PUBLIC CHANNEL | DAY 59, AFTER THE COUNT

[betheman]

[The moment the shadows begin to clear enough that it affects where Gongenzaka and a few others are, an announcement comes blasting through on the public channel-]

The shadows around myself, and those with me, are now clearing! [he shouts, voice strong and clear.] If it is the same for others outside of the carnival, then heed my words- we return to the Carnival Grounds at once! The sooner we are within our own 'home ground', the safer!

More importantly, the easier it will be to help in the recovery of those taken! [For after all, they know damn well that the Ringmaster won't just leave anyone behind. So.]

We move! Now!

If I, the man Gongenzaka, encounter any others on the path back, I shall be making certain you come with for that matter!

[NO BUTS.]

Comments

[whattaprick]

[ Finally, Lambert has a chance to speak into the radio, though his tone is subdued. ]

I can confirm that. I'm back on Carnival grounds with the Acquisitioner and the Engineer.

Everyone should start heading back here as soon as they can. Sans might still be out there looking for people to bring back.

[betheman]

Aauh, that sounds wise.

The remaining portion of what Herbert broadcast of that, I should note... ...it became 'engine' sounds. I, the man Gongenzaka, presume Yuugo was part of this, but what is the final word on their status- the Acquisitioner and Engineer, that is?

[whattaprick]

-- what broadcast?

[betheman]

Herbert's!

He had his radio on from the moment that he asked about the matter of the Ringmaster's supposed involvement in murder, actually!

[It was a big 'you go Herbert' moment honestly.] All who were tuned into the Public channel would have heard!

[whattaprick]

... Right.

[ That's actually sort of weird to think about, but at least it saves some explanations. Lambert's got no capacity to think about other implications for now, but nonetheless-- ]

The Engineer's fine. I'm treating the Acquisitioner. The Warden and the Ringmaster are probably still out there, and so are the fae, so keep an eye out.

[betheman]

You are? [He begins, before correcting himself.] Auh-! That is right, you were once a part of the medical team...

Mnh. That Sans is still about is unsurprising...with all there is at hand, leaving most to themselves to return may be unwise.

Nonetheless, we shall take your words with utmost seriousness..! I, the man Gongenzaka, shall notify the channel when we have returned.

[whattaprick]

Good luck. Try not to run into anything else.

When you make it back, can you start counting people as they come in?

[betheman]

Mnhh...naturally...

...I, the man Gongenzaka, shall keep tally as I can- I will update with names, as I go then.

[fusionactuallysuitsher]

Don't have to tell me twice.

[betheman]

I, the man Gongenzaka, should certainly hope not...

[THEY STILL REMEMBER YOUR ENCOUNTER WITH IGNATIUS, YUZU.]

...We shall see you there then.

[flashover]

Okumura Rin, checking in! Made it back safely... somehow.

uses carly for this one lmfao

[insidescoop]

Oh thank goodness!~

Actually, I think someone you know is here at the medical tent, so make sure you check in over there! Your brother recognized her, anyway, so...

[flashover]

Carly! Wait... someone I might know? .... What's her name?

[insidescoop]

Ahh...Shiemi, I believe!

She's the new nurse! Yukio and Shura helped her to find the medical tent~

[flashover]

SHIEMI?!

[there's a rustling sound as Rin moves, very quickly] Is she still at the med tent?!

[insidescoop]

Yyyyesssss...?

[flashover]

IGOTTAGOBYE. [over and out, apparently???]

[insidescoop]

HEHH!?

W-Wa-

What!?!

Hey!!

[Welp, that's that apparently.]

[reflash]

The medical tent is prepared to receive patients. [Yukio's running point on this, since the last thing he heard from Herbert over the radios was... giggling.]

[betheman]

A-Aauh....given what I, the man Gongenzaka, heard before the sound of motorcycle engines, perhaps the Doctor himself should be treated, on that note...

[reflash]

Thank you for the warning. [Doctor West, of course, is not surprising Yukio at all.] We'll do our best here.

[betheman]

Aauh! More than likely, it is the result of his encounter with Ignatius, so...

[You can't see but he's sort of...waving a bit. Running into Ignatius just means burns. It's how it goes.

That said.] Hm! Best of luck to you and the remaining medical team, then!

in person, because I'm hoarding all the threads right now

[pipers_son]

[As Gongenzaka finishes up his broadcast, Joker pats his elbow a second before his wings spread out and he's launching himself up into the air. Feathers, needless to say, is with him.]

I'll keep a watch from up here!

[But now it's time to haul ass because, uh, fuck fae honestly??]

PLEASE DONT DIE JAMES

[betheman]

Hmm! [It takes him a fraction of a second to notice that, and his eyes quickly follow Joker upward.] Auuh! A good idea, Joker..! With this, we should be able to be more ready if another attack occurs..!

