[Bruce gives her hand a reassuring squeeze before heading back for the corner to get them both out of danger. The last thing he wants is a confrontation that requires the Hulk's intervention.]
[Even though she would be highly impressed by the Hulk. As long as he smashed zombies.
The part of her that isn't still scared and trembling a bit from having to fire that gun - that part is maybe worried that she's in trouble for leaving. Everyone kept telling her not to.
But she can always leave again if she is. There's always somewhere else to go.]
[He relaxes somewhat once they're inside the building and past security, relaxing still more once they're in the elevator and on their way up to his apartment's floor.]
Let me have another look at that bite. [He's remembering Meyer's response to having been bitten and watching her for similar symptoms.]
[And then he's trying to catch her before she knocks her head on the floor, using his hold on her arm to pull her up before hoisting her up in his arms. At least she's small.]
[It's just like that time she fell off the horse and just remembered waking up on the ground. Or the handcuffs. One minute she's standing and then just a blank bit of space in her mind and she's suddenly much higher up and feeling very embarrassed about it. She wants to apologise for that because Bruce has been very nice to her even though she sneaked out when she wasn't supposed to, but for some reasons the words in her head aren't coming out properly and all she can make are sleepy mumbles.]
[She's smaller than Meyer and the infection seems to be hitting her faster and harder. He keeps his focus on getting her back to the apartment where he can tend the wound and administer antibiotics. So far he hasn't heard of anyone dying from post-bite infection, and damned if Bobby's going to be the first.]
[She clings as tightly as she can around his neck. Ten is a bit old to be carried, but maybe it's okay if you're sick. She hopes so. The last time she was sick she got to do all sort of younger-kid things like take naps and get read to and no one told her she was acting like a baby so it must have been okay.]
[ Arthur had been afraid it'd come down to this ] Is it another monster? Did he get you?
[ he may have his own trouble, but he could hardly leave a child in plight. Should he still need the help, Arthur will well on his way at a single word. ]
Yes, well... Have you found shelter then? You really shouldn't be out on the streets with these things wandering around. If you need help with supplies, they will be provided.
[Bobby sweated her way through the worst of her fever last night, but she's still feeling pretty week and shaky today. She's been staying in bed watching movies.]
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[Why isn't she in the damned closet?]
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Around the corner.
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[She finds a lose brick to stash the gun she stole before Bruce shows up. There are some things she doesn't want to deal with yet.]
And only a little.
[After all, she's brave and she can deal with this. She's dealt with more before and didn't even cry that time.]
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Bobby. [Calling out quietly and wincing even at that much noise.]
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well.
Her hand is over the bite mark on her arm.]
Here.
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Where are you hurt? Can you get back to the apartment with me before I look it over?
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Yes.
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Okay, let's get back inside and then you can tell me everything while we get you cleaned up.
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Okay.
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Can you walk back?
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[Even if she's shaking a bit as she takes his hand.]
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The part of her that isn't still scared and trembling a bit from having to fire that gun - that part is maybe worried that she's in trouble for leaving. Everyone kept telling her not to.
But she can always leave again if she is. There's always somewhere else to go.]
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Let me have another look at that bite. [He's remembering Meyer's response to having been bitten and watching her for similar symptoms.]
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Am I in trouble?
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If getting bitten isn't trouble enough, I don't know what I could do to top it.
You look tired. [Sick.] Do you want a lift the rest of the way?
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[It won't be the worst scar she has, for sure. She looks to meet Bruce's eyes, but the room begins to spin again, and here comes the floor...]
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[And then he's trying to catch her before she knocks her head on the floor, using his hold on her arm to pull her up before hoisting her up in his arms. At least she's small.]
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[She's smaller than Meyer and the infection seems to be hitting her faster and harder. He keeps his focus on getting her back to the apartment where he can tend the wound and administer antibiotics. So far he hasn't heard of anyone dying from post-bite infection, and damned if Bobby's going to be the first.]
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[ he may have his own trouble, but he could hardly leave a child in plight. Should he still need the help, Arthur will well on his way at a single word. ]
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I'm sure if he had his choice, he never would have been there.
I'm sorry. [ that he couldn't protect one boy from having to kill his own father. No one should be forced to that. ]
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Well, yes. But I certainly hope not to kill you.
[ First Charlie, then Rain, and now this child? Was everyone's past in this City so tragic? ]
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No, that was just this place. They told me they're not like the people we actually know.
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Yes, well... Have you found shelter then? You really shouldn't be out on the streets with these things wandering around. If you need help with supplies, they will be provided.
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So you were injured. If you don't feel better in the morning, call a doctor. They may have something that would help.
[ he hoped ]
What's your name, anyway, boy? [ all so he could check up on him, just in case. ]
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[She's on this.]
Bobby Lassiter.
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And should there be anything I can do, please, call on me. The name is Arthur Pendragon.
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I will.
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Good and sleep well, Bobby.
[ and he'll just end the conversation. After all, he has ghouls to round up still. ]
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audio - the next day;
Yes, I am now.
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[Like seriously. Does she need to explain everything to grown ups?]
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[ PRETTY MUCH. ]
You sound alright.
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