Builder-For the moment they are wandering around the building. They seem to know something is the area though and they are alert. You see them looking around actively and every now and then one lifts a nose and appears to sniff the air. However one of them appears to be prying at the wood of the barricade at the front door, as if it expects something may be beyond the door.
Viona's eyes widen as the party continues to suggest going for the prototype cure.
"You...you actually want to try for the prototype? Do you have any idea what awaits us in the Hive"? She shakes her head at the party. "And you want to bring along the civilians? They will only serve to slow us down. They cannot protect themselves. They will only be slaughtered or stand in the way like fools and get us slaughtered. No, it's ridiculous to think you can bring them along and protect them, it's pure nonsense, it's-".
"I'll stay with them".Viona turned to look at Dr. Reagan. He stood firm, meeting her cold, hard blue eyes.
"I'll stay with them and protect them". He turns to the party.
"With all the supplies from the hospital we could hold out for awhile, at least until you can return for us. If you distract the Infected on the way out I'm sure they'll chase after you and perhaps they'll even forget they ever heard anything here, they don't appear to be too intelligent".Viona sniffed, "They are not, but they are cunning when they hunt. The civilians are obviously useless fighters. Alone you could be overwhelmed by only a couple Infected".
Silence follows as everyone thinks on what was said and then suddenly Brock raises his voice.
"I...I'll stay with him". Dr. Reagan starts in surprise.
Brock walks over to Builder and puts a hand out on the burly man's shoulder.
"I'm sorry buddy...but I think I'm needed here more than with you. I watched your back for a while but now you have others you can trust to do that", he looks to the other party members and nods his approval.
"Between me and the Doc we could hold off any smaller baddies that try to force their way through". He softly punches his brass knuckles into the palm of his other hand.
"I'd love to see the monsters even try both of us". Dr. Reagan smiles and nods his thanks.
Soft laughter erupts from somewhere and the party looks to see Viona laughing softly behind the back of her hand. "You people", she giggles, "are absolutely foolish but admirable as well". She gains control of herself and with a deep breath nods. "If the civilians stay here and out the way, I will lead you to the Hive. I have no idea what we will encounter there and I am no fighter so I leave my well being in your hands. You will need my eyes and voice to enter the building, it has both retinal scanning and voice recognition software. Once we are actually inside the Hive I don't have much power. That is the Black Rook's home". She pauses. "But you are all right, the prototype may be our only hope. When you are ready, lead the way, just remember I must be protected. If any get too close I can use this". She hefts the small pistol. "But I do not have your skills Hudson or your strength Builder".
