Operation 014 | [Action; Backdated to Saturday.]

[claim_my_place]

[He'd managed to post the notice.]

[It's a hot evening, and Asch is mentally cursing himself for wearing the cloak and hood. Not to mention the uniform and sword underneath. The ensemble is, in a word, stifling. Even so, Asch wants to remain anonymous for as long as possible

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4:00 "Newbie" Meeting | The Beach

[claim_my_place]

[Asch, who had lapsed into thought, scans the beach from his current vantage point. It must be nearly time.]

[apathycary]

It's only a little farther.

[ It was hot, wasn't it? While Edel is used to the changing months of his own country, wearing clothing that doesn't cover his body is outside of the question. Once Alexander regained the use of his legs, they prompted themselves to head towards the beach to witness this scene- and, perhaps, see what they could do about... hmmn.

... the incident at hand.

Edel grew weary as the days went by. By now, it was not just a simple matter of taking care of a friend. It wore at him, day by day, whether it was the guilt of the murders or the rap Alexander had incurred from them, things wouldn't really be the same by now. It chipped away at Edel's own mentality, the fragile existence of being human was far more difficult for some to maintain over others.

Even now, his steps were slow and soft. He took his time. Quietly, he turned back at the other young man that followed. ]

... We don't have to do this.

[mongoosegrin]

[Alex thinks it half a farce, pointless posturing and pontificating. part of him still rages, childlike, afraid for himself, but that part of him is stupid. clinging to the sheds of tradition is hypocritical for him, yet he does it anyway, because that is all he has.

well, that, and a human boy lacking the sense to leave him to the hawks and doves waiting.

he was not made for these things. he expects and fears pain. and when he hears and smells the ocean, he stops, face graying despite its etched smile.]

[apathycary]

What's wrong?

[ Edel stops and turns to Alexander. His regulated movements froze ever so suddenly, something that took the young boy by complete surprise. This was not very much like him, was it? Then again, Edel was learning well that there was far more to Alexander than he could have ever dreamed.

He frowned, but only whispered: ] We can turn back. He hasn't noticed us, I'm sure.

6:00 Meeting | Eiffel Tower

[claim_my_place]

[It was the same as before, only there's no rain. What Asch wouldn't give for rain right now. Heaving a sigh (it's more like a snort), Asch starts towards the metal structure and in time makes his way to the top. He's a little winded and it takes him a few moments to catch his breath.]

6:00 Meeting | Eiffel Tower

[acceptedburden]

[Kaldur approaches somewhat reluctantly. He has lost several members of his team over the course of a week and he was not at all happy about this prospect. He knew there was nothing he could do, they had apparently simply just returned to their world, but it still troubled him.

Even worse, he was not sure he had any new information for the mysterious informant than he had when he had first arrived. It frustrated him to no end, but he wanted to know if perhaps the mysterious figure had learned anything or had more to share]

Hello.

[claim_my_place]

[A brief nod. Asch has finally managed to catch his breath, and though he hasn't fared much better in the information-gathering department, he just might have a few ideas.]

[He, too, is frustrated, but unlike Kaldur he's got a host of newcomers from his world to deal with now.]

So you've come.

[acceptedburden]

I have but I do not come with much new information I am afraid. However, I hope that does not deter our relationship as I am still hoping to continue this network of informants along with you.

[he tries not to convey his disappointment in himself]

Did you question my commitment?