[h2]Luke Schwarz -- Brewing Storm[/h2]

[color=fdc68a][i]Virgins don't die in horror movies![/i][/color]

A response to Desire's words that he dared not utter aloud. A response that many could qualify for, but felt the pains of an unspoken stigma that made their admission an embarrassing one. And while he took a small amount pride in the fact that he was somewhat self-aware, moreso than quite a few of his peers, some social habits simply died hard.

[i][color=fdc68a]But more importantly than all that:[/color]

[color=f7976a]I have to say my piece on this. [/color]

[color=fdc68a]As a second opinion from our team.[/color][/i]

[b]"I'm sorry, Leader, but I think we should go with Ben here."[/b] he replied, meeting the flighty speedster's eyes with his own. [b]"Splitting from the herd's just inviting the Grimm here to be more bold about attacking all of us, especially once we leave eachother's sight. The power we have in numbers would be suffering a severe blow. One team of four or one team of three is a lot less threatening than a team of seven."[/b]

He motioned to his ear, tapping the lobe twice.[b] "You remember the earpieces we had last mission, right? We don't have access to constant contact with everyone now, and that's just asking for somebody to get into a 'we're at soup' situation. Two walkie-talkies between seven people isn't much to work with, and it'll be much harder to keep track of everyone's position if something happens."[/b]

He folded his arms, cotton and steel weaving together across his sternum, expression morphing to that of a wizened sage. [b]"And, you know, like the others have been saying: Splitting up's [i]always[/i] what they do in horror movies. And they [i]always[/i] die."[/b] he raised an armored finger, gesturing to the height and stature of his point. [b]"We should abuse this knowledge."[/b]

It was right around then that Cian piped up, reminding everyone that they needed a battery for this to work.

[b]"Right, I'll head out and grab it. Who's coming with me, and more importantly, who'll be watching us?"[/b] he asked.