END OF ARC 1: DAY 169-170 DOWNTIME

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[The first battle is over, but the second will begin any time. For two days, the enemy forces will remain on the other side of the battlefield, working on strategy and tending to their wounded. Both sides have taken heavy losses, and the Arena is full of the hurt and dying.

The battlefield itself has turned to a bloody, muddy mess. The elves will be asking the Army Engineers group and anyone else willing to help them lay timber and gravel out to make the ground easier to walk on for the next battle.

What will you do in your breathing space? Keep working, mourn your losses, or retreat from the horrors of war?]


[ooc note: This log takes place IC on Days 169-170/Nov 4-7. Please be sure you've read the plot post and the battle log's starting info thoroughly. Make absolutely sure that you include the day/rough time in the subject line of top-level comments, as well as if your thread is open or closed.

In addition to the battle log, there is a full-event log for those hiding out in Folkvang here. If you have any questions, please direct them to the mod post so everyone else can see them!]

Comments

[ironclad]

Just generally about. He might not know his way around in the dark...he can't light the way with his electricity. So...he can't defend himself. [ She grinds her teeth together. ] That's why I had to look for him quickly.

[doomfire]

[ hmm ] We might be able to split up, unless you think it's safer to stay together.

[ironclad]

Is it really unsafe here? I know they should be just cleaning up for now, but...who knows... [ 'Who knows when the next battle will begin' is what she means. ]

[doomfire]

That's the problem. [ she's good, she gets it ] It's unlikely anything will happen before sunrise, but nobody knows what the enemy could be planning.

[ironclad]

...A surprise attack. [ She's familiar with that tactic. ] Which is even more reason why I have to find him very soon. You're not too busy, are you?

[doomfire]

No, not now. [ which means adventure?? ] Is there anywhere you want to start?

[ironclad]

Let's scout around here for now, then...make our way back to the arena. He can't have gone far. [ She says, wringing her hands. ]

[doomfire]

[ he notices- that's worrisome. though he hopes this doesn't come off as too harsh: ] Stay calm. We can't afford to panic in a situation like this.

[ironclad]

N-no, no, you're right. It's just that it's getting dark...

[ But that's why they have to act fast. So she resumes looking; her plan is to circle the field. ]

[doomfire]

There might be plans to set up lighting, though we can't guarantee it right now. [ and there are bigger things to worry about.

in any case, he starts walking around a bit ]

[ironclad]

Well, I'd say cleaning up is more important...everyone here is doing such a great job. [ She makes herself smile as she searches. ] How have you been holding up?

[doomfire]

The Guard's been doing as well as we can. Hopefully we'll be able to gauge if we're having an effect soon.

[ being militia is...complicated ]

[ironclad]

That's good to know. For now, we can only keep going...it's not like we can stop...

[ She reaches the end of one side of the field, and turns back to search the other end. No sign of Magnemite yet. ]

[doomfire]

Mmm. [ that's his way of saying a yes in this situation- they've got no idea how long this will last, and it's not vital.

- then he squints ] How big is it? Your Magnemite.

[ironclad]

Its main body is about the size of my head. And it has magnet-like appendages coming out each side. [ She puts her hands up to her ears to demonstrate where they would be. Despite the seriousness of the situation, it looks faintly ridiculous. ]

[doomfire]

[ she's lucky O'Brien is the most serious person around ] Then it's small enough to hide behind things if it was in danger.

[ironclad]

You're right. I do trust Magnemite to be intelligent enough to seek shelter. It could have simply floated out of the way. [ She nods to herself - trying to justify it. ]

Maybe we should go back to the arena. It might be trying to find me...

[doomfire]

You're sure? [ he's not opposed to the idea, as Pokemon do seem like they can be pretty smart- but just to make certain ]

[ironclad]

We've looked all around this place, and it's getting darker...I've been here for a while now, anyway. [ She shrugs, clutching her arms together. ]

[doomfire]

[ he squints out towards the Arena- things look to be going fine over there. ] Come on, then. Even there, we might have to look awhile.

[ironclad]

Okay.

[ So she turns to go, as they leave the remains of the battlefield behind them. There should be a path nearby to lead them back on the right track, so Jasmine focuses on the arena's light in the distance, like a beacon of hope. ]

After I look - I mean, find him, maybe...I'll have a rest. You should too, you know.

[doomfire]

[ he follows her there- it's not much of a walk for him when he's been out and about all day, even if it is late now ]

I'll see if I can. If anything happens, people need to be out here. [ and he can make it some time without rest anyway- thanks to training and such ]

[ironclad]

Shouldn't they be cleaning up in shifts? And patrolling as well.

[ It would be a disaster if everything was resting on only a few shoulders. That's why there were so many healers at the arena. ]

[doomfire]

They are. But I wouldn't risk not being ready if something happens.

[ he'd rather just sleep for only an hour or so and take it from there ]

[ironclad]

Although you'll be more alert if you're well-rested. It'll be safer for all of us that way. [ She gives a solemn nod as they approach the arena. ]