❧ 02. { voice }

[elbowpower]

[ Belle has been following the Vine for several hours at this point, because, well... there's nothing for her to do. She isn't capable of defending herself from something like this. Maybe once she clarifies a few things, she'll be able to work out something to do. ]I've heard that the roses attacking everyone might be the ones that were not taken

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[hotshot_momma]

Affirmative. Only the plants that weren't tended to are hostile; burning them, chemically or with fire, bypasses their ability to regenerate.

[elbowpower]

Well, there's plenty of fire.

[She'll just have to be careful. Belle would never even think of getting the books near the fireplaces.]

Thank you. Do you know how many there are?

[hotshot_momma]

Can't say for sure; More than a dozen. At least one less.

[She says this with pride.]

[elbowpower]

That's better than I was expecting. Did you do it?

[mellifluently]

You were attacked? Are you hurt?

[elbowpower]

Don't worry about me. It's not nearly as bad as it could have been.

[mellifluently]

If you're sure...

[She doesn't sound convinced, but she continues anyway.]

I've heard that fire's the only way to harm them permanently, but if you can just stay inside you should be safe.

[elbowpower]

I'm lucky I'm here, then. There are a few fireplaces I could use if I really need them.

Video; Because these two need to talk. B| /Mad at self for not tagging Belle sooner

[namedforthesky]

[Don't worry, Belle--that blood you see on Sora is dried! She's all healed up, she just hasn't had time for a bath yet.]

They're really vicious. I... Don't think I would have survived if I didn't know basic combat skills. I was still pretty bad when I finally got home.

I meant to toss at Sora, but things kept coming up. This should be interesting!

[elbowpower]

[Belle is in fact going to worry, you bet your puffy red pants! The alarm is obvious in her voice. Even if it is dried, it's obvious Sora was hurt.]

Oh no. Sora, are you alright?

They're talking now and THAT IS WHAT COUNTS.

[namedforthesky]

I'm fine. Aqua and Xion healed me. But... Do I know you?

Whoo!

[elbowpower]

[Ah, now she sees what Aqua was talking about.]

No, I'm afraid not. But I've talked to both of them about you. You have a lot of good friends, Sora.

[Voice]

[heart0fsword]

If given the chance it seems they will kill. I wouldn't recommend moving alone unless you are either armed or a trained fighter.

Do you want to stay where you are or do you want to move? I'll move with you.

[elbowpower]

I see... I really can't fight, but I don't want to put anyone else at risk just to get out. It seems safe in here, so far. None of them have tried to get inside that I can tell.

[heart0fsword]

I am essentially patrolling for anyone who might be caught by them. There will be no extra risk on my part if you want to move.

[Alas, she doesn't have much in the way of fire to deal with them--but she can certainly physically hurt them long enough to stop an attack and get someone to safety.]

[elbowpower]

Well... Alright. But only if you make your way here. You don't have to go out of your way to find me.

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[protect_em_all]

Have you run into any of them? Are you okay?

[elbowpower]

One found me as I was heading out. But don't worry, I'm fine.

[protect_em_all]

Are you sure? Because I'll come find you if you're in any sort of danger or hurt or even scared.

[elbowpower]

I appreciate it very much. But I'm sure. I'll be okay! Keep yourself safe for now.