[He'd been investigating the forest, waiting for the call from Marco and using the time to see if he could find a way to arrange a visit to the water for Odette. The strangling vines were a nuisance, but they could be spotted and avoided or dealt with as necessary
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She'd heard Phoenix's transmission (or at least, the little bit of it that was unlocked - he sounded bad), and had decided to go after him. Letting him fumble along and 'hopefully' get to the clinic didn't seem like the proper thing to do. So, when the elevator opens for Phoenix, Anna's standing inside of it, expression melting from anger to concern.]
Ah, Phoenix...what were you doing down here?
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Straightening up, he takes a moment to catch his breath before answering, trying to appear as normal as he can.]
I was... attempting to find a way... to help a friend. You are...?
[He should know her - or her voice, at least - but the name keeps slipping away.]
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[Her brow furrows, and she moves to offer her assistance.]
This place is dangerous. Were you not warned?
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[Yes. He remembers speaking to her, and not that long ago. She'd given... him information. Information about...]
Ah. You told me... about the war that... happened in your world.
[Damn it, it was still so difficult to breathe.]
I knew... about the vines. But there... must have been something else. I...
[The world tilts. For a moment, he feels utterly disconnected from everything, floating and falling at the same time. It's almost as though he's flying again...
His knees buckle and he starts to sag.]
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