[center][h1][color=00a651]Trevor,[/color] [color=ed145b]April,[/color] [color=fff79a]Lilly,[/color] [color=1a7b30]James,[/color] [color=ed1c24]Amir,[/color] [color=a0410d]Hector,[/color] and [color=seagreen]Jain[/color][/h1][/center]


Trevor kept up his guard, always staying aware of his surroundings was something he just couldn’t help but do even around women that would otherwise keep his attention. But through his scanning he saw something that caught him a bit off guard, [color=00a651]“you found a child? Out here?”[/color] he looked back to the two other girls and then back to the girl carrying the child. Dismounting and digging through some of his bags before finding something yellow,[color=00a651] “I’ll be right back, don’t leave without me.”[/color] With the yellow item in his hand he turned and made his way past the others towards where the lady with the child went.
 
April looked up and smiled as James walked up and asked her a question.[color=ed145b] "Yes we have a little one with us now. Hector found her. She was our shooter. She got scared. Lilly, this is James can you say hi?"[/color] 

The little girl kind of nestled into April a little more and looked curiously at James. Unsure of him she smiled when she saw Jax walk up.[color=fff79a] "Can I play with the doggy?"[/color] She murmured.

James smiled at the young girl. So she was responsible for the shot huh? He looked back up at April, [color=1a7b30]"Huh, this girl had a gun. That's pretty dangerous."[/color] He admitted. That was when Lilly turned to look pass him and towards Jax who was slowly approaching the group.

[color=1a7b30]"Well, Jax ain't mine, but sure. He won't bite."[/color] He said before calling over Jax. He then looked back at April, [color=1a7b30]"I'm sure that's alright with you April?"[/color] He continued, asking the real owner of the dog. While he was confident that Jax wouldn't do anything bad to the young girl, it was still for the best to ask.

April nodded [color=ed145b]"Absolutlely."[/color] Smiling at the two and hearing footsteps she saw Amir approaching too.[color=ed145b] "Hey Doc, what's up?"[/color]

Amir heard the commotion nearby and headed over, spotting a young girl with noticeable scratches playing with April's dog. The scout was by her side, along with James. [color=ed1c24]"Good to see you, April. James, you too -- I see we have a new seasoned veteran joining our expedition,"[/color] He said, making eye contact with Lilly and smiling. [color=ed1c24]"I'm Doctor Amir. What's your name?"[/color]

Catching back up with the others he stopped and looked around at the others, a few troopers, a scout maybe, and one of the medics seemed to be surrounding the small girl. Somehow Trevor began to feel nervous approaching the others like this, but he swallowed those feelings and stepped up next to them. [color=00a651]“Sorry to interrupt but I have something for the child if you don’t mind”[/color] really he didn’t care what they said or if they tried to stop him. The tall man stepped closer towards them only to have the dog growl slightly, [color=00a651]“Easy”[/color] he spoke towards the dog.
 
James smiled brightly at April when she allowed for Jax to play. He then patted Jax on the head before letting Lilly touch him, so she wouldn't exactly be scared. While Lilly was playing with Jax, Amir arrived. Probably to check up on the poor girl, she looked like she's been through hell and back... well, he doesn't doubt that is the case. [color=1a7b30]"Heya Amir.[/color] He greeted with a cheerful wave.

He then looked over at Lilly. [color=1a7b30]"Don't worry, he won't bite either."[/color] He said with a wink and a chuckle.

April chuckled and looked at all of the people come to meet the little girl. Lilly looked up at Amir shyly and muttered softly.  [color=fff79a] "Lilly." [/color]

Crouching so that he was rested on one knee and more level with Lilly, Amir smiled. [color=ed1c24]"It's good to meet you, Lilly!" [/color]he exclaimed, before giving Jax a small scratch on the head. [color=ed1c24]"It looks like Jax likes you."[/color] Leaving the girl to play with the dog -- judging from her state it appeared to be the first time in a long time where she could have fun in relative safety -- Amir stood and made his way over to April, clearing his throat and lowering his voice. [color=ed1c24]"I noticed the scratches, and it looks like her ankle might be hurt.. Did you notice anything else? Where was she found?"[/color] Growing up in Lasthope, he was trained to expect the worst.

