028 // Voice

[always_thewoman]

As willing as I am to let him squirm, I suppose for my own sake I've no choice but to go after Gabriel. It's a pity, really - even when the tables are turned, the Admiral still manages to keep us under his thumb.

In any event - someone mentioned the basement being promising, so I'm headed in that direction n -

[The feed crackles and pops - a curse is

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[painhumbles]

[Mixed with the static, there's some sputtering, splashing, choking sounds, followed by some gurgling, another splash, and more gasping.]

Irene, you- [ANNND THE REST IS CONVENIENTLY BLOCKED OUT BY STATIC. And, you know, the sounds of Gabriel trying not to drown. Having to actually use your vessel's lungs sucks.]

[always_thewoman]

Do you know where you are? Gabriel.

God, I hate technology.

Gabriel?

[painhumbles]

[There's silence for a really long time. How is his journal still working after all this? SCIENCE DOESN'T KNOW. After a moment, Gabriel breaks the surface of the water again and tries to stay up.]

The Ri- Ca- ton. What --- you --ink? [Sarcasm doesn't work when you can't really be heard. He goes under again and then comes back up, sputtering.]

No fu- clue.

[always_thewoman]

[Irene sighs] There's the angelic asshole we know and love.

Look, do your best not to die, all right? I'd really like to get back to the Barge in one piece and I'm not sure retrieving your corpse counts.

[It's her own, er. Unique brand of reassurance]

Private:

[veni_vidi_valui]

It's not as if I want to be marooned in this fuckhole, is it?

Private:

[always_thewoman]

I should hope not; there would be something seriously amiss with you if you did.

As I know nothing about you, I've no idea whether you're competent to rescue someone, so - if you need assistance, I'm willing to provide it.

Private: Assumptions ahoy! lastvoyagesooc/654905.html?thread=13899065#t13899065 :D

[veni_vidi_valui]

I resent being placed in the role of some common soldier. Whoever, whatever, is in charge of this place, has a sorely diminished view of apt responsibility.

Since everyone rushed off by themselves, I'm afraid I've not the slightest clue where I am in this sordid little residence of horrors. But should you find me, I'd not refuse help, no.

Go find some butler to order around or something.

[always_thewoman]

Yes, well. Needs must, you know.

All right - in that case, just do your best to stay out of trouble. I'm going downstairs to see if I can't find some trace of our wardens; I'll let you know what I discover.

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[gotgreenmagic]

He's leaving with me if I have to drag him out by the neck.

Private

[always_thewoman]

I doubt that will be necessary, but I'm glad to hear it. I leave him in your exceedingly capable hands, then.

Private & a little later

[gotgreenmagic]

Actually, it might not be a bad idea if it was our exceedingly capable hands. I just spoke to Banner aaand he says Creation's Lamest Angel is someplace nearby.

Private - Bela may crash this party also, if that's okay? HOT VILLAIN CHICKS UNITE?

[always_thewoman]

Well, that certainly saves me the trouble of having to hunt him down floor by floor. And I'd be glad of the help - all I want is to get the hell out of here.

I'm at the staircase near the library.

[doctor_j_crane]

My warden told me not to rescue her. I'm not sure if it's some misguided sentiment or a test of my character.

[always_thewoman]

Hm. How very strange. But a pointless gesture, if it's meant to be a test: we have personal, very selfish interests in going after them.

Do you intend to search for her, is the real question, I suppose.

[doctor_j_crane]

I'm going to search for Edward Nygma. If I find Halliwell on the way, that's probably for the best in terms of how she regards me.

[always_thewoman]

Ah, very good.

This should be a cinch for you, I'd think, Doctor. 'The only thing to fear', and et cetera.

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[sonotahunter]

Seeing as I've heard nothing of my own keeper, and I don't particularly fancy venturing out on my own... Having the angel owe me a favor wouldn't be objectionable. And if Tony decides to make an appearance, I'm sure he can rescue himself.

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[always_thewoman]

He'd certainly think so, at least.

Are you sure you want to venture out in this? It may become ugly, although I'll confess I wouldn't say no to your company. Shego and I are going to retrieve our respective wardens.