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westwhere2021-06-12 10:59 pm
somebadnews) wrote in westwhere2021-06-12 10:59 pm
only go so far 'til you bury them
WHO: Five and OPEN
WHEN: This very day / post retrieving a new sword from Eleven
WHERE: The Lake
WHAT: Five kills a dead guy
WARNINGS: (always) warnings for language, soggy corpse descriptions, etc.
On the surface, it's a simple task. Killing someone who is already dead is a bit redundant, but Five has made worse deals. Eleven had proven reliable in providing a fresh sword, and the energy he spent teleporting them to the forges was acceptable in the time they saved. Vanya has already lifted the lake once before so there's no need to be nervous about her using her abilities. It's as good as done.
He hasn't mentioned to his sister exactly what he was getting from the Merchant in return, though his conversation is still in the forefront of his mind as they make their way to the lake. The implications he used reminded him of the Commission, but he hasn't come to a solid conclusion about that. He at least no longer doubts what he knows about him after their agreement. Why he wants it done is more up in the air. It's either a test to see if he'd do it, or his action will stop whatever lingering spirits have been terrorizing these woods.
It's unfortunate that he had to involve his sister, and he'd been even more reluctant to allow the others who come along. Mingyu had made a strong enough case that they might learn something that will benefit them in the future before he takes care of the body, but that doesn't mean he's at all happy with the arrangement. He barely looks at the man when they meet together at the lake and he spots the others who were likewise insistent on dealing with the aftermath.
Five has never enjoyed an audience, had in fact tried to keep this quiet to avoid this very thing, so he ignores them as he scans the woods. The lake is still and it's silent but for the wind whipping past. He sees no signs of the wolves nearby or Anurr's followers watching them. While he's not comfortable with the amount of trust he's putting in the others to make sure nothing comes after his sister while he's down there, he tries his best to accept some unknown variables that he can undoubtedly handle.
"Are you up for this?" Vanya is the only one he bothers addressing. It'll be more strenuous on her part, and now she'll need to hold it long enough for Mingyu to do whatever it is he needs to do. While he's eager to get it over with, he won't put any of his anxiety on her. (The deal was for her even if she doesn't realize it yet. This is just... some more practice. That's all.)
Hopefully it'll be worth it.
ooc: if you want to have extra sections for during/after this goes down lmk (or make your own starter, it's fine) we make the rules
WHEN: This very day / post retrieving a new sword from Eleven
WHERE: The Lake
WHAT: Five kills a dead guy
WARNINGS: (always) warnings for language, soggy corpse descriptions, etc.
On the surface, it's a simple task. Killing someone who is already dead is a bit redundant, but Five has made worse deals. Eleven had proven reliable in providing a fresh sword, and the energy he spent teleporting them to the forges was acceptable in the time they saved. Vanya has already lifted the lake once before so there's no need to be nervous about her using her abilities. It's as good as done.
He hasn't mentioned to his sister exactly what he was getting from the Merchant in return, though his conversation is still in the forefront of his mind as they make their way to the lake. The implications he used reminded him of the Commission, but he hasn't come to a solid conclusion about that. He at least no longer doubts what he knows about him after their agreement. Why he wants it done is more up in the air. It's either a test to see if he'd do it, or his action will stop whatever lingering spirits have been terrorizing these woods.
It's unfortunate that he had to involve his sister, and he'd been even more reluctant to allow the others who come along. Mingyu had made a strong enough case that they might learn something that will benefit them in the future before he takes care of the body, but that doesn't mean he's at all happy with the arrangement. He barely looks at the man when they meet together at the lake and he spots the others who were likewise insistent on dealing with the aftermath.
Five has never enjoyed an audience, had in fact tried to keep this quiet to avoid this very thing, so he ignores them as he scans the woods. The lake is still and it's silent but for the wind whipping past. He sees no signs of the wolves nearby or Anurr's followers watching them. While he's not comfortable with the amount of trust he's putting in the others to make sure nothing comes after his sister while he's down there, he tries his best to accept some unknown variables that he can undoubtedly handle.
"Are you up for this?" Vanya is the only one he bothers addressing. It'll be more strenuous on her part, and now she'll need to hold it long enough for Mingyu to do whatever it is he needs to do. While he's eager to get it over with, he won't put any of his anxiety on her. (The deal was for her even if she doesn't realize it yet. This is just... some more practice. That's all.)
Hopefully it'll be worth it.
ooc: if you want to have extra sections for during/after this goes down lmk (or make your own starter, it's fine) we make the rules
pre/during the overkill (open to: five/vanya/mingyu/wei wuxian/lan wangji)
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"Yeah." Her voice is still a little breathless though and she gives a little smile. "Nothing I haven't done before. I got this. Piece of cake. Like, uh...riding a bicycle, you know?"
She realizes, though, that the more she tries to reassure everyone--and herself--the more uncertain about it she sounds. She clears her throat and shrugs. "It'll help, right? Better than sitting around and feeding the chickens all day."
Again she tries to keep her voice light, but she misses Sissy sometimes, a dull ache in her chest.
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When she asks if it will help, he nods.
"Couldn't do it without you." He tries to give her a reassuring smile and banish any thoughts that he's asking too much or something could go wrong. Somehow this is where they've ended up; Vanya moving major bodies of water while Five holds a sword ready to stab a corpse at the bottom of a lake. If they ever get around to swapping stories, she can be the one to tell the rest of their family about it.
He casts one more glance at the others and his expression falls slightly, but then focuses his attention back on her.
"Take your time. He's not going anywhere."
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It all makes her feel a little uneasy, a little untethered and lost. She takes a breath and smiles a bit at Five.
"We got this. Klaus would have something to say about all this, but when doesn't he?" She shrugs, then turns to face the lake, taking a breath and closing her eyes. She focuses on all the little--and not-so-little-- noises she can hear. Wildlife. The wind. The ripples of water and the swishing of fabrics. The sound of everyone's breathing, their heartbeats... It all seems to tumble together in her head, at first a cacophony of noise that makes her brow furrow before it all seems to fade into something quietly tangible.
She's not sure how to explain it really as she holds her hands out, listening to the vibrations of the world until she can pull them together and push and slowly the water rises.
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Instead she chooses to trust him.
His expression softens at her reassurance, even as she's about to do most of the (literal) heavy lifting. This isn't the first time she's tried to lighten his mood by mentioning one of their siblings, and it's true. Klaus would definitely have said something. Probably something nonsensical. Mostly he thinks he might have been surprised that Five would be helping a spirit move on in the afterlife. Of all of them, he might be the one to approve. (Then immediately doubt his motives. Which is fair.)
He takes a deep breath and nods. It's still moderately nerve wrecking for him to see her use her ability considering how short of time she's had to master it, but as long as she stays centered, there's no reason why it shouldn't go as smoothly as before.
As the water rises, it's really something to behold. His sister is extraordinary. If their father had ever given her a chance, hadn't been afraid of her, think of what could have happened. His entire life...
"Signal if there's trouble. Should only be a few minutes." No getting sidetracked. One thing at a time.
He grips the sword and looks to Mingyu. The man insisted on being here, so he'd better not hold them up. Not when he's leaving his sister exposed while she's carrying an entire lake with her mind. They're teleporting down there the moment he sees the body and getting this over with.