I'll beg forgiveness later too, if I remember something haphazardly.
[Alucard's far too focused on just getting through the next few hours. Survival is all that matters, and--
--yes. Different air would be good. Alucard adjusts to the weight of Hector on his coat, and takes a careful look at him and Cesar to ensure that they are secure.]
Understood. Hang on.
[Alucard waits until everyone has taken their last gulp of air, and then he dives under.
It has to be quick going. Alucard doesn't know how long Hector can hold his breath, and being a half-vampire doesn't negate his own need for air. The weight and drag of Hector slows him some, and Alucard prays that forcing vampire speed will assist a little. It...doesn't work as well underwater, but they move, and that's all that matters in the end.
The aft bulkhead has a bigger air pocket. Alucard gasps with relief when he surfaces there, followed by panting, terrifed breaths.]
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[Alucard's far too focused on just getting through the next few hours. Survival is all that matters, and--
--yes. Different air would be good. Alucard adjusts to the weight of Hector on his coat, and takes a careful look at him and Cesar to ensure that they are secure.]
Understood. Hang on.
[Alucard waits until everyone has taken their last gulp of air, and then he dives under.
It has to be quick going. Alucard doesn't know how long Hector can hold his breath, and being a half-vampire doesn't negate his own need for air. The weight and drag of Hector slows him some, and Alucard prays that forcing vampire speed will assist a little. It...doesn't work as well underwater, but they move, and that's all that matters in the end.
The aft bulkhead has a bigger air pocket. Alucard gasps with relief when he surfaces there, followed by panting, terrifed breaths.]
Hector?
[He's louder than he intends.]