[video]

[soothing_flame]

[The PCD starts up as Ai runs out of her house, the device rolling out of her pocket onto the ground. She stares up at the sky and the burning city around her, terror etched all over her face.]

No! This can't... What's...?

[Fire continues falling from the sky, dropping right onto her. Ai's eyes widen momentarily before, in another burst of flames,

Comments

[Video]

[wingsandwill]

[Have a slightly singed but more surprised Castiel. He had no idea Ai had any sort of powers beyond a normal human.

However that's not the issue at the moment.]

How long can you maintain such a barrier?

[Video]

[soothing_flame]

I...I don't know. If I'm around to keep putting ki in, then it should last for a while.

[If she dies, though, it's pretty much screwed.]

Are you alright? You're burned....

[Video]

[wingsandwill]

It would likely be better for your focus to be on maintaining a safehouse or perhaps the clinic, and for shielding yourself should you need to venture outside.

[He nods.]

I'm fine.

[The burns are minor and he barely feels them, used to much worse. He has a few more healing potions but is still saving them.]

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[soothing_flame]

Which one should I go to? I can only look after one building at a time, and that was the only barrier crystal I had.

[Video]

[wingsandwill]

Whichever you choose. The one Jo and I have made is well sheltered so it would be unnecessary there. Alphonse Elric has an entry; he may be able to direct you somewhere.

[Video]

[soothing_flame]

Al-kun does?

[She gives a determined nod, trying not to show any fear or hesitation on her face. If there's any time for her to suck it up and be brave, it's now.]

Alright. I'll try contacting him.

[Video]

[wingsandwill]

Alright.

[He nods right back at her.]

Be careful.

[Video]

[soothing_flame]

You too. Good luck, Castiel-san.