Future Stuff ::1:: Been Up All Night

[sword_breaker]

[This was not clicking for some reason. He has been staring at these reports for the past hour and half, nothing having been accomplished besides from papers being shuffled around in a semblance of productivity and knives thrown into the pillar behind him out of sheer frustration. His fingers tapping along the worn metal to keep himself from doing further property damage at this rate.

The bottom line was that stress was gnawing at him.

Not from the job though. If anything, reports should came as second nature after the past few months and coordinating had been relatively easy once the rough first week passed by. Being a vanguard should cause less stress than doing actually fieldwork yet here he was at a breaking point almost.

There was nothing. Absolutely nothing. Those stupid letters and photos and other bullshit weren't coming in anymore.

Something had to have happened and he's stuck here in this goddamn tower like a fresh rezzed moron.

His hands were effectively tied as well. No one could be sent out without the other two's approval and even then it'd be brought forward to discussion by the head vanguard. Which means that nothing could happen for days and he'll be sitting on his ass like he already was. All it did was make him all the more frustrated about having given up his freedom to leave as he so pleased because at least then someone would be out there trying to figure out what happened.

The hunter buries his face in his hands with an exhausted sigh leaving him. He probably looked like hell at this rate. Throwing himself into long hours had made his sleep schedule an abysmal handful of hours in the past few days. Half the time he didn't know how he wasn't passing out during meetings. Be easy to. Pull the hood further down, lean down on the table and maybe get an hour or two of on and off rest. Might be the best time to try it out to be quite honest since the hall was dead before attempting it when there'd be actual repercussions to getting caught.

He grunts after stretching out on the table some, pillowing his head with his arms for something close to comfortable. Shade is called out of transmat to keep a watch on things while an attempt at a nap was made. The ghost whirling softly in concern but does as told.

Things suck. Might as well try to ignore it for the time being.]

Comments

[notthatkindofkell]

Not too busy. The Crucible areas on Venus are more secure than ever, now that we have a Tower and consistent guardian presence. Basically I stand around and give people orders all day while Andrei studies. At least we get to train together in the mornings.

[sword_breaker]

[There's a flicker of jealousy but he keeps it to himself and out of his actions as best as possible.]

Good to know. I'm glad you two are enjoying it there.

[notthatkindofkell]

We do miss our friends.

And there are those spurts where he locks himself in his study and doesn't come out.

He's...really excited to see you.

[sword_breaker]

Well at least he came out for Banner which is nice. I ugh look forward to seeing him at one point or another.

[notthatkindofkell]

There's no way he would have missed this.

So. You're sure we can't help you get out of this office?

[sword_breaker]

Yes I'm pretty sure, ok? I need to get this stuff done.

[notthatkindofkell]

Nope. C'mon. I'm very sure we can.

[She tugs threateningly at his cape.]

[sword_breaker]

[That was definitely not a good thing.]

Kell, let go of me.

[notthatkindofkell]

Nope. Don't make me drag you.

[sword_breaker]

Let. Go. Of. My. Cloak.

[notthatkindofkell]

Yes, sir.

[She hauls him up over her shoulder and heads for the door.]

[sword_breaker]

Don't you--KELL PUT ME DOWN NOW.

[notthatkindofkell]

Nope. Off we go!

[She sends a quick message to Andrei and the Crucible attendant that she's inbound with a third person for their team. They'd better get in there quickly.]

[sword_breaker]

[This has him livid within moments of having been picked up by the titan and he scowls. Then there's a brief flash and a knife is out and placed against her throat. He was not in the mood for this bullshit.]

Put me down. NOW.

[notthatkindofkell]

[Mykelle keeps walking.]

We've got an appointment in the queue in two minutes. Can I trust you to come?

[sword_breaker]

I don't want to run around in the crucible. What a part of no do you not comprehend?!

[notthatkindofkell]

That part. C'mon, you can't sulk in your office all day and glare at your paperwork.

[sword_breaker]

No I can absolutely without a doubt do that. Especially since if a vanguard says no, he means fucking no! Now put me down.

[notthatkindofkell]

Okay, you probably can, but that would be boring. And an awful idea.

[They've reached the hall now. She's moving at a rather steady clip, even with his weight over her shoulder.]

Besides, I bet Andrei's found Liam by now. It'll be a good surprise.

[sword_breaker]

[Everything finally snaps.]

Liam isn't fucking here goddammit!!! I don't know where he is but he isn't here for sure!

[notthatkindofkell]

[Mykelle stops.]

He what?

James, why didn't you say anything?

[sword_breaker]

Just put me the fuck down.

[notthatkindofkell]

[Oh. Right.

She does, and she's even gentle about it.]

[sword_breaker]

[He hates that he had to admit that out loud and he heads back towards his quarters. There's a slam of a door after he hides back into it.]

[archivistonfire]

[Mykelle told him everything, and while Andrei worries about her as much as he does James, it's easy to sit with her and stroke her hair while he makes some calls. He's no Crucible attendant, and he's certainly no Vanguard, but he can call in a few favors.

After an hour of chatting and negotiating and waiting for answers, he has to take the hardest step of all.

He comes to James's--and Liam's--apartment and he knocks.]