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[kore_npc]

[ In the wake of the first tremors, Maria looks harried. Her hair is a mess and the video is shaking. ]

Listen to me very carefully. We need to get out of here! Whatever they have waiting for us out there is nothing on this.

[ She takes a deep breath, muttering more to herself than the video. ]

We're all going to die in here. They said I'd be safe.

[ It cuts out. ]

Comments

[kore_npc]

I've never heard of her, but you should really be more concerned about your own hide, Gabriel.

[hung_garian]

Takes more than a wobbly floor to worry me, but thanks for the concern.

[kore_npc]

And the fact that they can trap you and your brother doesn't worry you at all?

[hung_garian]

It's not exactly unprecedented. If a Winchester can do it, the only reason dumb animals can't is cause they don't have thumbs. The thing that interests me here is that you know all this. Sounds like you and this mysterious 'them' are pretty close, huh?

[kore_npc]

I work for them, though I imagine I won't be cashing anymore checks after this.

[hung_garian]

If you're expecting sympathy from us, can't say you're likely to get it.

[kore_npc]

Not sympathy, no, but I've put myself firmly on your side now.

[hung_garian]

No, circumstances and the wrath of your employer have put you on our side. Think that might be a deciding factor in the kind of welcome you get here, princess.

[kore_npc]

I could have tried with them first. I didn't.

[hung_garian]

Since you're stuck in here with us and apparently about to die with us too, I'm thinking you're not in their good books.

[kore_npc]

Would you rather die fighting or lying down like a dog?

[hung_garian]

I'd rather not die at all, but lying down does sound like the comfier option of the two.

[kore_npc]

Suit yourself.