[Safe Now?]

[sephiroth_san]

Who: Sephiroth, Vega, Elena (Maybe Loz / Yazoo Later on? Not sure that Kadaj has even caught up to them yet. Naturally Jenova can interfere with thoughts if she wishes also)
When: Mid-Afternoon day after the eventual arrival at N.Corel
Location: Mining Tunnels - N.Corel
Rating: PG/R 
Summary: Now that the majority of the sedative is dissolved, it's

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[puisne_turk]

Having opted to take the first round of guard duty of the main entrance, Elena worked the sights on her firearm, aiming at the nearest rock to ensure they were level and on target. She’d wanted to prolong her time outdoors - small, cramped areas increased her claustrophobia. And caves...well, Elena had issues with dark, damp caves. Especially ones that housed certain silver-haired men.

Ka-CLICKThere was something powerful about the sound of a locked slide being released and snapping into place. Metal on metal, oiled and lubed for the utmost precision and accuracy. Some people liked fighting with their fists, others with swords and staffs. But there was nothing better than feeling the weight of a firearm in her hands, the smell of gunpowder, and the deafening boom of the gunshot

[sephiroth_san]

Having encountered no one in the short, but steady walk to the cave entrance Sephiroth paused for a moment just a couple of feet inside the doorway. Was it his imagination but had he heard something out there a couple seconds before

[puisne_turk]

Nothing had come out of the cave and Elena was beginning to question if she actually heard footsteps or not. Her ears weren't that bad, and she was sure she’d heard something. But the lack of evidence was starting to make her question herself. Still, she didn't move, listening to the passing breeze. There was still a chance that something was...

Busted.

How in the hell did he know she was there? Momentary panic kicked in, and she was checking her angle, her stance against the wall, anything to deduce why she'd been seen so easily when she couldn't even see him yet. Exhaling - how long had she been holding her breath, anyway? - Elena ran her fingers through her hair, scratching at a spot just behind her ear. Another light breeze pushed past her, mussing up the blonde tresses she'd just fixed. Fixing it once more, she pushed away from the wall

[sephiroth_san]

So it hadn't been a figment of his imagination, that was reassuring. Sephiroth kept his eyes closed for the time being and allowed a small smirk to creep across his face as he heard her move. He could almost picture where she was stood at the back of his closed eyelids, reasurring also that his innate and strictly trained combat prowess hadn't been wrecked at all. He just needed to get over what ShinRa had done to him in all respects. Nice to know.

And surely enough as eyes opened and fixed on Elena, he was presented with no doubt the entire reason he'd had to go through that whole ordeal in the first place. All it would take would be a simple 12ft lunge to pierce her like she deserved and he could even mentally picture doing it. The thought tickled his temptation much like the way the light off her blonde hair irritated his eyes. Sephiroth tried his hardest not to squint or double blink at her, who knows what she'd try now that Mother had thrown her into his path again. He stood a little awkwardly in the labcoat with it pulled

Icon = WOW.

[puisne_turk]

"What, and ruin the mystery?" she returned in an attempt to match his tone. Unfortunately it came out a little shakier than she'd wanted. The tone in his voice, much stronger than before, shot across the distance between them and struck her straight through. Even the hairs on the back of her neck stood at attention

ty :) eye candy ^^

[sephiroth_san]

Just what was her game here? Sephiroth couldn't help but wonder. He finally allowed his eyes to take that heavy blink which had been itching. It made them weep but the salty water was wiped away with the back of his free hand. He wasn't crying but didn't want to seem like he was, who knows what she'd try to pick up on to use against him.

He didn't reply to her attempt to snap back at him, he was much too above that type of game. Just stood there as the breeze every so often rippled the edges of the lab coat and his hair. Occasionally he had to look away from the sunlight glinting on the blond, plus the dusty near desert environment outside.

