this crusade's a charade

jana merwin. twenty-five. patrol.

[askjldfhaksjldfaskjdf]

Shit...

Don’t fucking sneak up on people like that.

[armyofmerwin]

Hey! Put that shit away.

[avdcn-blog]

Woah--

Hey. Wow. I didn’t see you there.

[armyofmerwin]

You don't see many things, do you?

[aubreymills]

[stares at the walls]

Maybe it’s time to venture out.

[armyofmerwin]

How long?

[filthyvalor-blog]

"Are you seriously suggesting that you believe you could make a trip of this magnitude? Yeah - ok.."

[armyofmerwin]

This magnitude? What are you planning, Operation Overlord?

[arthurxsampson]

Excuse me,

[arthurxsampson]

I’m preparing for it.

I suppose you can’t help me, then.

[armyofmerwin]

{She reached around to grab the towel behind her, tossing it at him.} I thought your kind of preparation included labs and microscopes--not sweat.

[ethanecameron]

Just trying to help.

[armyofmerwin]

Yeah, well, I've got it.

[fonsecalimal]

[ethanecameron]

If you ware yourself out, there’s no way you’ll be 100%.

[armyofmerwin]

I can handle it, thanks.

[arthurxsampson]

Excuse me,

I don’t suppose you’d happen to have a towel? It appears mine has gone missing.

[armyofmerwin]

What're you working up a sweat for, Doc? Saving the future getting a little too strenuous?

[avdcn-blog]

Oh, no.

[avdcn-blog]

You’re my only hope. Really. Wolf just likes throwing things at me. Actually, everyone does. So you actually helping me is pretty useful.

Yes. A lobster. Don’t make fun of me, okay? I just really miss it and it’s not a priority or anything, but if by some weird chance you come across one, then please?

[armyofmerwin]

Maybe they're just waiting for you to grow a thicker skin. -- Keep holding that, we're almost there.

Not making fun of you, just didn't expect that to come out of your mouth. Actually, I'm not sure what I expected--something more useful.  If I come across one, and that's if, I'll try to bring it back, and I can't make any promises about the condition, either. You would have more luck trying to catch one yourself down at the docks, though.

[granthellers-deactivated2014072]

You would think. I swear this is like the eighth time I’ve said it today.

[armyofmerwin]

A year and a half into the apocalypse and they still aren't used to living with pain. Looks like some people have had it easier than others.

[ethanecameron]

Are you sure?

[armyofmerwin]

Positive. Worn out from training--trying to make sure I'm at a hundred percent before the Harvest.

[granthellers-deactivated2014072]

Unless you’re screaming in agony, no you cannot have pain medication. 

[armyofmerwin]

You'd think people would understand by this point. It's not like we're having a Harvest for the hell of it.

[ethanecameron]

Something the matter? 

And don’t even try to lie about it. I can see it in your eyes.

[armyofmerwin]

--I'm fine. What you're seeing is called "really fuckin' tired."

[avdcn-blog]

Oh, no.

[avdcn-blog]

I know, I know. I’ve been so clumsy. If I ever get pulled into a harvest, I’m screwed.

Good. I’m really sick of people dying. Supplies? No. I don’t really need anything. If you happen to see a lobster, please bring it back for me.

[armyofmerwin]

Well, work with me, and I'll make sure you aren't--but as of right now, your best bet is to cross your fingers and hope you aren't drafted.

I'll do my best not to be added to that list of dead people. -- A lobster?

[avdcn-blog]

Oh, no.

[avdcn-blog]

I’m a freaking danger to myself.

Right, sorry. Just.. Don’t die, ‘kay? I like you.

[armyofmerwin]

{Jana gave a little arch of her brows and a breathy chuckle.} Yeah, that's for sure. You've gotta be more careful. There are plenty of things out there that can hurt you, you don't need to add yourself to that list.

{At that, she paused for just a second before moving forward again.} Well, I wasn't planning to, but... I'll be careful. Do you want me to keep an eye out for anything, any supplies you need?

[avdcn-blog]

Oh, no.

[avdcn-blog]

[sticks her hand out] Are you going on the trip? T-To Vancouver?

[armyofmerwin]

{She took her by the forearm, looking closely at the wound.} There's still glass in here. I'm taking you to the hospital so a doctor can remove it. {Wrapping a cloth around it, she applied pressure to the wound.} Hold that. {She put a hand on her back to guide her forward.} Victoria, not Vancouver. And I volunteered. Hopefully, I'll be going.