[ The layout of the mines from that point forward seem simple enough — no confusing twists or turns, nothing that'll have her struggling when she needs to climb back to the surface. Occasionally she thinks she can hear the echos of a fight Lancer is taking part of, but even that dies down soon enough.
Whether that's because she's too far away, or the fight is over, is something she can't decide on.
The workers are wide-eyed, wary of the stranger that appears out of no where. Some of them try to make themselves smaller, while others begin sizing her up, wondering what she's here for. ] You're safe now. [ She reassures, tone leaving no room for argument. They're not out of the mines, the worms could return at any moment, but she's not leaving any of these people behind.
She knows she'll meet up back with Lancer on the way, so — ] How many of you can move? [ Fortunately, all of them raise their hands; there's streaks of blood on some of their bodies, others holding onto half-bandaged limbs, but for the most part, they're okay. Luck is on their side, but the question is for how long. ] Then let's go, quickly!
[ She waits until the small burrow is completely emptied, following behind the group. When those at the front seem to hesitate, she barks out the occasional encouragement. Now, only if she could find Lancer... ]
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Whether that's because she's too far away, or the fight is over, is something she can't decide on.
The workers are wide-eyed, wary of the stranger that appears out of no where. Some of them try to make themselves smaller, while others begin sizing her up, wondering what she's here for. ] You're safe now. [ She reassures, tone leaving no room for argument. They're not out of the mines, the worms could return at any moment, but she's not leaving any of these people behind.
She knows she'll meet up back with Lancer on the way, so — ] How many of you can move? [ Fortunately, all of them raise their hands; there's streaks of blood on some of their bodies, others holding onto half-bandaged limbs, but for the most part, they're okay. Luck is on their side, but the question is for how long. ] Then let's go, quickly!
[ She waits until the small burrow is completely emptied, following behind the group. When those at the front seem to hesitate, she barks out the occasional encouragement. Now, only if she could find Lancer... ]