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[synthedick]

[Nick's voice sounds pretty weary -- and also a bit distorted on certain syllables, as though something might not be entirely right with his vocal modulator. Or maybe he's just got a cold. Who knows with these robot types.]

Anyone still out there who needs a place to wait this out safely, come to the Guard headquarters or the Clinic. Doesn't matter which one -- they're right next to each other. And if you don't think you can make it here on your own, let me know. We'll find a way to get you here, even if it means an escort.

[Though given his voice, he might not be in the best condition to do any escorting himself, but like that has ever stopped him.]

Guard, do what you need to do to restrain those looking to cause trouble, even if they're one of us. Try not to add to the body count.

[With that, he cuts the transmission, since as one of the few who doesn't seem to be affected, he has work to do. Click.]

Comments

[synthedick]

I'd say people trying to kill one another here isn't anything new, but what's going on is definitely not normal.

[And he has no doubt that's the point. He knew Rage wouldn't take what happened to Delight well, but he can't say he expected her to blow up Fear's temple and set folks on one another. He doesn't have evidence of that, but it's an educated guess that's proving truer by the minute.]

[knifecollecting]

Nothing ever is.

[Jo will eventually head for the clinic but after a while.

And she'll probably avoid most people for it.]