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~⌡Doral⌠~

“Gross,” Kat stated unapologetically as the group entered Doral. The town was a seedy, muddy hole that reeked of fish and filth. It was a very underwhelming sight that brought Kat down from the high victory had given her. The rain only made the place worse. Most of the inhabitants slinked along the roads going about their dreary lives. Perhaps she was being overly judgmental, but she doubted she was very far off.

The friends split up after realizing they’d need to wait a bit before they could board their ride. Kat wandered off on her own, deciding to stay near the docks. It had been awhile since she had been so near the ocean, so she wanted to take it in a bit. Kat found a spot on the docks that afforded her legs enough room for her to be able to sit on the edge without getting too wet from the crashing waves.

A deep breath escaped her lips as she stared out at the dark expanse of water. The rain was coming down hard, splashing loudly against the waves. The ocean, even as violent as it seemed at the moment, always made her feel at peace. Even before her spirits found her, she still loved the sea. As a kid, she used to always want to play pirates or mermaids or something. Sam made sure that the group did something like this every so often.

Kat, not eager to get hypothermia from sitting out in the cold rain, had been redirecting the rain around her since it started. But doing so for long periods of time eventually became difficult. As with all things, her spirits were finite. It was when she felt a drop of water hit her forehead that she realized they needed a break. At least, if they were sentient, they were considerate enough to warn her with one drop instead of just stopping all at once.

“Fuck...” she said quietly to herself as she stood. She didn’t really want to go any deeper into the town but she had to find somewhere to keep dry until their boat showed up. Luckily, she didn’t need to go far. An inn close to the docks had a decent overhang above the door and the porch that wrapped around the front of the building. Kat escaped under it and allowed her spirits the rest they desired. She leaned against the building’s wall and listened as the rain pattered overhead against the metal roof. It was a calming sound, very constant.

Time seemed to slow as Kat closed her eyes and let the world around her melt away. It was during these moments that nothing seemed to matter. The war that was raging, the rain that was falling, none of it was real, at least for a little. It was during these moments that Kat felt at peace.

When she finally opened her eyes, she met the gaze of another. Small, dark eyes stared up at her from the ground. Light brown fur covered the body of her observer, wet and dirty. Kat smiled and kneeled down, extending a hand to the dog that sat silently in front of her. The dog was apprehensive, but eventually waddled forward and sniffed her hand. Apparently he decided she wasn’t a threat because the next moment he was bounding up to her and licking her face. Kat giggled as she fell back from the impact of the dog. She came to a rest against the wall with the dog in her lap, happily accepting her pets. She felt a warm streak down her right cheek and tasted salt as it reached the corner of her wide smile.

~⌡Doral⌠~

A buzz from her pocket broke her mind away from her memories. It was time to go. Her smile faded a bit, as she realized she’d have to leave her new friend behind. There was no way she could bring him along, despite wanting to.

“I’m sorry buddy, but where I’m going is even more dangerous for you than here,” she said, her voice low and calm.

The dog looked at her and whimpered as she picked him up off her lap and put him back on the ground. She grabbed her bag and pulled out some beef jerky she had packed earlier as a snack. She took a few bits out of the bag and put them on the ground in front of the dog.

“Probably not the most nutritious treat, but it’s the best I’ve got for you.”

She pet him once more behind the ear and then stood. She looked back as she walked away and smiled as he enjoyed the meat.

~⌡Boat⌠~

Upon entering the boat, Kat went directly to her room. She wasn’t hungry, and wasn’t exactly in a social mood so she decided that the best use of her time would be to rest.

They’d be facing some real shit when they get to Norton, so she thought she could use a bit of shut eye. Who knew when they’d get another chance? The room was nothing special, small and grey. It was to be expected, but she couldn’t say she wasn’t a touch disappointed. Despite her love of the ocean, she had never been a fan of boats.

Kat slipped out of her gear, placing everything neatly on the ground near her bed. She fell into the less than luxurious bed and closed her eyes.

~⌡Battle II⌠~

Kat managed to brace for the impact and stayed on the boat for a bit longer than those who hadn’t had enough time to react. She had seen their approach and tried to use her spirits to slow the boat down, but it was no use. She held onto a railing as the boat first made impact. It was only a few moments after that she herself was also flung off the deck towards the docks. She hadn’t been thrown as far as some of the others and barely made it onto the dock. Her body slammed into the side of the concrete and she held on for dear life as she slipped back towards the water. Luckily she found a hold and pulled herself up to join her friends.

She heard her orders just before chaos completely broke out. The city was already a war zone, and now where they had landed erupted into combat as well. Kat took cover with Olivia and watched as she took an opportunity to flash forward. Kat peeked over the barrier and decided to loop around, to get behind the giant mech.
She took a path by the water, gathering up a bunch with a wave of her hand. It streamed behind her as she circled around the mech. As she got in range, she saw Olivia get swatted into the wall. Wanting to make sure the mech didn’t land a second hit on her, Kat believed her best bet would be to slow the thing down. It seemed too tough for her to slice through with her ice, so this seemed like the best idea for now.

The water behind her surged forward and split into several streams as it approached the mech. The streams coiled around the mech’s appendages and tightened. Some she froze, hoping to freeze up a joint or something, while other coursed over the mech’s surface looking for a spot to seep in. If she could find a way in, she could destroy the thing’s wiring or even take out the pilot itself.

Kat was standing still, concentrating on the water. The mech didn't seem to notice her at first, perhaps Thael had distracted it, but she wasn’t sure how long that would last. Her concentration was broken for a moment as a stray bullet grazed her right shoulder, but she didn’t let that distract her. She began to move sideways, albeit slowly, in hopes of avoiding anything else coming her way.

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