liz-jordie: in the jailhouse now

[leftistbeanpole]

Jordie's trying to figure out whether or not he needs medical attention; he can't think straight. He's so cold, so tired.

He's stumbling toward the Security office, bracing himself on the table as he goes, eyes on the ground.

He doesn't see the woman nearby.

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[porcupineliz]

"Jordie?"

There's a hand on his arm.

[leftistbeanpole]

He jumps, loses his balance, catches himself on a chair, heart pounding.

He can't tell who she is right away.

[porcupineliz]

"Jordie."

She's pale, her dark eyes wide, trying to catch his.

"It's me. Liz. Are you -- what's the matter?"

[leftistbeanpole]

"I'm fine." Immediately. "I'm fine. Thanks. Hi. I just -- I wanted to go to bed. That's all. I have to -- " He tries to move past her.