A groan escaped Hector as he and his team trudged back into camp. The look of exhaustion was clear on all of their faces along with the dirt and blood that covered their bodies. Dealing with the walkers that were attracted by the gun shot was a pain, but everyone came back in one piece. Hector's team went their separate ways to go and rest while Hector spotted the group. He smiled as he spotted April and a decently happy Lilly in one piece. As he approached the group he heard Amir's questions and sighed as he patted him on the back. [color=a0410d]"Well, I didn't really pay attention since I was both dodging a bullet and falling into a nest filled with walkers, but to answer your other question I found her in a burnt out house that was attracting a few walkers,"[/color] he said and rubbed the back of his neck with a grunt. [color=a0410d]"Also, when you're done with the kid you mind taking a look at my neck? Pretty sure I did something to it when I fell into that damned basement."[/color]

Amir nodded his thanks to Hector, taking in the recap of his ordeal surrounding Lilly’s discovery. When Hector finished, Amir gave a grin. [color=ed1c24]“Sure thing, friend — sounds like you were [i]neck deep[/i] in trouble back there.”[/color]

Chuckling, April shook her head.[color=ed145b]  "Now, that was just bad Amir."[/color] April turned to Hector and got up to look at him  closer. [color=ed145b] "You okay babe? You look tired."[/color] She stood back so Amir could take a look at his neck.

Hector grinned and shook his head. [color=a0410d]"I'm fine, just a fun day on the field,"[/color] he chuckled and winced as a sharp pain filled his neck. [color=a0410d]"Though, a little rest would be nice,"[/color] he admitted and smiled towards April with a raised brow. [color=a0410d]"Maybe a little massage could help too,"[/color] he chuckled with a wink. 

Having turned his attention to Lilly, Amir asked the girl if it would be okay for him to look at her ankle. [color=ed1c24]“It looks like it’s swollen.. Does it hurt anywhere else, Lilly?”[/color] he asked, laying his medical bag down on the ground beside him and taking a quick stock of what he might need. 

Lilly felt shy with everyone looking at her. She ran over to Hector and wrapped an arm around his leg and hid behind him. She limped slightly when she did and Jax investigated and started licking her dirty scratched up leg.  Lilly looked up at Amir and held out her arm and pointed to a few scratches on her arm. [color=fff79a]"It was bleeding from when I fell in the street." [/color]She said quietly. April watched and smiled softly at the child.

He stopped walking up towards them when the girl stepped back behind the trooper hiding her face and clutching his leg. Seeing this Trevor knelt down and took off his hat, he figured he was a bit intimidating, [color=00a651]“Hi there what’s your name?” [/color]his voice changed as he tried to speak as gently as he could. The child seemed to only shrink further behind the other man, [color=00a651]“How about I start then. My name is Trevor, I’m a knight in shining armor. I’ve just lost some of my shine over the years.”[/color] He smiled at her the girl spoke up from behind the other man, [color=00a651]“L- Lilly”[/color] He slowly sat his hat down next to him still smiling, [color=00a651]“what a wonderful name you have Lilly. I had a cousin who was named Lilly, she was strong, and fast, and brave, just like you.”[/color] Still, he smiled but didn’t look away.

Amir took out a couple patches of gauze and wetted them with a bit of Chlorhexidine. [color=ed1c24]“Okay Lilly. I’m going to help you feel better, but it’s going to hurt at first. Is that okay? I promise, it’ll feel better in no time.”[/color] He gave a reassuring smile, and made a motion across his chest. [color=ed1c24]“Cross my heart.”[/color]

Lilly reached up and grabbed Hector's hand then nodded.[color=fff79a] "mmkay."[/color]

The doctor set a roll of bandages to one side, before taking Lilly’s arm and swabbing the scratches with the sterilized gauze. The alcohol cleaned away much of the dirt, and turned the cuts bright red. Moving swiftly, he cut off two strips of bandage and applied them to the cuts. [color=ed1c24]“That wasn’t so bad, right?”[/color] Amir said, keeping up his smile. He tried to distract Lilly as best he could, as he performed the same procedure on her ankle.

Hector chuckled and patted Lilly on the head. [color=a0410d]"Tough kid, you will make a good trooper,"[/color] he joked and looked to April. [color=a0410d]"I'm gonna look for Jain and give my report, I will be back later,"[/color] he said and planted a quick kiss on her cheek before leaving the group. He let out a groan and rubbed the back of his neck. 

[color=00a651]“I have something for you Lilly”[/color] he brought his other hand he’s kept hidden out toward her holding a small yellow lion beanie baby. [color=00a651]“His name is Tomas, and he is just as strong as you are. When I have bad dreams or get scarred Tomas always scares the bad guys away. So he is yours if you keep him close and take care of him.”[/color] the small child slowly reached out for the toy quickly retreating to safety after grabbing it.

