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apocalypsehowcomm2023-11-29 03:26 am
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Log | Prelude to Shep Search
Who: Elidibus and Rodney McKay
When: Sometime during the search for dangerhouse/fence. Vaguely end of November?
Where: ADI Apartments
Summary: Sheppard is supposed to be visiting Elidibus for therapy but he goes missing just when people are starting to worry about that whole Avatar thing. So Elidibus decides to go check in Rodney's metaphorical couch cushions before just assuming Shep's in Dogtown. (Also to recruit Rodney because how better to lure Shep out?)
Warnings: None forseen, will post on comments if anything comes up.
It's that time of day that Sheppard should be speaking with the resident therapist Elidibus; which means they should either be at the ADI offices or Sheppard's place.
But here Elidibus is, knocking on the door to Rodney's apartment. And while they have spoken a time or two and even worked together, it's not like the silver haired man to drop by for a social call. They're not casual friends after all.
Why he didn't call might be put to question. But that's the sort of thing you do when you don't mind the person you're looking for getting an early warning that you're looking for them.
When Rodney answers the door, Elidibus has a polite smile and nod of greeting for the man. And a steady, sharp gaze that's probably looking for any signs that Sheppard's friend might be covering for or concerned about the missing man.
"Pray forgive my intrusion. But have you seen Sheppard today?"
When: Sometime during the search for dangerhouse/fence. Vaguely end of November?
Where: ADI Apartments
Summary: Sheppard is supposed to be visiting Elidibus for therapy but he goes missing just when people are starting to worry about that whole Avatar thing. So Elidibus decides to go check in Rodney's metaphorical couch cushions before just assuming Shep's in Dogtown. (Also to recruit Rodney because how better to lure Shep out?)
Warnings: None forseen, will post on comments if anything comes up.
It's that time of day that Sheppard should be speaking with the resident therapist Elidibus; which means they should either be at the ADI offices or Sheppard's place.
But here Elidibus is, knocking on the door to Rodney's apartment. And while they have spoken a time or two and even worked together, it's not like the silver haired man to drop by for a social call. They're not casual friends after all.
Why he didn't call might be put to question. But that's the sort of thing you do when you don't mind the person you're looking for getting an early warning that you're looking for them.
When Rodney answers the door, Elidibus has a polite smile and nod of greeting for the man. And a steady, sharp gaze that's probably looking for any signs that Sheppard's friend might be covering for or concerned about the missing man.
"Pray forgive my intrusion. But have you seen Sheppard today?"
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Missing sounds a lot better than disappeared and Rodney nods, distracted by the sense of relief. He wonders - how does it work? Do his nanites simulate the same chemical release that an organic body would? He should run some tests on that...
Right, Sheppard.
Who, apparently, is in Dogtown. Again.
"He went back there?"
That's ridiculous, even for John, and Rodney groans, wants to argue, feeling a flash of irritation. But everything he comes up with falls flat and he can't find the words.
He wouldn't do that. - Of course he would. It's an ongoing debate between them. Rodney has been to this place with him how many times now?
He wouldn't do that without me. - Stings more, but that, too, isn't too far fetched with Sheppard's latest obsession and how the Hunt was slowly taking him over. But Rodney guesses he can play upset
boyfriend over that later."And you're sure about that."
It's pretty clear that Elidibus is sure about that and Rodney is already moving to grab his gear.
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Ah, certainty. Elidibus is pretty sure. But he's also pedantic.
"I would say it is the most logical place to find him at this juncture based on the knowledge I have. If he is not there, then he is en route. Barring signs that he has been taken against his will, it should be the place we go next. I regret I cannot be as certain as I once might have capable of being."
Finding Sheppard with his full powers intact would have been child's play. And if not him, then Emet-Selch would have been capable of it. Particularly since both had a hand in making the artificial arm. In hindsight? Yes it probably would have been a good idea to put a tracking spell on Sheppard. But Elidibus didn't. Points for ethics at least, if not very helpful right at this moment.
Elidibus doesn't look like he has gear to take with him. He has his backpack and sensible clothes for a more rugged journey. But this is pretty normal for him. And any dangerous situations Rodney's seen him in have pretty much always came with some outlandish but oddly suited weapons that he couldn't possibly have just found lying around. So he's probably fine.
Besides, if asked he'd probably mention his magicks again. Or worse, the zombie infested planet he's come from.
"Others will be making the journey with us," Elidibus then helpfully announces. "If we are to go into Dogtown in search of Sheppard who is likely seeking the house, then we may as well take advantage and do so ourselves."
Sheppard was going to be one of those people. Then he went missing. But that's another matter. At least it won't be two against Dogtown. There'll be an entire squad!