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[outstandingbalance]

[Low image quality and poor light combine to leave Natasha almost unrecognizable. It's mostly the red in her hair and the sound of her voice when she speaks that identify her, for those who know her.]

In light of our current situation, I'm hoping to get a rough idea what we have to work with.

Specifically, two priorities.

First, anyone who wants to let us know how much food they have on hand and whether or not they'd be willing to share. We might have to tighten our belts a little here, but we can at least try to make what we have last as long as possible and get to as many people as possible.

[A pause, filled with fuzzy static. Then:]

Second, who has access to guns and how much ammo they have on hand.

I've got about a clip and a half left.

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[survivorsguilt]

I don't have any food, and I'm almost outta ammo.

[She does a quick count.]

Seven rounds. I can fight without it, though, and I'm used to rationing.

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[outstandingbalance]

That's something, at least, considering we're all going to be getting used to rations here real soon.

[Natasha almost manages a little humor in her response. Facing monsters and a severe shortage of resources isn't enough to entirely kill her sense of humor.]

Save the bullets while you can.

Think you'd be able to hunt with other weapons?

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[survivorsguilt]

[Ellie nods firmly, pleased to find Natasha isn't talking down to her.]

Yeah, for sure. I've got a bunch on me already, so I don't need to raid the armory or anything.

[A shadow of worry crosses her face.]

Hey, there's at least a couple of kids on this side, and I don't know if they can all take care of themselves. Maybe we should make sure they stay with someone capable.

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[outstandingbalance]

[Oh, Natasha knows better than to judge someone as incapable because they're a young woman.]

We should definitely do that. In general, we're going to have to figure out how to make sure people who need protection, have it. Especially if they're young, or hurt, or otherwise not physically prepared to protect themselves.

That said... probably just about everyone could use someone to watch their back.

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[survivorsguilt]

[It's both refreshing and a good way to instantly get on Ellie's good side.]

Sounds like you're suggesting a buddy system. Which uh, is probably a really good idea.

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[outstandingbalance]

Not how I would have described it, but... yeah, something like that. Considering the situation we're in, it'd be better for most people not to be alone.