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[fury]

The young woman looked at her rescuers with curious eyes, she didn't appear scared at all. [color=#6666CC;]"I....I....I...he....Luke...luke....poor Luke...blood,"[/color] she started to speak looked at herself and started to scream she tried to wipe the blood from her with her bare hands.

[Dehoffren]

Leon watched as the woman's fragile hold on her emotions began to collapse, looking around him for an escape route, he fought his urge to turn and run away from the situation. "We need to get her out of this open space in case that fella returns, he might not be so easily put off again" he says to James "lets get her in to that round building behind us". Not wanting to touch the woman in case of infection from either herself or Luke's blood Leon put on his best cajoling voice and said to the woman "come lets get you inside where you can clean up. you can then tell us all about Luke and the man with the knife"

[ January 10, 2008, 6:29 pm ] - Dehoffren rolled 1d20 ± 1 and obtained 9 ( 8 ). Reason : cajole woman.

Edited by Dehoffren, 10 January 2008 - 06:30 PM.

[Xaztam]

"He's right, let's go get you cleaned up and out of the open. Ok?" James said, trying to help calm her. He then stood and held out his hand in offering to help her up. Hopefully the small gesture would help her trust them. James knew that it was a long road to trust for them all but it was one that needed to be traveled if they were to survive in this world gone mad.

[fury]

Breathing still hitching with sobs the woman silently climbed to her feet and accompanied the two men inside the building. The circular walls of the building was filled with alcoves of shops all the windows were shattered, but there were clothing shops, there produce thrown around the floor of the building. The woman began to glance through the clothes grabbing some she went down the stairs where there were chairs for a cafe and a set of toilets.

[Dehoffren]

Watching the woman's back disappear as she went to change, Leon puffed out his cheeks letting out a long low whistle as his eyes travelled over the devastated shopping arcade. "Looks like someone been busy.I think I'll have a rummage about while we're waiting for her. I might even find something usefull but then again"

[ January 13, 2008, 3:30 pm ] - Dehoffren rolled 1d20 ± 2 and obtained 6 ( 4 ). Reason : search.

[fury]

Leon finds a sturdy walking boot in the right size for his left foot, but not for his right. He finds a nice fleecy hat with ear flaps in lime green.

[Xaztam]

Staying close to the others, James pokes around the scattered merchandise and peers into the adjacent shops for anything useful or eatable.

[fury]

There are plenty of clothes scattered about, mostly designer clubbing gear. There are several T shirts in various goth designs, a glass cabinet (surprisingly) still intact holds decorated zippo lighters. There appears to have been an out doors shop but that is empty of most items except for child sized gear. There is a door at the back of that shop and down the stairs are cafes.

[Xaztam]

"These could come in handy." James said as he grabbed a hand full of zippos after testing one to see if they worked. Placing two in his pockets and keeping two out to give to Leon, he headed over to check on the woman.

[fury]

By the time the two men had finished searching there was a sizzling sound from down the stairs and a waft of cooking burgers drifted up to them. The woman was in the kitchen of the cafe frying burgers and warming beans on an electric hob, she points to a small generator. [color=#6666CC;]"May as well make use of it while we can, it won't last forever"[/color] she says and then adds in a whisper, [color=#6666CC;]"I can't remember the last time I ate."[/color]

[Xaztam]

A big warm smile spreads across his face. "Good to see you feeling better. My names is James by the way." After a brief introduction James steps out of the kitchen and sets a table for three. This was a nice little escape but he knew it wouldn't last. There was at least one person nearby intent on killing people. The world seems to become more of a nightmare every hour, he thought and let out a heavy sigh.

[fury]

The woman replied [color=#6666CC;]"I'm Emily Jackson"[/color] she smiled at James, but the smile didn't quite reach her eyes. [color=#6666CC;]"Thank you.....for saving me. Since ....this thing happened all I have seen are murderers and madmen, I didn't want to go on anymore."[/color]

[Dehoffren]

A forlorn look danced around Leon's face at the items he had found, he had been hoping for something more in the weapon line, "but beggars cant be choosers" he thought. In an action that seemed to say "oh well, I know its not my colour but Leeds can get mighty cold at night" he pulled the fleesy hat on so that it covered his ears. The smell of frying food hit his nose, and almost immediately his stomach began to growl. He found his way to the cafe just in time to hear the introductions,"its good to see that you are a little calmer Emily" Leon observed "good call about the food, I think its been a good while since any of us ate. I'm Leon by the way"
Taking a seat at one of the cafe tables Leon began to eat his burger. In between mouthfuls he asked "so Emily do you have any ideas what that fella was on about outside?"

Edited by Dehoffren, 14 January 2008 - 02:52 PM.

[fury]

[color=#6666CC;]"Can we speak about it after we have eaten?"[/color] she asked Leon quietly, her eyes full of tears. She does have an appetite and tucks in to the food, after eating she disappears once more into the kitchen and brings out a bowl of fruit, apples still firm and rosy, oranges slightly saggy but edible and a slightly blackened banana. [color=#6666CC;]"I found these in the cold storage, I get the feeling we may not see too many of these for a while. There is also a big tub of chocolate chip icecream in the freezer if you wish to indulge."[/color]

[fury]

Emily goes quiet for a moment and whispers [color=#6666CC;]"Do you hear that? It sounds like an engine"[/color]