Event Log: The Stampede

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Who: All characters participating in the event
What: The event log for Stampede event
Where: All over the city
When: December 26th-December 28th
Warnings: None

There's a rumbling sound in the air early in the afternoon on December 26th. Whether you're new in town or you've seen it all, something like this hasn't happened before. Is it an earthquake? It feels kind of like a small one, and that might be endurable if not for the sudden snarling and gnashing of teeth!

As it turns out, these yet-unnamed apex predators are overrunning the city, ignoring their previous apprehension to barrel right through anything- or anyone- that stands in their way. Seemingly spooked by something, they are aggressive and violent and won't hesitate to tear anyone they meet to pieces... after trampling them underfoot, of course. They're so large and muscular that they may even take a few portions of buildings with them- how would you like to see one of these monsters crashing through your living room?

At least it's only these weird mammoths, though... right?

► This log covers December 26th-December 28th.
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[evocation]

[Kyna nods, gaze dropping down to her lap.]

Um... I guess I should tell you...

[She takes a deep breath, her urge to fidget thwarted by the fact that Wash is holding her good hand, and she's too afraid to move her other arm. She chews on her lip instead.]

Something happened to him.

[hardwearing]

[ Again, Wash stays quiet. Lets Kyna handle this one how she wants, Harlan was her best friend. He doesn't try to hide from Lance that he's upset about it too, though -- he and Harlan have made nice, he cares about the guy's well being and now... well.

Now they just have to wait until Hope returns. ]

[lifetothefullest]

[Lance goes quiet again at that, although just for a few moments.]

I um, I saw your conversation on the network.

[With the new person that Lance didn't know. It had been easy enough to guess who they might've been talking about from Kyna's responses, but Lance didn't actually know for sure and definitely didn't know how bad it actually was. He can put two and two together from Kyna's tone, though, and Washington's expression is also pretty clear.]

I'm sorry.

[He doesn't say anything about waiting for Hope to come back, and how everything will probably end up being okay, because she surely already knows that and so it's not going to help.]

[evocation]

[That's not exactly surprising. Lance always keeps up with the network, but Kyna needed to make sure. Her vision blurs, and she can't wipe her tears away stealthily, so she tries to ignore it. Surely no one else will notice.]

Me too.

[hardwearing]

[ How would they not notice, Kyna? Wash will just do it for her, then settle his hand on her back again. ]

We'll figure out what got him.

[ It's probably not comforting, but it's all he's got. ]

[lifetothefullest]

[Lance definitely notices, but he pretends he doesn't. Instead, he shifts the topic a little--]

You should probably get some rest, and then have someone look at your arm. It'll be fine for a little while, but trust me on not just leaving it that for too long, okay?

[evocation]

Yeah, but if it could take out Harlan that easily...

[That doesn't exactly bode well. Kyna sighs, swallows, and tries to get it together.]

I won't. I just don't want anyone getting all fussy at me.

[hardwearing]

[ Wash doesn't like this. Doesn't want to try and get Kyna home with just a splint, knowing she'll be in pain for probably days before it's safe enough to come back and forth or ask a healer to brave the stampeded streets. His voice is gentle, like it's a suggestion, but he's still going to urge her to be healed at the clinic before they leave. ]

Kyna, please, just get it taken care of now. I'm sure Pell's here. What if there's another wave on the way home?

[lifetothefullest]

[Lance is so not getting in the middle of this unless he's asked, and so he takes the moment to wander a few steps away and find a water bottle for Kyna. Everything can be fixed with hydration.]

[evocation]

[Kyna lets out a little huff, shooting Lance a betrayed look. Traitor!]

Can I just have like... ten minutes?

[hardwearing]

[ Oh good. Wash visibly relaxes, offering her a tiny, gentle smile. Lance gets a grateful look for the water, too, as he stays at Kyna's side. But they're still in the reception area. ]

Yeah. Yeah, of course... do you want to find a room for some privacy?

[lifetothefullest]

[Don't even give him that look, Kyna, like he wants to get in the middle of a lover's quarrel. >:c

He holds the water bottle out to her as Wash talks, adding--]

There's a room over there that's empty.

[He nods his head slightly in the direction as he says it.]

[evocation]

[Kyna stands up, taking the water bottle from Lance and standing on her tiptoes to kiss him on the cheek.]

Thanks. You're the best.

[And then she turns to Wash again. Time for another terrible joke to hide the bad mood she's in.]

Mr. Extreme Sports over here is an expert in broken bones. Right, Lance?

[hardwearing]

[ Wash quirks an eyebrow, standing as well with Kyna's jacket over his arm and his helmet in that hand, his other raised almost in objection that she'd call fighting for his life for a decade 'extreme sports' but he knows it's just another weak joke. ]

I've broken a ton, yeah, that probably counts. If you had armor I'd be giving you my healing unit right now.

[lifetothefullest]

[Lance is finally getting used to Kyna's displays of affection, so he's only barely flustered and rolls his eyes a little at her comment.]

Yeah, you're welcome, repay me by not getting injured again any time soon. I'll see if I can find Pell, and I'll send him your way.

[evocation]

[She shoots another little smile at Lance, then turns back to Wash.]

Oh, um... I meant Lance. He did track.

[Great joke, Kyna.]

[hardwearing]

Oh.... sorry. That's a better joke.

[lifetothefullest]

I was pretty good at it too.

[He says it lightly, trying to alleviate the awkwardness for their benefits more than his own, gesturing toward the room.]

Go lay down.

[evocation]

[She clicks her tongue, but gives Lance's hand a quick squeeze before looping her arm through Wash's.]

Bossy, bossy. You two are bullies.

[hardwearing]

We are not, we just want you fixed up. Come on.

[ Into the room they go -- he glances back at Lance to see if he's coming. ]

[lifetothefullest]

[Lance would totally accept 'bossy', though he knows she's joking anyway; he doesn't follow them into the room, letting them have some alone time especially since he really does want Kyna to rest a bit, but also because he's going to see if he can find another healer to get her arm fixed up the rest of the way.]

[evocation]

[Kyna sticks her tongue out at Lance, then follows Wash into the side room. She doesn't lay down though, just sits.]

You're mad at me, aren't you?

[hardwearing]

[ When it's clear Lance isn't following, Wash closes the door and returns to Kyna's side.... and his brow furrows a little. ]

Mad? No, you... you just scared the crap out of me. I would've been mad if you insisted on going home right now, that's just a mistake to leave your arm broken. But you didn't, so.

[ He shrugs a little. ]

Lance said to lie down. Doctor's orders.

[evocation]

[Kyna sighs, but does as she's told.]

I'm sorry. I don't usually panic like that.

[hardwearing]

I think this was extenuating circumstances, Kyna. And I know you just wanted to protect me. It's okay.