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[ allison's decided to record this from the rooftop of one of the slightly shorter and less damaged buildings because why not; especially when the air is crisp and cold and helpful in clearing a troubled head. she's brushing back a stray piece of hair when she turns on the video, before using both hands to steady the tablet currently balanced on her knees. though she looks calm, there definitely seems to be a heaviness in her posture — like she's only just taken a moment to relax and let the good and bad of the situation sink in. the latter, it seems, is what's troubling her today. ]

Hi. [ a half-smile ]

I haven't been here too long, so I'm not so good at this. But how do you even begin to stop thinking and worrying about everything back home? Or at least about people. Family.

[ because the realization had been that her dad's alone now. or he's with gerard, which might actually be worse. she knows he's capable of taking care of himself, but she also hadn't exactly left at the best of times either. her tone turns more inquisitive, more determined as her brain tries to grasp at ideas of what she could do. ]

I know trying to be sent back is trouble, but if there's ways to let us travel, shouldn't there be some way for us to leave something? A note, a memento, or something to let people know we're okay.

[ if she could, she's sure he'd find it. she knows it'd probably make things too easy, but a girl can dream, can't she? the silence begins to stretch on too long and allison figures it's time to buck up and at least stop broadcasting her sullenness, so she just adds: ]

Thanks. [ and a shake of her head before the feed's switched off. ]

[ ooc: oops forgot to add that feel free to also find her outside! ]

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Doesn't mean it isn't possible. [Maybe there's another offer in that somewhere.]

Tess. Can't say I blame you, consider' what'd happened.

Allison.

Yeah, getting used to things was a bit… strange. Do you still feel like exploring?

Only gettin' stranger, I'd figure. And 'course I would. Anywhere in specific you want to meet?

Outside the apartment building? Unless you're not staying there right now.

I'm close by, gimme a few and you'll see me there soon enough.

Got it. Thanks.

[ she'll make her way back there herself soon enough, taking the nice and easy roof-hopping way (when she can!), until she's standing just off to the side of the entrance. ]

[There's Tess soon enough, walking over. She waves a hand as she comes up, takes a look around.]

So, you got any preference for where you wanted to look?

[ Allison waves back with a small smile as she moves to meet her half-way. ]

Not really. I haven't been past the main area much. What about you?

Tried to see how far north I could get the last couple of days. [Hands moving up to end it there, because she did try.] Got some interesting wildlife, that's for sure.

You a fan of the rooftops? Saw it in the background of your broadcast.

What do you mean, interesting wildlife? [ yes it's the future and all, but multi-colored deer isn't what one associates with near apocalyptic worlds

she smiles at the comment, trying to casually shrug it off. ]

The view's nicer from up there sometimes.

There's some specializin' in mimicry if you go out far enough. [The way she says it, giving a distasteful look though, warns otherwise.]

If you'd prefer it, we could. Nice view and a better picture of what you're dealin' with.

I actually wouldn't mind seeing some of this wildlife. Even from a rooftop. [ she smiles ]

Only if you don't mind, that is.

You know, that actually sounds pretty good. [She makes a motion for Allison to take the lead.] Trust me, if I didn't support it, the offer wouldn't be there. Be my guest.

Great.

[ she starts walking in a direction she's semi-familiar with, but not ventured out completely yet. a quick mental check reminds her of where she's stashed a knife in case things go south ( sadly, bows were a little hard to keep inconspicuous ), and she turns to make sure tess isn't too far behind. ]

What've you been doing since we got here?

[Tess keeps an even pace, enough that she doesn't fall behind too much but holding back just so she isn't right at Allison's heels.]

Lookin' for work, but mostly gettin' a lay for the area. Don't think I've even covered a fourth of the place yet. [A beat:] Yourself?

You want to start working here? [ she'd thought about it herself, but the idea had seemed uncomfortably domestic for the time being. ]

I met my roommates. They're... interesting, to say the least.

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