Thread: Cold as Ice (Broomhandle and Lady Athene)

Wang Yi The lack of hearing any immediate reply from Cao Pi or even Zhen Ji only made her irked emotions begin to strengthen. Her gaze remained stoic, staying right upon Cao Pi. It was definitely becoming more and more difficult to stay in front of the new general and vent her frustrations out on the source of what had made her come here in the first place. That was to say the cheeky tactician Guo Jia, of course. .... Did that little shit lie to me? The thought made her fists clench slightly, loosening finally when Cao Pi did speak up. While everyone is weeping, we need to secure the perimeter properly, .... He was right. Deep down, Wang knew that was true. But ... really? Of all the people he chose to do that task, did he really have to select her of all people? The narrowing of her eyes all but hinted her thoughts. A defeated sigh finally passed her lips as Yi lifted her head, closed her eyes, and mentally counted to ten. If this were said on any other day, she would argue without a second thought. Unfortunately, Cao Pi's reminder about everyone being in mourning was also a true statement. One that, unfortunately, was helping coax her into agreeing with complying with these orders. ... Understood, she finally replied, opening her eyes again as Wang managed to calm herself enough to properly answer Cao Pi. Very well. I'll get on it. But don't you dare think I'll like it, she inwardly added, bowing her head and exiting the tent. With a quick, graceful movement of her feet entering the stirrups, Wang Yi hoisted herself back up onto her horse. There was at least one good thing about everyone weeping for Cao Cao, it seemed. Everyone was occupied in their own sea of emotions, which made it easier than usual for Wang Yi to navigate her way out of the area and move to the outside. Granted, she didn't usually have much trouble to begin with, as the same aura and cloak which surrounded her was indeed worn around her almost 247. But now, any chances of ... unwanted encounters from any of the others - namely people like Guo Jia - were decreased even more. I really am gonna smack that bastard upside the head the next chance I get, she vowed under her breath, visibly frowning as the outer surroundings came into view. Already, just from a first glance, Wang Yi felt even more irked. And .... it only got worse as she worked her way around the walls. At worst, it was everything Cao Pi had already realized himself. There were definitely repairs that needed to be done, particularly to the western and southern walls, where most of the damage had been caused. Aside from that though, there literally wasn't much. There appeared to be more than just the sky and all the other men and women crying for Cao Cao. If Wang Yi were superstitious enough, she would believe that even the animals were hiding away, somewhere, joining the sky and entire nation of China in crying for the fallen Cao Cao. ... Or at least, that was how it felt, given she failed to see or hear anything. Not a bird. Not even a wild canine in any form or fashion. Literally, there was nothing around Wang Yi. And ... she truthfully didn't know how to feel about that. On one hand, she was further agitated at this revelation. But maybe ... at least for now ... it would be the best. If only because almost no one is prepared for a fight, let alone a goddamn ambush ... As much as the hellbent warrior would have loved to see someone - even if not her main target - she understood it was a next to impossible thing to randomly stumble upon. Lest any of the opposing fores had a death wish, no one would be dumb enough to try to voluntarily find Cao Pi or Luo Yang. So, even though she didn't like it, the lack of seeing anything or anyone around her made perfect sense to Wang Yi. Still, she circled the area more than once. This way, no one could say she half-assed her job or tried to hurry it up. After seeing the same things she had the first time remain the same, she elicited an annoyed growl before riding back inside, dismounting and moving back into Cao Pi's tent. Clear, she replied simply, There is literally nothing nor anyone around. However, the western and southern walls will definitely need to be fixed. The sooner, the better. Yi's arms crossed underneath her chest as she waited to hear his response to her own set of words.