[color=darkgray][center][IMG]https://i.imgur.com/KcJygoU.png[/IMG][/center][hr][B][COLOR=GOLD]Location:[/color][/b] The Telescope & Strategy Room
[b][color=gold]Interactions:[/color][/b] Ajax, Lysandra, Vincent (kinda)
[b][color=gold]Mentions:[/color][/b] Everyone[hr]
Erik was nothing but watchful the moment he let loose the open-ended question pertaining to the mission to the group. His gaze briefly lingered on each face, searching for their reactions. Working with the Provisional Government was not always favorable so Erik was glad to find no objections. Like clockwork, everyone appeared to find their roles. With so many new additions to the Commune, Erik was surprised there was this much cooperation amongst everyone.  

Lysandra inquired about additional information regarding the location, all while addressing him as [I]Chief[/I]. Erik had mixed feelings about the nickname. It was incredibly appealing, but it also implied he was the big man in charge too. Erik much preferred the idea that everyone was a leader in their own right and specialty. If he was being honest though, he was the most senior and involved member of the Commune. He made sure to know everyone and for everyone to know him.

[color=gold]“[i]Roll[/i].”[/color] He let a slight chuckle escape at Lysandra’s choice of words. He gave a quick nod to Vincent who came forth to peer through the telescope. Before continuing with Lysandra. [color=gold]“With a little more oomph, you’ll start to sound more like me.”[/color] Erik jested, but he did enjoy Lysandra’s effort to fire up the rest of the group.

Cerise let her precious and positive aura spill into the room with her presence. [color=gold][i]Of course she would attract the attention of not one but two crows.[/i][/color]

And on the topic of crows, one of their owners, Akaia, had arrived… early? Erik briefly raised an eyebrow but released the expression. He was just glad to see her back in one piece. He’d have to ask her about her scouting once all of these “moving parts” slowed down.

Vincent was ready to get into the action, which was something Erik predicted based on the little he knew of the revenant so far. 

The stone-faced Dallas was of a similar mind to Vincent but had concerns about the group’s preparation and logistics, which only caused Erik to smirk and glance at the scarlet-haired Sidhe already jotting down one of her famous tasking lists. 

Once that very list was finalized, Poppy, or as Erik dubbed her, “Pops,” started ordering people around per usual with a needed assertive touch. It wasn’t his favored approach but Poppy’s stern and upfront demeanor put most people to task. Besides, who would argue against stocking up the van with medical equipment that will keep them alive and in the fight?
 
Ionna… She was… She was kind of like him. Taking in everything around her while trying her best to assist the others. 

Desmond kept against a wall but sounded ready to take on the mission presented. He moved to exit the room as suddenly as he arrived. [color=gold][i]Amelia is lucky to have him.[/i][/color] Erik smiled briefly at the back of Desmond. [I]Briefly[/I] because he caught Poppy insisting Akaia eat her notorious squash and lentil soup. 

[color=gold]“Ew.”[/color] Erik did not intend to voice that thought, but he felt bad for anyone subjected to Poppy’s cooking. The food she prepared was bad enough to influence others to learn the craft themselves. [color=gold][I]Cerise will save her.[/I][/color]

Then there was Ajax. Quiet as usual, but not in vain. Erik figured his oldest and closest friend was likely thinking about the different elements of the mission. The five W's, more specifically the [I]What[/I] and the [I]Why[/I].  The two of them often agreed that straightforwardness was rare these days, with Erik being a faithful practitioner of unorthodox methods.

 [Color=gold]“Hm?”[/color] His head swiveled around the room as he only just realized he didn't have anything to do. His eyes landed on the telescope, a means to contribute to the group! [Color=gold]“I'm curious about that as well.”[/color] Erik replied to Ajax as he took a look through the eye scope.


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