Report 7 [Accidental Video] (SUPER backdated to Jan 8th) (trigger: dying)

[holdnovirtue]

[The PCD crashes to the ground and flickers on, skidding away from Tieria.
He looks ragged and out of breath, staring severely at something (or someone) off screen. His eyes weren't the only thing pointed in that direction, as it seems that he'd finally found something to waste his bullets on.]

God dammit.

[The video starts glitching, fuzzing out

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[ The ground shakes and flames consume everything in their sight, making the rescue mission almost impossible to carry out, even for experienced magic users. Of all this, Hope is pretty much aware, but there's no place for hesitation when he's just seen his friend - his best friend dying in pain.

Paralyzed with fear, he couldn't even bring himself to watch the whole feed, quickly ending it as soon as Mercury's message showed up. It was too muchWhoever is at fault here, they will not get away unpunished, he swears as he makes his way through the fire, making use of all possible shortcuts along the way. The magic barriers that he placed with such great precision before finally break, rendering him vulnerable to the raging element once again, but even the edge of his coat catching on fire isn't enough to slow him down in his mission. Hurriedly, he whispers a few magic spells to counter the flames, hissing as the fire eventually reaches his skin, leaving small marks. Fortunately, the situation calms down a bit as he ventures further,

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[aquaticbeauty]

[Mercury's contemplation is interrupted when the fair-haired healer finally arrived. Her jaw clenched. Should she have already retrieved him? Was she doubting too much? No. She had to make sure the moment she got Tieria out, there was someone immediately tending to his injuries.

How they would counter smoke inhalation was something she hadn't quite figured out yet. She just had to hope that Hope had something in mind.]

He's inside. [It was strange for Mercury's voice to hold more weight than another's, but the confidence came from devising a plan. She twisted her earring and the visor retreated back from where it came.] I'm going inside. [She pulled back from the opening in the roof for just a moment to get her bearings, and go over the plan in her head. Finally looking away from the inferno she was about to dive into, she turned to Hope, her expression solid with determination.]

I need you ready as soon as I'm out. The sudden cold will put him into shock. [If he's survived. But Mercury didn't want to consider that as a possibility

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[ Hope had been a diligent student, but he knew that even the greatest knowledge would be nothing when confronted against such mighty forces of nature. It didn't help that they lacked basic medical equipment, Tieria's injuries being most likely too severe to be treated with a simple first aid kit. And apart from his magic, this was all Hope had - if his spells proved to be too weak, he didn't even want to think of possible consequences

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[aquaticbeauty]

[Mercury wanted nothing more than to offer Hope an encouraging smile, but it would be a waste of time, wouldn't it? Instead, she turned back to the fire, furrowing her brow in determination. She had nothing to fear. She had done this before, and it wasn't the fire that killed her.]

Shabon Spray! [Rather than aiming her cooling mist at the fire, the cloud surrounded herself, forming a barrier between her and the flames. She wouldn't have time to fight the fire once inside. She had to get in, find Tieria, and get out before the damage was too severe for Hope's healing capabilities to handle

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[holdnovirtue]

[How long? It hurt. It hurt. It hurt. How long had he been here? How long was this going to last? Everything hurt. Everything burned. All he wanted was to breath. And the only moment it felt like he was getting any air at all was when his lungs were re-expanding after waking up again.

Was it really waking up? The moment before he loses consciousnesses was more agonizing than anything he could remember. And it kept happening. Over and over. It scared him. Terrified him. Tieria was confident he was dying. Dying.

Over and over. It hurt. It burned. Over and over.

All he could do was was scream. Scream and cry. And sometimes he couldn't even scream. That's what terrified him the most. Not being able to even make a sound. Just burningA spike of panic hit him as he thought he heard his name. He couldn't make a noise. He had to warn them. They had to get away before they were trapped too. Forever burning. No should have to

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[aquaticbeauty]

[The flames were starting to conquer its prey, and Mercury wasn't any nearer to getting Tieria out the door, was she? A flickering of fire lashed out at her, and instictively she lifted an arm to cut it off before it reached her face. Instantly she regretted it, as more than her face, she needed her arms in order to carry Tieria out, didn't she?

Stupid, stupid girl...but she couldn't even hear her own thoughts as they were drowned out by the roaring flames, her shallow breath, and her heavy pulse.

