[Slowly, the noise dies away as the rubble settles. A number of hellhounds are still alive, if thoroughly unconscious, scattered throughout the room. They'll heal, but they're not waking up anytime soon, so at least there's no more threat from that angle.]
[As for Bellona, or the remains of her dearest Sparky, neither of them seem to be found anywhere.]
[The good news is, a few more welcome faces do seem to be in evidence: the little hound leaps down the rubble nimbly to land safely on the floor, the janitor and remaining cadet clinging to the daemon dog's back with the unconscious cadet held between the two of them. The janitor picks up the student as they dismount, while the other cadet ignores the rest of the room entire in favor of petting the hound's ears and telling them that they are a very good dog.]
[Judging by the hellhound's expression, it is entirely possible it has never been told this before, ever. It seems to be having a minor religious experience.]
[Sadly, the moment is cut short. A crackle of static proves that somehow, despite all the collateral damage, the PA system still works here. At the sound of the voice on the other end, the cadet immediately straightens up into a perfect military posture, complete with salute, as though by pure reflex.]
This is the Adamant General. All intruders, state your name and affiliation immediately.
no subject
[As for Bellona, or the remains of her dearest Sparky, neither of them seem to be found anywhere.]
[The good news is, a few more welcome faces do seem to be in evidence: the little hound leaps down the rubble nimbly to land safely on the floor, the janitor and remaining cadet clinging to the daemon dog's back with the unconscious cadet held between the two of them. The janitor picks up the student as they dismount, while the other cadet ignores the rest of the room entire in favor of petting the hound's ears and telling them that they are a very good dog.]
[Judging by the hellhound's expression, it is entirely possible it has never been told this before, ever. It seems to be having a minor religious experience.]
[Sadly, the moment is cut short. A crackle of static proves that somehow, despite all the collateral damage, the PA system still works here. At the sound of the voice on the other end, the cadet immediately straightens up into a perfect military posture, complete with salute, as though by pure reflex.]
This is the Adamant General. All intruders, state your name and affiliation immediately.