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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

[andifeelfine]

Well, I don't think you know much about me, either, but let's talk about you, not me! I'm really not that interesting, after all, and I'd like to do what I can to help you, if you'll let me.

[kore_npc]

[ Maria shakes her head. ]

I know more about you than you'd like to think. How are you going to help me?