FANTASY-NO MAGIC

[Exotic Almond he/him]

On 12/2/2024 at 12:32 PM, Ookla the Finwëan said:

@Ookla de los cuervos @Ookla the Inconclusive @Ookla Rye

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I'm fine with it. I've just been waiting for someone to tag me lol!

 

[Mags she/they]

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Alrighty then, let's move things right along!

Testimonies and explanations of what exactly had happened didn't take long. Soon everyone was filled in with most of what had happened, and each persons involvement.

When deciding the sentences of the party members the months didn't argue or even suggest ideas. It seemed because this wasn't a family matter, they didn't get a say. It was the emperors decision alone.

After several minutes of glancing over his notes and scribbling some more, he pulled June over, likely to clarify some details. They whispered for a few minutes, the conversation inaudible to the party.

Just as they finished, June slit his throat with a knife no one had realized he'd been holding.

When the emperor's head slammed into the desk, July stood, completely aghast. "June?!"

"The contract never said . . . that we had to challenge the Emperor before killing him . . . just the other months!" June said, turning. There has a smile on his face but it wasn't a happy one.

Chaos erupted through the room. The few guards there with them seemed at a loss. It was illegal to kill, and was obviously treason to kill the emperor, but the months were exempt from most laws if they had a good reason for action. If June declared he was motivated to do so because he wanted the throne, then it might be excusable and the guards would be punished for attempting to arrest him.

March stood immediately drawing his sword, staring the younger man.

@Ookla the Inconclusive @Ookla de los cuervos @Ookla the Mom Friend @Ookla the Defenestrator

Edited December 4, 2024 by Ookla the Finwëan

[Exotic Almond he/him]

5 minutes ago, Ookla the Finwëan said:

Testimonies and explanations of what exactly had happened didn't take long. Soon everyone was filled in with most of what had happened, and each persons involvement.

When deciding the sentences of the party members the months didn't argue or even suggest ideas. It seemed because this wasn't a family matter, they didn't get a say. It was the emperors decision alone.

After several minutes of glancing over his notes and scribbling some more, he pulled June over, likely to clarify some details. They whispered for a few minutes, the conversation inaudible to the party.

Just as they finished, June slit his throat with a knife no one had realized he'd been holding.

When the emperor's head slammed into the desk, July stood, completely aghast. "June?!"

"The contract never said . . . that we had to challenge the Emperor before killing him . . . just the other months!" June said, turning. There has a smile on his face but it wasn't a happy one.

Chaos erupted through the room. The few guards there with them seemed at a loss. It was illegal to kill, and was obviously treason to kill the emperor, but the months were exempt from most laws if they had a good reason for action. If June declared he was motivated to do so because he wanted the throne, then it might be excusable and the guards would be punished for attempting to arrest him.

March stood immediately drawing his sword, staring the younger man.

@Ookla the Inconclusive @Ookla de los cuervos @Ookla the Mom Friend @Ookla the Defenestrator

May watches in what appears to be horror. But behind those eyes, for someone who was watching closely, they could see a little bit of joy, maybe even pride, at what June had done. She puts on a show of screaming "Daddy! No!" and runs out of the courtroom in tears.

[Through the Living Hope]

41 minutes ago, Ookla the Finwëan said:

Testimonies and explanations of what exactly had happened didn't take long. Soon everyone was filled in with most of what had happened, and each persons involvement.

When deciding the sentences of the party members the months didn't argue or even suggest ideas. It seemed because this wasn't a family matter, they didn't get a say. It was the emperors decision alone.

After several minutes of glancing over his notes and scribbling some more, he pulled June over, likely to clarify some details. They whispered for a few minutes, the conversation inaudible to the party.

Just as they finished, June slit his throat with a knife no one had realized he'd been holding.

When the emperor's head slammed into the desk, July stood, completely aghast. "June?!"

"The contract never said . . . that we had to challenge the Emperor before killing him . . . just the other months!" June said, turning. There has a smile on his face but it wasn't a happy one.

