-6 months after incident-

	Copperhead sat in a tree, scanning the area for enemies. [color=f7941d]"All clear!"[/color] she yelled behind her. A group of people in buggies, jeeps, four-wheeled trucks and more came up from behind on a barely visible trail. Leading the procession was a State Ranger  truck with a man in the bed. She jumped down into the bed of the truck, making a thump. She rose and got next to the man. [color=f7941d]"We're making good progress. How's everybody?"[/color] The man looked her with hope. "Good, Hernandez's leg finished healing while you were path-finding. We restocked on some resources foraging and hunting, and one of the big wigs thought we should make a farm on wheels. We also found a more efficient way to upkeep our ammo." Copperhead let out a hiss of surprise. [color=f7941d]"Well, soon you won't need me and Nick. we'll exit the forest by tonight and arrive at the abandoned facility. Then we'll be outta' yer' hair."[/color] The man sighed. "You two don't have to leave you know. You've been a big help, Sgt. Reign." Copperhead smiled at that. [color=f7941d]"Trying to butter me up are we? No, we can't stay. No humans trust mutants, and I'm no longer human, so just call me Copperhead. It's fitting, and deserving."[/color] The man looked at her, but decided not to press her.
	Copperhead slid into the cab of the truck and let out a hissing sigh. [color=f7941d]"You know the resssst of the way? 'Caussse I'm kinda exssshaussssted."[/color] She hissed out. Nick, a man 3 years older than her, grinned at her change in stature. [color=8dc73f]"Why are your fangs out, missy? Your startin' to slur."[/color] he said in jest. She put a hand on her mouth self consciously. [color=f7941d]"I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to sound threatening. It's just so hard to-"[/color] he shushed her. [color=8dc73f]"Ha! You snakes are so self conscious about the way things come out. And don't worry about with me. And Yes, I do know the way. You go a head and do what you do."[/color] and gave her a little nudge. She glared at him a little for the hissing joke then hugged him and slinked into the floor boards, where she coiled around a pillow. Nick looked at her and snickered. [color=8dc73f]"Soon we'll be done and home, then you can get proper rest from your job, Scarlet."[/color] and pulled a blanket from the back seat of the extended cab and through it on her.