Chapter 4: Exodus Part 4

Wait!? Torres?!

=She stands up from her chair forgetting about her leg=
Agh...

=She falls over=
Great... I must look like such an idiot...

=to stop laughing=

What do you mean, you don't know?

ah!

=I stoop over and catch her as she falls=

are you alright?

(He sighs again)
@Dormii
I just dont know.
That is the thing.
Dont know anything.

Well, what do you know? Fill in the blanks from what you know.

=Ash pulls away from Nikolaus embarrassed=
Thank you... I'm such a fool sometimes....

=She falls back into her chair=
Sorry....

=She grabs her leg in pain=

(He stands)
@Dormii
I need to find her
I need to know she is okay.

=I notice her clutching her leg=

ah! let me help you!

=I pull out something to relieve the pain=

hold still, your nerves are just being mended by the gel...

=I inject some of the pain-killer into her leg=

I'll help, if you want me to.

=i stand as well=

@Dormii
Yeah

(They go off in search)

=She cringes as the syringe is stuck into her leg=
Thanks...

=She looks back up at Nikolaus=
I'm an idiot sorry... What were we talking about..?

We were talking about me, and my skill at evading questions.

= I smile, I look at David silently eating=

So, have you had to use the program yet? Just trying to make conversation.

=i look down hallways and such=

=Her eyes drift of into space, as she mutters under her breath=
Torres...

=She looks back to Nikolaus=
What game is he playing..? He won't say a thing....

(He puts the helmet on)
@Dormii
Nah.
Havent had an opportunity to.

Wish I could say the same...

=i go silent, but continue looking=

= I go back into the Kitchen and begin cleaning up=

Andrea open the music files, please

*Yes, which album*

Surprise me

*Of course*

(The sounds of Metallica play)

Thank you Andrea

(They continue walking around, They walk outside)

=jokingly= What the hell is that crap? Sounds like torture, not music.

(He laughs)
@Dormii
Well.
I like it.
Calms me down.

=Ash looks over to David=
I should go... Sorry...

=She grabs her crutch and heads to the exit=

=I notice her heading to the elevator=
It won't open without the right password or Tissue sample.

=jokingly= Hey, it's your pain. I just prefer something that has a little more flow to it.

=i see some tracks on the ground= Hey. Look. =i point them out=

=She sighs=
Do you mind..?

=She points to the door=

(They follow the tracks)
(He looks up to the sky)

Another nice day.
Storm should be coming soon

I'll be sure to stay inside. Lightning isn't something I want to have hit me again.

=we come across a handprint= The hell?

=He comms Epsilon on the Azure Comet=

Voutan- Hey Epilogue, Can you take me somewhere? I have somewhere i need to go...

Strange.

(He looks around)

=I smile=
After I finish cleaning the kitchen, wouldn't want it looking dirty when the next guy comes in in need of a place to cook and sleep

=I look at David=


+Meanwhile the Umbrae Umbrorum re-enters the atmosphere and begins heading toward the base+

=She sighs again=
Nikolaus...? Do you mind if you open the door for me?

=i put my hand on it. well, armor gauntlet, but close enough. nothing happens=

Well, that's disappointing.

(He places his hand on the print)
(Nothing)

Frick

(He sighs)

@Dormii
Lets wait here

Sounds good.

=i sit down. i start reciting the ceremony again=

I accept that there are multiple gods, and to ask any one for help instead of them all would show Inequality.

I accept to help all others in need, so Equality may be everywhere.

I accept that my name is who I am, so others may know me.

I agree to defend Equality from all others who would attack it, but to never start the fight, on pain of death.

=I finish cleaning the Kitchen=
Certe Miss Cole, Certe.

= I head over to the elevator, and remove a panel, revealing another Black Hand insignia, I place ,y hand up against it, and the elevator doors open, David gets up from his seat and follows=

I'm going to have to come with you though, Miss Cole, can't have you falling again

=I key in the code in another panel inside the elevator=

(He starts to chant)
(This time he knows what he is saying)
(The same things he had said to Snow)

=She nods and enters=
Please... Just call me Ash...

=She looks up to the roof of the elevator=
How far down are we...?

=I look at her=

far enough down to be totally unaffected if the Covenant ever decided to glass this planet.

=i keep reciting=

I accept that the Founder is not known, but I agree to strive to find out who they were.

I accept that Hell, Paradise, and the Road to Return exist.

I accept that the gods watch, but may influence events.

Upon these words I swear, I give Equality to all, and to put others before myself, so they may experience Equality for themselves. I swear to never force anything upon anyone, for only yourself may truly know yourself, no outside person may know who you are.

Upon these words I swear, I am equal to all, and all are equal to me.

=i look up and notice a ship= Are you kidding me...?

(His vision blurs)
(He scrambles for his pills)
(He takes one)

(His vision goes back to normal)
(He looks up)
(He sighs)

=She looks back to him=
Where are you going to go after we get back up there..?

Likely back to my ship. I have a job on a planet about a solar system away from here.

=I look down at her=

don't fret. I have a feeling we'll be meeting up again.

=The Elevator arrives at the top and opens=

=i look behind me as the door opens= Hey, that yours? =i point at the ship and stand up=

(He hears something)
(He looks back to see a door open)
(He smiles)

@Ash
Hey

=I look at Dormii=

That dark and ominous looking ship up there? yep, thats mine.

=to Nikolaus=
=jokingly= Good. So I can ask if you want it in two pieces or three.

Seriously, you going somewhere?

(He hears a voice)
(Unknown)
(He looks to the person standing next to her)
(He sticks out his hand)

@Dr. Oehlberg
Dr. Nikolaus Oehlberg. A pleasure to meet you

Ha! I've got a job to do. and some answers to get along the way. don't worry, we'll be in touch.

=turning to Draco=

Pleasure to meet you, and you would be?

@Nikolaus
Draco.
My friend is a fan of yours.

(He turns to Ash)
(He looks at her other leg)
@Ash
Are you okay

=I try to climb up and look out the window of the Pillbox, but the frozen chunks break and one hits me in the chest=

AAAAAARRGH!!!

=The scream echos within the pillbox as well as outside=

well, It's a pleasure to meet you Draco.

=A Phantom starts heading down from the UU an dis barely visible=