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

Gus nearly had a heart attack when Jasper ran up to the burly, unfriendly-looking woman behind Jez. And it didn't help when she reacted badly. "Jasper, back up! Ma'am, you let go of her, she's just a kid." Unable to hold still any longer, he hurried over and slung Jez's free arm over his shoulder. "Can we all get inside 'fore we talk? We don't want any trouble, alright? We're jus' a little jumpy, seein' as it's late."

Travis lengthened his stride to keep up with the girl. It took him a minute to register what she had said, but when he did his teeth flashed in a wide grin. "Ah don't worry about me hon, I used to beat up bigger creeps than him in grade school. So where to? You got a hideout around here?"

Jesse lets go of Jasper, shoving her to the side. "touch me again see what happens" she threatens Jasper.
Jezariah lets Gus help him inside, leaning his head on him in relieve "Jasper please come inside. Dont be so hostile" he says, annoyed with her. He did miss her but with her all of the sudden attacking someone with no knowledge of what happened? He saw that as ignorant. Though he didnt show it as much as he felt it. His voice more on the soft side. Though maybe that was because he was currently trying not to bleed out. It's true he had fabric wrapped tightly around his leg but that could only do so much. His leg still had the gash in his calf from the screamers claws.

(Pffy what did I tell you)

i hope shes prepared for jez to be pissed then lol

(Yeah- she's already preparing an apology.)

(lol its okay Jez will forgive her as long as she doesnt do anything further than what shes already done)

Gus wasn't sure what to think of these newcomers yet. The young man with the cat looked nice enough, but the taller woman concerned him even though they'd only just met. The thought of bringing them into the back room where his friends were waiting made him anxious. So as he began to lead the way, he headed the opposite direction, around the front of the building where the main store was.
"There's food 'n stuff in here if y'all need it," he said, waving for everyone to follow. "It's all boarded up now but we left a way in." Then he dropped his voice to a whisper and spoke so only Jez could hear. "Hey. Are you in trouble? Are these two up to somethin'?"

Jez looks around the store. It felt as if he hadnt been here in weeks, now loving the comforting feeling it brought to him now in this moment. His vision blurry and his head feeling as light as a feather yet so heavy at the same time.
Jezariah looks into his eyes, feeling bad for worrying him so much. He shakes his head. "Evans fine. I think…the chick is kind of crazy" he says calmly "as long as you're not aggressive towards her…" he pauses, referring to how Jasper had attacked her for whatever reason she saw fit. "she wont be a threat. She stole my bag but because she has a friend back at her place that's been shot. Granted…she shot her. long story ill explain in a second." he sighs "just…" he pauses, taking a breath. He was talking rather fast, wanting to get everything out before Jesse would come into the room after them.
(I'm not gonna post Jesse's reaction until Denki posts so Jasper has time to react)

(Sorry aksjakdk)

(no worries, take your time! ^^)

(you're fine <3)

(Having to deal with a situation, vut I will respond when I can)

(Okay back)

Jasper continued to glare at Jess fully prepared to fight her even though she didn't know how to control it. She would sure try.
Well that is until both Jez and gus told her not too
She was set down by the mean women and she just moved over to gus and walked along side of him as gus lead them into the front of the store. If she continued attack her she sure would glare at her. She just knew that Jess had done something. She had to have done something.
She wasn't sure what to think about the white and black haired male helping Jez. At least he was helping Jez, and the other one wasn't. She could tell Jez was annoyed at her but the way she saw it she was just trying to protect Jez. She was never really taught proper manners in the first place.
She stuck to gus and Jezs sides.

Evan was just shocked by the whole encounter, especially since the girl well seemed like nothing more then a child. Though he knew not underestimate her the poor girl looked as if she hadn't eaten anything in a while.
He knew she didn't stand a chance against Jessie and cringed as she pulled the knife out, from the way Jez had spoken her name and his face almost lit up. He exhaled as soon as she was put back down and the other guy who looked friendly led them to the front entrance.
Boarding up the place was a smart decision, his eyes widened at all the food they had though.
"You guys seemed well stocked."
Tuna let out a meow.

Travis lengthened his stride to keep up with the girl. It took him a minute to register what she had said, but when he did his teeth flashed in a wide grin. "Ah don't worry about me hon, I used to beat up bigger creeps than him in grade school. So where to? You got a hideout around here?"

"Oh really now~? Well I'm glad to hear it, wouldn't want you to become screamer breakfast on me." She had a grin on her face as she moved to run some more before turning and running up a fire exit and onto the roof of a building. She stopped to take a breather after all that running.
"Well I haven't really been here long, but this dosent look to shabby for now." She cough slightly.

Jesse takes in a deep breath, sheathing her weapon at her hip. "unbelievable" she says to herself, not interested in staying her anymore. Should she just leave?
It would be in her best interest to leave. She didnt want to deal with whoever that child was nor was she interested in finding out who she was.
Did she think she was helping Jezariah?
She didnt bother to think about it more and decided to follow them into the store. She knew Jez was bluffing about the 20 people, as that many people wouldnt stay in such a small store by choice. But she still had no idea of the numbers.
Though right now, all that was on her mind was Elodie and getting this medical supplies to her. What was she even doing here?
Jesse spent this time they were talking to talk herself into staying just a little longer. Maybe she could get more supplies for her and Elodie back at the apartment. Or maybe some food. She knew they were running a little low on that.

