Event pt. 2 starter for @castilium!
Corvo steps onto the rooftop, clutching two cups of coffee that someone downstairs had made for him. He approaches his ally, studying her hefty-looking shield... and the confidence in her posture. While she was barely a fraction his age, it was obvious she clearly had been through crucibles of her own.
“Things should hold, for now.” They had managed to destroy the staircase leading to the upper floors of the apartment complex, and barricaded what remained. After putting down what monsters already lurked in the building, the building was functioning as a safe haven for two dozen or so people. While several nurses and the principal of a nearby elementary school were keeping people calm and seeing to their needs, the actual defense of the building had fallen to the two of them, seeing as they were the only ones who could actually fight. “As long as we keep the fires burning, those spirit-things shouldn’t bother us too much.”
“By the way, I haven’t introduced myself.” He nods. “Corvo Attano. I certainly wish we had met under better circumstances, but for now... thank you for your help.” He punctuates his statement by proffering the steaming cup. “Here. There’s a meal waiting for you downstairs when you want it.”