MILLIE

[Vester Lombard]

"MILLIE!!!" Vester screamed in a rage as he burst through the doors leading to the rooftop. "WHERE ARE YOU!?"

"We had an agreement! I won't let you take my last Games from me!"

[Wren Hartwood]

Wren jumps out of Vester's way and darts down the escape route stairs. 

Does Millie fill a spot in the 5 people per area? I've seen Agni around, wasn't sure if it was 24 of us or 25 or more than that. Also, here's your cigarettes. You look like you could use one.

[Holly Edison]

Holly slid behind an air conditioning unit, grabbing Millie's arm and pulling her back to hide them.
Putting her fingers to her lips she motioned to the exit on the other side.

"My group will probably be in the loading docks, it's far but if we can get there you can meet them and we can make a plan. Unless, you have a better option?"

[Wren Hartwood]

Wren sees Holly around the corner and jumps a railing to follow. Maybe she's got a better plan.

Holly, our accord has peacekeepers (Sharlot, Cal) Not sure about Wallace. Not sure who's sticking together or who to trust anymore but you're strong and I would consider working with you if you're intent on sticking with Millie. Do you want to join Eloise & I? We currently have no plan...

[Holly Edison]

Holly turned to the exit, seeing Wren follow she turned and saw his lips move almost wordlessly.
Making a break for it, Holly tugged on Millie's wrist hoping she'd take the chance they had run.

"We need to get out of here, Millie is clearly a target. I know you have been meeting somewhere, I've heard about it in passing. We can sing by there to see if anyone's in trouble but we need to find everyone else and regroup. I don't think it's likely everyone followed orders and went to their hotel rooms like good little tributes. We have to move. Now."

[Wren Hartwood]

Wren hurdled another flight of stairs to catch up.

There's talk in the back kitchen but it's not completely private. My room is a possibility but I don't know about Gillian. Cal has access to it and he's a peacekeeper, BUT he announced he wouldn't be able to return there, so technically, he'd break the rules of the forum if he did come back to spy. We could whisper anywhere but Eloise won't have access to whispers until late tonight. She offered her room, but there's Wallace...Sharlot's a peacekeeper and Sharlot really pushed for Wallace, which leads me to believe he's one too. And he got mad when Cal helped him get away from the peacekeepers in the garden...so I don't think Eloise's room would work... The alcove is accessible to Sharlot...

[Holly Edison]

"I've got an idea, there's a maintenance closet on the far end of the corridor near the hotel rooms. The keypad seems to be broken, they always use the same code - it doesn't change like a lot of the other rooms. Let's head to the kitchen and meet up with Val and the others. If we get separated or some other surprise gets thrown our way meet me in the maintenance closet."

Millie burst through the door and took the stairs down to the lower levels two at time. No time to be sneaky, something bad is coming.

[Wren Hartwood]

Wren followed, nearly tripping in his fancy boots.

What's the code? Prompted me for a code...

[Millie Cartwright]

MIllie didn't want to run. This is what she had been waiting for. She could probably even take out Vester in a one on one fight.

But the other Tributes needed her now. Her place was with them. So when Holly grabbed her she went along.

"There was time to deal with Vester later," she thought to herself.

[Wren Hartwood]

Wren smiled at Millie. He'd looked up to her this whole time...

Millie, maintenance closet and/or back kitchen.

[Vester Lombard]

“YOU’RE A COWARD AND A THIEF!” Vester called after Millie. He pulled out a handgun. “EVERYONE GET TO YOUR HOTEL ROOMS OR I’LL KILL ALL OF YOU!”

[Wren Hartwood]

Luckily, Wren was still within earshot (great hearing) but not visible. He was able to hear what sounded like metal scraping against a pocket. He took off for his room, making it safely inside.

[Cal Mensen]

Once everyone had left, Cal walks onto the roof to stand across from Vester. He smiles at him.

"Excuse me sir, I can't seem to find my room."

His smile drops into a focused stare.

"You look like you can use a hand. This is all still salvageable, I just need some direction. Something in short supply, as of late."

