Tobias doesn't like Metropolis all that much, but it's not as bad as it could be. After all, it's not really a... metropolis. Not a bustling one. Sure there are tons of refugees, but that's just a drop in the bucket of what the city is designed to handle ( Read more... )

Tobias was off hunting, which meant Rachel had some time to do some training. Her gun is at the bottom of her bag back at their campsite - which is where it's been since even before Tobias arrived. She hasn't lifted it in ages, much less practiced shooting, but there have been other things to do ( Read more... )

Dean's done with the library. Done with the whole stupid city. He's got a carful of books and no intention of hanging around any longer ( Read more... )

Rachel hasn't stepped foot inside a building since arriving back in Metropolis, which serves a couple of purposes. First, it should make it much easier for Tobias to find her. Second... it's driving her completely mad, since she can't go looking for him. She's been on the roof of a particularly tall building trying to occupy herself ( Read more... )

"Full emergency power to the engines," Jake says. "Ram the Blade ship."

Tobias smiles as Jake gives the final order. At least he smiles as much as a hawk can smile. he says privately, a habit he never broke himself of, even though she hasn't been there to hear him for years. The blinding flash and deafening bang are impressive, but somehow ( Read more... )