zestien - Destruction

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[A] - 1447 Mitchell Rd.

[Holland is slowly, slowly waking up amidst rubble.  Once he gets past the disorientation of not waking in bed, of not feeling rested and realizing he'd passed out . . . he's going to look for others.  Canada, he knew, was droned, and he feared the worst for her, unable to really defend herself.  He knew Hilda was much more

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[a_gentle_boy]

[Perhaps not surprisingly, Lucas is taking the same path. In the opposite direction. He'd assured his family that he'd be right back when he'd taken off running along the ruined roads.

Despite the wreckage, he looks more or less unharmed. The nice pajamas he'd gotten from the UFO are torn, but that's from overexertion more than anything.]

Mr. Netherlands! Miss Canada!

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[Yes. He'll turn around fast, so pleased to hear that voice. He almost gives a smile.]

[a_gentle_boy]

[Lucas has no qualms about bounding straight into a hug.]

...I'm glad you're alright.

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[And he gives really great hugs.]

I knew you'd be all right.

[welljustwatchme]

[While Holland comes close to a smile, Canada manages a full one for the boy, relieved to see him, and to see her friend so relieved, too.]

It's good to see you, Lucas.

[a_gentle_boy]

[Lucas is the huggiest. So Canada gets a quick one, too.]

You, too.

[And then slow detachment.]

...I don't think anyone's actually been hurt in all of this. There's not even hazmats or anything, so... It should be alright.

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It's going to get worse.

[Just. . . moving closer to Lucas, standing behind him closer to Canada. ]

We're looking for supplies.

[He'll hand the boy a tin of pears he found earlier.]

[welljustwatchme]

[Hugs are good. Canada will hold on to Lucas for just a moment, giving his head a pat. Then they're back to business and she glances at Holland.]

So far it seems like those of us brought here and still aware of things were unharmed, but that doesn't mean that the usual post-explosion issues won't kick in at any time. It could just be delayed, so stay on your guard.

[a_gentle_boy]

[Lucas doesn't quite take the can, pushing it back a little bit. They needed it just as much as he did.]

Post-explosion issues? Worse? I'm not sure what you mean...

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There's always something worse here.

[He sets a hand on Lucas' shoulder.]

You'll stay with us, right? Since you don't have your power.

[welljustwatchme]

Just trust us on that. [She'll explain the after-effects of explosions, the things she fears will sneak up at any moment to bite them all in the behind, later, if he wants it. For now, safety is a priority, and she likes how Holland thinks.]

[a_gentle_boy]

...I'll stay with you for a bit.

[He still doesn't understand what they're talking about, but he'll nod.]

My powers don't matter so much. There are still people I need to find...

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Ja, there's a lot who'll be lost.

. . . I need to go find Belgium. You and Canada should go to the basement so Hilda isn't alone.

[welljustwatchme]

[Canada glances at Holland, not liking the implication that she'll not be involved in the search for Belgium, then looks back to Lucas, trying to seem reassuring.]

We can help you find them when things are safe again. In the meantime, I think taking you back to our place so you can sit with Hilda would be best. We all need a base, right?

[a_gentle_boy]

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You shouldn't be alone either, Mr. Netherlands. One of us should go with you.