//where the dead men lie// >>closed<< stalkers welcome tho 0.0

(welcome back dude~! Also, maybe she could be on the top floor like balcony area where the fire escape is like in view of Jez maybe? Or we could just say that they next house they go to they find her in it or something)

(Okay that's chill dude^^ I'm just gonna wait for a response from write before typing anything)

(Morning all! So, as for how to meet Jasper, what if she's in a house next to the burning hotel, and her house doesn't start catching on fire until morning? And so what if at sun-up Gus and Jez go to the roof of their own hideout to scout the area, and they see Jasper on her roof as well (maybe being hunted by a screamer?) and so the boys hurry over to help. How does that sound to everyone?)

(Morning all! So, as for how to meet Jasper, what if she's in a house next to the burning hotel, and her house doesn't start catching on fire until morning? And so what if at sun-up Gus and Jez go to the roof of their own hideout to scout the area, and they see Jasper on her roof as well (maybe being hunted by a screamer?) and so the boys hurry over to help. How does that sound to everyone?)

(That's sounds good to me man)

(Hey sorry guys I'm back. I'm totally fine with whatever as well. I like Dusty's idea. Though since Jez is already looking out of the front of the store,
if he saw someone in the house across from him rn he wouldn't hesitate to wake up Gus and help out. But anyway, we can honestly do whatever. •v•)

Jesse gives Elodie a slow nod "right" she says as if she didn't believe her.
She breaks the eye contact rather quickly and turns to the building, running her, now burnt tongue along the roof of her mouth as she did.
"We probably need to get away by morning. But we can scout to see if we can find anyone right now. If you want" she adds in the last part with a huff, trying not to seem too bossy. Not wanting to make her suddenly leave once again.

(all right! My only thought was since it's dark out, it would be hard to see much going on a few blocks away until morning ^^)
(hope you don't mind me doing a timeskip Write? Just so we can meet Jasper sooner)
The night passed uneventfully. It may have rained a bit around midnight, but the storm passed quickly and barely even left any puddles on the sidewalk. Gus traded places with Jez after a while, pacing back and forth through the store to keep himself awake. eventually dawn came, greyish and hazy with the smoke from the nearby fire. Gus winced at the acrid smell. He'd hoped the blaze would have died down by now.
"Mornin' Jez," he said, lightly nudging his companion with his foot. "Looks like it's time t' scout around and see what's new. Y'hungry? I opened a can of soup, it's cold but tastes jus' fine."

(Yeah I don't mind. Jesse and Elodie were still talking though but if Hufflepuff doesn't mind the girls can skip too.)

Jez had finally been able to sleep after trading places with Gus. But it wasn't for too long before he felt himself shaken away.
He blinks his eyes open to see Gus above him.
no way. Thought that was a dream.
He thought to himself as he sat up, looking at Gus with blurred vision.
"Uh yeah. Gimme a sec though" he says, rubbing his eyes and blinking a bit.
He stretches a bit and runs his hand over his hair. "Is the fire out yet?" He asks

"Nope." Gus shook his head ruefully. "I'm a little worried it spread overnight, but I ain't taken a real look yet." He handed Jez the half-can of soup, along with a plastic bowl and spoon he'd found in the store. "Here, the rest is yours. I'm hopin' we can stay here a while longer, make use of what this place has, but I'm gonna pack up my stuff jus' in case we gotta leave in a hurry. After that, I might need your help gettin' onto th' roof. I wanna try out these binoculars I found."

Jez takes the soup, looking down to it before pouring it in the bowl and taking a bite.
did the storm not put it out? Well it didn't last too long so it make sense. Darn…
He looks back up to Gus "oh yeah sure. Where'd you find those?" He asks, taking another bite

(I gotta go help my sister with some chores, back later!)
"In th' travel section," Gus said, holding up the small plastic binoculars. "They ain't quality, but it's better 'n nuthin'." He gathered his belongings neatly back into his backpack, then collected the debris from last night's meal and stuffed in the wastebasket under the desk. "Not sure what t'do about the fire. There might not be much we can do to put it out, but I do feel responsible seein' as we started it."

Jezariah cringes at himself thinking about it.
"I mean we're alive but I definitely didn't think it through all the way. I wonder if the screamers body's actin as a fuel some how to the fire. Ya know?" He asks as he stood, taking the last bite of his soup and setting the bowl down.

(im down with skipping as well, and from now on you guys can call me Aristotle >w< )

Oh okay I'll be sure to keep.that in mind!
Question: you wanna write the skip or should I? We could just say both of them decided to ignore the fire till morning. But Idk. Any ideas?

(okay I'm at school but i think i can manage to write a post for jasper making her way to the roof if you want?)

(I'm back~)
"Maybe it's mostly jus' smoke now," Gus suggested hopefully. "Seems like th' least we can do is try to make a fire break o' some kind around it so's it don't spread any farther. We had to build a break once back home after a drought—I think I know how to do it. But first let's head to th' roof and scope out th' damage."

Jez shrugs "I mean yeah that'd work. I can't imagine it'd go on any much longer. And hey it seems to be killing some of them" he says as he kneels down, zipping up the bag after setting the gun out.
"You see an exit to the roof or something?" He looks back up at him

-

Jesse ended up staying on watch throughout the night, letting Elodie sleep.
(If that's alright)
She ran her fingers over the dark circles under her eyes in the mirror before slipping her hair back with the green bandana around her arm.
Jesse made her way to Elodies room and knocks on it "El?" She asks, deciding last night that she was going to give her a nickname.

"I ain't looked around yet, but I think the AC's on th' roof so there must be a way up somewhere." Hitching his backpack over his shoulder and scooping up his rifle, Gus led the way out the back door and took a look around. Sure enough, there was a metal service ladder bolted to the wall nearby. Gus clambered up it, squinting as he rose above the morning shadows and into the bright pinkish sunlight. The roof was covered in dead leaves and old pigeon nests, but offered an excellent view of the surrounding city.
"C'mon up, Jez," Gus called. "Who knows, maybe we'll see some other people while we're up 'ere too."

(I'm just gonna post lol since it seems like they are getting to the roof)

(All righty! Yeah they'll probably spot Jasper soon)

(I typed up a post, and then my phone went back and deleted it excuse me as i scream for a few minutes then re write it)

(oof I feel that TvT)

From across the way on the roof that Jez and Gus were on they could probably see pretty well the roof across from them and next to that roof was the burning building blowing smoke onto the buildings roof top.
Jasper woke up to the smell of smoke, she immediately covered her mouth and nose with her sleeve her face contorting into a disgusted expression, the smoke had lead down from the door to the roof and into the room she was sleeping in. She pushed herself off the ground and sat up next to the window to hear a resounding thud on the window next to her, she jumped with a start, seeing the screamer pressing it's face on the window, another thud and then this time, a crack the window was starting to fracture, she quickly moved to get up and rushed up the stairs the smoke making her eyes tear up, once she got onto the roof she slammed the door shut behind her, and rushed to the far side of the roof, standing there and slightly shaking as she remained staring down the door, but still tearing up from all the smoke.
But she was visible to Gus and Jez now. Looking like a child.

(There, i hope that's good)

(yeah that works great! I'm gonna wait for Write to get back though so they can catch up before I reply)

(Great^^)