[color=00a651]“Now I need you to promise me something, all of these guys here are good guys. Stick close to them, and they will keep you safe. The other thing is I need you to be brave, cus all them are scared but if they see you being brave they will be brave too.”[/color] The quiet nod was all he got before picking up his hat and standing. [color=00a651]“Now I have to go fight some bad guys and make sure everyone stays safe, so be good.”[/color] He turned after that and quickly made his way back to Hank and the others.

As he left the campground he headed towards the last place she would be. After a bit of walking he noticed a few tracks and saw that they belonged to Jains mule. He shook his head as he followed the tracks. [color=a0410d]"Really wish she would let us eat that thing,"[/color] he muttered. Soon enough he spotted the ass walking in front of the mule atop of a hill. He chewed his cheek as he made his way towards Jain. He wasn't the biggest fan of Jain, but she was assigned to be their leader so he had to simply suck it up and follow orders. [color=a0410d]"Yo, boss!"[/color] he shouted to her with a wave. 

Jain had been walking the outer perimeter on the lookout for any Risen attracted to the gunshot. It had been a slow stalk and only one customer whom she finally placed an arrow through the eye socket when she heard Hector call out. 

She turned and briefly regarded him almost ready to remind him that animal calls were less likely to expose them then remembered he was a Trooper and she his Commander; this wasn't the Scouts.

[color=seagreen]"Yes?"[/color] All she said in reply as she walked towards the big man.

As the two neared each other he scratched his beard and sighed. [color=a0410d]"Got a report for ya about my teams sweep,"[/color] he said and rubbed the back of his neck. [color=a0410d]"Ran into a few walkers, took em out quick without any problems, but we came across a burnt out house that a small group of walkers were hanging out next to. Once we took them out I and a few of my men swept through the house and I came across a lone kid. Her name's Lilly and she was packing a bit of heat, a pistol,"[/color] he said and pulled out the handgun. [color=a0410d]"A 22. handgun, she fired her last round at me when I startled her and that's what caused a bit of a commotion with the surrounding undead. I would have investigated the house a bit more, but I fell through the freaking floor and into a nest of extra crispy walkers. Darric arrived just in time and we both cleared em out. We then quickly got the child and headed out . When April took the kid back to camp me and my team began to take on the walkers attracted by the gunshot and we decided we should investigate the house later when we get our shit together," [/color]he finished his report and waited for Jain to speak. He raised an eyebrow as he noticed her shifting around as he spoke and mentally sighed. That always got on his nerves.

[color=seagreen]"You were sweeping a house that displayed abnormal Risen activity, you removed them as a threat and discover a young girl ...How old?"[/color] She asked with an odd smile as she thought of how talkative Hector was for such a big man.

[color=a0410d]"I never asked her age, but she looks around four maybe,"[/color] he shrugged and scratched his neck. [color=a0410d]"She was a little banged up when I found her, but the Doc's looking at her now,"[/color] he said and chuckled as he remembered how happy April and Lilly looked. [color=a0410d]"I think she and April have already become BFFs,"[/color] he joked. 

Jain can't contain her amusment any longer and lets a good laugh out for about 4 seconds before turning it off and continuing her part of Command.

[color=seagreen]"A 4 year old, perhaps 5 discharged a round at you with a pistol then after securing her you continued your sweep and were involved in a collapse of a floor, encountered Risen and dispatched them. Scout April is now the caretaker of the Child named Lilly and the doctors are attending her. You have not completed your sweep due to the need to regroup, is that correct?"[/color] Jain's eyes sparkle with her thoughts of how Hector has brutally assualted the term Brief in Debriefing.

Hector frowned and crossed his arms as his annoyance was clear on his expression. He didn't care that she found his shit day amusing, but kept silent and sighed. [color=a0410d]"That's about it, not my best job,"[/color] he said with a fake chuckle.[color=a0410d] "Anyway, I will be heading out tonight when my team's ready and we will be finishing our sweep,"[/color] he said before tilting his head. [color=a0410d]"Ya good with that, right?" [/color]

[color=seagreen]I am an expert and rarely miss[/color] she said as she stepped close to Hector and put her free hand on his shoulder.

[color=seagreen]"Hector we all have our strong points and yours are obvious, you're a hella Fighter and that no one can doubt but you sure love to take the dog for a walk when you talk. Good thing you're pretty too."[/color] She finished and grabbed the pommel of Danny's saddle and swung up.

[color=seagreen]"Forget the house and block its exits, I don't want to risk you anymore... You got a brother?"[/color] She teases before she heads back to the camp.

Hector stared at Jain with a raised eyebrow. [color=a0410d]"D-did she just... nah, she couldn't have,"[/color] he shook his head as he soon followed her back to camp. Maybe he just hit his head to hard, no way the boss would be flirting with him, right?

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