Fifteen: In Which Klaus Finds Himself in the Present Once Again

[myblimpisbigger]

[This isn't Westport. That means this is Mayfield, and for the first time, Klaus is honestly relieved to realize that.

His first order of business is checking on a certain someone left behind -- that is, Hiccup, who he last saw with his head ripped open, very much dead. Hiccup, if you are in the house, expect Klaus to find you... and inspect your head to make sure it is no longer all ripped open.]

[Later, Klaus is going to send out a phone-call -- much as ones in the past, it is filtered to those he particularly cares about - Ples, Empress, Chrome, Dist and the like.]

I trust all of you are currently safe and uninjured, yes?

[And another, this time to Garviel.]

I must say, I was quite impressed by your taking charge so quickly and effectively in Westport. Perhaps you and I should collaborate at some point-- and I have some weaponry you would perhaps be interested to see.

[Later still, Klaus will be in his garage with the door open, working on the gun that Dist made him so long ago. He hasn't had a chance to improve it since he got the second phase of his Spark back, but after the Westport incident, it suddenly occurred to him that being properly armed in case of another disaster would be a good idea.

Do you approach this strange man whose activity is making loud, sciency noises, y/n?]

{ooc: backdated to the event's end}

Comments

[myblimpisbigger.livejournal.com]

Excellent. I should have expected a soldier to be on top of things. And about how large is this group that you've gathered?

[lunawolves10th.livejournal.com]

"For the moment... I had about 7 or so people attend. Oddly enough I had as many teachers as students there. And a few odd watchers. But that was acceptable, I do not hide in the shadows."

[myblimpisbigger.livejournal.com]

Only seven? That will not do at all. I refuse to believe that there are only seven untrained citizens in this entire town.

[Ples, at least, has to get in on that. Ples's current self-preservation only extends so far as dithering and possibly hiding behind things, as far as Klaus knows, and that is unacceptable.]

Perhaps the two of us working together can attract a larger group of students.

[lunawolves10th.livejournal.com]

"I had initially only thought ask those I thought trustworthy or otherwise worthy. People I judged to be worth the effort."

[myblimpisbigger.livejournal.com]

Everyone is worth the effort if the effort keeps them alive. Saving lives on invitation only seems somewhat... what is the word I'm looking for... cruel.

[Hit a nerve? Maybe.]

[lunawolves10th.livejournal.com]

"Saving the others who cannot fight is my duty. I sacrificed my humanity for that honor."

[myblimpisbigger.livejournal.com]

Ah. So you would be the hero that saves the helpless peasantry, rather than fighting alongside an educated group of townspeople. Not quite as practical, but perhaps more understandable. I have met many heroes in my time.

[Was that a laugh?]

I used to be one.

[lunawolves10th.livejournal.com]

"I am not a hero. I merely served with them."

[he sighs, and says.]

"I simply wanted to avoid wasting my time, and their own. Also, I hadn't intended for it to get as big as it ended up being. I just wanted to form some bonds of friendship between a few people, so they could support each other against the moral assault of mayfield."

[myblimpisbigger.livejournal.com]

[...Yeah, he doesn't care what you say, Garviel, you're a hero. You're a hero like Bill was a hero, though, rather than like Othar thinks he is a hero, so you're perfectly tolerable in your heroics.]

The end goal should, of course, be a completely united town -- unfortunately, I know that is likely never to happen, given the many factions and petty arguments the citizens indulge in. My own brand of organization will not work here, either, so I suppose we shall have to start small.

[lunawolves10th.livejournal.com]

"Armstrong's faction looks promising. She is a charismatic leader, and while she is a bit brusque, I have dealt with commanders such as her before." [Abaddon. Ezekyle Abaddon. A million times.]
"A smaller unit will have stronger bonds of loyalty in the beginning. This struggle is to be fought primarily with our minds and wills. From every piece of evidence that I have seen, physical might will not save us from this prison."