011 || (mostly) action

[common_name]

[It happened faster than the blink of an eye.

At first there was one. A thing that came out of nowhere, bit her on the leg, and disappeared before she had the chance to even attempt to figure out what it was, or the chance to gain any useful information to avoid the inevitable subsequent bite that only served to weaken her.

With a now slowly fading grip on the world, there are only two things that Julia can (barely) register about anything that's happening. One, that she's being carried somewhere, and that she doesn't have the strength to fight it. Two, that there's pain, blinding pain, throbbing on her legs and her arms, spreading through her entire body like wildfire. The kind that makes her breathing short and ragged, that makes it all the more difficult to keep her eyes open.

In one last fighting attempt to maintain consciousness, she sees something. A vague black form scurrying across the ceiling. No, make that... a very large vague black form. Possibly more than one, she can't tell. Following them. Pursuing them. But her eyes won't let her ascertain any more than that. She tries to say something, but it's too late. She's slipping, and time starts to become muddled....--

... And the last thing she knows before she fades for good is the sound of gunshots.

It's the one indicator of the scene that comes through over the journals.]


[[OOC: Sooo. Shit just got real. AKA, this is your catch-all fighting post for Day Four of the plot! This post will consist of six subthreads:

Ten Minutes Ago - The Castle - Floor Seven - Room 705 - Evacuated Residents - Journal Reactions]]

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...a little less than an hour later...???

[lord_wizard]

[Felix and his (unknowingly belated) rescue team arrive via elevator on the seventh floor. Felix stands near near the front, glancing apprehensively down the seemingly empty hallway]

Spread out and move towards the room. I'm not sure what we'll find one we get there...

[kungfuwitch]

[Phoebe steps out behind him, touching his shoulder and pointing]

We found them over there. We got a lot of them, but who knows how many there really are...

[lord_wizard]

[He nods and glances back at Dairine and the rest of the group]

Any shields you have, get them ready. Let's just get to the door as quick as we can.

[He flexes his fingers, and lighting crackles between them. Bring it on, you bastards... >|]

[wizard_redfive]

Way ahead of you.

[Dairine says, her shield already in place. The young wizard is near the center of the group for now, making it easier to cover everyone who needs the protection. In one hand is a large old battery, a precaution in case she needs an extra power boost. At her feet is Spot, glowing an ominous blue.

The two of them are ready for anything.]

[cricketycricket]

[Five's close behind Felix, cricket bat at hand, fingers flexing around the handle. he figured it better suited to the task than his sword, after all]

Alright, everyone. When I say run ... run. Ready? [he glances around]

Heading off for the night. Don't let me keep you!

[wizard_redfive]

Ready whenever you are. [Dairine gives the Doctor a slight grin. He already knows how good she is at running.

But first she has other important matters to attend to, so Dairine turns to the others and speaks up.]

Anyone at risk of getting bitten, stay close to me! The main shield's current diameter is [insert size of group here plus a few feet], and it will really work much smoother if I don't have to extend it further.

[radiantwingedone]

... So long as pointed in the correct direction to do so... [ So he can't see. Shush. ]

If remain behind the shielding, the pull of the winds will likely do little more than claw at clothing. [ Some nice emerald green lights slowly forming math equations in a bubble about him. He's listening for anything that doesn't sound like humanoid motion. ]

[kungfuwitch]

[Phoebe glances at Duke.] I'll make sure you're headed on the right direction, Duke.

[Looking over the others] I have a spell that will freeze the visible ones in their tracks, that should make things a little easier especially when we get to the room.

[lord_wizard]

Good. Neutralize them however you can. Just keep them off me long enough to allow me to seal the source.

[Glances at the Doctor.] Let's go.

[wizard_redfive]

[Dairine gives Duke a reassuring smile.]

Don't worry. I’ve set the shield so it won't affect any of our attacks. It’ll only hold back forces outside the circle. [...She hopes.]

[radiantwingedone]

Assumed it would not alter the location, had meant that it would not pull those behind it into the center. [ Just.. tilting his head. ]