Day 60: Intercom, Evening

[damned_intercom]

The intercom jingled at its standard time, with the Head Doctor still in his over-the-top, jovial mood. It seemed not even the evening light could keep down the love he held for his job.

"Good evening, everyone! I hope your soul is filled with music from last shift; I know mine is

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Re: F19

[melodists]

Gone. Peter, the man who had put effort into creating a working paramedic group, was gone. The blow did not cripple the setup, but coupled with Javert's death, it dealt a substantial loss. Though Tear could find some relief in his life being spared, she remembered his absence placed their efforts close to the beginning. Majority of the supplies that were meant for the group had disappeared with Peter while the lack of a second coordinator would make it difficult to guide multiple mobile units. Furthermore, until the Search and Rescue team could regroup, they would likely have to handle tomorrow's M-U sessions alone.

Tonight would make or break their situation. Tear would have to obtain enough supplies to handle up to ten injured bodies and investigate the chapel before dawn. Neither should be harrowing, but with the inclusion of monsters, one could not predict success rates. Here, then, was the hope for competence.

Here, then, was the hope for fortune.

With a grim face, Tear crossed the threshold to her side of the room. One glance toward her roommate revealed at least one positive aspect: it seemed the food had returned to normal. "Good evening," she greeted as the girl took her seat for dinner. Given the amount of strength she will have to produce later on, Tear might as well get started on gathering energy. "I hope your day has been well."

Re: F19

[requitedfate]

Uh oh. Tear didn't look too happy tonight either. Shiina hoped this wasn't some kind of signal for a synchronized cycle they were getting on or else she definitely wasn't going to survive the... well, whatever Niikura had planned for them that night.

"It was okay," Shiina answered with a shrug. She probably should have been a little cheerier but she would have to smile for Shou later tonight. Might as well get all her honesty out while she had the luxury. "Met with some nice people. Did crazy people things." She shrugged again and took another bite of her pie. Seriously, last night scared off enough calories, she could probably afford to eat a whole pie at this rate.

Shiina swallowed and turned her attention to Tear, her expression softening. "What about you, Tear-san? You look a little down." She smiled weakly. Time to offer another young gal in need a willing ear. Codes of sisterhood had to be upheld. "I'm not anyone special, but you can always talk to me about anything that's bugging you."

Re: F19

[melodists]

Another might have smiled at the attempt at humor. Instead, Tear nodded, her countenance rooted in solemnity. The soldier was thankful at least one of them had fared well; despite everything, it did instill a bit of hope in this place. She began reaching for pieces of food on her plate, eating them with little attention to the contents.

It wasn't until Shiina had spoken again that Tear felt the weight of a question. She hastily downed the potatoes in her mouth and considered her answer. Another might have placed cares for another's consideration. It would be easy, after all, to share one's worries for consumption. Shiina, regardless of who she was, and Tear were in positions that required some aspect of mutual trust. It would be so easy, given who they were.

Except Tear was Tear, and pushing worries to another was an unforgivable act. She knew she could never detail, not in the ways someone might have wanted or expected. "Oh," she replied. "I'm just having some trouble with one of the groups I'm working with. I should be fine, though. Thank you for your concern."

Re: F19

[requitedfate]

Hmm, group work. Tear made it sound like she was having issues with lab partners not turning in their portion of the assignment. Not a reason to make the face she had when she first came in. "Uh huh." Like Shiina was buying that.

Maybe it was something more personal, though. Shiina would have issues talking about what happened at school that final day with someone like Tear. She probably hadn't seen her own homeroom teacher and fellow pupils murdered at point-blank gunpoint or anything of that sort. If Tear was just having boy problems, then maybe it would be different. This had to be something pretty extreme.

"Y'know..." Shiina poked a bit at her asparagus now that her pie was gone. She kept her eyes down, not wanting to seem too intrusive. "I know things have been kinda crazy lately. Sometimes it's a little overwhelming. But, don't worry." A soft smile lighted on her lips. "We'll get out of here soon. I know it."