[IC] The Call to Infinity

"We don't exactly have many leads, so might as well follow on all possibilities," Switchblade leans on Dell's seat fully, now without even looking out the windows and just being a nuisance. "Let's quickly check the power plant for signs of activity. If not our target, maybe we can at least find something useful. A little bit of scavenging of Leviath property, and all the fun stuff."

Switchblade looks up, his mechanical pupils narrowing like a cat's, their soft cyan glow briefly intensifying as he focuses on the power plant above. "I suppose this counts as activity, although I doubt it is caused by humans." He watches blue sparks with curiosity. "Movement might be, but it's just as likely remnants of the plant's mechanism. Do you all think it's worth checking? I can quickly get back and forth..." The way he says it doesn't even hide his excitement about visiting this derelict wonder of technology.

"Impressive..."says Ulysses as he sees the station up close. It reminds him his life before the war, how many years have passed? Too many to start counting. "I guess this is our stop?" he says and is ready to get out of the van.

"If you can check it quickly, why not, Switchblade? Be careful though. We can't really see who might be watching us. Don't walk into a trap. We can keep our eyes out for you while you have a look."

So many nooks and crannies to hide in. It made her nervous.

Turning to Ulysses, she nods. "That it is. Very much so. It was probably quite something back when it worked properly."

Dell looks for a parking spot that obscures them the best from eyes either on the road and in the plant itself and pulls over.

"Want me to wait here with the engine running or help you scout around?" he asked Switchblade and Ulysess.

"It's best to be prepared to do a quick getaway just in case," Switchblade stretches, checking the flexibility of his joints before jumping out of the van. "Although you just sitting here will be a waste, and probably boring for you. Perhaps we can split? Ulysses and myself will quickly check out the interior, while you and Ava circle around the exterior?"

"Sounds okay. I just have to make sure I'm not spotted by a camera or otherwise. You can start up that jalopy pretty quick Dell, so come on. Let's take a walk. I'm pretty good at spotting things that don't belong."

Ava's eyes case the area quickly followed by a more intense scrutiny of the areas in shadow.

Dell pauses, looking back at the Speed E. "She's not an old..." he begins to protest, then rushes to catch up when he realizes Dr. Ava has already started moving to investigate.

Dell is too newly arrived at the station to have delivered to the plant when it was in full operation, but he figures any signs of traffic or activity are worth noting as he tries to skirt the perimeter without making himself too obvious.

Ava just catches Dell's voice in the air as she strides quickly on their reconnaissance stroll.

"Whose not old?" she asks the isomorph, more out of making conversation than wanting information. "Did you mean me?" she asks with a chuckle as they scan the area for threats and cameras.

Ulysses takes point and goes through the steam. He is careful because he doesn't want any surprises, neither from security personell nor from any locals. He stops before the checkpoint, in a way that they are not visible if it is occupied. "There is a checkpoint but I do not know if it's empty. Want me to go through it and check?" he wispers to Switchblade.

Switchblade extends his neck to look over Ulysses shoulder, examining the checkpoint through the steam before humming in consideration. "That would work. And if there are guards and you get spotted, I can try to sneak in while the security is distracted. And if it's empty, you can just wave back at me to signal it." The cyborg blinks. "And if you want *me* to raise some trouble - clap your hands, how about it?"

"Ok, see you on the other side." Ulysses says and walks in the middle of the pathway. He tries to look like he is lost, in case someone sees him, he scans the surrounding area for any threats.

"No, not you! Argh, which is not to say you are old!" the way Dell hangs his metallic head somehow conveys embarrassment. He eyes a momentary flash in the plant window, trying to determine the source, a welding torch?"I was just mumbling to myself. Err, how much do you know about why this target defected?"

Ulysses sees that the booth is empty and signals Switchblade to come carfeully. He will step a bit further into the checkpoint with the intention to blend with the shadows. The intention is to regroup after the checkpoint and move further into the hallway. He will whisper to Switchblade what he sees and to be careful for possible contacts when he comes closer.

Switchblade slips out of the steam to join Ulysses at the security booth, briefly looking around it before following the man into the hallway. He scoffs when they pass remnants of a Ghiseling bottle on the floor, muttering something about trash taste, but otherwise remains quiet and silent, staying alert of their surroundings.

"Not anymore than you, Dell.

Ava chuckles at the isomorph's attempt to wiggle out of his faux pas.

"We should go in, quietly and see if we can figure out what's going on in here and who is in here. Be ready," she warns, all playfulness gone from the woman now.