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[aerial_ace]

Who: Robin, Cordelia, Ami, Rei, Kuzuryuu and Souda
When: Week of 1/26
What: After reports of strange happenings in the mountains, the Rangers have assembled a small group of members and volunteers to investigate what might be causing the disturbances.
Warnings: Stuff like this.


The team had assembled, and a time was set for their departure. It would take a few days to reach the mountains and, depending upon the conditions, at least a day more to get to the higher elevations, even with the aid of Pokémon; likely a few, if visibility really was as bad as reports made them believe. Cordelia made sure to more than outfit and prepare herself, as well as the rest of the party--it was hard to say how experienced the volunteers were, as she did not have the luxury to handpick them herself.

The first few days would be an easy go, the route specifically avoiding the general vicinity of the forest shrine and any other possibly affected areas. Those with mounts were advised to use them, and those without were expected to ride with those with.

They reached the mountains by the fourth day, taking a slightly more leisurely pace than the Ranger would have liked--again, a precaution for those inexperienced with expedient travel. The mountain would prove to be a challenge by that point, with little visibility even in the foothills. Lava drifts cut through the rock like a trail of fiery tears, and mounds of needle-like ice flows shambled across the surface, threatening them at every pass. It would be a slow go, if they could even get up the mountain at all at this point; camping would be difficult, nigh impossible.

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Nightmare, locked to Cordelia

[aerial_ace]

She was a light sleeper, always had been; it came with the work she kept. Hearing something, Cordelia began to rouse, wrapping herself deeper into her blankets. It was cold, and the slight whimpering sounded distant enough to not worry her. Managing to fall back to sleep, she felt something. Trembling?

Opening her eyes, she caught him as he shot up, nearly jumping up herself. "Robin?" She kept her voice soft, but it was obviously full of concern.

Pre-marital status and night clothes be damned, she knew a night terror when she saw one. Rising from her blankets, although still keeping one somewhat wrapped around her, she put a hand on his shoulder.

[master_tactician]

"Wah!"

Robin jumps at the touch, clearly still a bit disoriented.

[aerial_ace]

Cordelia pulled away quickly, startled by his reaction. It took her a few seconds before she finally took him into a gentle embrace, keeping her voice down once again. "It's all right," She said, trying to sound as soothing as possible. "It was a dream. You were having a bad dream."

[master_tactician]

[It takes Robin a bit to calm down, but he eventually manages. Leaning into Cordelia, he sighs quietly]

[aerial_ace]

[ What in Savior's name could have done this to him? She had never seen him like this. Was this common? She continued to hold him, resting her head against his. She would wait for him to speak. ]

[master_tactician]

My apologies. I didn't mean to wake you.

[aerial_ace]

[ Was he really apologizing for having a nightmare? Silly man. Cordelia sighed, smiling reassuringly. ]

You needn't worry about that. Are you all right? What got you so worked up?

[master_tactician]

Just bad dreams. A bit more intense than usual, I fear.

[aerial_ace]

Than usual?

[ She looks a bit concerned. He hadn't talked about this before. ]

[master_tactician]

I'm prone to nightmares on occasion. Typically they're not terribly disruptive.

[aerial_ace]

Why didn't you tell me about this sooner?

[master_tactician]

It never seemed enormously important. They're just dreams after all.

[aerial_ace]

Be that as it may, we will be married soon. I don't want you to feel as if you need to keep anything from me, especially something that bothers you like this.

[ You are kind of soaked in sweat, Robin. She has reason to be concerned here. ]

[master_tactician]

It wasn't so much that I was keeping it from you, but that it didn't seem worth troubling you with.

[aerial_ace]

[ She frowns a bit, but far be it from her to judge in this case. She probably would have acted the same way. So instead of belaboring the point further, Cordelia simply sighs, continuing to hold him there.

What? It was a nice feeling. ]

Then, if it doesn't trouble you, then I won't let it trouble me. Will you be all right falling back to sleep? Is there anything that I can do to help you?

[master_tactician]

[He leans into her]

This is working quite nicely, thank you.

[aerial_ace]

[ She smiles warmly, letting out a bit of a contented sigh. ]

I'll stay here as long as you need.

[master_tactician]

I fear you may be here awhile then.

[aerial_ace]

I don't mind.