Ω → two [video]

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[ During the chaos, Wilhelm hadn't been seen at all, until almost a full hour into the monster flood. Despite the screams, violent shaking of the tower, and the destroyed barrier, Wilhelm seems abnormally calm, staring into his compass. For a while, the video continues like this, until Wilhelm takes a sip of his wine, and calmly moves his hand towards a chess piece, only slightly moving it across the board. ]

It begins.

[ He comments quietly. The room he's in appears to be one of the lower levels of the Tower, clear of monsters, at least for now. There's books, of course - Floor Three? - but Wilhelm seems to have found a rather deserted corner of the room without a whole lot in it, to set up his temporary compass-staring desk. ]

[ Directly to T!Allen: ]

Allen, I will need you to find and collect a few people for me, to ensure they are not harmed. Do you understand?

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[temptestament]

*He's already got a heavy crossbow over one shoulder when he checks the network. He doesn't look too tired, but it's hard to tell with the mask covering his face.*

Of course. Who should I look for?

private

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Three young ladies by the name of Haruhi Suzumiya, Tetra, and April Sinclair.

They are not to be harmed in any way.

Derp, meant to say the first one was private, too.

[temptestament]

I've already met April. What do the other two look like?

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Tetra is dressed like a pirate, in ancient cinema. She has pointed ears, and dark skin.

Haruhi is dressed in a formal oriental dress. She has brown hair, brown eyes, and has yellow ribbons in her hair. When you see her, and sense what she is, you will know precisely why I have taken interest in her.

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[temptestament]

*Well, that last part is interesting. And maybe a bit ominous. He nods and glances over his shoulder for a second before a beam fires off from over his shoulder, weak by Testament standards but still nothing to laugh at, and something splorts.*

Is there anywhere specific you want me to take them?

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Here, where I am, if it is at all possible. If it is not, wherever they will be safe.

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[temptestament]

You're alright there, then?

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For now, yes. It will be a little while before the monsters reach this floor. But as you are well aware, I am not incapable of defending myself.

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[temptestament]

*He knows Wilhelm's powers are probably almost as useless as his right now, but he won't get into that argument here.*

If they get to you before we're gathered, let me know. My Ethers seem to still be working at about half.

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That is useful information. Thank you.

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[temptestament]

I thought it would be. *He reaches to cut the feed, then pauses.* Good luck.

OOC NOTE

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(( OOC: Somehow, this post got buried in my reading page and I completely missed it. Anyone can read this thread if they choose, the filter doesn't apply. Not like there's anything super secret about it anyway. ))

But this is action now.

[temptestament]

*About half an hour later, Allen shows up on foot, carrying an unconscious April in both arms.*

She's mostly alright, but I had to put her to sleep to get her to stop trying to fight on her own.

Action, sometime after Allen dropped her off

[technologic]

[If there was one thing April wasn't expecting to happen today, it was to be knocked out and dragged away somewhere. Which is why when she finally wakes up and pushes herself upright, she's rather confused and disorientated.]

Ugh, what the hell...?

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I was hoping you would come to, soon.

[ Wilhelm responded, seated on a nearby armchair in the library, the Compass neatly set down on a chairside table. ]

April, wasn't it? You are safe. Good.

[technologic]

[April glances over at him, frowning faintly. She's still a bit disorientated and she's starting to feel the sting of the wounds she had gotten, but she gets onto her feet and stands up.]

... You sent that masked guy to get me, right? Why? [She seems more confused than annoyed.]

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You are alive. Is that not what matters?

[ It's not exactly an attempt to dodge the question, as it is a way to gauge her reaction, and to see if she's suspicious of him. Wilhelm notices she's in pain, but unfortunately, there's very little he can do about that while his powers are toned down so much. ]

[technologic]

[There's certainly some wariness as she walks closer to him, her arms folded in front of herself as her frown deepens.]

I guess... But I might have been able to survive if I was left to fight, even if I would have ended up with worse injuries... [She tilts her head, her expression unsure but curious, though she's clearly on-guard too.]

... You had me brought here cause you wanted me alive for some reason, then?

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I was not going to take that chance.

[ Wilhelm didn't move as she approached, and didn't break eye contact. He only listened, showing no physical reaction to her cautious tone, and the fact that she clearly didn't trust him. He was entirely used to that by now. ]

Put simply, yes.

[technologic]

[And April hasn't trusted anyone in years, so it's pretty much second nature for her to be wary of everyone she meets and knows.

Though now she looks more confused than anything, and she rubs the back of her neck as she 'hmm's to herself in thought.]

... Then, ah, can you tell me the reason?

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Are you not content to think of it as a simple act of good will?

[ In other words... no. ]

[technologic]

No offense, but nope. Since you did say you had a reason... [Then she sighs quietly.] But you're not gonna tell me the reason, are you?

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[ Wilhelm reaches for his nearby glass of wine, and takes a sip. ]

Ahh... yes. The beauty of limited life. The haste that inherently accompanies mortality. Caring only about the plot details before the curtain falls, and nothing about the epilogue or what it means for the stage itself.

[ Turning back to April, he blinks; about the only show of emotion Wilhelm ever actually has. His flair for the dramatic, oddly enough, never has body language that accompanies it. ]

It is such a typically human trait. But if you must know, it is possible that I was able to make out your image in the Compass. That is all I am able to share with you, for now.

[technologic]

[April blinks back at him, 'hmm'-ing to herself again. Most of her visible signs of wariness has disappeared, and now she just seems confused.]

Well, the plot details are important... And I have a tendency to rush into things anyway.

... Compass? Is that it there? [She motions to the device on the chairside table.]

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Yes. I am aware of this, by now. As I said - it is a typically human trait.

[ Wilhelm took a moment to look back at the compass, and nodded, turning back to her. ]

Yes.