[Video]

[modernholmes]

 [The scene on the communicator is completely dark.  Nothing of the situation can be seen.  All that can be heard is the sound of breathing and the creaking of shifting lumber.  And Conan's voice.  

It is tight.  Controlled.  Absolutely calm.  Only someone who knew him very well would notice the concealed terror straining it.]

Is anyone around in Dissimulo?  I think we need some help.  A building fell on top of us and I can''t get out.  Its because I was listening to the crows and forgot to pay attention to where I was going. 


 

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[fierybluebird]

A BUILDING FELL?!

Shit I'm in Discedo, and I can fly a little faster than the train but... [Not that much for long distance.]

[modernholmes]

We're okay for now.

[He'd be a lot better if he wasn't trapped on top of the guy who would have no issues murdering him if he ever figured out who he was.]

[fierybluebird]

Okay, I can be there in 2 hours, but let me know if there's someone closer.

I'd say call America since he's so dead-set on being a hero, but he's been out of the picture lately.

[modernholmes]

[Conan regarded the prospect of two hours in this situation with horror. How long could he go like this without raising Gin's suspicions?]

I will! I hope someone closer sees this.

[fierybluebird]

Who's the other one trapped with you?

[modernholmes]

Someone new! I haven't met him before!

[fierybluebird]

He's not that marine, right?

[Video]

[kungfublackfrog]

Conan?! What did you see around before this happened?

[Oh yeah, heading over.]

[Video]

[modernholmes]

A lot of crows! And then I ran into someone I didn't recognize! I think he must be new to Fortuna!

[Video]

[kungfublackfrog]

[Someone new? Not many of those came in this week unless he meant...

Oh. SHIT.

He's quickening his pace now, praying to the Power that Gin hasn't done anything yet.]

Alright, I'll get there as soon as I can.

[Video]

[modernholmes]

Thank you 'niichan! Its really scary and dark here!

[Video]

[kungfublackfrog]

[He's laying the niichan on thick, isn't he?

With only the idea of crows as a point to find the two, the ranger sets off to find the place.]

Stay on the line.

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[modernholmes]

[You should have seen the fake tears earlier. When it came to self-preservation Conan had no shame.]

I will!

[Video]

[kungfublackfrog]

[Good, just keeping talking and he'll worry a little less. And of course that means he'll be beyond it. The communicator turns away from his face just as he finds the crows around the collapsed building.

It's not long until...]

It's Morphin Time!

[crabbygenius]

...Is someone coming for you or do I need to save the day for you?

[modernholmes]

Someone is coming! But its really dark and scary in here!

[Is that enough of a hint that something is very wrong?]

[crabbygenius]

[Yes, that is a very... very big hint.]

Who's coming and how soon will they be there?

[modernholmes]

Adam-niichan said he would be here soon!

[crabbygenius]

I see.. Then stay on the line with me until he gets there.

[modernholmes]

I will! [Gin wouldn't murder him if he was on the line with someone. He hoped.]

voice;

[waytoopatient]

...Conan?

[Cautiously, Ran turns on the feed. She'd seen Conan's warning from a few days ago...she already knows more than she should, so it probably isn't the best idea to show her face. She just opts to use the voice function for now, whatever little that does.]

I thought I saw Adam just bolt outta here...are you okay?

[text]

[modernholmes]

[There is a long pause before he responds. Gin had already made it clear that he wanted silence. Conan knew there was only so far he could push this situation. And... a normal child would have been too terrified after that threat to make any sound.

But he couldn't leave Ran to worry. Finally he simply texts by feel in the darkness.]

fine

[text]

[waytoopatient]

[Right, okay. The fact that he switched to text is pretty telling--

So she does, too.]

...Do i need to come

[Short and sweet.]

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[modernholmes]

[He didn't dare look at the screen. The glow would be too obvious in the darkness. But he could guess what Ran would say.]

talk to adm.

[text]

[waytoopatient]

[...Right. She doesn't know how well he's paying attention to the screen or anything, but it's clear he's not in a good position to talk or text.

...So she'll just send off one last message--]

Okay

[Before doing exactly what he says. Or at least trying to.

She really hopes they'll get to talk properly soon, but for now, she waits.]