Romancing the Stone

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:08 pm

Not certain what to expect, and certainly prepared for Faultline and Legion to just try and kill them, Samantha walked up to the laboratory facility. Unlike before, she was in her more natural form, as she had no reason not to be.

by **Narrator** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:25 pm

There wasn't much of a facility to be seen. Only the front of a residential house, a dark-green Bentley parked along the gravel road leading up to the door.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:26 pm

She eyed the Bentley, for a moment wondering if this Will was as literal-minded as the one she knew. Staying alert, she approached the door.

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:32 pm

Faultline opens the door when Sam is still on the steps leading up to it.

"What a surprise. It's the 'lost little girl' from the park."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:35 pm

"I realize I neglected to write..."

The flock was probing about as she looked to Faultline, mostly to determine how much of the landscape was genuine, and how much might be Will.

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:41 pm

It was hard to tell, at least without pushing harder. The entire building appears to be shielded, extending underground even. The Bentley is definitely a Will though, patiently sitting there and waiting.

"I am busy. What do you want?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:49 pm

"It was recently brought to my attention that you might appreciate a word with the only individual to pass through the General's portal and live to tell the tale..."

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:53 pm

"Can't keep her trap shut, can she?" she grumbles, which is accompanied by a vaguely unsettling sound of stone grinding against stone. "What did you pay for that information?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:59 pm

"Funny, I don't recall discussing terms with you as of yet..."

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:02 pm

"You're the one who came to me. Consider my terms not removing you from my premises."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:19 pm

"Then I suppose you're not as eager for firsthand knowledge as I was led to believe..."

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:26 pm

"They let you out. Why."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:30 pm

"I didn't give them much choice in the matter."

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:35 pm

"What do you want in exchange?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:37 pm

"I've a vested interest in getting back to that portal."

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:44 pm

"That is all." she says sarcastically.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:46 pm

"Not offering enough? What if I told you I know what became of Simon, Belial, and one of your Legion?"

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:49 pm

"Cute. You really think I give a damn, do you?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:55 pm

"Suppose you've no interest in how that one... developed."

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:03 pm

"Is there any chance to retrieve him?" she 'asks', not really expecting a positive answer.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:05 pm

"Rather depends on if we can get back to that portal..."

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:09 pm

"Not even remotely worth the risk."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:12 pm

"Suppose they were right about you. Without Balor, you've gotten complacent."

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:18 pm

She narrows her eyes at Sam. "Just how retarded do you think I am?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:23 pm

"It's entirely obvious you're content with what you have here, if you're this risk-averse. The General has a working device. If you don't move now, then he'll have trumped the lot of you."

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:27 pm

"Does he now." she asks, a nasty grin spreading on her lips. "How's your leg, by the way?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:30 pm

"So confident just because you blooded me?"

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:33 pm

"Good reminder that I'm not getting rusty."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:39 pm

"An afterthought to me. I didn't have time for you that day. I do hope you're not intent on trying your luck again..."

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:45 pm

"I don't intend to unless you keep making these ridiculous offers."

"No, what I would be much more interested in is how your mutation works."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:48 pm

"Suppose you weren't about to take the bastard's word when he said he was a god..."

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:52 pm

"Oh I didn't disagree. But I do question the importance of gods."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:17 pm

"And this is the incentive you'd need to be in for an assault on the portal?"

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:24 pm

"Now we're talking." she says, stepping inside and waiting for Sam to follow.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:26 pm

Warily, she followed inside.

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:36 pm

The entire inside is teaming with mental activity. Very weak but almost everywhere. It almost makes for a decent white noise cover within the psi-shielding.

Sara leads Sam into the living room and motions for one of the Wills who had gathered in the hallway out of curiosity to get them something to drink.

"Well then, you want to go home, is that it?"

"...us...one...can you feel...who...hear us...one of..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:04 pm

"Be it ever so humble."

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:13 pm

"It'd probably be easier to negotiate with them but I take it you have your reasons."

The vague psychic projections continue calling out to Sam although they're weak, disjointed, barely even noticeable over the background.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:16 pm

"I don't think they've quite figured out who I am, and that's likely for the best. They mistook me for one of yours, at first."

by **Faultline** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:21 pm

"Oh they are very paranoid about Legion, yes." she laughs. "But enough about us..."

".....help....." the fragment of a thought drifts up from somewhere.

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