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[captainshort]

[ voice ]

[Click. Heavy breathing, the hiss of a visor being raised and cold air rushing in. A rough swallow is audible then, between gritted teeth, a Gnommish expletive.]

... d'Arvit.

[ to Niko // UNHACKABLE ]

Problem.

[ooc; The elf was caught off guard by a zombie or five. Needless to say, she held them off as best she could and tried to

Comments

[bright_shield]

--- are you all right?

[captainshort]

If you define alright as "momentarily coherent," then yes, I'm fine.

[bright_shield]

Considering why other people aren't very coherent right now--- I think you ought to report to the hospital.

[captainshort]

[a slow exhale.] I'm sorry. I know we're short-handed as it is.

[bright_shield]

There's nothing to apologize for. Just consider it a reassignment. The ill people need watching over as well.

[captainshort]

I-nngh-I thought my magic would be able to handle this ...

[bright_shield]

My magic-- I thought the same. Is there someone there to help you?

[captainshort]

Shortly.

Riou-be careful.

[bright_shield]

If you need any further help, don't hesitate to ask.

. . . . of course.

strike = thoughts

[captainshort]

If I can still ask by the end of it.

Yes.

strike = thoughts

[bright_shield]

Dammit and I don't think I could reach-- I'll see if I can zero in on your location. Merely as back-up.

[captainshort]

Don't. I don't want to risk-

[bright_shield]

I'm already out here. Don't worry about it. I'm sure your help will deal with everything shortly.

[captainshort]

Capable guy.

[bright_shield]

Good to hear.