[He. Really really hopes an attack doesn't occur, however.]

DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR

[pipers_son]

[Let him just voice what they're all thinking- ]

Let's hope it doesn't have ta happen! How fast can ya run?

[betheman]

Far faster than many here, unfortunately, [He immediately remarks. It's not a matter of pride either- it's just, he has horse and bear legs, and has been training, and that training even had him win a dang space cross country last location-

So he's pretty solidly aware he could outpace anyone with them on the ground.

Except, well, Tyki.] I can take others on my back, but the number I can carry is limited!

[Then again, if Susan turns into anything like a bird or a cat, he'd carry Hinawa and Yuuya with them easy...and Papyrus could probably manage on his own.]

[pipers_son]

I'll trust ya ta figure it out. Don't be afraid ta manhandle anyone bein' stubborn!

[Since, clearly, some of the people in the Carnival and their group need it.]

[betheman]

AUH...Y...Yes...

[Gon is that hesitance don't you know Joker SMELLS HESITANCE]

[pipers_son]

[Well, he doesn't need to smell it when it's that obvious. Thanks for being an open book, Gongenzaka.]

....Do ya want me ta manhandle 'em?

[betheman]

Auuhh...

[There is a furtive glance to make sure Yuuya does NOT HEAR THIS BIT, and if Joker doesn't come right down there he may even resort to direct radio line.] Y...Yuuya and I have been attempting to uphold an agreement to avoid forcing matters of safety upon the other...

...as we have done so in the past...

[That whole 'I WILL PROTECT YOU' thing became kind of an issue, especially back in the manor.]

[pipers_son]

[Oh boy. Yeah, he's flapping down a little. Feathers is a big boy, he can watch everything.]

....Is that what the issue was back there?

[CHILDREN]

[betheman]

...Mn-

Define 'back there'... [he notes, frowning. That could apply to many 'theres', Joker, this is sort of a big issue.]

Regardless it is...something which we were admittedly working to cease at home, as friends... ...here, unfortunately, there is simply that much more to be wary of, and so...

[well case in point he kinda lost an arm but]

[pipers_son]

Neither of ya would go while the other was still in the room, huh?

[Slowly, he shakes his head.]

I mean, it's admirable, but it seems like it comes with it's own problems...

[betheman]

For myself, I, the man Gongenzaka simply thought of my size, [He grumbles.] It took time to fit through that hole- time enough that, had the Queen not been preoccupied, any behind me would have easily been struck.

...Truthfully, if we were our proper size and forms... [If he thinks about it...] I would have gone, if I, the man Gongenzaka, was certain he Would follow.

...I had, in fact, [He notes, thinking back to the hole incident itself.] ...Though I, the man Gongenzaka, am glad I hesitated, for he also attempted to call to Steven before coming back...

[Sorry to throw you under a bus Yuuya, but you could have at least said 'ok just wait a minute' instead of telling him to head off- that was close!]

...To protect him is something I, the man Gongenzaka, have acted to do since we were in elementary school. We are of the same age, yet it felt as though that duty were there all the same. ...I, the man Gongenzaka...

...I admit, most certainly, that it is difficult to think, 'he shall be fine, for he is strong'.

...but when it comes to insisting... [Well. It's tricky to draw that line between overprotective insisting, and Normal Insisting as a result.]

[pipers_son]

Then... Have ya thought about talkin' with each other about what things the two of ya are strong about? So that ya can decide when one of ya should take a step back from the other and accept bein' weak.

[betheman]

Mnnhh... [He pauses to think about that.] Where our strengths lie... ...such is a thing we cannot deny, certainly...

However... [He lifts up his metal arm.] ...Certain things have occurred during the times where I, the man Gongenzaka, rose to his defense...

...and while I, the man Gongenzaka, certainly cannot say I would have acted differently in those situations... ...I can not question the reason one would have to insist at protecting me instead, as a result...

[Lose an arm, get stabbed through the eye... ...Bit of a mess. Bit of a mess...]

[pipers_son]

Well. Suppose that is a bit of a problem.

[And why does it feel like it's hitting too close to home...]

I think you'll want ta talk more deeply about that, when we're at the carnival proper.

[As it is, well... Kind of.... busy...]

[betheman]

Ahhh... ...Or at the very least, when things are more calm, [He admits, sighing.] Nonetheless, I, the man Gongenzaka, am glad for the time you took to ask.

[Even if things aren't 'solved' exactly, it IS nice to chat through what's what with someone that isn't his daemon.]

[pipers_son]

And remember I'll always be here for a chat~.

[But for now, he's flapping back upwards to join Feathers, and trusting people to not be too stubborn down on the ground.]