Video: 003 Re-awakening

[did_i_say_percy]

[When the video switches on, Armand appears dressed, his shirt collar and shoulders are visible, and leaning with his back against a wall inside the Ship.]

I cannot say I'm surprised to be here.

Do any of the people I knew remember me? It's Armand. [He lifts a hand into view and waves, fingers waggling.] Uh, St. Just [pronounced san jyoost], if you don't know me.

What's the weather like? If it's not freezing, I don't mind walking a reasonable distance. Unless the wildlife has gotten faster. [He doesn't seem too certain about that last, but he knows that not everyone out on their own gets eaten.]

At the moment, I'm by the pods still, but I don't plan on staying here. This Ship makes me feel uneasy.

Is there anything else I should know before leaving here?

Comments

[did_i_say_percy]

[Armand gives a tiny nod as well, and finally looks up enough to examine the motorbike again.]

I only wish you'd go slow enough that I don't fall off or get sea sick. [Then he climbs into the spot provided and tries to figure out what to do with his hands.] Should I hold onto you?

[professorwolf]

I dare say you should.

[Lyall sounds a bit amused, and he looks over his shoulder with a smile at Armand.]

I would hate to lose you halfway there.

[Not in the least because he's pretty sure Armand is a bit more breakable than he is. It might be a bit awkward, but he'll make do. Armand, he's sure, won't likely mind as much.]

[did_i_say_percy]

[Armand doesn't mind. He just didn't want to interfere with driving the motorbike. He isn't sure how it's done.]

I don't want to get lost either.

[And he closes his eyes and leans his head against Lyall's back. Time for sight-seeing later in the trip. He doesn't think this will be as fun as flying in Wing had been.]

Don't mind me. I will try to be a little burr on your back.

[professorwolf]

[It might be, depending on Armand's definition of "fun".]

Arms around my waist, and then we'll be off. I won't let you fall.

[Once he's fairly sure the pup is going to stay put, he puts the bike back into gear. It doesn't quite roar to life, but it definitely sputters and growls its way there. Then he kicks up the stand and starts off-- slowly, at first, to let Armand get used to the sensation. Heaven knows it took him long enough to feel comfortable with it.]

[did_i_say_percy]

[Armand wraps his arms around as directed, and forgets to breathe while the little vehicle starts up and moves. After a time, he thinks it isn't too much worse than a horse or a wagon on a bumpy road. The seat was slightly more comfortable.]

I think I can manage now! [He shouts, head to one side so as not to be directly into Lyall's ear, but afraid that he wouldn't be heard otherwise. Now he can open his eyes and see some of the scenery as it goes by.]

[professorwolf]

[Lyall winces a little, anyhow. Werewolf hearing is more acute than human hearing, and while he's mostly used to the noise of the bike-- he's strongly considered asking Kaidan to tinker with it to quiet it down, but he hasn't gotten around to it-- but the shout isn't something he was expecting. Still, he glances back briefly with a little smile.]

Good! Would you like me to keep on as I am, or would you like to try a little faster? It might smooth out a little, if we travel faster.

[did_i_say_percy]

[From Lyall's tone Armand tries to match his volume.] I can go faster. [He was worried a little about the wind, but right now it was cooling, if loud.]