Gus nodded in response to Jez. "Well, alright. I'm just glad you're back." He meant it, too. If much more time had passed, he would've left the store and gone out to search for Jez himself. "Go ahead 'n relax, I'll take care of things fer a while. You look dead tired." He had to give Jez medical treatment too, but first he wanted to make sure their guests were settled.
"Take what y'need from the front," he told Jesse and Evan wearily. "We've already stocked up for ourselves. I guess we can do real introductions in the mornin'. Sound good?"

Travis took a look around at the bare roof, deciding it was at least a good place to stop for a moment. "Sure, why not. Hey, you okay? That thing really had it in for you, huh?" He offered her his hand, which was streaked with grime from the fight. "I'm Travis, by the way."

Jez slides down to the floor with a heavy sigh "im glad im back too" he replies, closing his eyes for a second too long, wanting to pass out. And now that hes in the safety of..well whatever you would call this place, he felt more relaxed so passing out sounded like a pretty nice thing at this point.
Meanwhile, Jesse was looking around for those so called friends of Jezariahs, mostly to see whether or not he was bluffing. And to her, it seemed like he was.
When Gus spoke she turned to him, looking him up and down. She shakes her head "no i have to leave tonight" she says firmly "what is up with the child?" she asks

(How do you do the separation line gus)

(three asterisks in their own line :) )

(you can also do three underscores in their own line as well)

Gus gave Jez one last glance to make sure he was at least comfortable, then turned his attention to Jesse. "Well, she was born more recently, for one thing," he replied casually. "That usually counts fer makin' someone a child in my book. I wouldn't take her attitude personal. She's attached to Jez and never really had any other friends, y'see. Matter of fact, I understand if you didn't like her tacklin' you, but I don't much appreciate you threatening t' kill her either. I ain't too shy to say it won't exactly bring a tear to my eye if we part ways tonight. But, if you need food or medicine from the storefront before you go, it's yours."

(Welp, I gotta go to a dnd session tonight, so I probably won't be back for a few hours. Seeya later guys!)

(Sorry to hear that, I hope you feel better soon! Don't worry about us if you need to take a break!
Aaaand I just got word that dnd is cancelled tonight, so false alarm lol. I'm here all evening ^^)

Jesse respected how Gus spoke and held himself. It was a nice break from the people she had run into today.
She nods, looking around "i wont be in your way. Just keep your dog off me" she says crossing her arms "ill leave soon but thank you" she says with a nod
Jezariah tries to focus on taking deep breaths but with how much he's hit his head and how much blood he's lost, taking a nap seemed like a nice idea.
So with that, he lets his heavy eyelids rest, his body going limp and he lays down on the cold tile. Blood pooling on the tile slowly as the flannel around his leg loosens and he passes out.
A small, bitter memory floods into his mind as he slips out of consciousness, the weight from his head lifts yet his chest felt like it was going to explode from the uneven palpitations.

The sun had finally started to set and Jez's body was floating down the river stream, his name being called by his loved ones in the distance. The water rushing over him and flipping his body in every which way. So why did the pain not bother him? Why did the rocks and the sticks hitting him not affect him how it normally would?
"Why is this…so nice?"
"Jezariah!" Men with flashlights called into the distance.
Is that…thats my name. Why are they calling my name? Did i do something wrong?
His skin was too cold and he could feel it. Its not that he couldnt feel the pain. But it was the fact that he didnt know what was going on and he couldnt care less about it.

(Kinda emotionally exhausted tbh)

oh that's okay! No need to apologize<3

Cass shrugs "Fia and I are going to our place. You're more than welcome to come with us if youd like. Its pretty safe to" he says kindly
"wait I thought they were already coming? Are they-" Ophelia looks up to the girls "are you guys not coming over?" she asks in an almost disappointed voice.

(HECK YES JESSE KINDA RESPECTS GUS victory dance )
As soon as he was sure Jesse wasn't about to attack someone, Gus ducked around the shelves and slipped into the staff room to grab his first-aid kit. Apparently the others were all still there, and he let out a breath of relief.
"We got company in th' front," he told them quietly. "But I think we oughta keep to ourselves at least until dawn. And Jez is back but he's hurt bad. I'll be lookin' after him fer a bit—jus' tap on the wall if y'need me." Not waiting for a reply, he hurried back out and over to Jez, finally allowing his worry to wash over him.
The bullet wound was his biggest concern, if Elodie's story was true. But Jez appeared to be injured in more ways than one, and he'd clearly lost a lot of blood. Gus had to stop the bleeding and get Jez stabilized, fast.
"Hang in there, pal," he muttered, patting Jaz's shoulder in the hopes of waking him. He was no doctor, but letting Jez lose consciousness right now seemed like a bad idea. "You jus' got back and you ain't even explained yourself yet, so you can't drift off quite yet, y'hear?"