[IC] Teenage Wasteland

[Airalin]

"Wait!" said Katie urgently, forcing herself to act despite Charon's insane move. "What if I were to say... you can have the girl. She's changed. She used to be endearing, in her own way. She brought us together. But, now, she's only concerned with appearing strong. We do still need her... but only as a figurehead. If she keeps going the way she has been, she will turn too much of Omnibus against her. For her sake, I have been trying to think of ways keep her out of our affairs, if only for a while. But I haven't the slightest idea how to convince her." Katie sighed. "I trust you realize that I'm putting my neck on the line by telling you all this. The Oracle would be furious. But this is for her own good. Will you help me?"

***

Alice crinkled up her nose at the sight of her mashed potatoes, which bore a rounded off mark where one of her servants had tested the food for poison. Before the virus hit, she had never been willing to share her food with anyone - it was so icky! - but, now, the measure was necessary. She sighed and took a bite. The food was passable, of course, but it was bland compared to what her mother used to make. With a scowl, she set out a napkin on her lap, covering her dark skirt. To make matters all the more disappointing, there were no cookies to be had - after that stupid medic had threatened to use his samples on her, she could hardly trust anything he brought to her, even if they did pass all the purity tests.

After eating, Alice turned on her monitor and connected with the head of her Acquirers.

"Captain, I have an assignment for you. Mr. Farley needs some parts - I have sent to the list. I want you and your team to go out to the nearest junkyard that calls itself a store and get them. Oh, and keep your eyes open for cookies..."

[Jangel13]

Shiba smiled at Mari as she told him that she had things covered in terms of the sales. Shiba always liked her for some reason, maybe it was because she was always smiling and making it seem like things weren't so bad. Shiba didn't know but he did like her. Shiba then turned his attention to everyone like the girl trying to curse him out in an accent he clearly didn't understand our the yakuza that was angry with one of their members threatening a lady. Honestly Shiba didn't know what to really do other then to keep an eye on everyone. Obviously Kim was the one who translated Mari kind words for him by dragging him into a corner. She was the one who explained that Shiba needed to stand down "fine I just wanted to help is all" Shiba said with a sigh knowing she was trying to spare Shiba the embarrassment of what he did without action. "Thanks Kim, but I really do want to help" Shiba explained looking over at Mari as he said that knowing she was going to be overwhelmed without help...

[AtomicNut]

Charon stopped, his fist clenching tightly. "Ha. That's funny actually. The loyal servant willing to stab the leader in the back for her own good." The medic smirked and decided to not give more thought to the whole act. Things had gone downhill. Until gears in his mind clicked. They turned. Since plan B is no good and I just drank a vial of tainted blood, let's try plan C...

"You should've stepped as surrogate mother sooner." Charles muttered under his breath. "Lots of standoffish stuff could've been avoided if she just listened." He added, facepalming. "Fine, I suppose I could do that. I could help you make her look strong." Charon added, noting his stomach slightly upset, maybe because of the blood. "And make you betray her." He cleared his throat.

" Will you risk all your trust in this gamble, I wonder." Charon said. "Responsability is a term you should begin to understand." He paused. "For example, I have assumed the responsability of dying. The responsability of not saving other factions..." He added. "Think about it carefully. You'll have to."

He began to walk. "I'll now quarantine myself for a while, see how it goes. If i survive this..." Charon paused. "...I know of a way she will stay both strong and controlled. Put me to her side." The medic mused. "And make her come to see me alone without any kind of security whatsoever. I don't care if you've got to deceive her. But she needs some old fashioned parenting and scolding."

"Don't worry, I won't kill her." Charon added as an afterthought. "I mean, I'm still a good person. Just crazy and focused on finding a cure."

And with that, Charon trailed off to somewhere he could read and rest.