Unto Old Mountains

Thread Topic: Unto Old Mountains

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  Br0wnieBunny Expert

  yesterday, 1:54pm
  Although Liam would certainly love the opportunity to spend more time with Connor, he recognizes the validity of Keziah's explanation. With a playful pout, he nods in agreement and turns to the other man, offering a casual shrug. As she meticulously reiterated the plan, Liam's mind wandered to the items he had carefully stowed away in his pockets. His fingers brushed against the cool metal of the flashlight clipped to his waistband, the reassuring weight of the map and knife nestled in his jeans, and the compact radio resting in his jacket pocket. He pauses for a moment, weighing his options, ultimately deciding that everything else will stay safely in his backpack. With a determined grunt, he shifts the other strap of the bag over his shoulder, feeling its weight settle against him, and begins to tighten the straps.
  
  As the young man mentally gears up for what lies ahead, he slowly rubs his increasingly clammy palms against his thighs, the rough denim bunching uncomfortably under his touch. His gaze follows Keziah as she strides purposefully toward the tree and he retrieves the radio from the depths of his jacket pocket. Throughout their friendship, Liam has come to place his trusts in her instincts; he knows she would never intentionally lead them into danger.
  
  The moment she halts and signals him, he instinctively reaches for his walkie-talkie, his finger hovering over the button. A sharp wince crosses his face as the device crackles to life, emitting a piercing high-pitched whine that momentarily overwhelms him, prompting him to hold it away from his ear until the noise subsides. It dawns on him that he is still standing right next to Connor, which could be causing their radios to interfere with one another. "Oops." He quickly jogs a few feet away, creating a more suitable distance between them. As he takes those last few steps backward, he glances over his shoulder, ensuring he’s far enough to avoid any further feedback. Finally, he comes to a stop and brings the radio to his lips.
  
  "Testing? Testing.. Um, over? I think. Hey, should we give each other nicknames like they do in the movies?" He pauses. "Over."

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