<div class="floatleft">(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRPzOxVV9Qzz7Rl5dLVeB66Aglzhl129ZUd3vZI-heXzJw9OMx08w)</div><strong><span class="bbc_u"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: andale mono;"><em>Marcus Gray</em></span></span></span></strong>+ (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=164668.msg7670606#msg7670606)<br/><strong>Tags:</strong>Alexis, Selene, Nathan, Tristyn<br/><br/><hr/><hr/><br/><strong><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: andale mono;"><em>A</em></span></span></strong>lexis, that's what she told him her name was. But he could call her Lexi, she said. For Marcus, that's a good sign. It's a sign of trust. And with the dead eating out on the living all around them, trust between those alive<em>is</em>important. Of course he'll need more than just a name before he could entrust anybody with his life, thought Marcus. But what choice did he have?<br/><br/>He was both grateful and lucky that his first encounter with the party was accompanied by a close call with one of the dead. If it wasn't for the attack and the rescue, he doubted he could find himself in this position. Marcus smiled at the blonde when she'd apologized and then shook his head to ensure her it was alright. He didn't blame her for it. She was scared and relieved at that time. In fact, they all probably were. Besides, he could use the hug as the gesture somewhat helped calm him down. Especially after having so much to absorb in one day.<br/><br/>She then suggested using the changing room instead and the ex-boxer had hoped there would be showers somewhere when he talked about the washroom. His prayers now answered. From what she'd told them, he now knew she was a student here. He wasn't sure if the rest of the group were too though but it's good to know that someone among them was familiar with the layout of this facility. When she'd agreed to go with him and when Nathan too have approved, Marcus turned around and headed for the door.<br/><br/>However, the man paused in his track and frowned when the woman with the bow, which he'd still not know the name of, seemed to misunderstand the whole plan. She then went ahead and came up with another, suggesting that Nathan should stay inside and he stood by out there alone, while they both go to the showers. He tried to reason himself with the idea, to try and see it from her point of view. But it didn't take him long to realize it was too much of a risk.<br/><br/>"<strong>I don't think we men could allow you two ladies to go on your own.. Not with those things out there.. We just won't forgive ourselves should you run into trouble..</strong>" he directed his words to Selene. "<strong>And to be honest with you, I'm not up for standing outside in the corridor by myself with nobody watching my back.. So I suggest we do everything in pairs..</strong>" perhaps she was concern with having a man to accompany a lady to the showers, unlike how they're once used to, thought Marcus. "<strong>I know you may feel uncomfortable having a male stranger around while you cleanse yourself but looking at the situation we're in, we don't have much choice.. Lexi and I shall go first.. We'll clear the area and then you two could go next..</strong>" Marcus then faced Alexis, "<strong>Come..</strong>"<br/><br/>When he moved the table slightly away and peered his head out the door, the man heard something approaching. He raised his dagger high in front of him while the other hand reached back to signal the rest to be quiet, as well as to keep Alexis behind him should she had made her way to him. From the bobbing silhouette, he thought it to be one of them. It was coming from the opposite direction and not from the direction of the changing room where they'll be going. But the speed of it's approach was way too fast to be one of them.<br/><br/>Nonetheless, he wouldn't assume it to be human based on it's pace alone. So Marcus stepped outside and prepared himself against the shadow. "<strong>Lexi, get behind me and watch my rear.. Once we take care of this one, we'll head out..</strong>" whispered Marcus.