[Video]

[angryaffliction]

...I'm looking for answers.

How to get out of here, how to stop Libitina, anything.

[There's an awkward pause. Alex is looking for the right way to say this. Before he had Dana and Ragland and for a little while, Robert Cross. They knew where to point him, which in the long run probably saved more lives than him rampaging aimlessly.I need... ...

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[theloneheir]

There isn't a known way out.

[angryaffliction]

That's why I'm looking for one.

[theloneheir]

Then you'll fail.

[angryaffliction]

That isn't an option.

[flamingun]

You're not the only one looking for answers. Besides, from what I'm told, there is no way out. How do you expect to go up against a ghost?

[angryaffliction]

Same way I went up against Blackwatch and an army of infected. I'll figure something out.

I didn't think so. Just making it known I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get the hell out of here.

[flamingun]

...Let's pretend for a minute that I understood any of that. If no one else has figured a way out yet, what makes you think you'll find one?

You and everyone else.

[angryaffliction]

I'm not everyone else.

[smiling_dragoon]

[Not sure if he likes the tone he's hearing at some points there, but if this guy can really do what he says he can...]

... What's your name?

[angryaffliction]

Alex Mercer.

You?

[smiling_dragoon]

Okumura Yukio.

Can you read Russian?

[angryaffliction]

[As of his most recent meal.]

Yes.

[astheteaseturns]

What if there's no way out?

[angryaffliction]

Doesn't mean it's not worth looking for one.

[astheteaseturns]

Perhaps it'd be best to try to talk to the girl's master...wherever he is.

[angryaffliction]

I've only heard this guy mentioned. Who is he?

[VIDEO]

[tothelastbreath]

Mister- Ah, sorry, I'm afraid I never caught your name. [ It ends on a faintly questioning lilt. ] Mine's Allen Walker, in case I forgot to introduce myself last time.

Everything Mister Yukio's been saying is relevant, and other than that, we're also hoping to search for other cities besides Credinta.

[ the line of his mouth is taking on a troubled slant ] Please don't feel like you have to get us anything in exchange, though. [ Not that it wouldn't be appreciated, but- ] Getting out is in all of our best interests.

[VIDEO]

[angryaffliction]

Mercer. Alex Mercer.

[He tilts his head curiously.]

You all need supplies right? And I need someone who knows how to put the pieces together who isn't scared shitless of Libitina.

Seems like a fair trade until we can get out of here.

[For a moment he seems confused and about to switch off the PDA but then stops and finally asks.]

...Or am I missing something?

[VIDEO]

[tothelastbreath]

That's true! But it would be terribly ungracious of me to say yes and call it a fair trade when you're already offering to do all the work, Mister Mercer. I'm sure we'll all be grateful for whatever you can bring back, but please don't feel like you have to do it to get our help. We're all in the same boat here, the least we can do is help each other.

[...Speaking of missing things, though. Cocks his head and gives Alex a subtle once-over.]

By the way- I heard from Miss Rapunzel that you've been doing alright, but I don't believe I've seen you around the apartments yet.

[Yes, he checks.]

How are you holding up?

[VIDEO]

[angryaffliction]

I'm used to it. As long as I get what I want, it doesn't matter.

[The mention of the apartments makes Alex suddenly quite uncomfortable. His eyes shift and he frowns. He's not what one would call 'honest'. After all, he's a creature who's core ability is the greatest deceit of all. He's even lying to himself, wearing the skin and living the life of a dead man. But he's not good at outright telling a lie. So he settles for his old stand by of just being as vague as possible.]

Trust me, you're better off without something like me in there.

I've found a few places if I need rest.