Nightshift 22 - Hallway between M and F blocks

[just_shiny]

Even though it was her fourth night, Kaylee still didn't really understand the mechanics of Nightshift. She had yet to be attacked by any of the monsters that she'd heard about from other patients, and felt quite safe going alone

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[damned_patients]

Jack waited until after the intercom and radio had both sounded before venturing out. He had a flashlight and the radio, but nothing else apparent. Maybe he ought to wander over to the girl's wing, just in case.

As it turned out, he didn't have to go that far. There she was, between the dorms or cells or whatever. There was something about her - maybe it was just her good cheer and her sense of determination - that made him smile and think on fond memories.

Better than the not fond ones.

"She walks in beauty, like the night... hey there, cowgirl." Jack grinned, thumbs hooked in his pants band. "Fancy meeting you here.

[just_shiny]

All thoughts of talking to Simon (or at least beating him upside the head until he apologized) instantly vanished from Kaylee's mind when she heard Jack's voice.

"What, quotin' poetry at me already?" she teased, flashing him a dazzling smile. "Ain't exactly the most romantic place in the 'Verse to court a girl." Here was someone who could make her forget about Simon altogether, at least for a little while. Plus, if she played her cards right...she might even get lucky tonight.

[damned_patients]

"Since when does poetry need a certain time and place?" Jack shrugged, eyes sparkling. She was something, alright. "All I need to be moved to verse is a beautiful woman. And... look at that, the requirements are met."

He stepped up to her and leaned against the corridor wall, as casual as though they were on a street or at some party somewhere. "You got any plans for the night, Cowgirl?"

[just_shiny]

"Now you're just flatterin' me," Kaylee said, tickled. She liked it when guys flattered her. Jack was definitely pressing all the right buttons.

The mechanic also leaned up against the wall and replied, just as smoothly, "I do now." She gave him a sly grin.

[scintillatingly]

[ From here. ]

At this point, Sora felt like he could do this with his eyes closed. He was by no means good when it came to directions, but even he started to get things ingrained when he had to take a certain path repeatedly. Around the corner and to the corresponding door easily got him to the female block where Kairi would be.

[ To here. ]

[digi_renamon]

[from here.]

One thing was for certain, Junior most likely wouldn't be found in the female quarters. So Renamon darted towards the block door, emerging onto the outer hallway. As she moved, she listened most alertly for any sound -- any unusual sound. A movement. A feel. A creature.

Or, better yet, the sound of Junior's voice, though hearing him so easily seemed rather unlikely. She'd find him, though, give him the book, and then go along to explore whatever it was he and his companions wanted to explore. It was all in the name of good reconnaissance for Renamon. Plus... he wasn't a bad kid.

[digi_renamon]

[dashing to here.]

[scintillatingly]

[ Back from here. ]

Upon entering the hallway again, Sora was surprised to find it more or less empty. There were no signs of any battles, either, as far as he could tell. That could either be good or bad. The monsters might be avoiding this area, or it might be due for an attack.

They had already fought two cats - he had hope that they could at least make it to Renji without another encounter. This, of course, meant that haste was the name of the game. He figured there were enough people in their little group that he didn't keep having to glance over his shoulder to check on the others.

He did get the feeling, however, that once they found Renji they might need to split up. Six people trying to traverse the hallways together wasn't going to work.

[heartcrown]

Kairi followed Sora and the rest of her new friends in silence. Claire's voice was still surprising to her, and she kept thinking up random things that should happen to the two of them, like they could talk at the same time and confuse everyone ... or she could copy Claire's odd accent ... or ... or ... oh, the ideas were endless!

Then she realized she was being silly, and decided to stop thinking about such random things.

The ground traveled in silence, and she simply could not handle the quiet. That, and she was a tad bit curious as to where they were heading. So, finally, after deciding if she should speak or not, she decided that yes, she should, and so she whispered. "Where are we heading to, anyway?"

[fuyunohanabi]

Rangiku took up position at the rear of the group, wanting to ensure that they had warning if there was an attack from behind. While she trusted Rukia, the other shinigami was injured, and the other two girls were still children with unknown capabilities. She got the impression that they didn't have much battle experience.

"Renji said he would meet us at M26," she said, answering Kairi's question without turning around to her. Without her abilities, she needed to be even more on guard to ensure they had as much warning as possible. She missed Haineko, despite the sword's lazy nature.

[haiiro_no_chou]

Seeing Rangiku take rear guard, Rukia got behind Sora, staying quiet as they walked. She wasn't sure if there were more of those cat-things, or worse, around, but she didn't want to take the chance of making too much noise until they go to their destination.

She glanced back when Kairi spoke, wishing the girl would wait to ask questions. Then again, she had apparently been here longer than Rukia, and was still on one piece.