Posts by neonshinx

Austen didn't mean to listen to the conversation happening not too far from her. She really hadn't. And after hearing what the contents of it entailed, she really wish she hadn't. A small, entertained smile pulled at her lips at the pick up lines being thrown by the male. But when she glanced over and realized it was the same guy who kicked the tree down, her smile vanished. While she tried not to be one to hold grudges, she was still bitter over the matter.
The intercom knocked her from her thoughts and the dove on her lap seemed just as startled, flapping and making its way into the sky. Listening to the announcement, she heaved a sigh, standing from the bench and dusting pebbles and dirt from her rear. Retrieving the square from her pocket, she glanced down at it and made her way over to the lilac team section. She kept a decent distance from the two still standing there conversing, not wanting to interrupt their conversation. Instead, she took the moment to survey the school itself. It certainly was well kept, much more than she could say about any of the other places she's been to to try and control what this place called a "gift".

Andy pondered his words, rolling the beautifully carved necklace in her fingers. A moment of silence dragged on and she finally spoke up. "Qrow was right, y'know. If it isn't my fault then it isn't yours." She frowned, gaze falling on the floor of the room. "Granted, he sometimes deserves a good punch in his face-hole but he was right. We'll all mourn Max but you've got six other family members here to guide you through your pit of despair." Once Jacob was clothed, she approached him herself, sitting the necklace down on a nearby surface. "If his last run was to get something to bring back to you, I think you should keep it. Max was more than just a survival buddy, sure but I've got plenty souvenirs from our reckless endeavors." A brief and more convincing smile flicked across her face and she added, "Besides, maybe wearing a necklace will distract people from your massive man-boobs." She jabbed him in one of his pecs, shaking her head in mock disbelief as she made her way out of the room before he could protest. "Honestly, Jacob, I wouldn't be surprised if your bra size was bigger than mine!" The girl called over her shoulder, shooting a two fingered salute over her head as she made her way back into the main "hall" of the tunnels.

Andy approached the box, reaching in and removing some of the weapons, an impressed whistle leaving her lips. "Oooh, mama likes sharp things." She smiled, holding up some freshly sharpened daggers, testing it by running the blade along her fingertip. As Jacob lifted Ara and carried her away, Sawyer lifted an eyebrow, a small smirk dancing on her face before she looked away. "Interesting..." She thought, dropping the blade back in the box. She'd try and stake claim on them later.
Stretching her arms over her head, the girl returned to her designated "room", sitting on the floor. She noticed a small, worn shoebox to her side and grabbed it, taking the lid off to inspect its contents. After careful consideration, she removed a few things and exited, heading back to where majority of the group was. But that wasn't before she passed Alex, sprawled neatly across the floor. Her heart ached for the girl. Another one too good to be in this situation. Glancing away, she approached, sitting on the floor beside her and crossing her legs. After a minute, allowing her to get her silent tears out, Andy poked her in the side. "Chocolate?" She offered one of the many colorfully wrapped treats to the girl. Throughout the many runs that she had been sent on, she rarely every found candy still edible and wrapped but when she did, she saved it in that shoebox, particularly for moments like this. She turned her head, flailing her arms ever so dramatically to get Jane's attention, holding up another candy bar in hopes of it drawing the girl over. "Me thinks we need to take some time to relax and enjoy the little things." There were several more sweets tucked away in her pockets that'd she'd distribute later but for now, the two females were in the closest proximity and seemed to need to coaxing out of their stress-induced abyss.

"Nothing better than a little treat every now and then." As Alex denied the offer, she nodded in understanding. "I'll find something else then." The moment of calm was quickly interrupted though, as a scream echoed throughout the tunnels, one that she wished she didn't recognize. As Jacob barked out orders, summoning all of the runils to the entrance. Quickly, she stood, retrieving her weapons that she had previously thrown around and a pistol before bounding outside.
As Oz whistled, she nodded in agreement. "Kind of upset I didn't do this." She nudged one dead body with her foot. She moved over to the small puddle of blood her heart rate began to rapidly increase. "Dammit. I told him to stay out of trouble." She said aloud, standing up and beginning to pace. Qrow was strong enough to handle himself. This she knew. But he wasn't here. Clearly he had been outnumbered and hurt. She sighed dejectedly and looked up, mind racing with millions of thoughts but she fought to calm herself. As Jane stated she was going to wander off, Andy opened her mouth to reject the idea, finding that as one person was already missing, it would be unwise to venture alone but she was already gone. Biting her lip, she walked in circles like an agitated lion. "First they take Max and now Qrow! They're picking us off! What're we supposed to do, just wait for them to waltz right up to our doorstep and take us while we sleep?!" Frustration bubbled in her chest and she kicked one of the deceased bodies, watching its arm flop uselessly across the man's torso. She had to walk, move, anything to distract her. And so she turned, beginning to follow Jane into the tree-line to ensure at least she too didn't get kidnapped.

Andy paused, turning as her name was called and listened to Oz's words with a tight frown. As he held out the piece of jewelry, she immediately tensed, hesitantly reaching out and taking the necklace from his hands. She studied it, turning the expertly carved pendant in her palm and running her fingers over the engraved name. She felt her throat begin to close and she swallowed, managing to keep a stoic face but the solidity and fury in her eyes was evident.
Her azure gaze lifted to the younger, Polish male and she took a step forward, wrapping him in a brief and appreciative hug. "Thank you, Oz." She whispered before turning in the general direction Jane had gone and following, not looking back.
Sawyer followed Jane's footprints as far as she could before she found her gun. Tentatively picking it up, she frantically looked around. "Jane!" She called. No response. She tried her friend's name a few more times before taking off back towards the tunnels. When she reached the clearing, she dropped Jane's gun in front of her, once again beginning to pace. "They took Jane." She gestured towards the tree-line. "I tried following her trail but all I found was her gun." She looked from Jacob to Oz and back again. "They've taken three of us, two" she held up two fingers for emphasis, "of which happened right under our noses I don't know about you guys but I'm feeling pretty pissed off." She ran a hand through her disheveled blonde hair, exhaling sharply through her nose.