Voice ✖ 012

[stoicism]

[The outside of the fire station clicks into view, quite shaky at that. Thick, almost unnatural-seeming vines climb the brick and mortar, vigorously being torn away by someone off-screen. His black gloves are visible now and then and from the way the camera quivers and sways, he's exerting quite a bit of force to pull the plants off the wall

Comments

[scientize]

[As pointless and maybe even insulting as it is, the first thing to pop into the older woman`s head to say is simply `be careful`. Even if her brother is far younger, she knows that he understands survival much better than she ever possibly will. He`s lived a life more intense and terrifying than she can dream of. Still, she can`t help that she worries for him. After living for so long with him dead, how could her concern ever disappear?]

I hope you aren`t doing all of the work.

[stoicism]

[Frank shakes his head, ceasing his current activity of cutting apart the thick vines that crawl along the wall he's currently working on clearing.]

No. I'm assisting Snake in clearing this overgrowth. It seems to be growing more rampant as the days continue... We are attempting to control it.

[scientize]

Yes, I've noticed... [It would really be hard not to. The vines had finally made their way to her lab, blocking out any of the light she should be receiving from the windows.]

Hopefully you'll make a good dent in them.

[stoicism]

...How are you faring, Naomi?

[scientize]

As well as can be expected, Frank. [Hopefully it would remain that way.] Just managing the heat.

[stoicism]

I- [He pauses, trying to word himself.] Do you require any assistance? In my patrol I've noted many of the buildings are covered in lush flora, your lab being no exception.

[scientize]

[Smiles. How sweet.] It's fine, really. You don't need to waste your time clearing away vines for me. I'll just make Danny or someone else do it later.

[stoicism]

[His response is immediate, not accepting the rejection.] I would do it more efficiently than Danny.

[scientize]

I know you would. He's not much for physical labor anyway.

...If you'd really like to help out, I would appreciate it.

[stoicism]

When I have completed my task here I will proceed to your lab. It's beneficial to periodically clear this kind of growth from structures as it could cause potential damage in the future.

[scientize]

I'll prepare you something special to drink then.

Take your time, Frankie.

[stoicism]

[He gives a curt nod, appreciating being given a task more than Naomi seems to realize.]

I will be there within the hour, Naomi.