Hibiscus listened to the pilots reply. [i]Briefing?[/i] The necromancer shrugged. She was trying to save time, figuring that they would be able to walk-and-talk, but she supposed she could keep the story short and simple. 

"Three of our members have been kidnapped during this operation. We are going to take a walk to make sure that everyone else is accounted for. It is possible that there are more missing, they used some sort of magic to keep us from noticing for awhile, but I think or awareness of the situation will counteract those kinds of spells. We are basically taking attendance." That kind of magic worked best when it had the element of surprise, a strong will and correct information were the best antidote.

Hibiscus eyed the magic handle that appeared on the machine for it's pilot to lean upon. [i]How convenient.[/i] "I can hang on the outside of the machine. The hound will follow and scout. Leslie is going to send us a list of people, probably to your computer." [i]Signed with a smiley face no doubt.[/i] "That's all I know, so if you have any other questions ask the Kid, or someone." Hibiscus stepped aside so that the pilot could speak with Ascot, Leslie, or Ibrahim if she wished. 

The necromancer would look at the machine, it had made a ladder for the pilot, and then a handle. Did it have some sort of sentience? Or was it responding to the telepathic commands of it's pilot, Serenity?

In either case, she didn't think it wise to touch the thing without invitation. The hound, as if having the same thought, trotted away from the machine and began to walk in a large circle around them, beginning to scout already. Hibiscus wanted to get going, but she'd have to wait for Serenity.