Event Log: The Stampede

[hadrielmods]

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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Comments

[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.

[evocation]

Okay.

[Kyna picks absently at the mattress of the cot, then shoots him a little smile.]

So I'm not grounded?

[hardwearing]

...I'm not your mom. [ He's everyone's mom. ] I won't tell you that you can't go out anymore, that's ridiculous and would make me an asshole. You can handle most situations better than I can anyway, with your magic. You've saved my ass plenty of times before, but when your head is clear. Just promise me you'll be more careful so I don't worry myself to death, that's all. We had a plan and it was following my dodge, worst case I could've taken that hit better than you if it happened. Don't put yourself in more danger than I'd be in, okay?

[evocation]

Ugh. I don't want you to take hits at all.

[Which she knows is stupid, but she's overemotional right now.]

[hardwearing]

I really wouldn't have, I'm dodgy. And I was trusting you to follow my lead, that's probably why I sounded so upset.

[evocation]

Yeah, well... I should have followed your lead. You're better at plans than I am.

[hardwearing]

It seemed like you meant to. But I know why you didn't and it's done to be learned from, and you're going to be okay. So we're okay.

[ He leans down to kiss her forehead again, something he sort of can't believe he did in front of Lance before but it is what it is. Chalk it up to relief. ]

[evocation]

Okay.

[She smiles at him again, then sighs.]

You know this is the first time I've broken my arm?

[hardwearing]

I could've guessed... is it the first time you've broken anything? You didn't seem to know about setting it.

[evocation]

Yeah, pretty much. I mean, I've broken my ribs, but that's it.

[hardwearing]

You mean here? Yeah, those weren't displaced enough to need setting. And without healers, if they were floating you'd need surgery.

[evocation]

[Kyna wrinkles her nose.]

Ugh. Gross. How does anyone get anything done without magic?

[hardwearing]

They have surgery.

[ Wash is grinning a little, because of course she'd say that. ]

Aren't you glad I talked you into staying? You would've been sick of a cast in hours, not weeks. I think it used to take weeks or months or something to heal a broken bone in your time period otherwise.

[evocation]

How long does it take for you at home?

[hardwearing]

It can be as fast as a few days to a week, with the right treatment.

[evocation]

[She nudges at his leg with her foot.]

Still sucks compared to magic.

[hardwearing]

Yeah, yeah, rub it in. Or maybe you don't get to, because you were ready to go home still busted.

[ He's teasing now, that means he's getting over it. He reaches to smooth her hair back with a careful gloved hand. ]

How's the pain right now?

[evocation]

Like... a four? A five? It sucks.

[She reaches for his hand.]

That means I'm tough.

[hardwearing]

[ Wash quirks an eyebrow even as he lets her take his other hand, the helmet and jacket already set on the chair beside the cot. ]

Choosing to deal with unnecessary pain isn't tough. It's unnecessary.

[evocation]

I know, I know. I just didn't want a bunch of people scolding me.

[hardwearing]

I've been trying very hard not to but you realize the person least likely to scold you in this situation is the most capable healer, right? You'd've been better off telling me and Lance to fuck off entirely.

[evocation]

[She grins, kicking at his leg again.]

Okay, fine, fuck off.

[hardwearing]

Too late, you're stuck with me. I know you don't mean it anyway.