Nightshift 25: Courtyard

[1mperturbable]

[From Here]It was almost a relief to find his bare feet landing on dirt again, and Cloud stopped as he allowed the door to swing shut at his back. He found a gentle sigh leaving his lips as he felt the coolness of night press down on him, so natural that he could not help but take a moment to enjoy himself. This was familiar, even in its

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[damned_monsters]

Once Cloud had uttered those words, the pond's calm surface started to ripple, as if responding somehow. The source of the disturbance soon made itself known, breaking through the surface of the water, a few feet away from it's next 'victim'.

The creature was very lovely, certainly not something one would expect to find lurking in the waters of the institute. She resembled a mermaid from a fantasy book, with shimmering white hair and blue skin that faded into the dark water. Her oceanic eyes regarded the newcomer for a moment, and the undine gave a warm smile and started to sing softly as she swam closer and closer.

There were no flesh to feed on underneath the hospital, after all.

(Linny)

[1mperturbable]

Blue eyes shifted at the rippling of the water, and Cloud raised an eyebrow at the sight of what appeared to be some kind of mer-water creature. He thought this was a little out of place, given that he appeared to be in some sort of courtyard, but that could mean that she was friendly in a sense. Her song was calming as well.

He kept himself on the bank far enough away that she could not reach out and touch him unless coming ashore herself. He was weary enough of his surroundings to not take for granted that he had finally met another humanoid being that could answer some of the questions tugging at his mind. He did wish that he had a weapon in case she was not as friendly as her beauty suggested.

He considered his options, and he eventually opted for forcing himself to speak. If he were lucky, she would provide answers. If he was not, she could just swim up and try to bite his head off. “Can you tell me where this place is?”

[damned_monsters]

The undine's victim was smarter than the creature originally thought him to be, as she watched him backtrack away from the banks and slightly out of her reach. No matter, he would come closer in time. They always did.

In response to Cloud's question, the undine only nodded. It seemed she was incapable of actual speech, but with another soft song and a wink of her eyes, she beckoned Cloud to come closer to the edge of the water, as if she were trying to show him something hidden in it's depths.

[1mperturbable]

It crossed his mind that she was probably luring him closer for a specific reason. Given that he had no idea where he was or how he arrived in such a situation, he remained weary of the invitation. If he had his First Tsurugi, he would feel much more secure. As it was, he had a flashlight and pens as his own weapons.

Glancing around, he thought the benches would be a little unwieldy. Still, he considered himself strong enough where he could defend himself if required. He was not comfortable despite that.

Slowly, he took a small step towards the water’s edge, eyeing the mer-creature with suspicion. He kept his flashlight in his right hand as he gradually drew himself within a foot of the water, refusing to budge any further until he was given some answers.

[eiyuu_ou]

The smile Kadaj wore was mirrored on the young man's face, but it was over a more perverse pleasure. Finally, a rat had come scurrying near his foot. It was about time. Although the courtyard had already seen a figure come and go, this time they wouldn't be so lucky.

The King of Heroes, lounging on a nearby bench with his eyes closed, and arms crossed, only smiled wider.

"Where do you think you're going, mongrel?"

[eiyuu_ou]

Gilgamesh had no qualms about entering into battle in the human clothes he now wore rather than his grand golden armour. It really made no difference, as either way he would win against any opponent, and in this exchange he was not certain it would engage his interest. Transforming into battle attire was something of a courtesy, and he did not think this one deserved it.

His right foot hit the grass as Gilgamesh uncrossed his legs.

"I was thinking of going easy on you, but your insolence makes me reconsider." He stood, then, putting his hands into the pockets of his jacket. With a simple toss of his head that spoke volumes of his own self-assurance, the Servant said, "I think you will walk away from this place and return to your bed." The smile twisted into a cocky sneer. "And dream sweet dreams."

[ontheabyss]

((From here)

Lyta found herself once again pausing in the doorway to the Courtyard.

"Looks like it's busy again tonight," she muttered, watching the fight that seemed to be taking place. Great. Why did everyone end up out here? And was it worth drawing attention to themselves to make a break for the pond?

[outtokillhim]

It wouldn't be as easy to go undetected, as there seemed to only be two others out fighting in the courtyard. Still, they were occupied enough with each other, and it was Envy's job to keep watch after all. He unwrapped one of the knives that he'd strapped to his wrist with elastic.

"They look like they have enough going on with each other already. Besides. This is what you recruited me for. If they care that we're scoping out the pond, I can let them know it's none of their business." He smirked, a more genuine smile than he'd displayed in a long time. This was his element, after all.

[ontheabyss]

"Alright." Lyta shrugged. She'd just have to trust Envy. "I'll just let you do your thing, then. If we need to pull out, let me know."

She'd let him go first.

"I'll try and be quick." She'd give him that, at least. Yeah, she'd hooked up with him so he could protect her, but she didn't want him dropping dead or losing a limb on the job.

[outtokillhim]

"I think I can handle it. You can hear me if I declare something urgent, I assume." If there was one benefit to having a telepath for an ally, it was ease of secretive communication.

It was easy enough to slip smoothly along the side of the building in a way that obscured their view from the others. They were able to make it close enough to the pond at the corner. If the other occupants of the yard paid attention, they might notice the splash. Otherwise, he would just stand guard in the shadows and hold on to Lyta's unmentionables.

[i_slay_giants]

( From here)

The first thing Jack noticed when he got over the wall was the chaotic battle taking place. The last thing he needed at the moment was to get wrapped up in something like that. So much for trying to go over the courtyard wall.

Taking advantage of fight, Jack slid into the building before anyone could rope him into helping out. Not that he would have, had he been asked, but it was always better not to be asked at all.

( To here)