[Cross may have only dealt with that darkness-enfused individual for no more than five minutes, tops, but clearly Alexstrasza had spent much more time with him. Whatever ability the opponent had, it was powerful enough to overwhelm the lieutenant in more than just a physical way.
After he delivered her quite a number of terrans, he went to go get some for himself, not staying out for too long. Ugh, do not want to run into that guy again thank you very much!
More than happily satiated now, the redhead moves over to her and takes a seat by her.] Alexstrasza.
[ She doesn't move when she hears her name and feels his presence, but her gaze does shift a bit--and there's a subtle acknowledgment in her frame as she continues to watch light reflect in spilled blood ]
[He picks up on that subtle acknowledgment, which is all he needs. Even with more then enough terrans to satisfy her, terran blood alone would not stop whatever was plauging her mind. Hell, the bacillus did not seem to be helping, either.
After a moment, Cross silently offers his hand to her.]
[ Her gaze darts quickly and without meaning when she catches the gesture out of the corner of her eye--almost like she's determined not to look at him. But despite all of that her body moves of its own conviction, albeit shaking, and places hers atop his own.
The touch is not firm and sure like it should be. ]
[Feeling the shaking in her hand - he is, needless to say, very concerned about her. Speaking with the bacillus may be easier, but the last thing he wants to do is add one more distraction into her mind.
He grasps her hand firmly as he looks at her face, keeping his voice low:]
If you still need more energy, Lieutenant... [He trails off, figuring that it will be obvious to her what he is offering her.]
[ Her response is an uneven nod and as firmer grip on his hand--more energy, more power...yes, that would be better for her. Better. Easier. That's the one thing she has always known how to do.
She doesn't even have to think to start draining energy from him. It just happens from the contact between them, strength flowing into her limbs as a weak numbing feeling should hit him. But it helps--more than helps. With another's energy come a familiar high, a familiar feeling of strength that allows her to clear her mind even if only a little. Her eyes brighten some and she finally lifts her head. ]
[He knew she would accept his offer, so he had purposely overeaten to compensate for the energy he would lose to Alexstrasza. Even so, he still feels drained and slightly numb, but a few terrans would fix that real quick.
The lifting of her head pleases him greatly - it is definitely an improvement over how she look moments ago.]
[ She'll look scores better by the time she's taken enough to regain some semblance of coherency. She'll even lift her head from the wall and shift, letting out a quiet sigh of relief...but keep draining energy from him. Not quickly in the least--it's slow and almost lazy as she moves to lean her back against the wall and tilt her head back ]
[Cross nods his head towards Alexstrasza. He knows he stepped out of line, but did he care? Nope. She needs to to banish this nuisance and heal herself to continue carrying on their Commander's will.]
Of all who follow...you are perhaps the strongest and most loyal to his cause. For that I will see you rewarded. [ even if the current reward is just her slightly lessening up on the numbness she causes him, fingertips tracing over his palm idly ]
He warned me of this tactic... I must begin counter-measures immediately.
After he delivered her quite a number of terrans, he went to go get some for himself, not staying out for too long. Ugh, do not want to run into that guy again thank you very much!
More than happily satiated now, the redhead moves over to her and takes a seat by her.] Alexstrasza.
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After a moment, Cross silently offers his hand to her.]
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The touch is not firm and sure like it should be. ]
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He grasps her hand firmly as he looks at her face, keeping his voice low:]
If you still need more energy, Lieutenant... [He trails off, figuring that it will be obvious to her what he is offering her.]
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She doesn't even have to think to start draining energy from him. It just happens from the contact between them, strength flowing into her limbs as a weak numbing feeling should hit him. But it helps--more than helps. With another's energy come a familiar high, a familiar feeling of strength that allows her to clear her mind even if only a little. Her eyes brighten some and she finally lifts her head. ]
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The lifting of her head pleases him greatly - it is definitely an improvement over how she look moments ago.]
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It's getting quieter...
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What is, if I may ask?
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That scum--without you, I...
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But she also needs to remain firm, Strong--she is a Lieutenant. The Commander's Lieutenant--so with a clipped tone she glances in Cross' direction ]
Know your place, Cross. [ even if it isn't half as authoritative as it probably ought to be. He saved her, after all. ]
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My apologies, Lieutenant.
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He warned me of this tactic... I must begin counter-measures immediately.
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