[ DEPARTURE ]

[sheriffexe]

DEPARTURE

It's time to go. Most people are on the train by now. Settled into their cabins and among friends and loved ones. There are only three new arrivals left to board and once they do, Hal pulls a conductor's hat out from underneath the bar, tugs it on, and steps around it to the middle of the train. He opens his mouth to talk, voice filling the train. "It's time to go. Stops happen once a day until everyone's departed and I already have your stopped listed. If you'd like to be prioritized, let me know, otherwise we'll go in order of death. Settle in and enjoy the ride. If there's anything you need, don't hesitate to ask, folks." This, of course, means that those who died earliest (Manfred, Higekiri) will depart first while those who died latest (Barnham, Damian, Percy) will depart last. There's a stop for everyone, though those who want to get off together are more than welcome to. Hal pulls a notepad and pen out of his pocket later and people will notice that he goes around the train confirming stops with everyone. Whatever feeling Hal may have had to a character back in town isn't noticeable here -- he is simply a robot assigned with a job. After that, it's all a matter of settling in and enjoying the ride. If that's possible for you, at least.

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Comments

[moraled]

[He's working on it!!! He finishes removing the armor and steps over to the bed--

And then shoves her over.

Move.]

[alcobrawlic]

Phpfht!

[ and that is a very dignified sputter of protest she is giving the pillow she just went face-down in.

RUDE. ]

[moraled]

[Truly elegant.... he just...flops onto the bed next to her and sighs.

God.

When was the last time he slept.

He suddenly feels exhausted.]

[alcobrawlic]

[ There's going to be a few seconds of grumbling on her end, before she pushes herself up just enough to roll over and face him. And then give her another few seconds to regain composure. ]

So long as you don't kick me off the bed... [ Look at her, trying to be solemn with hair falling into her face and stray bits coming loose from her bun. ]

Like I promised, I won't go anywhere. I'll be right here when you wake up.

[moraled]

[He just breathes out a soft sigh. He doesn't deserve this. This soft bed, and Sara warm beside him, and her assurance that she'll be there when he wakes up.

Maybe now...he can properly rest.

Quietly, he slumps a little, eyes sliding shut.]

... Please.

[So long as she's there when he wakes--]

I...will trust in that.

[alcobrawlic]

[ With his eyes closed, she thinks she can take care of the rest here-- which is just reaching out to take his hand. There. He'll know for sure that she's still there, without having to open his eyes. ]

Sweet dreams, Zach. You've done your duty.