[Vester Lombard]

Vester shoved the handgun into side of Cal Mensen’s neck.

“You know exactly where your goddamn room is.”

Vester leaned in close and whispered,
“Do you know what’s going to happen if Millie and Jaden’s army take control of those Command Points? They are going to fly their little hovercrafts over the unarmed city and WHEEEEEEEEW” he imitated a bomb dropping, spreading his fingers at the bottom. “The hospital, the market, you, me, we’re all going to die at the hands of these terrorists. I don’t care what your political stance is, but if you believe in peace, in humanity, you cannot allow this to happen on your watch.”

[Cal Mensen]

Cal's smile is no where to be found, its surprising how fast a loaded handgun can change one's nerve.

"Mhmm, I think I remember now, this was a really bad idea, I can tell you're busy."

"I believe in our survival, and you're right, I won't live if they succeed. Tell me where to go: my room, some place to discuss further details, or just which checkpoint to take. You've got a peacekeeper."

[Valeria DeMasque]

Valeria popped her head over the side of the roof, "There he was," she thought to herself. She had been looking for Cal everywhere.

Just then she noticed Vester with his gun pointed at the Tribute. "What are you DOING Cal," she shouted loud enough for Vester to hear, "If we don't get to our hotel rooms we're going to get killed. Hurry up!"

She waited for Cal to follow her.

Stop by the back kitchen thread.  Looks like you're moving with Sharlot, Deo, Gwen, and Me to the watchtower.  We're planning on moving en masse at 4pm today. 

[Cal Mensen]

At Val's shout, Cal dashes for the stairs down, hoping the distraction holds long enough to reach her. Clearing the landing, he smiles at Val.

"Sorry, had to live up to the nickname. Lead the way, I'll follow."

[Wren Hartwood]

Wren left his hiding spot and headed to the roof to get a better look at the city before making his exit plan. He climbed up the escape route on the back of the building. He wished there were some trees. He wasn't quite up high enough to see everything he'd hoped to see, so he pulled himself up onto one of the air vents. Just as he got a good view of the city, he heard shouting down to his left. He jumped down to see Val and Cal running together. Thank the gods.


He made his way down to their level and plopped down just in front of them and whispered something. "Val, keep him safe! I'm trusting you."  Then he locked eyes with Cal.

"Cal, I think I'm heading to the market. We're full if we all make it there. I might wait until my group starts to leave, so I don't have to be the first one out and get bailed on. Some of our allies are going to the watchtower. Not sure about Val, but if she leads you there, do it. Gwen will be there, too. They've been planning in the back kitchen."

Wren grabbed Cal's head and planted a quick kiss on his forehead. "I will do my best to see you again. Be safe. Remember, peace." And he ran. He ran as fast as he could.

[Cal Mensen]

Cal's smile changes to surprise as Wren pops up. Listening patiently, he was about to speak as Wren kisses him the forehead. His expression is helpless as Wren runs off. He looks down at the ground for a few moments before turning his attention back to Val, trying his best to keep a collected composure.

"Guess I'm with you."

Cal takes a step closer to Val, dropping his voice under his breath.
"If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I suspect we won't have much time to talk."

[Vester Lombard]

More tributes entered the rooftop. Vester lifted a communication device up to his mouth.

"Tributes are still out of their hotel rooms. Open fire if you hear any tributes in the public space."

Vester raises his handgun.

"Don't test me."

Attack Wren with Handgun (3/3 ammo) 1 damage +3 attack roll
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[Vester Lombard]

Vester's aim with a handgun was deadly. The bullet hit Wren in the arm.

"Tell Millie to get up here or there will be more shots fired!"

(OOC: After taking damage make sure to update your tribute status.)

[Cal Mensen]

Vester's shot snapped Cal out of his doldrums, witnessing Wren shot but still running. He stares Vorpal Blades at Vester.

"You bastard! If he's not okay..."

He stops himself short, his expression grim but focused. He grabs Val's hand and leads her to run away, too dangerous to stick around.

OOC: Val, after posting here, can you please post where you end up leading us to? Cal's still following wherever she's leading him.