mental link; it's a catbus!

[wille]

[ It's an ungodly hour of the night as these things go, with both Misato and Gildor's minds flickering to announce their presence to all. Forceful and unapologetic, for her part, while urgent and unsettling, for his part. They insist on your attention. ]

( Everyone. We found something out there beyond the barrier. It was too dark for us to see much-- )

(Or anything, for some of us, but-- )

( But it's massive-- )

(Big as the shuttles that brought us-- )

( And predatory. At least, it seemed pretty clear that it wanted to take a chunk out of us. Some of you found tracks the other day, right? Let's talk. )
 

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[perroquet]

( No, of course not. )

[ He has to stop himself from sounding too disappointed. He's tired, and allowed himself a second of curious hope, but no. Of course they can't bring something like this down quietly, and there's no immediate to either. ]

( Well, we won't be attacking anything unless that barrier comes down, and it's held nicely for us so far. )

[ This host sounds unfamiliar and young. He should mind he's not too grim- ]

( What is your name, Miss...?)

[redheadcarrier]

( Barriers always hold up until they don't. No point relying on them. )

[ CYNICISM. ]

( Asuka Langley Soryu. Who are you? )

[perroquet]

[ Goodness child, that cynicism is practically palpable. ]

( Mr. Gildor Helyanwë. Pleasure.

Or it would be under better circumstances. I'm sorry to have woken you. )

[redheadcarrier]

( Whatever. Not like I was sleeping. )

[ Nightmares. Among other things. ]

[perroquet]

( Oh. Well, I'm sorry if this news makes it any more difficult to sleep... )

[ He'll certainly be having a hard time, despite the exhaustion of spell casting gnawing at his temples. ]

[redheadcarrier]

( Whatever. We knew this was going to be dangerous. )

[ Even if she is a little bit nervous. ]

[perroquet]

( Yes, we certainly did... )

[ For someone so young and so apparently confident in herself, Gildor can't help but wonder if this overly relaxed 'whatever' mentality is the most healthy way of handling this news. And she had mentioned not sleeping... ]

( Are you sure you're alright Miss Soyru? )

[redheadcarrier]

( I'm fine. What do you care, anyway? )

[ She's not really "fine" and never really will be, but she pretends. That's good enough, right? ]

[perroquet]

( Caring about the wellbeing of others is only natural. )

[redheadcarrier]

( For some people. )

[perroquet]

( Well, it is for me. )

[ By now the organ wailing in the back of his mind has shifted and softened to a piano, the song somewhat less anxious and dire. ]

( Do let me know if you need anything. I've done a lot of casting tonight, but I have a few simple spells that can assist with sleep. )

[redheadcarrier]

( Spells....? Sure. Whatever. I'll be OK. Just... worry about yourself. )

[ She'll get back to sleep just fine on her own. Eventually. ]

[perroquet]

( Of course. I will sleep better knowing we have someone so brave on our side. )