[center][colour=#b08cc9]Event:[/colour]Cold Comfort.[hr] [hr][hr] [i][b]Present:[/b] Esmii [@BlackRoseSiren], Oksana [@Ti], Roslyn [@Fallenreaper][/i][/center][hr][hr] [h2][center] Esmii on her own.[/center][/h2] Esmii took her time to heal herself, she did this while trying to listen to all of the conversations that were going on, and because she was feeling angry she was able to heal herself quickly and was able to fully heal herself. [color=b08cc9]“I agree with Penny, we need to sort out the boxes.”[/color] After she was done healing herself, she decided to go and check on the others. [h2][center] A Hidden Proposal. [/center][/h2] Esmii made her way over to Oksana and Roslyn, as she noticed Oksana was waving her over. Just then she noticed that Oksana needed to be healed, and as soon as she got to Oksana, she started to heal her. Oksana's hands moved gracefully, a dance of emoted sign language as her words intertwined with Avincian, though in a broken manner, as she brought Roslyn and Esmii to her side. Her fingers pointed to the looming Sanguinaires, an expression of concern etched on her face. [colour=dcf3ff]"These are monsters,"[/colour] Oksana’s hands conveyed, fingers curved like claws, mimicking their menacing presence. [colour=dcf3ff]"They oppress, harm our people,"[/colour] her fingers fluttered like falling leaves, portraying vulnerability. [colour=dcf3ff]"Care not for lives,"[/colour] her hands formed a heart, then a dismissive wave. Oksana’s gaze then shifted toward the enigmatic Volti, her hands indicating their foreign nature. [colour=dcf3ff]"Seek power, own agenda,"[/colour] her fingers traced a line of ambition through the air. A circular motion followed, her hand forming a loop, fingers curling inwards, symbolising confinement. [colour=dcf3ff]"These devices,"[/colour] she mimed the act of locking with an invisible key, [colour=dcf3ff]"Keep monsters away."[/colour] Her hands then reached out, palms upwards, a universal gesture of asking. [colour=dcf3ff]"You help secure,"[/colour] her fingers locked together, then she opened them like a blooming flower, [colour=dcf3ff]"For Vossiriyan people."[/colour] Her eyes met Roslyn's and Esmii's, a plea for understanding and alliance. [colour=dcf3ff]"So we be rid of monsters,"[/colour] her hands swept outward, casting away an imaginary burden. Roslyn bit her lip. She didn't understand what the deaf girl might want as she began to sign and communicate. The Hendlish girl wasn't the best at this, but she had picked up some of it thanks to a few others. [color=ebe7a3] "I'm not going to lie, I don't trust either one. More so the Volti. However, I don't know if everyone will agree. Not to mention these 'monsters' could've killed us, but they didn't. Why?"[/color] Oksana answered back to Roslyn. [colour=dcf3ff]"Group working for Monsters,"[/colour] she signed with urgency, her fingers mimicking the shadows of sinister figures. Her eyes then shifted to Yuliya and Khaluin, her gestures reflecting the weight of her words. [colour=dcf3ff] "They are using us," [/colour] her hands clasped, then opened, suggesting manipulation. "We are tools for them," her fingers curled into fists, then extended outward, symbolizing being controlled. [colour=dcf3ff] "We pretend to be puppets to try to help the people here," [/colour] she signed with a hint of frustration, her fingers forming a façade-like shape, then moving to mimic aiding hands. Her gaze locked onto her companions, conveying the gravity of the situation. Her hands shifted, fingers tracing a path away from Yuliya and Khaluin, symbolizing detachment. [colour=dcf3ff] "Get devices away from them," [/colour] she signed with determination, her fingers mimicking the act of removing obstacles. Roslyn's hand gripped her arm. Her thumb pressing into the elbow, showing the high emotions rushing through. [color=ebe7a3]"There's a lot of things that don't add up."[/color] She didn't want to think about it. [color=ebe7a3]"I recalled the one man that killed the Volti over the river and mentioned that Marz had his hammer. The monastery held the Helegan hostage, and forced them to work."[/color] She paused for a moment to catch her breath, then added. [color=ebe7a3] "However, Yuliya could've lied and told us to leave. She told Sven about the insult. There's so many questions without answers."[/color] Roslyn inhaled, growling in frustration. Oksana gestured toward Sven and Marz, to involve them. [colour=dcf3ff] "Together we can be strong and do the right thing." [/colour] Roslyn thought and answered. [color=ebe7a3]"I'm not going to lie, I've not been very helpful at all. I'm not sure we can keep it away from both groups, not without being killed."[/color] Roslyn glanced at her friend. While Oksana was talking Esmii healed her. While she healed her, she silently listened to every word they spoke. Esmii was shocked and didn't hide it well. She then also tried to get Sven's attention. [color=b08cc9] “Sven you need to hear this.” [/color] She then answered to both Roslyn and Oksanna. [color=b08cc9] “I am also not sure we can keep them away, but the Volti did attack us can we really trust them” [/color] Oksana then thought for a moment, then she thought of an idea. [colour=dcf3ff] "We pretend to work for both of them, we run south with the device. To Tundra, they cannot find, We, they safe." [/colour] Roslyn inhaled, and weighed her options. [color=ebe7a3] "That's not a good idea. I rather not have both sides chewing at our backs, they don't look like they take well to betrayal. Besides, how would the people use them? How could they keep the devices from being taken by the other groups after we leave and if we survive this?" [/color] Oksana shook her head. [colour=dcf3ff] "They fight. Distracted. We Mouse '' [/colour], making squealing noises, and pointed at Sage. [colour=dcf3ff] "We slip under sight, we no one, no threat." [/colour] As Roslyn questioned their motives, Oksana looked at her questioningly. [colour=dcf3ff]"They monster, we not?"[/colour] Esmii looked more worried, as she listened to them both. [color=b08cc9] “Whatever we do, we need to be carefull.” [/color] She then looked back at the rest of the group, worriedly. Oksana nodded toward Esmii. [colour=dcf3ff] "Be safe, no rush blind. Smart play." [/colour] [color=ebe7a3]“Fuck... how did I get into this position?”[/color] Roslyn said more to herself than the others. [color=ebe7a3]“Okay, right now I'm just keeping the devices out of the Volti's hands... That's the only threat I know for sure. I don't know enough to be sure of which side is right. Though I will note, if the devices get destroyed... no one gets them. I don't think either of these groups know how to build them or they wouldn't be after them.” [/color] Roslyn then inhaled and looked to the side. [color=ebe7a3]“If the devices happen to disappear, I know nothing.”[/color] Esmii looked at Roslyn and Oksana, and nodded in agreement. [color=b08cc9]“We need to get the as many devices to safety”[/color] Oksana nodded, she suggested Esmii and Roslyn go West, and she will go North, and they planned to meet up when it was safe to. Esmii nodded again. [color=b08cc9]“Yes, please stay safe, you and the others.”[/color] [color=ebe7a3]“Be safe, Oksana.”[/color] Rolsyn stated as she watched Oksana shift off North, still unsure. She saw this going horribly wrong, especially for someone like her. Clenching her arms tightly, she bolted off to follow her Yaosi friend. Whatever happened, she would have to live with her decision.