[OPEN POST] call me out

[dioapologist]

 

✘ Post with your character and call someone out

✘ Can be prose, comment spam, picture prompts, text, voice - literally whatever you want

✘ Memes as always for inspiration: TFLN, Random Scenario, Picture Prompt, Pacific Rim Meme AU, Film Noir Meme AU

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[glacius]

"You just seem very... ready to trust." Particularly to an alien of a species that made a general habit of being wary of outsiders--and on that note, explaining in full detail to him the horrors that the Combine were capable of might not be such a bad idea. The more he learned about the dangers they posed, the more likely he'd be to come to the decision that they were a threat to his people that he could not abide. As it is, he's still wavering on how long it would be wise for him to stick around; he could just fight his way out of the complex with this human and then make his way back to his ship... but then again he has no idea where he is in relation to it any more. Glacius frowns, moving to follow Alyx out of the control room.

"Are we still near the arctic rims?"

[zombinelolol]

Alyx only smiles at the remark, opting not to answer it outloud. She gives a casual shrug and crosses her arms. She wasn't always so trusting, but what was the point of having faith if you never put it to good use?

"Here? No. That's at least a continent and an ocean away from here."

At least, according to the old maps of the world. Who knew what the Combine did to everything else. She had seen much of this country, but not a lot beyond its old borders.

[glacius]

"What?!" The alien finally openly displays an emotion, completely taken aback by this turn of events. How did the Combine tranpsort him so far so quickly? Or was he simply unconscious for much longer than it felt like? "That doesn't make--never mind. What is most important now is getting out of this complex. I take it you devised a plan for that before you sprung me from my cage?"

[zombinelolol]

"You're--" Pause. "You know what, nevermind. You're right, let's get out of here."

Alyx beckons the alien to follow. Though she's not a fan of his attitude, part of her can't really blame him. She unsheathes her pistol yet again and grabs a shotgun from the weapons rack nearby.

First thing's first, she ducks back into the control room to hit the catch-all release. There's a near-deafening sound as hundreds of prison doors screech open. Alyx winces as she slings the shotgun's strap over her shoulder and hits the intercom button again.

"You're all free, grab something to defend yourselves from the guard racks and get out of here! Hurry!"

Then she looks to Glacius.

"I have a friend distracting the guards on the other end. I need to get everyone else out of here."

[glacius]

The alien immediately bristles at the noise, swinging his head about on its serpentine neck to watch their surroundings warily. Well--so much for a stealthy escape. He's really not looking to fighting their way out, but Alyx clearly has a plan she's just set in motion that he can do nothing to turn back now.

Instead, he considers her words. Again, he doesn't care to be wrapped up in other people's problems; he doesn't feel any allegiance to the other prisoners that have just been freed, he just wants to get back to his ship and his mission. But Alyx is a different story. He wouldn't know where to go if he were to split off from her; their chances are better if they stick together, and moreover... she was the one who freed him. A part of him is painfully aware that he owes her.

The alien growls, tossing his head and lifting the arm he has shifted into an icy lance from the elbow down. "I will cover you. We go together!"