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[redplainsrider]

[When she comes on screen it's clear she's seen better days on the network. She looks as if she's had little sleep, and is pretty dirty and roughed up--though, she has no actual injuries, thanks to her nanotech healing her. Praise Nah Notek. But that doesn't mean she hasn't been suffering injuries, because she darn well has, and it's made her grumpy, if that's even the appropriate word to use at a time like this.]

Ain't no point in bein' long-winded right now, is it? If'n it ain't obvious: if you ain't in Heropa, dun come to Heropa. Nevermind that you'll just get yerself sick an' only add to the problem, 'cause even if ya somehow dun get sick you'll find yerself at the unpleasant end of some sick hombre's psychotic fist--an' that's just the best case scenario.

Worst case? Well, I ain't never seen a case'a cannibalism before, an' would'a loved to have kept it that way. It . . . were super gross.

[Pause. Then she blinks back to life.] Anyway, passin' on that knowledge ain't really why I'm makin' this post. There are lots'a folks out there, trapped an' unsafe. If you're one'a 'em and need help gettin' somewhere safe, I can help. I can't get sick, an' if one of those varmints take a swipe or bite at me I will bounce right back.

But most important: I'm a great shot.

Or if'n ya got folks stuck here what need trackin' down and rescuin', I got Croach with me, he can find anyone. Imports, natives, we'll help anyone, get ya to somewhere safe. The government zone . . . any of the safespots I found natives settin' up . . . Just let us know.

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[hypnotherapy]

You've decided to brave the streets nevertheless, I see.

Are you doing well? Mentally, I mean. Physically you seem to be in good condition considering the task you've taken upon yourself.

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[redplainsrider]

Of course I decided that. I'm immune an' any blows the crazier of the infected folks land on me heal faster than you can blink twice. It would be practically criminal if I weren't out helpin'.

Reckon I'm fine. Mentally speakin'. Mostly tired.

[hypnotherapy]

That's some impressive resilience. I applaud your tenacity.

If you don't mind telling me, what's this about Murdermen? [ Does he go through conversations on posts? HE SURE DOES. ]

[redplainsrider]

Thank you.

[It makes her raise one eyebrow a bit, but then she remembers, oh right, she isn't privatizing this convos.] Well, back home, there were an incident. Similar to this un, people were infected by bad nanotech that made 'em wanna, well, as it says on the tin: murder.

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[debauchewy]

Kill them? Good to know.

[redplainsrider]

What're you sayin'?

[debauchewy]

You're a great shot, as you said. So what are you shooting?

[redplainsrider]

Shootin' somethin' ain't always meanin' killin' somethin'.

[Pause.]

That said, I ain't gonna waver if'n I gotta aim fer the head.

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[thebestseller]

[Castle is holed up in his office- where he was when the quanrantine was ordered- and has a surgical mask on.]

Be careful, hmm? I'd hate for you to fall afoul of any of the infected folks, even if you are immune to the disease.

[redplainsrider]

They would have'ta get creative with their murderin' to kill me, an' I think they're well past creative thought, so no worryin' 'bout me none, y'hear?

Looks like yer prepared, though. [Chuckles a little at his mask.]

[thebestseller]

Righty-o. You seem more than capable of looking after yourself.

Honestly, I was half waiting for a disease outbreak. Me being a storyteller, and living in a place that's practically a superhero story, I figured I'd have a few contingency plans in place in case of various disasters.

[redplainsrider]

Heh. Ya didn't happen to have written 'bout this sorta scenario recently, have ya, Castle?

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[ferrisbuellean]

[Jeff doesn't look too concerned about the whole scenario, but he is tucked away in a corner of what might be his bedroom.]

I've seen enough zombie movies to know that you gotta aim for the head. Although... I guess that's emergencies only.

[redplainsrider]

I'm familiar with that practice, mm-hm. [Gosh, it's like people assume she hasn't been involved with an infection that turns people into murderous psychopaths before.] I ain't willin' to doin' it willy nilly at the moment. Call me an optimist, but I'm hopin' they'll be findin' a cure soon.

[ferrisbuellean]

[Well sorrrrryyyyy for not assuming zombies are a thing everywhere.]

Me too. Cures are where it's at. But if I get one of those guys trying to eat my brains or whatever they want, I'm gonna shoot them in the head, no hesitations. [With paintballs. Because he doesn't have a gun and doesn't want a gun. PAINTBALLS MIGHT WORK AGAINST ZOMBIES THOUGH!]

[redplainsrider]

[She isn't sure what to be more surprised by. The insinuation that he has a gun, or that he would even be good enough for a headshot. She goes with the least offensive thought:]

You got a firearm?

[givetheslip]

[tensely]

There's a quarantined area in one of the industrial warehouses. You can escort any of the healthy here.

[redplainsrider]

Ah, Maria. Can ya send me the address? Can add it to my map.

/waves hands to assume this happens before shit gets locked down tight lalala time magic

[givetheslip]

[She does so]

Are you going to be all right on the outside? Immunity won't protect you from everything.

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[makethman]

How are you for ammunition?

[Harry doesn't want to out himself with his own weaponry just yet, but that doesn't mean he needs to leave everyone else in the lurch.]

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[redplainsrider]

Ammunition ain't no trouble fer me. It's my power, any gun I hold in these here hands never runs dry.

[makethman]

I see. And here I thought I was unique.

Have you found the need to use that power yet?

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[equinamity]

[Riza isn't looking particularly better; dirty and exhausted, the slightest hints of caffeine-fueled alertness visible in her gaze.]

Just outside of the quarantined area there is a collection of well individuals who have not fallen ill but believe their risk of exposure was high. I can help guide people to the location as necessary. Been doing a lot of back and forth in that regard.

[One hand runs her fingers through her messy bangs, the action doing little more than to smudge some dirt.] It's a safe area. Two alchemists and the Major General are keeping watch over the area. It's not as safe as it is completely within the green zone, but its better than in the heart of Heropa.

[redplainsrider]

Ah, yeh, I know 'bout that zone. I bring people there when I'm closer to it. Y'all been handlin' it well fer how large it is. Though, looks like yer a mite ragged, officer. [Like she herself ain't.]

[equinamity]

[Riza blinks.]

I won't argue. I wouldn't say that you're looking well yourself.

A comrade from home is infected. Ill. Her closest friend is within the quarantined zone. I promised him I would keep tabs on her...but it's difficult to watch her deteriorate.