The Keye To It All

[jwatson71.livejournal.com]

~~ trigger warning - torture, coercion; slight suicidal ideation ~~

*takes point position again, leading the way down the long dark tunnel...still noticeably limping, and walking a little unsteadily now and then*

*finally comes to a heavy wooden door*

Okay. This is it. This is where they keep him.

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[capt-crieff.livejournal.com]

Are we bringing Archie along? We probably should.

*walks back over Archie*

Hello, Archie, I'm Captain Martin Crieff. Do you think you'll be able to stand?

[archie-keyes.livejournal.com]

*shakes your hand*

Archie. Archie Keyes.

*uses your hand to pull self up to standing position...is very pale, and a little unsteady, but looks willing enough to try for a journey*

*casts a wistful eye at drawings and books scattered across the floor...but then looks quickly back at you*

Okay. If they catch us at least I'll be able to say I saw more of this prison than this one stinking room.

[capt-crieff.livejournal.com]

You sure you're okay to travel? I could give you a piggy-back if you need it.

[archie-keyes.livejournal.com]

*considers*

Well. Maybe just for a bit. Usually takes a while, you know. To get your wind back. After a link.

*legs are already beginning to tremble slightly*

[capt-crieff.livejournal.com]

A link? What's that?

*crouches a little so you can climb on*

*gags*

Choking me...

*helps you adjust your hold then bounces a little to make sure you're in place*

*walks quickly to join the others, letting Sam take point and Sybil bring up the rear*

[archie-keyes.livejournal.com]

Sorry.

*adjusts hold...then, reluctantly*

Linking is...what you saw. Opening a portal. Between places.

You're a captain? You don't look the soldier type. No offence.

[capt-crieff.livejournal.com]

*senses you don't want to explain more so doesn't ask*

Ha, no I'm not a military captain. I'm an airline pilot. Sorry, do you know what an aeroplane is? Only some folks 'round here don't...?

[archie-keyes.livejournal.com]

*brightens*

Oh, yeah. I used to watch 'em when I was a kid. One year they took the whole orphanage to a fair and they had a big one there. Propeller was taller than my whole school. They took us up in pairs. Saw the whole world spread out, like a bird, or a god...best day of my life, probably.

And you fly them? No kidding?

[capt-crieff.livejournal.com]

*very happy to have someone to talk to about planes*

Yes! It's my dream job and I get to do it every day! Maybe you can come for a ride when we get out of here.

[archie-keyes.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that'd be cool.

*pause...mouth twitches*

I just hope you give a smoother ride in the air than on the ground. No offence.

*suddenly frowns at something up ahead, (http://small-things.livejournal.com/10847.html) even though it looks nothing's there*

Is that...? Shit! Not now!

[samiwinchester.livejournal.com]

*walks on listening to the others behind him but paying attention to what is going on in front of him.*

[sybil-t-psychic.livejournal.com]

*senses something up ahead* (http://small-things.livejournal.com/10847.html)

Oh heavens, what on earth...??