Listening to Fanya's speech, Annie had a strange feeling that she should stay, but she had absolutely no reason to do so. She did have all the reasons not to, and that included her folks waiting for her back at home. Annie had been missing for days. She imagined the worry they must be feeling, and the tears in their eyes when she'd finally return. She was ashamed of losing the case of medical instruments and supplies, probably the most valuable item in her entire commune, possibly worth even more than the caps she was about to be paid. She felt stupid for carrying it around on her nightly scavenge hunts. She didn't know how her folks would react if she returned home without it. Nevertheless, she'd have to go back as soon as possible.<br/><br/>"Well I don't see why not," Annie replied to the woman, quickly and quite happily, "So I'm in."<br/><br/>She exhaled deeply as the burden was released from her mind.<i>Now</i>she had a reason to stay.<br/><br/>As D handed her the device and spoke, it took Annie a brief moment to respond. She wasn't expecting a<i>gift</i>.<br/><br/>"Thank you," she finally managed, and gave a quick glance into his eyes. He was gone before she had time to think of anything else. Annie turned to face the painted woman.<br/><br/>"Am I mistaken, or did you happen to mention a doctor?" Annie asked, "I'd be glad to have a word with him."<br/><br/>She then stood up, and realized how cold the sweaty shirt had become. With the leather armor in one hand, she pulled out the front of her shirt to let her skin breathe a little, but it wasn't of much use. She continued, "On another thought, this isn't really the time. And I have one more question: Where can I drop off this piece of... armor? It didn't feel right on me."<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>