Chaos erupted through the room. The few guards there with them seemed at a loss. It was illegal to kill, and was obviously treason to kill the emperor, but the months were exempt from most laws if they had a good reason for action. If June declared he was motivated to do so because he wanted the throne, then it might be excusable and the guards would be punished for attempting to arrest him.

March stood immediately drawing his sword, staring the younger man.

@Ookla the Inconclusive @Ookla de los cuervos @Ookla the Mom Friend @Ookla the Defenestrator

33 minutes ago, Ookla the Defenestrator said:

May watches in what appears to be horror. But behind those eyes, for someone who was watching closely, they could see a little bit of joy, maybe even pride, at what June had done. She puts on a show of screaming "Daddy! No!" and runs out of the courtroom in tears.

She made it a point not to show emotion in front of most of her “family.”

But this shock couldn’t be held in. 

Her eyes widened and her mouth slightly opened. She’d known he disliked being here, too, but to go that far…

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

1 hour ago, Ookla the Finwëan said:

Testimonies and explanations of what exactly had happened didn't take long. Soon everyone was filled in with most of what had happened, and each persons involvement.

When deciding the sentences of the party members the months didn't argue or even suggest ideas. It seemed because this wasn't a family matter, they didn't get a say. It was the emperors decision alone.

After several minutes of glancing over his notes and scribbling some more, he pulled June over, likely to clarify some details. They whispered for a few minutes, the conversation inaudible to the party.

Just as they finished, June slit his throat with a knife no one had realized he'd been holding.

When the emperor's head slammed into the desk, July stood, completely aghast. "June?!"

"The contract never said . . . that we had to challenge the Emperor before killing him . . . just the other months!" June said, turning. There has a smile on his face but it wasn't a happy one.

Chaos erupted through the room. The few guards there with them seemed at a loss. It was illegal to kill, and was obviously treason to kill the emperor, but the months were exempt from most laws if they had a good reason for action. If June declared he was motivated to do so because he wanted the throne, then it might be excusable and the guards would be punished for attempting to arrest him.

March stood immediately drawing his sword, staring the younger man.

@Ookla the Inconclusive @Ookla de los cuervos @Ookla the Mom Friend @Ookla the Defenestrator

Niamh shot upright, shocked by what June had done.

She grabbed her knives but kept them hidden.

[BlueWildRye he/him]

4 hours ago, Ookla the Finwëan said:

Testimonies and explanations of what exactly had happened didn't take long. Soon everyone was filled in with most of what had happened, and each persons involvement.

When deciding the sentences of the party members the months didn't argue or even suggest ideas. It seemed because this wasn't a family matter, they didn't get a say. It was the emperors decision alone.

After several minutes of glancing over his notes and scribbling some more, he pulled June over, likely to clarify some details. They whispered for a few minutes, the conversation inaudible to the party.

Just as they finished, June slit his throat with a knife no one had realized he'd been holding.

When the emperor's head slammed into the desk, July stood, completely aghast. "June?!"

"The contract never said . . . that we had to challenge the Emperor before killing him . . . just the other months!" June said, turning. There has a smile on his face but it wasn't a happy one.

Chaos erupted through the room. The few guards there with them seemed at a loss. It was illegal to kill, and was obviously treason to kill the emperor, but the months were exempt from most laws if they had a good reason for action. If June declared he was motivated to do so because he wanted the throne, then it might be excusable and the guards would be punished for attempting to arrest him.

March stood immediately drawing his sword, staring the younger man.

@Ookla the Inconclusive @Ookla de los cuervos @Ookla the Mom Friend @Ookla the Defenestrator

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Oh no---

Rye started tossing grenades everywhere and fired his pistol a few times as well.

[Mags she/they]

20 hours ago, Ookla the Defenestrator said:

May watches in what appears to be horror. But behind those eyes, for someone who was watching closely, they could see a little bit of joy, maybe even pride, at what June had done. She puts on a show of screaming "Daddy! No!" and runs out of the courtroom in tears.

In the chaos no one notices her leaving, and she isn't stopped at the door.

19 hours ago, Ookla the Mom Friend said:

She made it a point not to show emotion in front of most of her “family.”

