[Back at the hydroelectric plant. Cecil's dropped the communicator, and it bounces and turns on. He's sitting on a generator, wrench in one hand, eyes staring at the sky idly. His hands are covered in blood, up to his wrists; and if you look closely, there's a small puddle at the bottom of the generator. A knife lies on the ground, as if thrown ( Read more... )

[There's a soft sniffle, and the clanking of something metal against a porcelain surface. Cecil's breathing is shaky and soft, but still sturdy.]

I'm still looking.

[He sighs softly, and something harder and denser, like a rock, hits the same surface.]

Kaye, is there a first aid kit anywhere? And maybe another towel? Mine's all bloody.And ( Read more... )

[There's the sound of rain alone for a few seconds, along with the sound of a creaking, rusty swing in motion. Very faintly, there is shaky breathing in the background. He hesitates for a moment before beginning to speak.]

It really does burn.

It's... been a while.

Gaara, did you get your friend settled?

[He laughs softly for a moment, which dissolves into soft coughing.]

I'm curious.

T-that... the feeling...

I wish it was real.

I'm sorry... I didn't want anyone to worry...

[There's silence for a moment, and his voice cracks in his next statement, as though he's trying not to cry.]

I'm still looking...

When I--

[He pauses, choking on the air for a moment. After a slow breath, he continues.]

When I... find it, I'll... I'll...

[He trails off. After a few seconds, he ( Read more... )

[He quietly turns it on. There's silence for a moment.]

I'm going to find it.

[He doesn't turn the communicator off. The sound of something sharp scrapes concrete for a second. He blows at it. A soft slicing is soon heard, and a muffled cry is heard. He's soon breathing heavily, shakily, and waits for a second.]

...I should get band-aids.

[He ( Read more... )