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Bix eventually was able to shower and he slept for an indefinite amount of time. The albino hunter didn't bother to go check on anyone else. Most people were in this same room if they weren't out clearing parts of the island.

He didn't even have it in him to be worried.

He just wanted to get out of there at this point. Get fresh air, even if the fog shifted and twisted it. It was only fresh in that no one else was there. But it was dangerous and he couldn't go alone.

Bix wanted to sleep in his own bed soon and that meant he would be chipping in at cleaning the dorms. His bros were in various stages of distress and Cass was knocked out. Marcus was with her, of course. He'd not intended Molly to come up lower on the list but he preferred spending his free time with her, not his work hours. It was easier to pretend that they were normal when they weren't wielding giant magical weapons to fight shadow monsters.

He stood around the exit and tapped out a text message since he didn't see her around.

Bix was stewing slightly, from everything, on edge and trying to ignore the random voices that teased at his consciousness. He was honestly almost regretting texting Molly because he didn't to chance them not getting along. Not after what happened with Cass.

"Hey." Bix looked up and suddenly felt better. Something about how Molly was able to keep it together, at least outwardly, it was more reassuring than he was sure she knew. At least for him.

"You don't have to thank me Molly." He smiled a bit, not as wide as usual maybe. "I'm glad to see you in a good mood. It's pretty grim around here."

He started to walk, heading to the above ground where they would reach in moments.

"You're not rambling.. you don't need to shush either." Bix sounded a little exasperated with her subtle apologies but he just shook his head. "Sorry I'm edgy. The.. things." His head darted towards the fog when they emerged above ground. It swirled around them and the silence was oppressive. Out of the corner of his eyes things moved and snuck around. They always seemed to be just out of sight.

"I'm not used to this. Being... broken. Everyone is." He thought that he sounded very dramatic but he couldn't find a better way to describe what was going on. "No one wants help or to feel better or.. " He looked very frustrated and rested a hand on top of his own head, hopelessly.

At least the dorms were close.

Before he summoned his weapon he paused at the dorm door. Bix let out a deep breath, one that sounded heavy like he'd been holding it for a while. His red eyes were sad but not in a bad way. He fidgeted a moment with his hand on the door. It was as if he was thinking but then he made up his mind and turned to her.

"You're great. You know that?" When he said it he felt a small weight come off of his shoulders. "I mean the world basically, and literally, collapsed around us. My best friends are like shell shocked war vets, a girl I consider my sister pretty much called me a hopeless s**t in front of everyone.. and.." He picked at the sleeve of the grey sweats he'd been issued. "You're just so happy and upbeat and I know you are probably hurting inside too but it's nice that you try to help everyone. Or just me. it's nice that you try to help me." Bix said it matter of factly. He wouldn't take a dispute from her or any brushing off of his comments.

Just a second he paused and reached for her hand. She was already holding her lance so he just tentatively rested it on her wrist. Once his skin was touching hers he tightened the grip, more solid and supportive. "You know you can talk to me too. If you aren't feeling so happy. It's not a burden and.. its normal. With all the stuff we see and do.. it's normal to be upset. I just hope you know I won't even comment on it if you don't want. I can just listen too."

And after a long stare he pulled back his hand and smiled, the first one in a while. "Now umm.. let's go get some clean underwear and kill some monsters." He chuckled and summoned his bow, perhaps hoping to not prolong his sappy speech. He was really only a few sentences away from confessing his crush but with everything going on he just thought and second guessed himself too much to take that step.

Bix realized his own face had turned red almost in time with her own. To see her slightly embarassed made him feel the same. It lasted just until she mentioned going first and he realized they were about to go fight.

"Oh no.. that's a great idea. I've got you covered. Make sure to let me get some shots." It was half a tease but also good advice, he'd hate to shoot her in the back because they weren't coordinated enough.

"Ladies first." He pulled the door open and revealed the dark, empty hall into the dorms. The fog licked at the doorway, small wisps here and there down the halls. He was sure he could see the shadows moving.

She seemed relieved that Bix didn’t take that offensively, and beamed at him. “Heee…I was thinking I got you covered, but I think we have each other covered, huh?” She giggled softly before she readied her lance and nodded. “Why thank you, kind sir.” She replied, taking a deep breath as she lowered her lance in front of her and started to make her way down the dorm.

Luckily the young woman came prepared. She dug around her small bag until she fished out a small flash light, and tucked that into the folds of her scarf, pointing forward, so that she could keep her hands free. Everything seemed okay so far…it was oddly quiet, and the mist was playing tricks on her eyes, but it was quiet until—

Molly let out a high pitched squeal as she was suddenly pushed into the opposite wall of the hallway as something large barreled into her. Apparently the Misty didn’t take kindly to being surprised, and out of pure instinct she grasped her lance tightly in both hands and pierced it right into the creature.

HP: 37/40
DMG: 9
Charge: 1/3 0/2 spent

MOB HP: 1/10