was all coming from.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2010-07-03 01:48 am UTC (link)
	[She reaches up to touch his face gently, understanding his reaction. But she can't refuse to do what is needed.] Fou-Lu will be busy enough with the demon -- it is not a certain victory by any means. He is trusting me to manage things below, so that he may focus on the battle. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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2010-07-03 01:53 am UTC (link)

[Right now, Lockon's trying not to panic. For starters, it's unlike him to lose his cool under situations like this. He's used to friends going out and risking their lives all the time -- but this time it was different. This time it was Lacus.

That, and Conrad's words were still very fresh on his mind. With some resolve, he focused his gaze. She said she was worried about innocent bystanders, and he wasn't on the force... but he had to be clear.] If there's no other way, Lacus... Then I'm going with you.

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	fields_of_hope 2010-07-03 02:00 am UTC (link)
	Neil... [She squeezes his hand, her expression showing both concern and gratitude.] If there is anyone I trust to protect me, and others, it is you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	target_acquired 2010-07-03 02:03 am UTC (link)
	[There's a bit of wryness in his smile.] Even if I'll probably be mostly useless if anything does go wrong? It sounds like this Xellos is a force to be reckoned with... [His eyes travel downward and to the side, briefly, the line of his mouth tightening as he considered something.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2010-07-03 02:07 am UTC (link)
	[He is, according to Fou-Lu. But Lacus doesn't wish to get into that. She holds Lockon's hand, her head inclining in a silent request for him to say whatever it is he must say.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

target_acquired
2010-07-03 02:30 am UTC (link)

[He's silent a long moment, not looking at her. Slowly, he retracts his hands, but it's not to get away from her. Leaning down, he snatches the stuffed brown paper bag up from beside the couch, and set it on the coffee table.

With grim amusement.] Some timing. I just came across Conrad, earlier today, and he gave me something that just might come in handy. [Or, if anything, at least make him feel safer.]

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	fields_of_hope 2010-07-03 02:33 am UTC (link)
	He did? [She's not all that surprised, but...] I don't think a sword would fit in that bag. [Since what else could Conrad offer someone to use in a fight?] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

target_acquired
2010-07-03 02:38 am UTC (link)

[He chuckles a little, unrolling the top of it, so he can reach inside.] It probably wouldn't.

[After a moment of hesitation, he slowly withdraws the silver revolver.] I haven't tested it, but Conrad told me its previous owner took great care of it. [Holding it in his lap, he looks to her for her opinion. Approval? Concern? Distrust? He has no idea how she might feel about this.]

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	fields_of_hope 2010-07-03 02:46 am UTC (link)
	[She pauses, taking a moment to examine the gun Lockon has pulled out. She's surprised that Conrad of all people would have such a thing... and indeed, she's not certain what to think.] [However... finally, she smiles.] I'm sure having that will help you to feel safer, Neil. And I am glad of that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

target_acquired
2010-07-03 02:53 am UTC (link)

[Even if her reaction had been anything else -- especially in light of the circumstances -- he wouldn't have put it away, or given it back. But he was glad that it didn't seem to disappoint her.] I can't be a proper bodyguard unarmed, ne?

[Then he frowns, clutching it tight around the cylinder.] ... I'm sorry, though. I told myself I didn't have to fight any more, here, and... [A weak chuckle.] Damn. I guess I was wrong.

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	fields_of_hope 2010-07-03 03:09 am UTC (link)
	[She looks at him with sad eyes. She doesn't want to be the reason he fights.] You don't have to fight, Neil. If it pains you, I wouldn't have you endure it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	target_acquired 2010-07-03 03:20 am UTC (link)
	[He wishes she wouldn't give him that look. Lockon shakes his head.] No, I can't ignore this. I want to do something, for the sake of others, but you said this is too dangerous to get involved in, directly... [Leaving the gun in his lap, he brings his hands up to rest on her shoulders.] If I can support you, that's more than enough for me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2010-07-03 03:42 am UTC (link)
	All right. [She nods and smiles -- this is part of why she cares for him as she goes.] I always value your support. And... Neil. I promise I'll be all right. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	target_acquired 2010-07-03 03:53 am UTC (link)
	[As a wordless reply to the first statement, he slides those arms around her shoulders and pulls her to him. After a deep breath,] Mm, I know, Lacus. [He'll do everything he can to make sure of that.] (Reply to this) (Parent)

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