Nova tried to briefly re-assess the scene she came back to. Ghost had made it to this side, and she held onto the little girl. They seemed close, Nova noted. The fellow Voidlight agent had mentioned how glad she had been to see Nova, so at the very least her trip here was worth something. However, Nova’s gaze went down to the young girl once more and something swelled in the lonely scientist. The girl shouldn’t be here, or anywhere near here, and Nova already knew she would try her best to get her out. Focussing her eyes back on the group again, she noticed the younger blonde and the dark-haired guy had, barely, managed to make it to this side, yet the director and Nick remained on the other side. Her diving mask once more rested from the attachment point on her shoulder after she took it off. The girl and Ghost were still before her, but the focus was on the boys in the back.
Her lips were pressed together as they conversed, yet the context flew over her head. Who were these people to each other? They seemed like a tight group, either trusting each other because they wanted to, or because they had to. Whatever the reason, the trust was there and Nova was the odd duck out. They barely acknowledged her as is, but she seemed to be low on their list of things to address as her eyes came upon the beast that was on the other side of the hallway. The sight made her gasp, her eyes widening as they took in the impressive crocodile-like creature. She zoomed in with her retina, taking snapshots with the flick of a finger without really noticing her tendency to do this anymore. The beast was approaching fast, making Nova’s nose scrunch up. If they weren’t in imminent danger, Nova would be tempted to study the beast.
The way its scales rippled with Dark Energy was exhilarating, and Nova watched the boys shoot and miss, stumbling once more. ”Holy…” Nova swallowed the last word, aware of the youth in their midst. Right, big jaws like that could actually kill, and this wasn’t a pretty butterfly to watch interact with Dark Energy like in her labs, but a goddamn massive crocodile corrupted by it. She’d be damned if she died before she could enjoy the perks of her new salary. Instinctually, her hand flew to her thigh where her gun was, but the director on the other side of the hall procured something way more dangerous, that produced a blast that sent a shockwave toward her.
The beast was dead, and the Louvre Director’s words appeared in her vision right as she was addressed and told to say thanks to Dragon. Why would she- were they not coming? She watched as the director took Nick the other way.
She took a hesitant step forward, her thoughts going to Dragon. Shit, her communications. By now, Dragon had surely been alerted by the person Julia had sent to get him. He’d been told that she had found Ghost. Would he be there with Julia, trying to figure out why Nova wasn’t answering anymore, or would he not care? Julia was probably trying everything to reestablish communications after Nova ended it after a yell and some pained expressions. Guilt crept up her veins, but it wasn’t like anyone really cared about her specifically, just her mission. Right? Especially not Dragon. Something about that thought twisted in her chest and she brushed it away. If she wanted to live, she needed to focus. She'd put her comms back on on the other side.
She turned to the group by her side just as the girl addressed her, holding up the small thanks. Nova hunched down, her face kind and open. "Don't worry. I'll explain and I'll be with you the whole way, nothing can happen, okay?" She rose to her feet and after a quick nod to Ghost, she addressed the others. ”I’m Star. Introductions can come later, because I don't know if there's another one of those bitches coming this way and frankly- I'm not willing to find out. All you need to know is that I’m here to help you guys. Those tanks,” Nova pointed at the tanks being held by the girl. ”hold 6 minutes of oxygen each. There’s a door further down, submerged." Whe went on to explain how they worked, and where they were going. She took Ghost and the girl first. While her thrusters were only enough to push herself forward, she still held onto the girl and helped her get through the lab and the hallway so she wouldn't have to swim so hard.
The scientist-turned-explorer dropped the two off a platform before taking the tanks back to the two men. She was curious as to who they were, but that would have to come later. Remembering the guys had laptops, her eyes went to their bags. ”If those aren’t waterproof,” she stared, nudging her chin toward the laptop bag. "then I’m sure I can fit a laptop or two in my waterproof backpack.”
Once they were all on the other side, Nova took off her diving mask once more. Her head was all fuzzy from the diving and swimming, and solid ground felt good. She thought she was really in shape, working out a lot, and staying active. But, she was in shape for a scientist, not an explorer. Still, Dragon had chosen her for a reason, and she wasn't about to let him down. She turned on her comms through her watch and half turned away from the group. "Julia? I'm alright. I just had a fight with a door, that is all. Did you update Dra- The VP yet?" She turned back to the group, her eyes going past them to a long, dark hallway. It didn't seem like they would be getting out anytime soon.
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