She was running out of time. But there wasn't much ground to cover, there were only so many places he could have fallen from the rooftop.

There!]

Tieria-san! [Not good, he was on his back. At least on his stomach, he was less prone to smoke inhalation. The time to mind her steps was over, and she dashed quickly to Tieria's side, falling to her knees and placing her hands on him. He was warm. She wasn't sure if that was something she should be relieved about

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[ Hope wasn't sure how long the wait was, but it sure seemed like eternity when he watched the world around him burn. And there was nothing he could do - absolutely nothing until he would receive a sign to act.

Or was there? While he didn't expect Mercury to come back in a flash, the stinging feeling in his chest led him closer and closer to the door encased with flames. Having renewed the magic barriers hastily, it was easier for him to deal with the fire this time around, despite the terrible heat.

No. No. No, he wouldn't just stay idle and watch, it wasn't like him. Not anymore.

Gritting his teeth, he enters the fiery ruins, reading multiple Water spells as his eyes try to adjust. Tears roll down his cheeks, and he's not even sure what's the actual reason anymore, not that he has time to contemplate, knowing the barriers might break any second. There's no air, just pure flame that deprives him of the ability to breathe, but Hope knows he had been right. It was impossible for Mercury alone to take care of the situation, how

[holdnovirtue]

[It's a pity that Tieria's only relief from the pain was through his own death. Otherwise this might actually be half way pleasant.

But it wasn't. And he couldn't even tell that any time had passed when another painful shudder of a breath rips through his system. It was as if something broke, tore, then was back to being whole again. Whole, and able to burn again. Over and over.

Still burning, still hurting. But now he was disoriented... Was he moving? It hurt. He couldn't tell. More tears fell from his eyes, and even they felt like they burned. He had died and come back again. Why couldn't he just stay down? This was becoming too much. It hurt. It hurt. It hurt.

Another voice pieced the inferno. He knew that voice. No. Hope. He couldn't... Stay away. Hope, you have to stay away. It was hell here. It all burned. It burned, and it didn't stop. Over and over. Over and over.

He tried to find his voice again, but his throat was raw. He must have been screaming again. Shit, no. Nonono.

All he could manage was a small groan.]

[aquaticbeauty]

It's going to be fine. [Mercury tried to sound reassuring, but instead, with her desperate need to get them both out before the fog dissipated, it came off as sounding more frustrated than anything. She scooped under him, hoisting Tieria against her shoulder when she saw a figure brave through the frames.

She didn't have time to acknowledge him, instead, she ended up barking an order.] Help me carry him! We need to get out of here before the entire structure collapses around us!

[As though to prove her point, the trusses that remained lurched, a loud groan urging them to heed its warning. With a fierceness usually deemed uncharacteristic of the usually gentle Ami, Sailor Mercury shouted out an attack, throwing a blast of ice to hold it in place.]

That should hold it. [She shoots Hope an intense look.] But I don't know how long.

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[ Hope paid little attention to the tone of her voice, his gaze fixed on the scene in front of him. Truth to be told, it might have been for the better that Mercury had taken an aggressive approach, otherwise her words might have gotten completely lost in this eerie mixture of sounds.

He doesn't need an order to help her carry Tieria, though, as he's there offering his support before she manages to finish the sentence. Although mechanical - because he doesn't dare to look at his friend, not yet - his moves are as careful and gentle as possible despite the shivers that run throughout his body. ]

It's going to be... fine. [ He whispers after her, dazed, before he finally gets to his original task. Leaving the flames for Mercury to deal with for the time being, he quickly places magical barriers on all three of them to keep the heat at bay for at least a little while. Muttering healing spells as they run through the piles of rubble, he involuntarily tightens his grip on Tieria's arm. Very lightly, not to cause any more pain, but enough

[holdnovirtue]

[What were they thinking? It burned. It was going to burn them! They were going to be stuck here too... Repeating. Never ending. Over and over. Fools! He was already a lost cause, why couldn't they see that? He'd already come and gone so many times. So many...

The tears kept a constant flow as he mouthed soundless words of protest. They shouldn't be here. It burned. It burned and it won't stop. Tieria was starting to panic, but moving anything hurt. He could still barely breath, much less push the people risking themselves away. It hurt so much...]

Pl...ease...

