[Action then Video] Newscast for SY 614/10/20

[thatannoyingnewsguy]

[Early in the morning a loud rumble shakes the west edge of the central part of the city. The explosion rips through a large section of housing and apartments. Sirens will be heard by those in the vicinity a short time later, as the local law enforcement heads out to play the part of fire department and emergency medical team.]

[An hour later all comm drones will pop open their screens to show a familiar reporter. He looks grim. Behind him, the air is thick with smoke and the ordered chaos of people trying to put out fires.]

Just this morning a terrible tragedy has torn through our peaceful city. An explosion of unknown cause has destroyed several housing units; as of yet the total number of injured is unknown. Our last count was fourteen in critical condition, and another nine with minor injuries.

[Thillens shifts and motions behind him.] Our brave police force has stepped up to the plate to put out the fires and move the injured to the hospital.

But this is where the tragedy gets worse. Our Guardian Medic, Paian, seems to have gone missing!

Please, if anyone can get in contact with Guardian Paian, let him know we need him at the hospital.

This has been Eric Thillens with a special HVNTV Emergency Report.

Comments

Oh sure, do it the *easy* way. X3

[hotheadwarmheart]

[Lea glanced up at Wing briefly when addressed before turning his attention back to the fires. When he responds, he sounds distracted, and his voice slightly strained with effort.]

Hey, Wing. Thanks for the assist.

Of course! XD

[knight_light]

[Wing smiles.] You've got some impressive abilities there.

Play with fire often?

[hotheadwarmheart]

[Wing gets a smirk/smile in return.]

Matter of fact I do. And thankfully mine listens. It was all I could d to keep this under control before help showed up.

[And speaking of which, he has to refocus briefly as part of the blaze starts breaking free of his grip. His next words are obviously not directed at Wing.]

No you don't...!

[He reins it back in with an effort.]

There... [Glances back at Wing.] See what I mean?

[knight_light]

Obedient fire, never thought tat was something I'd ever say.

Natural ability of yours? [Here, he'll turn that hose over where those flames are trying to escape to try to finally put them out.]

[hotheadwarmheart]

I'll have to show you sometime, then. Once we're not dealing with this kind of mess.

And it's not entirely natural, but I've had it for awhile. Long story.

[Lea holds onto the fire aiding in suppressing it as Wing puts it out. Soon, that particular blaze is dealt with and Lea sighs slightly.]

One down, lots more to go...

[knight_light]

You know I'm up for a good story. At all related to your other one?

[With that fire out he'd follow Lea. If the young man would take control over a blaze, Wing would put it out. Good teamwork!]

[hotheadwarmheart]

Most of them are related to that. Short version is that becoming a Nobody is a great way to awaken any dormant magical potential you might have. Though trust me, the whole 'lack of a heart' thing isn't worth the power boost.

[He grapples with the next nearest blaze, bringing it to heel so that Wing can put it out. This one's stubborn, and when he speaks again, his voice shows the strain of the effort.]

Just glad... I got to keep the powers... when I got my heart back.

[knight_light]

[Wing will attack the flames with water from the borrowed hose.]

Well, sounds like the power was within you from the start, so it makes sense you kept it when you got your heart back.

[hotheadwarmheart]

Maybe... though that doesn't explain... the other part of it.

[Lea relaxes slightly as this blaze begins to die off as well, Wing's hose having the intended effect.]

Don't know why I can still use Dark Corridors. Unless that was inherent in me somehow too.

[He's not sure what to think about that possibility.]

[knight_light]

Now that does sound curious. You'll definitely have to tell me the whole story once we've cleaned up here.

[Another blaze tamed he'll turn for another.]

[hotheadwarmheart]

I'm sure we can arrange something.

[Til then, Lea continues to wrangle blazes for Wing to help put out.]