i'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly

[dromi]

[Nights in Abyss are much the same as days. Oh, sure, they're less noisy and there are less people milling about, but an underground labyrinth full of those who can't fit in with Fódlan's society is bound to have at least a few shady individuals still up even this late. It's well past sunset, with several hours left until dawn. The passage of time remains a constant even in these shadowed depths, and Yuri doesn't need the church bells to tell him the time.

Of course, he's sure his companion is a bit less pleased to be up so late when hers is one of the most consistent schedules they have down here, but Hapi usually ends up dragged into things the other Ashen Wolves need her to. Now is no exception. Night watch is never a pleasant duty, but considering the increased attacks lately, it's for the best if there are two of them patrolling.

It's been quiet since they started a little over two hours ago, but that doesn't mean it will remain quiet. They're currently passing through the nearly-deserted marketplace; they'll loop by the entrance again before going through the route a few more times, just to be sure nothing strange is happening. It's a bit of a bore, but Yuri always puts his all into protecting the people of Abyss, and now is no exception.

He's quiet as he walks, never straying too far from Hapi's side. If there is trouble, it will be easiest for them both to handle it together instead of being split up.]

Just a bit longer and I'll let you head back to bed. Wouldn't want to mess your schedule up too much, now would we?

[It's light; not quite teasing, but not quite an apology either. Hapi knows how important this is, and she likewise knows that Yuri will absolutely inconvenience the other Ashen Wolves if it means keeping Abyss safe.]

Comments

[dromi]

Certainly not the worst run-in with mercenaries I've had.

[Even if it did end in his clothes being ripped and Hapi's ankle injured. At least it's not in so much pain that she can't smile. It earns a small one from Yuri in return before he holds up a hand and moves past Hapi and deeper into Abyss. He uses the same trick again, bringing her further down and right to where the Abysskeeper has returned to his post. Yuri joins her shortly afterwards.]

You should be safe here. Think you can hang in here until I can grab Balthus?

[Not that his faith magic is any better than Yuri's (it isn't) but because Balthus can carry her over to someone who can tend to her injury better, and moving Hapi like this is exhausting work.]

[disighstrous]

[Hapi was honestly content to wait down there; she figured that Yuri would be able to get someone here before anyone else tried to get in, and even if someone did, she wouldn't hesitate to fight them.

She's a little surprised when she's brought further in, and she eases considerably. She's definitely safer here, especially with the Abysskeeper nearby this time. Still, she isn't missing the fact that Yuri's definitely working himself quite a bit, so she nods her head.]

Yeah, I'll be okay. Thanks.

[...]

Try to get some rest after B gets here, though. You probably need it.