That might not work for long, Hope. Some people are thinking there's more than one, and they're in the walls. People are going to panic fast in a situation like this.
[Like being hunted. But he has his orders and so does she, so...]
If you want my advice? Keep them moving. Don't let them get caged in anywhere whatever this is can make quick work of them.
We're not rounding them up or restricting their movements, our only orders are delay panic as we can and confirm new recruits to our team. When I say I'm taking measures, I mean measures to try and be careful as you ask. [ there's a quiet moment. ]
Unless ordered otherwise, my position on the Medical Squad means my movements are restricted in order to be ready to protect Medical if it falls under attack.
Medical's not going to be worth much if the people who know how to use it get taken out.
[He can probably tell she doesn't like the idea of him being a sitting duck, but orders are orders and to go against them...it wouldn't go well. She huffs out a sigh. They're partners. He's not the teenager hiding behind Vanille anymore. She has to trust that he can take care of himself as well as he's taken care of her.]
I'll try and get some people headed your way once we get going. You wouldn't turn down back up, would you?
We can't just leave the people in stasis unguarded when whatever this is has already attacked near Medical once before.
[ he can tell and Hope truly wishes things could be different. he sighs too and presses his hand against his temple, trying to delay a oncoming headache. ]
Of course not, extra eyes and hands would be appreciated. [ a beat and then quietly: ] Be safe, Light.
[Be safe, take care...all things they can't guarantee. Not here, not back home...it weighs on her that she can't protect him like she used to, no matter what she tells herself. But this isn't the time for such thoughts. Later, when it's all settled.]
Yeah. You too.
[She's already getting Fang to try and watch his back if she herself can't, but they're in this together. He's always been her first priority here.]
[Owe his life to this kid and Serah? There's a story there. A lot that they need to discuss...but not when the ship's being stalked by something inside the walls. Later. Much later at this rate.]
I'll see you later, Hope. [Be careful. A beat, then:] Don't do anything Snow would.
One of our team, Ryan Farrow, has thoughts that we believe should be shared with the other team leads. He's sending this note to you and to other Blue leads for dispersal to other team leaders.
FROM: pilot@cdc.org
This is all theory, not concrete, but worth considering.
FROM: pilot@cdc.org
1. This creature or creatures should not be able to hide within the ship this effectively without help.
FROM: pilot@cdc.org
2. Considering the presence of toxins in the deceased, the physical trauma seems to be overkill.
FROM: pilot@cdc.org
3. Related to "1": someone with access to the ship had to bring whatever it was on board or be in charge of slipping it past our systems.
FROM: pilot@cdc.org
4. The book that was discovered in the ship library should not be missing pages. If it was meant to be redacted by the CDC, it should simply not be there at all.
FROM: pilot@cdc.org
Conclusion: someone is running active interference. This may not be fact, but it should be included in calculations as a potential avenue of attack against us.
Still good. Everyone has been receptive of magic so I haven't had to break into a lot my medical supplies. Food is lasting but water is harder to come by out here.
thats good to hear. [The bit about magic, he means. It's always refreshing, even with the slightly morbid context.] id say i wish there was a way we could send something your way, but i cant say were doing all that much better. sorry
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