21. Wildfire

[pompous_today]

[Filtered away from First Gens, their allies, and anyone who would wish the expedition party harm.]

It looks like I will be joining the expedition party this time. There's at least one person going whom I wish to keep an eye on, and I suppose I am correct in assuming there will be a lot of bumps and scrapes along the way.

I have to confess I am not much of an outdoors type, but I am sure I will learn along the way, hmm?

Comments

Simon

[spongetastic]

If there's anything you need before you go, let me know.

Peter

[pompous_today]

I will. Have you gone on one of these before?

Simon

[spongetastic]

Honestly, no. I'd rather stay where my powers can help people.

Peter forever

[pompous_today]

I can understand that. It does seem like someone is in trouble, however.

... if this is not an incredibly obvious trap, that is.

ditto for Simon

[spongetastic]

True, but I want to be cautious. Those towns are close, according to the map. What if whatever it was attacks the castle while everyone's gone?

[pompous_today]

There will be others staying behind, though, no?

[spongetastic]

Probably. There are people who can't go into the Dead Zone for one reason or another.

[pompous_today]

Then I will hope nothing happens to the castle in our absence... and that nothing happens to those of us leaving. I am sure I am tempting fate either way.

[spongetastic]

Just stay as safe as possible.

[pompous_today]

I promise. I have people looking out for me.

Dictated

[putuporshutup]

Not sure that we've met. I'm Meg. I'm going along as well. What are you, a doctor or something?

[pompous_today]

I am indeed- I've been in the castle for more than a year and have never been on one of these. I cannot ignore a call fo rhelp.

[putuporshutup]

I've only been here for a couple of months, so I've never been on one either but I want to help as well. Good to know someone with medical training will be along for the ride.

[pompous_today]

I feel much better for coming along, believe me. I cannot sit idly by when people may be needing my help.

dat filter forever

[kungfuwitch]

[She smiles]

Yes but who's going to keep an eye on you?

4eva

[pompous_today]

Katniss will, at the very least. We're going to look out for each other, it seems.

[kungfuwitch]

I'm going, too, actually. so if you need an extra pair of eyes... [She smiles]

[pompous_today]

I would appreciate it- it would make your husband feel better, too, I am sure.

[kungfuwitch]

[She smiles]

Oh I'm sure. He'll be happier of we all come back in one piece.

[pompous_today]

Then I will do my best to ensure that that happens.

Simon

[the_effect_she_has]

Are you sure about this?

Katniss forever

[pompous_today]

Absolutely. ...There may be people out there who need my help. I can't stand by.

Simon

[the_effect_she_has]

Your word you stick with me, then. I wouldn't be able to take it if you got hurt.

[pompous_today]

I promise I will. I know where my place is.

[the_effect_she_has]

Thank you, big brother.

[pompous_today]

You're welcome.

[fanstheflame]

I'm going - don't worry, if you need help with anything, I'll be around.

[pompous_today]

I appreciate it- I may as well learn from an expert at living outdoors while I can.

[fanstheflame]

It's really not that difficult. You just have to remember to use your common sense, respect the animals around you, and be okay with not being as comfortable as you would in a house with plumbing and electricity and all of that...

The tricky parts of the expedition usually happen when we get wherever we're going, honestly, because those are the parts where we run into surprises.

[pompous_today]

Well, I have experience with living without comforts, at least, and I would like to think I have common sense.

Indeed. I do hope we are not walking into a trap.

[fanstheflame]

Yeah, me too. But I guess we'll just have to wait and see...

[pompous_today]

And be on our guard.

[toobravehearted]

Good man. If there's anything I can do to help or assist with what you might need to take, please let me know.

[pompous_today]

I will, Doctor. Are you coming along as well?

[toobravehearted]

Absolutely. We've got to do our best to help them. No doubt we'll need a medic or two out there.

However... Do you know what we may be up against? The Dead Zone can be quite hostile.

[pompous_today]

It is always best to come prepared.

... I do not, I admit. I have not been out that far.

[toobravehearted]

Ah. Then I would advise you to prepare. While the terrain itself can be difficult in places it's not impassable as we know, but it can be rough.

How far out have you been, Simon?