He remained stood about two feet in the doorway as the Turk moved around. He wasn't sure about whether his eyesight would last long outside with the sun that bright but then again he had come this far to get outside, why stumble at the last couple of steps. There was however a reason still to keep his distance from Elena.

"That would depend greatly on you. Are we expecting company?"

Re: ty :) eye candy ^^

[puisne_turk]

It was hard to see him in the darkness of the cave, even if she was in a better position to see him. The sunlight overhead was casting itself just slightly to the left of her, producing a deeper darkness beyond the few feet at the entryway. So when she saw a shift of light gray, what she guessed was probably white in any other lighting, she assumed he was brushing his hair back. The movements were about right, if a little short of the top of his head. How he managed such long hair tidy, neat and knot free was beyond her. Her hair was hardly a quarter his length and she had to work hard to make it look good.

"On me?"

For a moment Elena was honestly puzzled and then it was mere seconds until understood what laid between the lines. Blonde hair shifted as she shook her head, a little chuckle escaping between her lips. Of course it made sense. Last time they met she'd called in backup - and they came in force. When was the last time you saw Cloud and Co., the WRO, and the Turks in the same room

Oky Doke: Tag: Vega/Kira/Jenova? (Also New Line)

[sephiroth_san]

The urge to wipe at or rub his irritated, watery but highly vividly glowing eyes was starting to overcome the common sense which told him not to. Sephiroth kept his eyes downcast as much as he could since it was more comfortable. Elena was right though; to suggest that he shouldn't stay outside for too long. It irritated him a little that she was stating the obvious as if he was some child but he was not exactly in any position to argue or fight with the Turk over such petty detail right now. Who does she think she's talking to, we need to bring her down a few pegs that's for sure. Later.. Sephiroth carefully crouched down again and picked Elena's gun back up off the ground, tossing it back in her direction with a easy flick of his wrist.

"You might need that." He needed people to be armed around him at least, while he was stuck not being able to defend himself to his full capability. Need? I've never needed anyone, they are here just because Mother's chosen them...

Vega. Kira He had names now for the other two females which had

Laney's last comment before disappearing into town.

[puisne_turk]

She hadn't intended to look back or be nice or anything of the sort. She just felt...pushed...to say it. Like she was pushed across his paths so many times over the last few weeks. It was that push that acted also as a pull, making her want to return back when she thought of going further away from the mines. He couldn't be left alone for too long in this state and she had to - almost wanted to - stay behind and protect him.

"Hmm?"

She'd seen the flicking of his wrist before she saw the gun coming her way. Catching it with both hands - the barrel uncomfortably pressed against her collar bone - she gave a little nod, tucking the weapon back into its holster. Without another word she turned back towards the outskirts of the down and moved on. The man needed pants and she was aimed to find some.

Late, so late.

[vegashadow]

Vega was toward the back of the cave, checking their supplies and sorting everything. It would be easier than digging through several crates to find a single item. She had tied back her hair while she worked and her weapons were strapped behind her back. The red haired woman stood after a moment and wiped a bead of sweat from her forehead before turning and heading towards the entrance.

She spotted Sephiroth, up and about, and made her way over to him. His eyes her downcast, she could see the bright glow to his eyes still though. It had taken him to long to get back on his feet, though Vega could see he was still recovering, at least a bit.

"You're feeling better then?" She asked

no worries

[sephiroth_san]

Bare feet were glad for the cooler ground of the interior of the cave that much was a fact. Bright eyes remained downcast until they were adjusted to the gloomier light and then Sephiroth looked up to meet Vega's gaze as she approached. They registered a few details before having to double-blink once more to clear the gloop out of them. Sephiroth still held the lab coat as closed as he could manage with a bandaged arm.

".." He started then had to clear his throat. Is it possible that the gunk from in his eyes was getting into the back of his throat like that? He wasn't sure and he wasn't a doctor really.

"I've slept for a long time." An easy comment to make. Sephiroth tried again to give more of an answer, there was not anyone more acutely aware of how rough he felt than himself. "Could be better..."