53rd Frontier [open commentlog]

[ecopiracy]

[Someone had bombed his room, and if Phoenix were to hazard a guess, it would be to pin the blame on the woman who had threatened to kill him earlier and specifically mentioned bombs. He had no idea who she was or what she was capable of

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[hesmypuddin]

[Harley wasn't the most patient of hench-women in the world, but she'd learned quite a bit in her many years of working for Mister J and sometimes patience was just the thing that was needed. She'd set off the bomb outside of Phoenix's room and that had really just been the tip of the chaos that was likely to be left in the harlequin's path.

Were innocents going to be hurt? Oh .. more than likely. Did she care? Sadly, no. Maia had gone over the plans in detail and Harley had listened as well as any astute helper could. She was not the kind to half-ass a job that she was excited about. And if her Puddin' needed a little special care put into not killing their target before he reached her .. well, then she'd do her best

[heavyweaponsbot]

[Ironhide really doesn't notice the damage to his exterior. It's all superficial anyway.

In response, he just grunts, and rolls down the windows.]

[ecopiracy]

[As soon as the window is down, Phoenix twists so that he can gingerly climb through the opening. He grimaces at the pull on his still-bleeding wounds, but ignores the pain. He's suffered through worse.

There isn't much room in the elevator with Ironhide crammed inside. Crawling onto Ironhide's hood, he sits down and runs the back of his sleeve across his forehead, catching the blood threatening to trickle into his eyes.]

When the door opens, I will remain here while you head out. Go fast, so that no one can tell that I am not inside. Make them think that you are trying to escape pursuit. I will get off on another deck and get some medical supplies.

[heavyweaponsbot]

[The truck can't really make facial expressions, but from how still Ironhide's holding himself, his concern should be somewhat apparent. He makes a displeased sound when Phoenix crawls onto his hood - he hadn't realized the leakage was quite so bad.]

I will drive as quickly as I am capable of. You will send a message when you are taken care of.

[His tone leaves no room for argument.]

[ecopiracy]

[Phoenix nods, confident that Ironhide can see the gesture despite a lack of anything resembling eyes in this form.]

I will.

[He prepares to slide off the hood the moment the doors to the elevator open.]

Take care of yourself as well, Ironhide.

[heavyweaponsbot]

Yeah. Will do.

[He'll wait until Phoenix is out of the way before he trundles out of the elevators.]

[ecopiracy]

[As soon as the doors slide shut again, Phoenix presses the button to take him the rest of the way to deck three.

Unfortunately, neither knew that he wouldn't be able to keep his promise. There would be no word from Phoenix.

Not anytime soon.]