Day 1, Night | First Watch

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Re: Day 1, Night | First Watch

Post by Hadrian Martikova » Sat Aug 03, 2024 5:18 am

"Then I'll have to find you something else to think about."
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Re: Day 1, Night | First Watch

Post by Laila Bridger » Sat Aug 03, 2024 6:13 am

"Hm. Now that could be interesting... and potentially distracting. Maybe we should take a quick turn around the perimeter?"
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Re: Day 1, Night | First Watch

Post by Hadrian Martikova » Sat Aug 03, 2024 1:35 pm

"A little midnight stroll?" He teased, "You're the boss, honey. I'm only pretending to be a soldier tonight. Which means you outrank me." He cupped his mouth. "Whoa, that also means I've been shamelessly flirting with my superior."
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Re: Day 1, Night | First Watch

Post by Laila Bridger » Sat Aug 03, 2024 7:51 pm

"Yep. Formally against the regulations and so common they need to make regulations about it. We'll both catch hell for it. Any luck I'll get demoted so it won't matter..."

She glanced at his shotgun.

"Hope you're better with that thing than I am this stupid damn carbine, just in case we run into something. Stay clear of the trees, and remember, on watch, your biggest duty is sounding the alarm..."
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Re: Day 1, Night | First Watch

Post by Hadrian Martikova » Sun Aug 04, 2024 4:45 am

He grinned at the first part and laughed at the second. "If I aim I might hit the broadside of a barn... might."

He followed her softly, or as softly as he were able to with two green die for a stealth check.

"That said I am a merchant - and our voices carry when we want them to."
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Re: Day 1, Night | First Watch

Post by Laila Bridger » Sun Aug 04, 2024 5:28 am

"It does seem that way sometimes..."

She trailed off, focused on some movement that turned out to be a a small snake.

"... you know your gun's louder though, right?"
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Re: Day 1, Night | First Watch

Post by Hadrian Martikova » Sun Aug 04, 2024 6:41 am

"Ouch." He said with a rueful smirk. The second part went both unanswered and without saying.

His approach to the edge of the camp left him in foreboding. They'd be lucky if the snake was the only thing hiding in the tall grass.

"I just want you to know, I hate this." He said even softer.
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Re: Day 1, Night | First Watch

Post by Laila Bridger » Sun Aug 04, 2024 8:04 am

"Just means you're sane. Who in their right mind would enjoy this?"

Laila was enjoying this. She felt alive, the stakes were high, and the problems were simple.
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Re: Day 1, Night | First Watch

Post by Hadrian Martikova » Sun Aug 04, 2024 1:19 pm

He quirked an eyebrow at her but continued following her lead quietly.

The closer he got to the jungle, the more enveloped by darkness he felt, which tightened the grip on his gun. His heart felt like it might beat out of his chest and his mind raced through different scenarios. But no matter how grim his imagining, he wasn't allowing himself to die tonight. He has way too much left to do.

"You sure this is a good idea?" He asked, unable to mask his discomfort.
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Re: Day 1, Night | First Watch

Post by Laila Bridger » Sun Aug 04, 2024 7:40 pm

"No, but don't worry..."

She paused, and stood from her crouch.

"Anyone out there doing more than watching us quietly woulda made a move by now."
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