find some kind of glow

[corviform]

WHO: GIL and VARIOUS
WHERE: Various locations.
WHEN: 3/17 ― 3/31
WHAT: A catch-all log for the remainder of the month! If you would like to do something, feel free to PM me either on this account or at kitties so we can work something out.
WARNINGS: tba.

---

( starters will be in the comments below! )

Comments

[corviform]

[ He runs a hand through his hair, a soft sigh escaping him as he tries to find the words for it. It's never been easy explaining the Abyss to someone who isn't familiar with it or the concept. ]

It's not that kind of realm, but it is a place where chains contract with humans to stabilize their existence in the real world.

[ Among other things, but she doesn't need to know the whole truth. ]

Contracting a chain isn't as simple as it sounds either; oftentimes there are requirements the chain has. If you don't meet those, the chain can reject a contract.

[whathawksdo]

[ Cool story, still sounds like demons. Gilbert doesn't look like an abomination, either, but she's made that mistake before and her mind reels away from that thought immediately. Easier to take his word on it; different worlds, different versions of the Fade, it's probably fine.

The train of thought leaves her looking troubled and she even stops walking, looking away, checking their surroundings. ]

It still sounds like a different version of the Fade, but I'll take your word on it. [ For now. ] Ah, now, where was I... right. I'm still hopelessly lost in this city.

[corviform]

[ He's curious now, but he'll refrain from asking her a horde of questions when they've narrowly escaped mutant dogs. He's lucky Hawke is capable of fighting without weapons, but he's learned his lesson: he's not leaving home without his revolvers ever again. ]

You're not still trying to get to a forest are you? Are you living in Heropa?

[whathawksdo]

A forest? No, no, that was just for the dogs. I'm here from De Chima.

[corviform]

Do you know where the military base is here?

[whathawksdo]

See, if I knew where it was, I wouldn't be lost. I know I started out from there, but I got a little turned around trying to ditch our recently deceased friends.

[corviform]

Right.

[ In retrospect, not a smart question. He steps out of the alleyway, turning in the direction which they had come from. ]

I can lead you there.

[whathawksdo]

There or to the nearest bar, either is very much appreciated.

[ Because who doesn't want to go drinking after fighting horrible monsters, right? ]

I'm Hawke, by the way. I don't think I managed to get that in there between killing abominations.

[corviform]

[ That's when he does a double-take, stumbling in his steps for a moment. ]

Gil―

You want to go drinking after that?

[whathawksdo]

[ Drink to forget, Gil, drink to forget. ]

Maybe? I don't see why I shouldn't celebrate not being eaten by ugly dog monsters.

[corviform]

Shouldn't you be concerned about getting out of here in case more of them show up?

[whathawksdo]

Possibly, but then I'm letting them drive out of one whole city.

[corviform]

It's just for today.

[whathawksdo]

Do they know that?

[corviform]

We nearly got mauled by mutant dogs. Isn't this reason enough?

[ The downside to capable women: they think they're invincible half the time. ]

[whathawksdo]

Fine, fine. [ Of all the things to laugh at, of course she's laughing at this, but she will throw her hands up in defeat. ] To the base, then, assuming they'll let me pass through again.

[corviform]

Why wouldn't they?

[whathawksdo]

Ah, well... [ May as well start walking again, if they're going to the base. ] I never bothered registering, so I'll have to ask nicely.

[corviform]

How did you end up all the way here if you can't use the Porter?

[ He starts after her with a shake of his head. ]

You won't register either?

[whathawksdo]

[ She asked nicely the first time, too!

Anyway, she shrugs. ]

Not right now, no.

[corviform]

Can I ask why?

[whathawksdo]

I don't know, can you?

[ Okay, seriously though, she isn't really hiding her reasons, so a beat after that she does answer. ]

I think I'm allowed to be picky about what governments I pledge my loyalty to. I don't exactly get on with most of them back home, here isn't likely to be all that different.

[corviform]

[ He stops in his tracks, suddenly wary.

If she doesn't get along with the government... ]

... you're not some sort of criminal, are you?

[whathawksdo]

[ Right. Add that to the list of things not to say.

When he stops, she eventually does the same after a few more steps, turning back to quirk an eyebrow at him. ]

Well, you tell me. Have I done anything very criminal-like in the past hour?

[corviform]

Don't answer a question with a question.