a haon - the blood of cu chulainn

[spiritusaequitas]

[a week and change had been more than enough time to be holed up in the clinic, as far as the MacManus brothers could figure. maybe some of the staff might disagree, but they'd been up and running sooner from worse injuries. the thing that had really held them back had been the unfamiliar territory ... but now that they felt steady and stable enough, it was time to change that.

a quick stop at the room Connor had found with their names on it was all they needed. Loading up laundry duffels with clothes from their bureaus and grabbing a few essential items from the bathroom, the twins sling their worldly possessions over their shoulders and head for the lobby]

Christ, I can't wait to get out in the fresh air...

Aye. ‘Bout fuckin’ time, too. [Connor buttons up his black pea coat and smirks at his brother. Without another word he shoves the big doors open and takes a deep breath of the crisp winter air.]

[the first deep breath pulls Murphy’s lungs tight with the cold, and he coughs as he tugs on a pair of short leather gloves] Arright, let’s see what we got here.... [he shuffles down the front steps and turns to face the castle, backing up as he tilts his head back to have a look, before turning back around to survey the road] Doesn’ look like it’s too far down. Walked farther’n’ that to the plant, I’d figure.

[Connor whistles as he looked up at the castle. Sure he’s walked around inside it, but it was different seeing the outside of the thing. Shaking his head, he strides down the steps and smacks Murphy in the arm] Shouldn’t take us too long, even with you hoppin’ along on one foot, now. [He cracks up and starts off before his brother can hit him]

You’ll see how good my foot is now when I kick you in the fuckin’ face with it! [laughing, he runs after his brother - only limping slightly, to House and Carson’s credit!]

((OOC: OPEN POST! Feel free to run into the boys just about anywhere you please - on their way to the lobby, out on the road, or in the town proper! … Orange has been Murph and green has been Connor. This post has been brought to you by Ireland.))

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/forward-dated to after everything else

[spiritusaequitas]

[it's been a long, full day - and while it's been good fun for the most part, Murphy's injured leg is starting to catch up with him. pain medication and sheer will can only carry a man so far, and he's leaning heavily on his brother as they make their way down the street]

Maybe should'a grabbed a couple'a them pills on our way past the clinic...

[shepherdsveritas]

[Connor tightens his grip on his brother's waist and wrist, taking as much weight as he can as they walk]

Maybe there's a pharmacy or somethin' 'round here... or at least somewhere t'sit down fer a bit.

[spiritusaequitas]

I know House said there's a hospital down here, but fuck if I know where. [he winced, looking up and out over the buildings and trees to where Cair Paradisa's silhouette hung over everything - a reminder, almost]

...

[it was a long haul back, for someone with a bullet wound. not exactly something he needed to say]

[shepherdsveritas]

[He didn't have to say a word. As Murphy was looking towards the castle, Connor was looking elsewhere for a bench, an abandoned building, SOMETHING]

I'm sure's hell not gonna go huntin' 'round the town fer it, either. We'll find somethin, arrite?

[spiritusaequitas]

Aye. [Murphy's hand went under the collar of his sweater to his rosary chain, and he touched the chain, briefly. there was always strength when he needed it - both from his brother and from God. breathing slowly, he nodded]

Arright. S'keep moving. S'gettin' dark...

Just outside the castle.

[noblefive]

Well, looks like you two have finally recovered.

[The imposing figure of Noble Five is towering pretty close by to the door. The boys may notice that there's something blue sat atop his helmet, just a bit out of sight range.]

[spiritusaequitas]

[and he's met with a grin, at that] Georgie!

[noblefive]

Jorge or Noble Five. [The big guy responds.] Pick one or use both, or you'll only get to use one.

[Piplup pokes her head over his helmet, looking down.] Pip!

[shepherdsveritas]

[Connor grins, about to reply when he sees...]

What th'fuck's that?!

[spiritusaequitas]

[Murphy just ... sort of goggles and points. seriously, WHAT THE FUCK BLUE THING]

In the clinic before they leave

[atadiscoverer]

[Carson is frowning. He's stood beside the twin's beds as they start to get ready to leave.]

Are you sure you two are ready for this?

[shepherdsveritas]

[Connor smiles at Carson]

Don' worry 'bout us, doc. We'll be fine. We can't hang 'round here forever, now, can we?

[spiritusaequitas]

Aye, we've hoofed it on far worse. [Murphy grins, thumping Carson on the arm as he gets to his feet] 'Sides, sure we shouldn' be askin' you the same thing? Dunno how yer gonna make it around here without us. Prob'ly gonna fall asleep.

[atadiscoverer]

I've got notes to translate. Besides, Colonel Carter and General O'Neill can keep me company.

[shepherdsveritas]

General O'Neill, aye, I talked to 'im over th'journals. [Connor smiles]

Well if y'ever get tired of paperwork let us know an' we'll take y'out fer a drink, aye?

In town

[syndicswillpay]

[There's another figure wandering the streets of the City Royale, looking a bit uncomfortable. He's wearing a military-esque uniform and is staring about at the buildings as if he'd never seen any before.]

[spiritusaequitas]

Hey, there. [Murphy flashes him a smile, hands in his pockets, a cigarette tucked behind one ear]

[shepherdsveritas]

[Connor's right behind his brother, nodding at the stranger. He takes the cigarette out of his mouth and smiles]

Nice day fer a walk, now, innit?

[syndicswillpay]

[Geary pauses, looking the two over. He still looks a bit wary]

Yeah, I guess so.

[spiritusaequitas]

Looks like i' might be your first time down here, too, m'I right? [he offers a hand] M' Murphy.

because i need ireland as cr obviously

[notjamesbond]

[Well, this is a weird sight.]

[There is a fountain in the middle of town- right now, it isn't running, due to the fact that it's winter, but it's still a pretty sight in the middle of the plaza it is in.]

[Today, though, there seems to be a very incongruous element standing on top of it. A man. And he's just literally standing on the tip of his toes on its highest point, hands in his pockets, somehow not falling down at all.]

[Newt had to admit, being an angel for a week was cooler than he thought.]

Clearly :D

[shepherdsveritas]

[Connor stumbles as he laughed]

Y'should've seen th'look on her fuckin'... [His voice dies as his eyes fall on the fountain.] Holy mother of Christ.

[spiritusaequitas]

[Murphy's own laughter dies, as well, and his hand instantly goes to his hip - which, of course, does him no good, as he's still unarmed. shit. he glances over at Connor... "What if it's another demon!?" ... then back up at the fountain]

Hey -- hey! Y'arright up there?

[it could also be a drunken idiot being stupid. ... a ... somehow very coordinated ... drunken idiot ... yeah, okay, no]

[notjamesbond]

[The people pointing up at him suddenly surprises him, and it takes all his willpower not to drop into the fountain below. He wobbles slightly, though.]

I'm alright if you don't keep shouting like that!

[Wait, he's an angel now! This obviously means he needs to get a taste of what Aziraphale does. So he clears his throat, trying to appear calm and collected instead of his usual bumbling self.]

...I mean, no need to worry. This is what I do. Don't panic.

[shepherdsveritas]

[Connor looks at Murph "Why do we keep meeting all the fuckin' demons in this place?"]

So y'just go 'bout standin' on top've fountains, then? [He stares at Newt, confused]