The questions come as an odd reassurance to Blaze, as much as the determination they all carry. They’re focused, they’re preparing themselves and they’re thinking ahead. She may not be used to operating with this kind of team, but she’s also got their expertise and wits to depend on. It’s pleasing, despite the circumstances, despite the stray wind tugging at them and the axe hanging over their heads. She knows this. She’s… been here before.
The Exo seems to stare at them all a couple seconds longer than seems right. Then she blinks, twice, rapidly. Huh. And then she laughs, like she’s just caught up.
“If I go down? Wait a few seconds.” Still. Ghost’s turned off his light to give her a look. Contingency plans are smart, Guardian. “I doubt there’s anything out there that could truly kill me. If they take me down, your first priority is to form up and get back here. Either I’ll be behind you, or you don’t want to find out what is. Keep moving, protect yourselves first, recover the equipment second.”
She speaks with assurance, though Natasha’s warning, too, drew a small nod from her. Guardians seldom approach the strict hierarchy ancient militaries swore by, even Titans like Blaze herself. She fully expects her team-mates to argue, correct her and even disregard her orders if they have sound reason. So then. Next discussion. Her voice settles into the rhythm of a report as she answers Natalie’s question first.
“Based on reports and the evidence they leave, our enemies are primarily humanoid in shape, varying somewhere between five and seven feet in height. We haven’t identified what they are: could be alive or dead, natural or constructs of some kind. They wear clothes and armor, but their level of sapience is unclear. They’re agile, they climb, and they’re fast. They’re armed with possible energy rifles and pistols. At close range they have daggers, we suspect shock blades from the- hnh, wounds we’ve seen. The good news is, they’re not immune to bullet or blade. Furiosa was on the team that got the best look at them, though. She can give a better assessment.” Hell, having a word with Quinn would have been good too, but they’re on the clock now the sun has risen. She looks to Furiosa.
“You’re right- it’d be good to know how we all stand here. Who we’re fighting beside, Pokemon included. We’ll go round. Azwel, I know you’ve got more up your sleeve than you showed me. What’s your experience here?” She’s not just asking because she’s burning with curiosity about those gauntlets, and the energy she can practically feel sparking off him. But she is that, too.
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The Exo seems to stare at them all a couple seconds longer than seems right. Then she blinks, twice, rapidly. Huh. And then she laughs, like she’s just caught up.
“If I go down? Wait a few seconds.” Still. Ghost’s turned off his light to give her a look. Contingency plans are smart, Guardian. “I doubt there’s anything out there that could truly kill me. If they take me down, your first priority is to form up and get back here. Either I’ll be behind you, or you don’t want to find out what is. Keep moving, protect yourselves first, recover the equipment second.”
She speaks with assurance, though Natasha’s warning, too, drew a small nod from her. Guardians seldom approach the strict hierarchy ancient militaries swore by, even Titans like Blaze herself. She fully expects her team-mates to argue, correct her and even disregard her orders if they have sound reason. So then. Next discussion. Her voice settles into the rhythm of a report as she answers Natalie’s question first.
“Based on reports and the evidence they leave, our enemies are primarily humanoid in shape, varying somewhere between five and seven feet in height. We haven’t identified what they are: could be alive or dead, natural or constructs of some kind. They wear clothes and armor, but their level of sapience is unclear. They’re agile, they climb, and they’re fast. They’re armed with possible energy rifles and pistols. At close range they have daggers, we suspect shock blades from the- hnh, wounds we’ve seen. The good news is, they’re not immune to bullet or blade. Furiosa was on the team that got the best look at them, though. She can give a better assessment.” Hell, having a word with Quinn would have been good too, but they’re on the clock now the sun has risen. She looks to Furiosa.
“You’re right- it’d be good to know how we all stand here. Who we’re fighting beside, Pokemon included. We’ll go round. Azwel, I know you’ve got more up your sleeve than you showed me. What’s your experience here?” She’s not just asking because she’s burning with curiosity about those gauntlets, and the energy she can practically feel sparking off him. But she is that, too.