XI

[punsofiron]

[ANOTHER shade fight? This time Cambot's watching from a safe distance as Iron Liz and her shadow swordfight on the weapons deck. It looks like the fight isn't going as well though; Liz is still sporting the injuries she sustained dealing with Minako's shade, but it looks like this one roughed her up quite a bit too. And damn if that's not a scary-looking sword it's using, either.

As it stands, Liz is pinned against the wall, barely holding off the shade's sword with her own. The shade is looming over her, way too close to her face, whispering. Whatever it's saying is clearly affecting Liz as her face darkens, until finally she can't take it anymore, snarling through her teeth.]

Shut. Up.

[With that she harshly boots the shade in the knee, to which there is a sickening crack as it falls forward. This gives Liz the chance to drive both swords down on her shade, who poofs into dust, the Frostmourne replica falling to the floor.

Slowly Liz eases back against the wall, dropping her weapons and catching her breath, and Cambot dares to get closer. She looks worse for the wear and seems to even be visibly shaking, and she doesn't even acknowledge Cambot, running her hands through her hair.]

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[game_over_pal]

[uh oh. UH OH. bff Liz is hurt.]

Hey. Where you at?

[For the most part he sounds just as casual as usual, but there's definitely a hint of concern in his voice.]

[punsofiron]

[Bff you say?]

Weapons deck.

[There's a pause as she looks up at Cambot.] It looks worse than it feels.

[game_over_pal]

Weapons deck, roger that. There any guns down there or anything?

[punsofiron]

Dunno. Only really had the chance to grab the swords.

[game_over_pal]

That's fine, I'll check it out later. Hang tight, I'm on my way.

[punsofiron]

[Nod.]

[iamaman_punch]

Liz!

[He pauses long enough to see that yes, she's on the weapons deck, before he takes off running. It means he misses most of the fight - he arrives after the shade's already been destroyed - but he's there. He makes his way over to her and puts a hand on her shoulder - not the one Minako's shade hurt. He'd hug her, but he doesn't know how badly she's hurt and he doesn't want to make anything worse.]

Are you okay? [Obviously not, but at least it's an opener.]

[punsofiron]

[She starts a little when he touches her, but relaxes again - as much as she could before anyway - when she sees it's just Linkara. She reaches up to put her hand over his, squeezing it a little.]

I've been worse. [Not really an encouraging answer, but...]

[milliondollarpipes]

[Well, wasn't that just special. It's enough to earn a slow clap from the guy leaning in the doorway, even if it sounds rather sarcastic in its deliberateness. Yeah, what, did you think he'd never show up?]

[punsofiron]

[Liz's head snaps up again at the sound, and as she sees who it's coming from her face turns serious again. How is he still around?]

[milliondollarpipes]

[He's patient. Also, he's been avoiding Harvey like whoa. Man's got a bat.]

[He casually lights a cigarette before sauntering over to stand over her with a critical eye. She's really let his buddies get to her, hasn't she? He silently chuckles a little, sending the Frostmourne replica skittering out of the way with a quick movement of his foot. Swords aren't really his style.]

[punsofiron]

[She presses herself back against the wall, watching him. Her eyes narrow; she knows exactly where she dropped those swords and is ready to grab for them.]

[milliondollarpipes]

[Yeah, he knows that too. He smirks, blowing a cloud of smoke in her face. Go on, he dares you.]

[punsofiron]

[UGH. And she recoils from that, wrinkling her nose.]

Get that shit out of my face! [That compels her to instead drive her fist at him.]

[verygassy]

Liz!

[To say she's concerned would be an understatement.]

Where are you?!

[punsofiron]

Weapons deck.

[Part of her keeps insisting she's fine but...yeah she could use somebody around who isn't a murderous shadey psycho.]

[wavesinherheart]

Are you alright?

[Worried Aqua is worried!]

[punsofiron]

I'll be fine. Just a bit shaken.

[Juuuuust a bit.]

[wavesinherheart]

Are you sure?

[punsofiron]

[She hesitates the tiniest bit before nodding. That might be your cue, Aqua.]

[wavesinherheart]

[And she's already on her way. She'll be there in just a couple of moments.]

[punsofiron]

[Y'know what, she won't argue. She doesn't feel like getting up right now anyway.]

Sorry this is so late.

[colorbymemory]

Liz...

[She's worried, and not quite sure what help she can offer. They're friendly with each other, but...]

pfft, I'm not one to talk on lateness XD it's ok <3

[punsofiron]

I'll be alright, Namine...

[colorbymemory]

Is there anything I can do to help?