He Who Comes With The Dawn (Bailey/GM)

[Mathew Amtrum]

True to his word, Eric was outside of the front gates by the time dawn started to peek over the horizon.  His sword was on his hip, modified and improved to his specifications.  Not that the King Arthur's men made a poor product, quite the opposite.  And he was satisfied in the durability of the sword having been tested against Excalibur itself.  Now, however, it would be easier for him to channel his energy through the blade and thus improve it.  Now he just needed to wait for the girl to show up.

[Bailey Oleander]

Mercifully, Bailey was nothing if not punctual. Though Eric arrived first, it was only another minute or so before she showed up, escrima sticks hanging at her hips, newly upgraded in preparation for wherever the road they walked may lead. There was little time to enjoy the coming sunrise, if any, withe the focus clearly made and echoed even now on Eric's face.

She nodded as she neared him with a quiet, "Good morning," not sure what else to say if anything. There was no point in asking if he was ready; he clearly was and seemed to be more than happy to be at the facility already.

[Mathew Amtrum]

"Good morning."

He was pleased to see she was punctual at the very least. His eyes would flicker to her hand with the plant matter on it. A gleam flashing through his eyes as he considered his options on how to deal with that. But he'd keep his silence on the matter for the moment. He still needed to decide on an option.

"Lead the way."

He'd motion for her to take point as he straightened his jacket. She knew where to go better than he did. After all, it wasn't his head sharing space with Loki. The owner of the daggers that were tucked into his belt and under his jacket. Hidden from view.

[Bailey Oleander]

And now she was back taking charge, a position she hated. She didn't even know what to do with it half the time. Attack, take lead, make directions that affect your lives and others. It was the opposite of what she was used to. And yet, here she was.

"It takes about two hours to drive there, but I don't have the authority to just take something from the bays without explaining it." She gave him a careful glance. "I hope you're ready to walk." She knew it was the same facility, just further in. She'd trust Loki's memory and her abilities when they got there.

[Mathew Amtrum]

He grunted. That was a pain.

"I do. Follow me."

And he's head off to the bay, taking one of the jeeps and tossing the sign out sheet on to the counter. He didn't have time to talk to Leon about it or to wait for someone higher rank to sign off on it for appearances. He had the clearance on his own, Leon had made sure that he had authority to use his discretion in matters if challenged.

"Get in."

He'd say, as he hopped in the driver seat and started it up.

[Bailey Oleander]

Bailey followed without question, glad that one of them did, at least. She would get in the passenger seat as instructed, guiding him to the facility as they went!

"I talked to our friend more yesterday. Apparently, there's a qi beast roaming around down there somewhere, deep in the tunnels where he died. He didn't remember much of it, but it has blood-red eyes." Veiled words for being in a Cabal vehicle, sadly. Bailey figured if Eric wanted privacy off of Cabal property, that included the car. However, if Krane was also going to be heading an expedition there, that much was info that could be shared if anyone picked up on it.

[Mathew Amtrum]

"Then it will be driven off, subdued, or killed."

He'd killed the Scorpion King's soul and brokered peace with Ragnorak. He didn't fear Qi Beasts.

[Bailey Oleander]

"Agreed." He was confident, hearing her words but not daunted by them. Then again, he'd gone off and come back just fine against the scorpion king when the masses had risen up under Cabal's grounds.

She would continue to input directions as needed, saving her questions until they were out of the car!

[Mathew Amtrum]

He would keep driving in silence then if she had no questions.

[Bailey Oleander]

Go figure, the silence wouldn't last.

"What do you know about the facility we're going to?"

[Mathew Amtrum]

"Won't know til I get there."

[Bailey Oleander]

Annnnd back to silence.

[Mathew Amtrum]

Sweet, beautiful silence.

[Leon]

They arrive! The professor is there to greet them, frolicking forward from the tents as they arrive, spinning and outstretching his arms.

"Hello~. I've been waiting my darlings~"

He'd say in a sing song manner stopping near by and bowing with an arm across his stomach.

"Supervisor Sudeki said to expect you and help you in any way I can~."

[Mathew Amtrum]

Eric stared at the man before turning to Bailey.

"Friend of yours?"