[Transmission #20 (Winterland)]

[redpaperfan]

[ Around the time the Captain decides to lose the rest of his marbles and tell the ship he's offing everyone, Sasuke took a breather from the recently returned to normal Itachi and any possible conversational heart-to-heart they were having to gather his thoughts in the Enviro-dome. He's been completely engulfed by the heavy cloak he was wearing,

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[goldenpine]

Life support's cutting out on the Economy Level, and we're getting these nifty new helmets.

[ She holds up hers to display the piece. Contrary to her language, she doesn't sound excited. ]

You're physically regressed, again, but you seem to remember where you are. Do you?

[ She asks this with a serious expression. The Captain did, after all, just threaten death on everyone here. A little too coincidental that the life support started failing for an entire level right afterward. A fairly populated level, at that. ]

[redpaperfan]

[ He frowns at the helmet, and then nods at her question. ]

Yes. It's different than the last time. Are there any other changes that you've noticed?

[marredgoldfinch]

[blinks at the pint-sized Sasuke. he whispers to himself before raising his voice]

I thought the children were gone...

Such language is not appropriate for a child, Sasuke.

[redpaperfan]

[ Sasuke gives Asher a dry look, which like most his other dour expressions, looks a little bit ridiculous right now. ]

Asher, if we're talking relative to your age, I think only Axel's allowed to start looking sideways at indelicate language.

[marredgoldfinch]

... you know my age.

[blink-blink]

[redpaperfan]

Your age, species, and anything else I've picked up since you arrived here.

[ he pulls out a kunai, and starts working on "shortening" his cloak. ]

The regression's physical, not mental, this time.

[killrush]

Do you plan to die quietly?

[redpaperfan]

[ have a flat look, Caim, good sir! ]

No, and that didn't answer my question, or provide any useful information.

[ and he's finished modifying his cloak so that he can move freely as an eight year old. ]

[killrush]

It would seem like our captor has grown tired of his prey.

[redpaperfan]

Level by level. Economy's the first, but it's also the top level.

[bloodpiece]

Again?

[redpaperfan]

[ Just in case he's still on Asher's wavelength, Sasuke points out for clarification's sake: ]

You are not a ninja, and you were reigning in your speed.

[ Sasuke bundles up whatever was under his cloak and no longer fit. ]

How's your Princess today?

[bloodpiece]

[Briefly startled, but Kaname chuckles softly]

That might have been my natural speed. Would you know?

As far as I know, 'my Princess' seems to be doing just fine.

[redpaperfan]

I would have my suspicions.

Oh good. She's back to being her usual gracious self.

[ Oh the sarcasm. It's verily apparent. ]

[bloodyfiasco]

[Will ignore the mouth on his little brother because...well, maybe some of the other kids taught him some words. He's a bit hesitant but none the less worried.]

Sasuke... there's no way out?

[redpaperfan]

There will be.

[ a bit relieved, though it shows more in tone than on his face. ]

Did you keep the suit you woke up wearing when you arrived?

[bloodyfiasco]

Yes.

[He nods his head behind him where it has been set out on a hanger.]

I will come and get you.

[redpaperfan]

[ Things had certainly begun changing between the two of them, hadn't they? Sasuke reflected to himself what this would mean, going forward, for however much time they had going forward. ]

I'd prefer if you look for an entrance, but not enter.

[ Drawing his cloak tighter, mostly for emphasis. ]

There's a chance the Enviro-dome won't let people move freely between it and the rest of the ship.