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[network] @jwatson; audio; Morning 120 [filtered away from Joker]

[They need to do this systematically. John has other things on his mind, but Christ...]

Everyone, this is Dr. Watson. I've made this post filtered away from the Joker. We have limited time and limited resources. My group is already near the entrance to the tunnels on the residential side. We'll look for any explosives on the way down. We're headed toward the hospital. Everyone else, please get out of the tunnels if you can. If not, search where you can, then get inside a building and use whatever's there to try to create a shelter over yourself, something with enough headspace to give you an air pocket if it comes to it. Mattresses work well for that kind of thing in a closet or a bathroom - an enclosed space. We do know these buildings are metal, but even that can come down with enough force.

We also know a few things:

One, items left out overnight seem to get picked up. It's very unlikely any bombs he's placed are ones outside. Just as likely anything not stored in a cabinet or inside something else has been picked up, as well. Mr. Solomons suggested the vents, and I suggested loose floorboards. Probably the best bet on where to find anything.

Two, supplies are limited. If there are any bombs, he likely wouldn't have created many. It's especially true for anything with a timer. This means that anyone in the downtown area is likely to be the most at risk.

Three, he's mad. The Joker is a bloody lunatic. He might be running us 'round to watch us dance, or he might actually have something. Chances are good he doesn't, but it's not something we can count on. If you do find anything like a bomb, your best bet is to get out of the house if you can and into another building. The Admin repairs things that get blown up, I think? It's our best bet to avoid first, dismantle second if we have to.

Report in if you find anything or once you've cleared an area as safe, if you can. Whatever it is he's got planned, there are a hell of a lot more of us than him. Keep an eye out. Contact here if you need help defusing any bombs. I have some experience, and I reckon Kain does, as well.

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Is there some reason this is a private conversation, Mr. Solomons? People would know to be smart about it if it were public without me having to repeat.

Habit. Personal preference. Make it public if you like. There.

Don't panic, that is my advice to the rest of you. Haven't seen any of it so far, but I don't know what you lot get up to in private.

I think we've all been through enough lately, there's nothing left to panic with. If anyone is scared, though, try to hold onto your head and remember that there's a good chance there aren't any bombs, and if there are, you're probably nowhere near them.

Edited 2016-05-24 17:04 (UTC)

Right. I, for instance, am not worried about this at all.

[But don't strive to be like Alfie Solomons, kids.]

But they should take the time to look anyway, likely odds or no.

Edited 2016-05-24 17:25 (UTC)

[John is about 0% amused right now, Alfie. He resists the temptation to sarcastically congratulate the other man.]

I'm glad you're calm, Mr. Solomons. You're an example to us all, you are.

[Okay, he can't entirely resist.]

If my advice is such a waste of time to you, you are welcome to ignore it and go about your life.

If I thought it was a waste of time, I wouldn't have mentioned it in my first message or have told you to make this public, mate. You could stand to care a little more. Just because you're not in danger, doesn't mean other people aren't.

[Oh, God, it's the arguments with Sherlock all over again. He expects to get a similar dismissal from Alfie about caring being a waste.]

I could have said nothing at all, couldn't I. That would be true apathy.

Didn't say you don't care at all, did I? That'd be a much different conversation.

[One with more anger and less frustration. Because this, at least, proves that Alfie has the capacity for empathy. He's just not exercising it as much as John would personally prefer.]

What would my worry do for all of you? Would it make you feel better to think I was fretting for you?

For some people? Yeah, sure. Nice to hear that someone's worried if you're going to make it through the day when you're alone and scared in a place where monsters are chasing you, people keep dying, and psychopaths are threatening to bomb us all to hell.

Most of those people have friends for that. The worry of a strange wouldn't mean much.

Made a lot of friend here so far, have you, Mr. Solomons?

Not everyone has, I'm betting. Might not mean as much as a friend, but it can be a comfort. Half the people here are kids or teenagers. They need something.

Edited 2016-05-24 22:06 (UTC)

I have not, which is my point. All of them, the kids too, have better people to hear from than me.

Maybe one of them doesn't, or maybe one of them thinks you're cool or whatever. What's it going to harm, showing you're a little more concern than that? Not panicked. I'm not asking you to panic, but really?

You know what it's like to be in a dangerous place with a bunch of kids who got dragged into something most of them weren't prepared for, Mr. Solomons. [This isn't exactly the Great War, but it's traumatizing enough.]

Edited 2016-05-26 18:17 (UTC)

You're overestimating my influence on the people here. I've been around a week and I've kept to myself.

If I see a panicked kid I will be sure to direct them to you.

I think you're underestimating the effect of a kind word.

[But they both have better things to do than argue the point.]

But as much as I enjoy beating my head against a wall, yeah, sure. Send anyone you'd like my way. Think it'd probably be better for you in the long run to make a few more allies, but everyone's got their ways.

Keep safe, Mr. Solomons, and good luck.

Edited 2016-05-26 19:12 (UTC)

Now that wasn't a threat, was it, Dr. Watson?

If I make threat, sir, you'll know it.

Edited 2016-05-26 19:20 (UTC)

Careful, Doctor. Don't get into something like this unless you're sure you're prepared.

And keep checking the vents.

What's 'this'? Organizing people to look for bombs so people don't start panicking?

No, keep doing that. That's a good plan.

I think you know what I mean.

I don't know what your problem with me is, mate. Already told you I'm not the police. I'm not starting anything unless this is you starting something. I've got a pair of psychopaths to deal with, wounded, half a dozen children, more civilians, another psychopath that might spring up any time, and figuring out how to get us out of here before time runs out.

You're not on my list of priorities or interests, all right?

'If I make threat, sir, you'll know it.'

Word of advice: if you're not thinking about starting anything, don't even make a threat of a threat.

Or maybe you didn't mean it how it sounded. This is why I don't like talking too long with just words. Too many chances for miscommunication.

You're the one who asked for text, Mr. Solomons. I assume it's because of whatever those dreams did to you, yeah?

I meant what I said. I don't beat around the bush. I'm not threatening you, and if I ever were, for whatever reason, I'd tell you that's what I was doing. Don't much care for games. Dealt with enough of those before.

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