Halimae
“Miss we have reports that Arianna and the boy are on nearing the building. Would you like us to give them an escort into the building?” Hali tapped her headset as the voice of Randolph ended. “No, I am sure that they will make it just fine. Keep on eye on the perimeter though, if anyone seems to be getting to close cut them off and discover their intent.” Brushing her finger against the headpiece she switched to Alex’s frequency. “Alex our guests have returned from their impromptu adventure. What the boss sees in that girl I have no idea, but as you know we are to treat her, and by extension that other little cur, with respect. Will you get the men to prepare some food for them? I am sure they will be hungry.” Alex’s crisp voice came with his immediate reply. “Of course Miss, it will be set and prepared by the time they arrive.” Switching her headset back to it’s natural frequency, Halimae pushed herself off of the wall.
On her way to the main entrance Hali was confronted by her current position again and again. People that she has been working beside for years would move out of her way, bow to her, ask her for orders, etc. It was something she believed she would never be comfortable with, and made her hope even more that Iktomi would recover sooner rather than later. She arrived at the entrance just a moment before Arianna and Kisheto returned. Nodding to them as they entered, she swung her hand towards the dining room. “It is good to see that you returned in one piece Arianna. I can’t imagine that Iktomi would have been very pleased if you ended up getting yourself hurt out there. There is food waiting for you two in the dining room, if you need any assistance feel free to ask Alex.” Halimae’s body dipped in a low bow, a habit she had not yet broken, before rising and making her way back in the direction she had come. Before slipping into the hallway she turned her head back towards the pair. “Also, since I am sure you are concerned Arianna, there has been no improvement in Iktomi’s condition as of yet.” With her final piece said Hali escaped into the hallway heading back towards the medical room.
Archania-Inside Iktomi’s head
Deep within Iktomi’s mind, Archania paced around his unmoving form, a reflection of how he appeared physically. Lowering her head she held her mandibles just above his face, clicking them incessantly. ’Come on Iktomi, this cannot be how our lives come to a close. You may be pathetic compared to a kage, but you are a brilliant specimen. You managed to take control of our bond, and have kept at it for the past year. This is not how you deserve to die. This is not how I deserve to die. You better wake up soon, or I swear I will find a way to hunt you down and devour you like the little fly that you are.’