((None of the other characters have mentioned knowing about Helena's work yet, but she's been discussing it on the radio both before and after her infection. I guess I was hoping someone would pick up on that, but if not, eh. Personally, I'm just not sure it's a good idea to start cutting characters off from each other this soon))<br/><br/>Helena's ears perked at the sound of footsteps on the staircase above her, confirming her nose's suspicions. Then she heard a voice calling out; a young male, from the sound of things. As with the general's voice before, her mind started wandering. How did he taste? How long might he possibly fill her up? Did he have any friends elsewhere in the apartment?<br/><br/>A check around the rest of the area began to quell some of those thoughts (unfortunately?), as Helena realized that she had no way to get up the busted stairs. A part of herself thanked whoever had the foresight to do so; despite her insatiable hunger, she still hated the thought of hurting others and putting them through the Hell she was experiencing. Nevertheless, there was no hope for research to continue until the hunger was shut up, if only a little.<br/><br/>"Y--yes, hello!" Helena called up the stairs. "I'm d-down here...I'm alone..."<br/><br/>Helena's stomach practically turned in on itself as the sounds and scent of Akil's approach excited it. She stumbled into the wall, hugging her arms around her middle and sinking down until her bottom hit the floor.<br/><br/>"Please....please help. I'm so...h-h-hungry...."