[Was all he could get out, and not with much strength either. His breathing was ragged and coming in in short bursts. It hurt, but at least he could get some air

[aquaticbeauty]

[The adrenaline was starting to wear thin, at least as far as Mercury was concerned; and the heat consuming the building was starting to consume her thoughts. It was scalding, though it was uncertain if the pain she felt was from the wound on her side, her arm, or some new injury that she'd gained as a result of her carelessness.]

There! [The door was in sight, thank heavens! If she could just muster what little strength she had left, they could get to clean air, and purge Tieria's lungs of the smoke. He was groaning, pleading--but other than clinging to the knowledge that he was still, in some way, conscious, Mercury had to ignore his delirious utterings, as much as it pained her to do so. It was a distraction, and they would have plenty of opportunity to listen to what he said once he was out of harm's way.]

Hold your breath! [She brought a hand over Tieria's mouth, counting on his fatigue to prevent any substantial struggle.]

Mercury Aqua Mirage! [There was no point in trying to waste any physical exertion downing the door. She

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[ Mercury's sudden move took Hope aback despite her warning, though as soon as he realized what the girl was up to, he braced himself for the impact, hoping she had been right about this. It was both breathtaking and frightening, watching the elements struggle against each other with so much power.

Once they were outside - finally - there was no mistake - if it hadn't been for her attack, they roof would have most likely collapsed before they even managed to reach the exit. He throws one nervous glance in her direction to make sure the girl's okay, and still whispering curative spells - practically involuntarily by now - he scans their surroundings for a safe spot to lay Tieria on the ground. The other's pained groans don't escape his ears, in fact, he catches every breath and whisper, which only confirm his fears. It's no mystery that Tieria's state is critical, and even if only for a short while, he needs to get a well-deserved rest. And fresh air. Rushing seems pointless if he doesn't receive basic treatment at this very moment

[holdnovirtue]

[Tieria was disoriented further when Mercury covered his mouth... He couldn't breath again. Why? He needed air. So what if it hurt? He could finally breath again, so why...? He tried to struggle against her, but it was difficult. His body wasn't responding the way he wanted it too...

But it was responding. It didn't feel like his heart was being ripped out again either. Why? What stopped it... Again. Hope. Hope and Mizuno... Were they not burning? Was it just him? If it was... then that was fine... But they should still get out of here. What if that changed? What if they started to burn? They needed to hurry.

Tieria was further discombobulated once the icey water hit them on the way out. That hurt, and he let out a pained sound. But the heat... it was less intense out here. The air stung, but it wasn't as bad as what he'd just been in

[aquaticbeauty]

[Now safe--from the fire at least--the adrenaline rush was gone, and Mercury's wits were finally about her again. The gravity of what she just did fell upon her with an unbearable weight. Perhaps it was the drain of the last attack she had unleashed. Maybe she had inhaled too much smoke, or maybe she just didn't get enough air before going in--but now, finally still, she moves forward onto her hands and knees and draws herself closer to Tieria.

She looked up into the sky, watching in awe as Hope summoned forth some being of...of godly magnitude.

Truly, Adstringendum was filled with miraculous individuals...]

Tieria-san. [Mercury looked down to the seemingly unconscious man, layed out on the ground with little more than her hands to hold him up. He was without his glasses. She hadn't even thought to look for them while she was in there. Perhaps once the fire was put out. Could he even see without them? Could he even open his eyes?]

We're out of the fire. But I need you to stay awake, alright? [Her voice had returned to the meek

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[ Hope knew Alexander wouldn't be there for them forever, but as the Eidolon calmed down the flames with ease, he figured the move would buy them more time than he had expected, which was good. It would be fine.

Having thanked Alexander with a nod, Hope turns on his feet to return to Mercury and his injured companion, already feeling tears welling up in his eyes. Knowing it would only make the escape more difficult, he refused to look at him before, and now, as he drops to his knees on the other side, opposite Mercury... it finally strikes how much torture Tieria had to endure.

His breaths come out in short gasps as he tries to speak. ]

Y-you're safe. You're safe and... it'll be o-okay.

[ Saying it out loud, or muttering, rather, helps him finally come to his senses, because words aren't enough if he's not the one who will make things okay. There's no other treatment for the wounds but magic, and although worn out and approaching his limits, Hope casts one powerful Cure spell after another, praying it will lessen the pain. ]...