R 27 - If one of us can't hold on, we hold up

[with_my_teacup]

[Friends and Family filter]
Is everyone all right? Med emergencies, anyone lost or stuck outside? Need an answer or I'ma assume you want me looking for you.

[Selina]
Been quiet, inmate a'mine-- you okay?

[Public]
We got water in the caves, so we won't dehydrate during the storms, but we're gonna have to work out food. Me and Kiddo are already hunting; anyone else who can hunt or forage, try not to be an asshole. If you have more than you need, don't fucking hoard it, it ain't gonna keep.

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[Spam]

[with_my_teacup]

I don't wanna leave you alone if the weather's got a chance to shut you down. What's your next step, now?

[He feels the affect himself, the low-grade unease, but not like this, and fuck that if he's going to let Ben just be vulnerable and unprotected somewhere without establishing some way of keeping him safe.]

[Spam]

[warisart]

[Ben's eyebrows pull together slightly, a rare but not unprecedented expression marker in the X5. It's not confusion. It's concentration.]

I'm alright. The planet has not thus far shown the kind of abrupt spikes in storm behavior that would catch me completely unawares.

My next step is to hunt.

[Spam]

[with_my_teacup]

[Riddick looks at him for a while, then abruptly nods.]

Keep an eye on prospective shelters in case it does get back? Dig in and call someone if you get on the edge. One of us'll come get you as soon as it's safe.

[Spam]

[warisart]

[Ben waits, holding as steady as he can under the scrutiny, drawing in a slow, deep breath. He doesn't fear being judged inadequate as he once did, but he will never leave it behind completely.

He lets the breath out when Riddick nods.]

Acknowledged. I will utilize an appropriate safety protocol and stay in regular communication.

You should do the same. The storms are not the only danger currently on this planet, and I still have access to my training if not my abilities. In many cases, this would still be sufficient to aide others.

[Spam]

[with_my_teacup]

I'll contact you every half hour, static allowing, a'ight? We can keep eyes on each other.

Help where you can but don't let your survival get de-prioritized. You can afford to be a little conservative because you've got backup. Right?

[Spam]

[warisart]

I will expect your transmissions and open one of my own should you miss the mark.

I understand. Taking on senseless risk may only result in eliminating myself as a useful resource. I must remain functional to remain effective.

Re: [Spam]

[with_my_teacup]

Exactly. You're doin' good, Ben.

[Spam]

[warisart]

Thank you, Riddick. [He always relaxes under praise, taking it as a sign that he is making the correct decisions, taking the proper actions. Now is no different.]

Be careful.