But this shock couldn’t be held in. 

Her eyes widened and her mouth slightly opened. She’d known he disliked being here, too, but to go that far…

June stared at the puddle of blood on the table for a split second, before turning and running to July.

July was clearly still in shock of what had happened, so he lets June grab his wrist and start pulling him towards the door.

18 hours ago, Ookla the Inconclusive said:

Niamh shot upright, shocked by what June had done.

She grabbed her knives but kept them hidden.

15 hours ago, Ookla Rye said:

Rye started tossing grenades everywhere and fired his pistol a few times as well.

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yeah for kicks and giggles they still have their weapons lol

I love chaos

March charges after June and July, sword in hand. 

December stayed in her seat but clearly looked distressed and unsure what to do. She stood slowly and moved to check on the emperor's body.

January and his son were heading for the doors, clearly wanting to get away instead of go after June.

The man who'd be sitting next to December staring off into space continued to not move, completely unaffected.

Watching June and July run to the exit, August moved to go after them but October put his hands on his shoulders and slammed him back down into his chair. He stayed that way, holding him down and August didn't struggle--he just stared at the table in front of him, pale.

[Through the Living Hope]

3 minutes ago, Ookla the Finwëan said:

In the chaos no one notices her leaving, and she isn't stopped at the door.

June stared at the puddle of blood on the table for a split second, before turning and running to July.

July was clearly still in shock of what had happened, so he lets June grab his wrist and start pulling him towards the door.

March charges after June and July, sword in hand. 

December stayed in her seat but clearly looked distressed and unsure what to do. She stood slowly and moved to check on the emperor's body.

January and his son were heading for the doors, clearly wanting to get away instead of go after June.

The man who'd be sitting next to December staring off into space continued to not move, completely unaffected.

Watching June and July run to the exit, August moved to go after them but October put his hands on his shoulders and slammed him back down into his chair. He stayed that way, holding him down and August didn't struggle--he just stared at the table in front of him, pale.

Everything was falling apart.

Order had died with the emperor.

Wide-eyed, she watched the twins leave and be chased by March. Seeing movement, she turned and saw August get slammed down into his chair.

There was just too much.

Her elbows rested on the table and her fingers raked through her hair. Her hands covered her face.

[Ookla de los Cuervos he/him]

16 hours ago, Ookla Rye said:

Rye started tossing grenades everywhere and fired his pistol a few times as well.

Arke quickly grabbed them all, gave them back to rye, gave a finger wiggle to say "No dont do that" then jumps up to the ceiling to watch the unfolding shenanigans.

[Mags she/they]

37 minutes ago, Ookla the Mom Friend said:

Everything was falling apart.

Order had died with the emperor.

Wide-eyed, she watched the twins leave and be chased by March. Seeing movement, she turned and saw August get slammed down into his chair.

There was just too much.

Her elbows rested on the table and her fingers raked through her hair. Her hands covered her face.

December came back around, deciding she didn't fancy staying near the body. With a shay hand she touched Aprils shoulder. 

"Your not going with them?"

The puddle of blood continued to grow, spilling out onto the floor and soaking into the papers and books on the table.

10 minutes ago, Ookla de los cuervos said:

Arke quickly grabbed them all, gave them back to rye, gave a finger wiggle to say "No dont do that" then jumps up to the ceiling to watch the unfolding shenanigans.

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oh thanks I forgot to describe the explosions, that checks out unless rye disagrees lol

[Through the Living Hope]

1 minute ago, Ookla the Finwëan said:

December came back around, deciding she didn't fancy staying near the body. With a shay hand she touched Aprils shoulder. 

"Your not going with them?"

The puddle of blood continued to grow, spilling out onto the floor and soaking into the papers and books on the table.

She pulled her shoulder away. Her breaths came quickly. Her mask was slipping. She never really answered December.

[Mags she/they]

3 minutes ago, Ookla the Mom Friend said:

She pulled her shoulder away. Her breaths came quickly. Her mask was slipping. She never really answered December.

