They leave us to our own devices to defend ourselves. I can't see this situation improving any time soon. We must prepare for the worst, any way we know how.
Wait. Didn't they bring us here because they needed our help? Why would they leave us to our own devices in that case? Is there no effort to get us organized?
[The photographer is clutching at his arm, a thin whine of pain coming from his mouth as he scrabbles at the arrow. Veronica's expression falls as she gets dragged away. She doesn't have the strength to pull away from Changge, but she wants to.
Someone seems to already be attending to the fallen photographer but she still keeps looking until she can't see him anymore.]
Why-...You could not have used a less violent method with which to stop him?
[He inclined his head in return before turning to take his leave while there was a moment of peace.] And to you for all your help. If I see you again, I'll let you know if I find out anything more.
[Veronica draws herself back on hearing that, eyes wide because she hadn't thought of it. She hadn't even thought twice about putting herself in harm's way because it had only seemed logical, to protect in whatever way possible.]
But...
But he is hurt. I did not wish for him to be hurt, as I did not wish for you to be hurt.
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