[Reports from Winchester - Day 2]

[the_effect_she_has]

[Katniss is standing at the edge of town, far enough not to be overheard by the inhabitants, and it's clear in the writing that she's a little ...perturbed.]

We've reached the town. Most of the residents are hiding from us - so I suppose they're wondering the same thing I am, 'what kind of trap is this?' Some of the buildings have appeared to have been attacked - it looks consistent to the bug attacks from Terre Haute.

[She sighed, before looking out to the farmlands.] We met Dr. Gene Brewer, along with some ... kid named Heath. They seem friendly enough, and Dr. Brewer is the leader. Apparently they've lost two people - a housewife and a film student - so random attacks.

[A shake of her head.] It seems too simple ... but maybe I'm just jumping at shadows again.

Comments

Katniss

[savethedarkness]

Bond's a shadow. You're one, too. Shadows are the things you should watch for, most of all. Trust your instincts, Katniss.

What else have you seen?

M

[the_effect_she_has]

[She nodded her head slowly, before she spoke to the journal.] Dr. Brewer said they came from one of the other castles. From what I can tell, they're a lot smaller than us.

Katniss, to end

[savethedarkness]

So they're still alive. Good. Glad to know that it's not a complete disaster. What condition is the town in?

M, forever

[the_effect_she_has]

They're alive -- but they're scared and mistrustful of us. The town ... has seen better days.

[savethedarkness]

I wouldn't worry too much about mistrust, if they're nomads, that's likely their default condition. What's everyone else doing, at the moment?

[the_effect_she_has]

As you say, M. [She looked around.] Repairs, rebuilding. I'm going to take some of the survivors out and give them weapon training and show them where the good sight lines are here on the ground, so they can defend themselves better.

[savethedarkness]

Good. Sounds like you've got it all well enough in hand without my two pence, at any rate.

[her voice catches in her throat, and she coughs, quietly. it's the most talking she's done in the last few days, and it doesn't take her long to feel hoarse]