December grabbed the arm of the un-responding man next to her.

"Come on February, we need to go now . . ." She said gently.

She looked back at April, seeing her start to hyperventalate.

"This is shocking for all of us, why don't you come with me and we can discuss things after you calm down?"

[Through the Living Hope]

Just now, Ookla the Finwëan said:

December grabbed the arm of the un-responding man next to her.

"Come on February, we need to go now . . ." She said gently.

She looked back at April, seeing her start to hyperventalate.

"This is shocking for all of us, why don't you come with me and we can discuss things after you calm down?"

Her head shifted down. Even though her fingertips stayed where they were on her head, her wrists slid up her face until her hands were like fists grasping her hair. Her face was red and warm, and soon, wet. She took a breath in, but it shook.

[Mags she/they]

6 minutes ago, Ookla the Mom Friend said:

Her head shifted down. Even though her fingertips stayed where they were on her head, her wrists slid up her face until her hands were like fists grasping her hair. Her face was red and warm, and soon, wet. She took a breath in, but it shook.

After helping February stand, December moved over and put her hands on Aprils shoulders.

"Come on, get up, you can process things later."

Edited December 5, 2024 by Ookla the Finwëan

[Through the Living Hope]

Just now, Ookla the Finwëan said:

After helping February stand, December moved over and put her hands on Aprils shoulders.

"Come on, get up, you can process things later."

She shook December's hands off of her but stood. She hugged herself and didn't look at anyone.

[Mags she/they]

8 minutes ago, Ookla the Mom Friend said:

She shook December's hands off of her but stood. She hugged herself and didn't look at anyone.

"If you just stand there and do nothing, they might think your involved! If you come with me you'll be protected, politically at least."

February absently laid his hand on the table, still staring at nothing.

"She's right April," August said from his seat. He tried to lean forward to see her better, but October yanked him back, "It'll be better for you if you go with her."

[Through the Living Hope]

26 minutes ago, Ookla the Finwëan said:

"If you just stand there and do nothing, they might think your involved! If you come with me you'll be protected, politically at least."

February absently laid his hand on the table, still staring at nothing.

"She's right April," August said from his seat. He tried to lean forward to see her better, but October yanked him back, "It'll be better for you if you go with her."

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She’d stood up to go with her

She nodded a little at August’s words. 

[Mags she/they]

11 minutes ago, Ookla the Mom Friend said:

She nodded a little at August’s words. 

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oh whoops

December gently took her hand and turned to get February as well, but he'd changed.

He was standing ridged, fully awake and staring at his hand which had gotten covered blood.

"Oh . . ." She said quietly, "This is really not a good time to wake up, sweetheart."

A few bright red drops fall from his hand onto the tiles of the floor. He turned to look at the emperor's body, slumped against the desk.

One of his eyes was closed because of scarring on his face, but the other was wide and full of shock.

February turned to December, his face dark. "Who did this?"

Edited December 5, 2024 by Ookla the Finwëan

[BlueWildRye he/him]

1 hour ago, Ookla de los cuervos said:

Arke quickly grabbed them all, gave them back to rye, gave a finger wiggle to say "No dont do that" then jumps up to the ceiling to watch the unfolding shenanigans.

Rye frowns sadly and shoots the emperor.

[Through the Living Hope]

43 minutes ago, Ookla the Finwëan said:

December gently took her hand and turned to get February as well, but he'd changed.

He was standing ridged, fully awake and staring at his hand which had gotten covered blood.

"Oh . . ." She said quietly, "This is really not a good time to wake up, sweetheart."

A few bright red drops fall from his hand onto the tiles of the floor. He turned to look at the emperor's body, slumped against the desk.

One of his eyes was closed because of scarring on his face, but the other was wide and full of shock.

February turned to December, his face dark. "Who did this?"

She pulled it out but looked at her. 

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She doesn’t like physical contact unless it’s July or August

 

[Mags she/they]

22 hours ago, Ookla the Finwëan said:

December gently took her hand and turned to get February as well, but he'd changed.

He was standing ridged, fully awake and staring at his hand which had gotten covered blood.

