[MINGLE] Great Shakes

[sixthiteration]

WHO: EVERYBODY
WHERE: EVERYWHERE
WHEN: 13 July (afternoon, main quake) - 14 July (morning, last aftershocks)
OPEN TO: ALL - MINGLE
WARNINGS: Potential injuries, PTSD, and anxiety

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The sun is still high when the earth begins its initial, almost benign sway, but seasoned villagers know well enough that what follows will be far from gentle. Vibrations ramp up swiftly, exponentially, until within the space of a few seconds, the whole world is shaking — Dishes pinging down from shelves, young trees sifting free of the earth, shingles dislodging and tumbling like rain.

After 20 seconds, the worst is done, and after 30 the shaking has ebbed completely. Some will have escaped relatively unscathed, but others will not have been so lucky...

...and the aftershocks are still to come.

Comments

[super_seal]

"There aren't any answers." Holding out his hands he shrugged helpless and frustrated, and gave a quick shake of his head. "Whoever has done this, wants us to be in the dark. We can speculate, but there's not much else we can do."

At the last comment from Danny, Steve took another hard look at the other man and concern spread across his features. He held out a hand, ready to catch him or grab on to him should he start to waiver. "Buddy, you don't look very good. Are you sure you didn't get hurt in that quake?"

Moving in closer to be there if needed, he asks, "Where's your place? I'll help you get back... Or maybe we should head to the infirmary?"

[theimmortalweapon]

Danny shook his head. "It's at the inn. I should be able to make it just dine." They weren't that far away from the building and if Steve wasn't sure of Danny's ability to walk then he could watch him walk most of the way from where they're standing.

"Thanks." He flashed Steve a brief smile. "I'm sure I'll see you around."

He hoped anyway.

[super_seal]

"I'm sure," Steve said while returning the smile, although his had a touch of concern for the other man laced in his. "Take care of yourself. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask."

While technically he couldn't speak for anyone else, everyone else had always been very helpful and kind from his perspective so he feels confident in throwing it out there.

As Danny walks away, Steve does in fact watch him go. After a couple of steps he continues to head in the direction he was going before he encountered Danny, but also continues to keep an eye on the other man making sure he gets to where he's going. Or at least close enough to it.