[Away Mission:] Day 3, Alemar III (Final battle)

[ten_fwd_npcs]

Something strange begins to happen underground. Those pretty, glistering crystals that twinkle from the walls and ceilings start to move, sinking down into the rock, and disappearing from all sight. In each cave and cavern, every arching ceiling and cramped tunnel, they all vanish.

The main cave where the visitors were brought during the tour feels darker now. It has weathered the trauma of the last three days better than some places, but that's all about to change.


[ooc: And welcome to the kickoff of our final leg of the Alemar III plot! Day 3 has officially begun, which means all team posts moving forward should reflect that. Below, this post is split into two sections: the first is for any teams or individuals who want to establish themselves as being in the main cave for the final action of the plot; the second is for our teams of fighters and all who wish to assist them. Bear in mind that the historians and empaths won't step in to reveal what's going on until the next group post; this is primarily for the last battle and gathering all the fractured teams back together. If you're not sure where your group is, check in with your plotting e-mails or the plotting post; if you don't want to join the main group until the fighting stops, the next post will also have a place for your characters to enter and reconnect with friends. If there are any questions, leave them in the plotting post and a mod will get back to you asap!]

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Re: C!

[stark_spangled]

Steve takes in Shotaro's pallor, the way he grabs his middle, the curve of his back. The kid is beat up. No wonder he's glad to see Steve.

"Maybe you should sit this round out," he suggests. "I can take your place. I have some experience fighting things like this."

Re: C!

[tanteiotaku]

That was especially admirable of you Steve, but you should know a few things about stubborn heroes. And about how they don't back down even when pretty beat up. He shook his head. "Not while those things can still make the people on the Enterprise cry." Out came Joker again. "The ship is my new stomping grounds, and I won't forgive anyone that makes it or the people on it cry."

Out of anyone else, that might sound naively idealistic. But one look at his face showed that he meant every word down to the very fiber of his being. Not very hard-boiled, no. But he'd gotten used to that.

Re: C!

[stark_spangled]

For what it's worth, Steve's heard worse speeches before; heck, he's given some himself. The words may catch him by surprise, but the sentiment is met with a half-crooked smirk and a nod of understanding. He holds out his hand again, but this time it's a different gesture altogether.

"We'll do it together, then," he suggests, offering Shotaro both partnership and support. He may not know what this kid can do (or that he already has backup, of a sort), but he won't deny him the right to defend his home.

Inasmuch as the Enterprise is now home.