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(Setting) Ruby's Workshop
| >The two come through the door... Graham looks rather tired and stressed as he enters...
| >the other man seems alert and ready for anything. His hand is held carefully on his gun in a way that shows he's not afraid to defend himself.
"Alright, now what?"
| >The man puts his gun down and relaxes a bit
"Alright..."
>He scratches his head
"Think this Ruby person would care if I smoke?"
| 'This Ruby person' is not around right now. She went to the city to seek for refugees along with her sister.
>Who came up from downstairs looked like a female cat boomer wearing a black top and long white coat that eventually revealed her tummy, and black pants that had a purple lotus shape on it's hips. She carried some sort of unusual melee weapon. Her black ears twitched when she saw someone else present in the hall, through she never looked surprised.
"Welcome. I am Blake."
| >Asher sees the cat boomer and looks away, appearing somehow a bit flustered.
"H-hello Miss Blake"
>He looks around, not making eye contact
| "Is everything alright? Are you injured, or tired, or hungry either thirsty? I wasn't going out since the riots have started, mainly spending time here as Ruby put me in charge of the taking care about the arriving refugees. So feel free to bother me if you need anything."
| "Y-yeah, a drink would be good."
>Asher looks away again
| "Is something wrong? My appearance somehow affects you? Too much of skin exposed? I am sorry, i have nothing to do with this. What drink would you prefer, through? We don't have a plenty of choices, but some basic stuff is still avaliable."
>Blake swiftly runs downstairs, where she grabs a bottle of water, and passes it to the newcomer.
"Here..."
| >He takes the bottle and drinks, taking a second to collect himself
"Sorry, just uh..."
>He clears his throat
"Anyways, are we the only ones here so far?"
| "Yes. It looks like that the riots mostly rage through the parts of town that are somewhat distance from us, so this is naturally a safe haven for those who need it. It also means that it takes time for refugees to get there since the streets aren't particulary safe. But i'm aware that a few more will certainly be coming."
| >he looks very serious suddenly
"Anything we can do to help? I've got a vehicle if we need it"
| "So far - no. Team members that are gone for the city are capable to move around pretty much fast and handle themselves in combat. But i appreciate your desire for cooperation. Thank you for your offer."
>Blake bows in gratitude, her ears sometimes twitch a little.
| "So uhh Blake..."
>Graham finally speaks up.
"Where can I put this... *ahem* cat of mine? Or am I stuck with him?"
>He looks around. No sign of Ruby or Jules... He's been worried about them since the start of this chaos.
| "I'm more concerned about any stragglers that may be picked up by your people that aren't as mobile or agile"
>The man looks around a bit
"Either way, I'm going to go see if anybody else needs to be picked up. Gotta keep doing my part, after all"
>With that he sits and pulls out his smartphone
| "Hm. Actually, we could use some help, and vehicle is exactly what would come in handy. I will give you the coordinates where their radio beacon has last pinged, follow there at full speed. Thank you for your cooperation."
| >Graham pulls out a cigarette and lights it as he sighs... He only had two left...
"So Blake... Where is Ruby? Is she able to talk?"
>He taps his foot while looking around.
| "alright, I'll be back soon enough then."
>Asher turns to leave and pulls out a cigarette of his own
"Need me to pick up any supplies or anything while I'm out?"
| "She's not here. She left the workshop soon after the riots have started. I am sure she's not trying anything bizzare and she's not alone, they are looking for possible victims of the outbreak. We have the encrypted channel and they always keep their beacons on-line, so i always know where they are and able to talk to them. Through, you better wait for her to return."
| >>76234
Seems fair enough...Where should I put my stuff?
>He bites his thumb. At least Ruby is known to be alive... Now he should focus on finding Jules...
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| The usually peaceful fortress-like building is now having all it's defence systems on high alert, the small company of people inside is on high alert as well, ready to subdue any rioters that happen to wander around. Also, there's a decent amount of sleeping bags, instant food and bottles of water stored in the basement: not comfortable, but more than enough for refugees.