"Oh . . ." She said quietly, "This is really not a good time to wake up, sweetheart."

A few bright red drops fall from his hand onto the tiles of the floor. He turned to look at the emperor's body, slumped against the desk.

One of his eyes was closed because of scarring on his face, but the other was wide and full of shock.

February turned to December, his face dark. "Who did this?"

"It was June," October said, still holding August now. A wicked grin came onto his face.

February glanced at the end of the hall, where June and July were fending off March (who was luckily still injured and sore from his battle with Arke).

"Hmmmm," February mumbled, "I suppose someone ought to do something if Father's dead . . ."

21 hours ago, Ookla Rye said:

Rye frowns sadly and shoots the emperor.

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he's already dead but that's great I love the energy 

The sound of the gunshot rings loudly through the whole room, and the emperors body jerks as a bullet slams into it.

21 hours ago, Ookla the Mom Friend said:

She pulled it out but looked at her. 

February turned to December abruptly, his eyes still wide but a smile on his face, "You leave okay? Take April, I'll handle this."

December nodded though she looked a little pale, "Don't . . ."

"Don't what?"

"You know," She replied turning away.

December lead April to one of the back doors of the room, ushering her through.

[Through the Living Hope]

4 hours ago, Ookla the Finwëan said:

"It was June," October said, still holding August now. A wicked grin came onto his face.

February glanced at the end of the hall, where June and July were fending off March (who was luckily still injured and sore from his battle with Arke).

"Hmmmm," February mumbled, "I suppose someone ought to do something if Father's dead . . ."

The sound of the gunshot rings loudly through the whole room, and the emperors body jerks as a bullet slams into it.

February turned to December abruptly, his eyes still wide but a smile on his face, "You leave okay? Take April, I'll handle this."

December nodded though she looked a little pale, "Don't . . ."

"Don't what?"

"You know," She replied turning away.

December lead April to one of the back doors of the room, ushering her through.

She didn't resist her, though she looked back at August once.

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December wouldn't have seen her be open with her emotions in around seven years, so that would be surprising as well

 

 

 

 

 

 

@Ookla the Finwëan

Edited December 6, 2024 by Ookla the Mom Friend

[Mags she/they]

On 12/6/2024 at 7:56 AM, Ookla the Mom Friend said:

She didn't resist her, though she looked back at August once.

@Ookla the Finwëan

36 minutes ago, Ookla the Mom Friend said:

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December and February wouldn't have seen her be open with her emotions in around seven years, so that would be surprising as well

 

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mkay mkay

December seemed a little fazed at seeing April so emotional, but she didn't press it.

She lead her through the door out of the throne room, which opened into a tight stairwell. At the bottom they were met with several of December's guards, who began escorting them out of the building.

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February took a quick glance around, the throne room had quickly fallen into chaos. He didn't need to worry about June and July, with March after them and the guards outside they weren't going anywhere.

No, he would fix this one step at a time. Nice and simple, as it always was.

He stepped around the table, ignoring October and August, and approached a guard who was standing nearby. He'd frozen in shock, uncertainty on his face. February drew the sword he had still sheathed at his hip without looking at him, and kept walking.

He glanced up at the ceiling, where Arke was. He'd take care of the one first.

Febraury threw the sword with surprising strength, and it flew up to the ceiling straight at Arke. @Ookla de los cuervos

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Not all of the guards where frozen unfortunately. It might be iffy to attack a month but no one would mind if someone took care of the other prisoners. 

A guard saw Niamh drew her knives, and rushed up to her to restrain her, reaching for her wrists. @Ookla the Inconclusive

Another guard came after Rye, sword swinging. @Ookla Rye

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June was still gripping July's hand. They'd come to a stop at the end of the hall.

March approached from the front, no longer in a rush. He clearly had them corned.

The halls massive doors had opened and around a dozen soldiers were piling in to surround them.

"What were you thinking?!" July yelled at June, struggling to pull away from his grip, "I don't have any weapons on me."

"I wasn't really thinking," June said, his voice unnaturally calm, "It just felt right, so I did it."

