[Everything is still a mess, but at least it's a hopefully dying down mess? Maybe 'dying' isn't the best descriptor to use, though, whether in a positive sense or not.
This is the sort of thing Lance is busy pondering, considering his current exhaustion and stress levels, but he's still careful to be aware of his surroundings and what's going on. Just because there are less Null now doesn't mean there are no Null.
But it isn't a Null that Lance encounters; it's Ephemera, which is a pleasant surprise, at least until Lance actually gets a look at his face. Then he's immediately concerned, approaching quickly.]
What happened; are you alright?
[Getting smacked in the mouth could be a very simple and easy explanation for the blood, but it could also be something a lot more serious.]
Hacked (ambiguously near the end of the event)
This is the sort of thing Lance is busy pondering, considering his current exhaustion and stress levels, but he's still careful to be aware of his surroundings and what's going on. Just because there are less Null now doesn't mean there are no Null.
But it isn't a Null that Lance encounters; it's Ephemera, which is a pleasant surprise, at least until Lance actually gets a look at his face. Then he's immediately concerned, approaching quickly.]
What happened; are you alright?
[Getting smacked in the mouth could be a very simple and easy explanation for the blood, but it could also be something a lot more serious.]