QUEST - DEPARTURE

[old_bum]

[ooc: Once again, I would ask that only those ACTUALLY LEAVING WITH THE QUEST start threads in this post. Take your time as this is SLOWTIMED, of course. If your character wishes to give blessing or say goodbye or whatever, please tag into that individual's thread or on the general one that will be posted up within a minute or so of this one.]The

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For Parsifal/ General Posts

[old_bum]

He's sitting on the bumper for the moment, his bag at his side.

Re: For Parsifal/ General Posts

[princeinexile]

"Good luck," is all Zuko can offer when he comes out.

Re: For Parsifal/ General Posts

[old_bum]

He nods to Zuko before touching fingers to forehead in a salute of sorts and turning to his work.

Methos

[deathonnahorse]

Methos took some time to stop in at the armory and switch the Ankh-Morpork rapier for the katana that Krauser had promised him. The rapier was left in the armory with a note for Angua thanking her for its use.

He'd also picked up a few pairs better walking boots from the mall when he'd been there with Parcifal, one of which is on his feet, the others get tossed in the trunk with other supplies.

Right now, the Immortal is shifting from foot to foot, breaking in the new shoes, and waiting for everyone to congregate.

Re: Methos

[old_bum]

"You need to put anything into the car?"

He's still leaning on the bumper.

Re: Methos

[deathonnahorse]

"Nah, I'm good."

He steps away from the others, motioning for Parsifal to join him.

"Tell me honestly," he says quietly. "In my world, the Quest for the Holy Grail was considered to be symbolic. It was a way to quell the rising dissent and unite Camelot behind Arthur. They never actually expected to find anything. So tell me honestly, do you truly believe we're going to find it?"

Re: Methos

[old_bum]

"I wouldn't be standing here if I hadn't already found it," he tells Methos, just as quietly, "and I wouldn't risk everyone if I didn't think I could find it."

[cpttightpants]

Mal's been hearing about this quest for awhile. He's good with going because it'll keep him busy. He NEEDED to do something. It would keep him sane and if it brought about any kind of good for the people here, that was a plus.

His holster is around his waist filled with his pistols. This is all he needs, he's decided.

He walks outside and nods a greeting to those gathered. "Got room for one more? Need out."

[old_bum]

He nods.

"You nuts, stupid, suicidal, and tough as old nails?"

...it's the prereqs for this trip.

[cpttightpants]

"Ain't rightly suicidal or stupid but I'll do what's needed to get done what needs doin'. Reckless and tough... that I am." Mal answers honestly.

[old_bum]

"All right," he answers with a nod, "you need time to get packed up?"

Minako

[_venus_de_milo]

Venus is ever so slightly off to the side with has her hands behind her head.

Really, she wants to lean against the car. Every little teenage fiber of her being says 'must lean in casual repose!', and she is fighting it. Because she's pretty sure leaning against ones car in a post-apocalyptical world is equated to asking for a caged deathmatch. And she wants to be polite on her first day on a holy quest!

So, she hovers and looks casual. And tries not to snicker at the idea of the Holy Grail out there, someplace, instead of inside someone's soul. This is place is so weiiiiird.

[got_no_body]

Alphonse is prepared and he packs fairly light enough. He's carrying only one bag with him, mostly supplies for everyone else. He can carry it, why not?

He looks around, not surprise to not immediately see Ed. He supposes maybe his brother is upset still with him.

The alchemist shrugs uneasily, armor clanking, and he approaches to leave with the others.

[edmuse]

Or maybe he's just stealthy and short. Easily missed.

He doesn't have his bag, even though his hands flex like there should be a suitcase handle in one of them, like he should be prepped to go too.

"..are you sure you want to do this without me?" is asked.

He worries. He's an older brother. That's what they do. (Just look at Sokka and Katara! This is not just Ed! It's older brothers! It's in the job description!)

[got_no_body]

It's almost a relief to know it was the lack of height that caused Al to miss his brother. In his soul, he's smiling brilliantly.

"There's a part of me that wants to you to come," Al replies honestly. "But I know you can't. Everyone needs you here, Ed. And I know I can't let you come with me. Just keep an eye on Bradley and take care of everyone -- and don't get into trouble while I'm gone, either."

To be sure, while Al is gone, he'll do his fair share of worrying. He knows he'll miss Ed severely.

[edmuse]

There is a large part of Ed who wants to say screw them! They're not Al! They're not family! This -- this is more important! This is his brother! This is what they do. They stick together! But alchemist's motto is Be thou for the people, and the people are pretty fucked right now, so...

Here he is.

But the largely standoffish boy reaches out to pat his brother's arm, the contact for him-- not Al. He just-- wants to take care of him.

"Come home soon. And remember what I said: if this is just that ol' Bum being a nutjob, you say 'screw you' and you come back!"