[ he can be seen circling the entirety of the perimeter, determined to scope out each and every destination within their line of sight. he stands in the center of an abandoned room, expression pensive. ]

We can make camp here. [ he takes a step forward. ] And take turns keeping watch over one another. We need to ensure that we're well rested.

[ there's a beat. ]

...I'm sure that long ago, someone slept here as well.

[ that lightning?

yeah, it's a problem.

still, nier reaches his hand out, fingers flexing — as if he's making some kind of attempting to be struck, to feel the energy in the air. ]

Being struck by lightning can hurt, but it won't kill you in most instances.

[ there's a thoughtful pause. ]

If you're afraid, I'll protect you.

[ doting is in his nature.

so guess what he's doing. ]

Make sure to eat. [ he is tossing something in your direction, surely. ] And drink. Anything less isn't acceptable...have you rested yet? I'll watch over you if you'd like.

[ oh right. the matter at hand. ]

Can anyone here control electricity? Or maybe even the air itself — we need some way to avert the lightning when the time comes...

[ ... ]

I'd like to be on the frontlines to take any damage before it reaches the rest of you, or at least gauge what we're dealing with. It'd be for the best if we arranged some type of formation beforehand.