"June there's no way this will end well!"

June just shrugged, he seemed distant.

March smirked, "You kids ready to surrender yet or are you still having fun?"

[Through the Living Hope]

1 minute ago, Ookla the Finwëan said:

December seemed a little fazed at seeing April so emotional, but she didn't press it.

She lead her through the door out of the throne room, which opened into a tight stairwell. At the bottom they were met with several of December's guards, who began escorting them out of the building.

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February took a quick glance around, the throne room had quickly fallen into chaos. He didn't need to worry about June and July, with March after them and the guards outside they weren't going anywhere.

No, he would fix this one step at a time. Nice and simple, as it always was.

He stepped around the table, ignoring October and August, and approached a guard who was standing nearby. He'd frozen in shock, uncertainty on his face. February drew the sword he had still sheathed at his hip without looking at him, and kept walking.

He glanced up at the ceiling, where Arke was. He'd take care of the one first.

Febraury threw the sword with surprising strength, and it flew up to the ceiling straight at Arke. @Ookla de los cuervos

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Not all of the guards where frozen unfortunately. It might be iffy to attack a month but no one would mind if someone took care of the other prisoners. 

A guard saw Niamh drew her knives, and rushed up to her to restrain her, reaching for her wrists. @Ookla the Inconclusive

Another guard came after Rye, sword swinging. @Ookla Rye

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June was still gripping July's hand. They'd come to a stop at the end of the hall.

March approached from the front, no longer in a rush. He clearly had them corned.

The halls massive doors had opened and around a dozen soldiers were piling in to surround them.

"What were you thinking?!" July yelled at June, struggling to pull away from his grip, "I don't have any weapons on me."

"I wasn't really thinking," June said, his voice unnaturally calm, "It just felt right, so I did it."

"June there's no way this will end well!"

June just shrugged, he seemed distant.

March smirked, "You kids ready to surrender yet or are you still having fun?"

The emperor was dead, and she was leaving the palace. If it had just been that, she'd have been ecstatic.

But the truth of the matter was that there was more to it. She was still an heir, and she was still a member of the imperial family.

She didn't look at any of the guards around them, and she only looked at December's back.

[Ookla de los Cuervos he/him]

Just now, Ookla the Finwëan said:

December seemed a little fazed at seeing April so emotional, but she didn't press it.

She lead her through the door out of the throne room, which opened into a tight stairwell. At the bottom they were met with several of December's guards, who began escorting them out of the building.

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February took a quick glance around, the throne room had quickly fallen into chaos. He didn't need to worry about June and July, with March after them and the guards outside they weren't going anywhere.

No, he would fix this one step at a time. Nice and simple, as it always was.

He stepped around the table, ignoring October and August, and approached a guard who was standing nearby. He'd frozen in shock, uncertainty on his face. February drew the sword he had still sheathed at his hip without looking at him, and kept walking.

He glanced up at the ceiling, where Arke was. He'd take care of the one first.

Febraury threw the sword with surprising strength, and it flew up to the ceiling straight at Arke. @Ookla de los cuervos

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Not all of the guards where frozen unfortunately. It might be iffy to attack a month but no one would mind if someone took care of the other prisoners. 

A guard saw Niamh drew her knives, and rushed up to her to restrain her, reaching for her wrists. @Ookla the Inconclusive

Another guard came after Rye, sword swinging. @Ookla Rye

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June was still gripping July's hand. They'd come to a stop at the end of the hall.

March approached from the front, no longer in a rush. He clearly had them corned.

The halls massive doors had opened and around a dozen soldiers were piling in to surround them.

"What were you thinking?!" July yelled at June, struggling to pull away from his grip, "I don't have any weapons on me."

"I wasn't really thinking," June said, his voice unnaturally calm, "It just felt right, so I did it."

"June there's no way this will end well!"

June just shrugged, he seemed distant.

March smirked, "You kids ready to surrender yet or are you still having fun?"

Arke flips away, his figure blurs for a second, then he's down to eye level with February and slams a fist into their gut.