"The sooner we can get word to the Runner's council, the sooner they'll all know there's a few of us they can trust. To that end I'll leave ASAP with Malia, and we'll make our way to their leadership to establish full contact. Natya, Sunny, the two of you should give it a day or so, then head out to your nearest settlements. By then the Runners will know to look for you, and we can begin working together in earnest to counter these lunatics."<br/><br/>He took a deep, slow breath. "If you encounter another Strider, or a group of them, be wary. If they try to win you over to their side, step lightly. Keep your eyes peeled for the skull tattoo, or the crossed swords. I don't know if we'll have to actively fight Doctors or Gluttons, but just keep it all in mind. And better yet, if you<i>do</i>meet one, go alert the nearest Runner and get them to evacuate."<br/><br/>Natya nodded, one eyebrow arching slowly. "Where should we send them to? I can't help but think that a load of people up and leaving one town to go to another wouldn't raise some questions and help the Vanguard find their headquarters."<br/><br/>"You're right. Send them here. Send them to Central. Letto should have those doors open within a couple more days--he was close, last I checked, and even if he doesn't manage to open them with tech we'll blast the fuckers open and make due." He waited for any other questions to arise, then nodded shortly. "You guys know what you have to do. Let's get to the bottom of this." The two other striders nodded and stood, leaving the room to go make their own personal preparation, and Carson looked to Malia.<br/><br/>"Go grab your shower, then we'll get ready to go. Which town do the Land Runners call home?"