03; ROCKS; Action & Video

[rockcollector]

VIDEO

[This is the first time that Terrance has used the video function on his phone. He doesn’t like it but it’ll work better for what he has in mind. His hair is messy and unkempt and it’s obvious that he’s outside though little else can be seen on the small screen. When he speaks his accent is evident and thick.]

I need to do some work in Fayren, since there are unknown creatures in the area I’d like to enlist the use of a bodyguard to keep the area secure while I work.

Contact me promptly.

[He’s going to leave it at that and flick off his phone. He can technically ask Tony to borrow some of his security guys but that’s drama he doesn’t want to touch with a ten foot pole.]


ACTION | FAYREN

[He’s looking for ruins and rocks. While they might appear to be insignificant to others Terrance is able to date them, hypothesize on how they were formed, how they were built and how those who resided in the ruins lived. He has his backpack as well as some other equipment he has designed and built himself; using Tony’s equipment without permission.

This is a test run of sorts and he’s excited to see how well it goes.

Terrance can be found scribbling in his journal, spending far too much time staring at a particular formation or fiddling with his laptop and equipment. He’s very focused but also smiling at times, which for the stoic student, is unusual.]

Comments

[Video]

[swordprincess]

[And here's a girl with long, straight raven hair that is very well kept.]

Oh, you need protection? I can help with that.

[Video]

[rockcollector]

[Terrance is going to stare into the video for a long moment before replying. He's clearly trying to size her up but has yet to make up his mind. If he's going to trust someone with his equipment then they'd better be up for the task.]

Can you?

[He doesn't look impressed.]

Have you done this sort of thing before.

[Video]

[swordprincess]

[She's used to being doubted. She may not look particularly strong at first glance, so her opponents learn the hard way.]

I can. I have my skills in the sword arts.

[Video]

[rockcollector]

[He's also trying to asses her through a video which isn't particularly helpful.]

Do you know what creatures or dangers in are Fayren. [He really doesn't.]

[Video]

[swordprincess]

Hmm...I know dragons live in Fayren, but they usually keep to themselves. As for other creatures, I'm not really sure.

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[alittlebitofhell]

[At this point, anything is better than nothing.]

Is this a paying job, kid?

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[rockcollector]

[Terrance knows Clay to a small degree and he also knows the man is currently out of a job and has done security work before.]

It can be.

[He'll pay because Clay asked.]

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[alittlebitofhell]

Then, I can be a bodyguard. What do you need me for?

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[rockcollector]

Protecting my equipment which will be set up at different points along the rocks. I won't know the spacing until I get there.

[He also has no fucking idea what's in Fayren.]

[Video]

[sonicosuper]

*Oh. There's Terrance. And his hair all messy, which she just wants to reach out and touch. Seeing him, thinking about the last time they met, brings a faint pink tinge to her cheeks. But no, Sonico, you've got to sound clever and not like a silly girl. Still... She does sound worried*

A bodyguard...? Is it going to be safe?

[Video]

[rockcollector]

[Terrance regards Sonico seriously for a moment. He doesn't understand why she might be worried about him, he isn't used to it.]

That's why I need a bodyguard.

[So, yes...sorta.]

[Video]

[sonicosuper]

*Sonico wrinkles her nose at that, unsure of how she feels about that*

And... this is going to be worth it, isn't it? Putting yourself at risk?

*Those wide eyes blinking at him. But then the more she looks at him, the more she begins to smile*

It must be an important trip if you're already risking showing yourself on video.

[Video]

[rockcollector]

[Terrance frowns slightly.]

Yeah, I need to gather some data about the rocks here...

[Among other things.]

[video]

[mechanica]

[ ... well, that was the last faced he expected to see on the network. ]

You know that I could have sent Reno and Rude with you, right? God, you're a complete dumbass.

[video]

[rockcollector]

Do you really trust them?

[He doesn't trust Savir as far as he can throw him and Terrance has yet to have a conversation with either Reno or Rude. He doesn't really feel competent in any of those threes mental prowess.]

This is to sensitive for something half-assed.

[video]

[mechanica]

[ Tony kind of hated that question. Knowing who to trust was... not easy. ]

I trust them more than strangers. They're not incompetent.

[ Saying anything more than that felt too close to lying. He sighed. ]

But whatever. I'm not your babysitter. Just don't get killed because I'll be really mad at you about it.

[video]

[rockcollector]

I have no intention of dying but if I do I'll keep the readings and equipment safe.

[He's being serious.]

I've hired Clay to work security around me.

[Sorry Tony.]

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[amemoryorus]

Any idea what kind of creatures these are? Or is that why they're 'unknown'?

[Tifa casually flips some loose pieces of hair out of her face and smiles.]

Either way I can help you out.

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[rockcollector]

Their unknown because I haven't been to Fayren. I've needed my equipment completed first. Now that it's done I need to collect data but the equipment needs to be protected.

[It's that simple.]

It'll span over a distance. I don't know yet.

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[amemoryorus]

What kind of data are you collecting?

[If she's going to take the job she'd like to known some of the specifics first.]

I can keep up.

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[rockcollector]

It's about rocks.

[He doesn't like explaining because he hates to watch peoples eyes glaze over.]

[Action]

[sonicosuper]

*Inspired by Terrance and fuelled by a need to explore more, Sonico decides to take herself on a little trip. Her main motivation is attempting to find water sources where she might be able to examine some of the life there

Prepared with a rucksack, brown boots, a pair or quite short shorts and a cream vest top, Sonico trudges her way through the forest. There had to be water near here, right? Distracted, but enjoying her walk, Sonico watches her feet on the ground in case of puddles, but mostly to be sure she doesn't trip!*

[Action]

[rockcollector]

[Terrance has left his equipment guarded by Clay and within the perimeter that the man had set up. He probably shouldn't be out in the forest alone but the equipment comes first and he'd told Clay he'd shout if he really needed help. There is more than just the half mile he's working in that he wants to examine.

His dark almond gaze is focused mostly towards the ground, examining things that others would most likely be blind too. He hears the soft rustle of leaves and his head snaps up only to see the familiar bob of pink come into view.]

Sonico?

[He whispers her name in a quiet, disbelieving breath.]

What the bloody hell are you doing here?

[She can get hurt or killed or... fuck it all! It's not like he should care though he at least has the sense to bring a god damn bodyguard. It takes everything he has to not yell at her.]

[Action]

[sonicosuper]

*Sonico's head snaps up too, suddenly aware of someone close by. She begins to smile when she sees that it is Terrance, but it soon fades at the tone of his voice*

I'm out exploring, looking for water sources.

*Sonico speaks as though suddenly doubtful of what she's doing, uncomfortably adjusting one of the straps on her shoulder*

[Action]

[rockcollector]

[Terrance runs his fingers through his hair, the thin strands of brown falling right back into the messy style they were in before. It's a habit and he hasn't been able to stop it.]

Fuck it's dangerous out here! [His voice raises to frustrated tones.] I thought you were smarter than this. Can you fight or are you just going to fucking let something hurt you?

[His anger reaches a peak and he feels himself annoyed, not just at her but himself. It isn't like he can protect her, he can't even fucking protect himself.]