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[For once Matt has the video on. It's no use to him, but he wants his face to be seen this time, because this is serious. And he's furious.]

I'm going to guess most of us read the post that the ones who call themselves the Null posted. If you didn't, it's because you're on their list. The list of targets they've asked us to kill in exchange for the location of the god killer. I'm not the first to post about it either, but the louder the signal, the less chance it can be missed or ignored.

And it needs to be known.

This is the list of names as of this moment.

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Jo Harvelle
Ellie
Duck
Fingon
George Lass
Alphys
Chris Hartley
Hanako Nurumi
Seel har Parasiel
Curufin
Will Solace
Gilbert Beilschmidt
Maglor
Cecily Trevelyan
Kate Galloway
Maedhros
Calanthe
Atem
Trafalgar Law

I'm no fan of the "gods" who brought us here. I'm no fan of these null either. But I refuse to stand by while people are used as pawns and killed. This is their game, not ours.

[His voice is low. No sunglasses this time. And even if his eyes can't see, they can absolutely reflect indignation and fury. And they are. Clearly.]

If you know anyone on this list, reach out to them. Warn them.

If you are on this list and cannot protect yourself, reach out to someone you trust to help. If you cannot protect yourself, I can help. I will help. Lives are not games or currency.

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[Update1.txt]
Lup Taako
Aren Brosca
Rydia
Matt Murdock

[Update2.txt]
Temperance Brennan
Terrence Ephemera
Lee Rosen
Margaery Tyrell
Julie Grigio
Kyna
Nathan Drake

[Update3.txt]
Taako Taaco
Eddie Kaspbrak

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If it's the Jo I met when I first showed up, pretty sure you're right on that.

[Matt hesitates at that question.] I'm no chemist, but depending on the skill sets of the people here, I wouldn't rule it out. Or a fire could start, mysteriously.

[Remember when that happened?]

It probably is, Jo's tough. [she says admiringly]

Sonuvabitch. We're probably gonna have to take turns keeping watch. Though, I dunno what I could do other than yelling really loudly. My self-defense skills are kind of nonexistent.

Noise is enough. Notice is enough.

[A pause.] I could teach you a few basic self defense tricks too. Enough to buy you some time. A few minutes for backup to arrive.

[...he's a brawler though so they might be a little dirty tactics.]

Let's hope so.

[oh, now that perks her interest] You can? Awesome, sign me up. I'm free whenever I'm not at the clinic.

[...George would prefer it that way, tbh]

Then great. Sooner is better. I'll teach you a few easy things right away.

In the meantime, just remember, everyone's got weak points. Most humans have the same ones. Eyes, nose, throat. If it's a man, go for the obvious target.

[No holds barred if you're in it for your life.]

Thanks. I--well, I really appreciate it.

Eyes, nose, throat. I can do that. And I definitely have no problem with kicking a guy in the nuts if I have to.

[George can be a vindictive little thing, so if anyone does go for her, they'll be facing a 5'3", 110 pound ball of sheer rage]

Breaking fingers is also usually very effective.

[Just adding that helpful tip; don't ask how he knows.]

[doesn't sound thrown in the slightest. just curious. which for her, might as well be the same as dangerous]

Yeah? I'm assuming you have to bend 'em all the way back to do the job.

It depends on the situation but that's the easiest and usually most foolproof method, especially if someone's grabbed you. Even if you don't actually break their fingers they'll still usually let go reflexively.

[Just as long as she's only using her finger-breaking knowledge for a good purpose then all is well.]

Okay, I think I can manage that. Does biting work, too?

[only on those who deserve it, honest!]

Save it for a very last resort, for several reasons, but if you don't have any other options then yes.

[But you have to have your face really close to someone and there's all sorts of gross side-effects of biting someone especially if you break the skin, so definitely a last choice.]

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Good.

[And in the meantime Matt will try to assemble some basic techniques that'll work for someone of small stature for using against someone larger.

Given that much of his training happened when he was a pre-teen, he actually has quite a few of those in mind.]

So... out of curiosity, do you know how you got yourself on the Null's radar in the first place?

[George will be thrilled. she's always felt helpless compared to everyone else around here, it's part of why she's so dedicated to helping at the clinic. giving her some means of self-defense will do wonders for her sense of self]

I made fun of 'em. Wished them luck with killing me 'cause I'm already dead.

That's a pretty low threshold if you get put on a hit list for hurting their feelings.

[Matt sighs. Great. Capricious killers. That's the worst kind, if ego and whim wind up involved.]

...kind of ballsy on your part though. I like it.

[She's a good kid.]

I know, right? Touchy bastards.

[and George had really hoped she'd had enough of death and Reaping once she arrived here, she really had]

Why, thank you. I've always been great at pissing people off, so why not use those powers for good?

Downright heroic.

[He manages a smile now, despite the fact that he's worried -- about everyone on the list. About the city in general, tearing itself apart over this.]

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Do you have a weapon, George? A gun? Knives?

Nnnnnnope. I'm thinking I may need to change that, though. Don't we have an armory at this place?

Yeah, I don't think it has firearms. We can get you knives, a sword, something.

Cool. I've always wanted a sword. Meet you there?

Okay. Be careful.

Will do.

[George would like to say that she moved through town with complete confidence, but that would be a lie. she found herself looking over her shoulder more than once, but now she's here at the armory to meet up with Abigail]

Ready to help me find something cool and/or useful?

[Abigail gives a nod.]

We need to start with useful. Something sharp and easy to carry with you. And then we can find something cool to intimidate anyone you need to.

So some kind of knife? [her voice turns a little excited] And maybe some kind of sword? Like the one in Kill Bill?

Yeah. A knife that you're comfortable using. And something that makes you look powerful. And feel powerful.

[Not being afraid's the biggest step. Abigail knows. If she hadn't been afraid of her father, her life could have been very different.]