Contact Twenty Seven [ Video ] Afternoon.

[rapturescreed]

[A rather somber occasion, isn't it? The day after the Towers blow up. But don't worry. That is why there's a statement.]

As I'm sure you all know, now, the Tower Apartments, a staple in this community since the first Newcomers arrived, has been destroyed by what appears to be a terrorist bombing against the so called "Newcomer Threat". [Raul

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[longaevus]

video;
Are you certain that you're only the back-up choice for the political party? [ Don't focus on the bruise to her temple (one she somehow forgot about before putting video on), focus on the lovely smile she's giving you. Honestly she's using your message as a distraction from the chaos of today ] It was quite a speech.

[rapturescreed]

[He smiles in a bit of relief.] As of right now, I'm not any choice. But perhaps I could be of more use if I wasn't in the background.

[longaevus]

We all can only do so much, and unless you can repair the building any quicker it's unlikely that there's more that you could do.

Bringing everyone together, all of the Newcomers, affected or not, is the best way to go about this. And you're doing that.

[rapturescreed]

I can only repair the buildings as fast as anyone can work on them, which is starting now, actually. But thank you, Helen. I hope I can do a good job.

[longaevus]

You've been here long enough to gain trust, you can.

Do you know when Tower One will be reopened?

[rapturescreed]

I don't, at this time. [Pauses.] Where are you staying, Helen?

[longaevus]

[ She gives a small nod to that ] I'm at the clinic. [ She doesn't class it as staying she's just... there ]

[rapturescreed]

You're staying at the clinic? That's not safe, nor is it wise, to stay in a place not suited for living.

[longaevus]

It does, however, provide what I need. [ Besides, she's no fool. No one said she was sleeping (and she doesn't go anywhere unarmed) ]

[rapturescreed]

...Helen, I don't think sleeping there is a good idea. I think that you should come and stay with me and the girls. We have a spare room.

[longaevus]

[ That certainly catches her off-guard and stops whatever rebuff she had. Do give her a moment? ]

Are you certain?

[ Not the brest response that she could have had but. Welp. She's not used to this ]

[rapturescreed]

Yes, I am. Just until you are able to find a new place to live, or the Towers are opened again.

[longaevus]

[ Helen gives a small nod (and it trying not to completely overthink anything) ] Thank you.