Lauren went down the ladder ahead of Red, making sure his feet hit rungs as he came after her.  On the ground she nodded to Ricky, her eyes going to his bloodied shoulder.  She gave Red a hand as he came to ground.<br/><br/>"I can help Red if he needs a hand.  Ricky, why don't you keep your good arm armed, in case?  You're a far better shot than me.  Got any rounds left?  I've got five in the clip."  She had the gun in front for easier access, now.  "Ready, Red?" she asked, feeling a little silly.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Inventory &amp; Character Status</div><div class="spoiler_body"> <br/>Inventory<br/>Handgun<br/>Hamlet<br/>Notebook<br/>Mechanical Pencil<br/>MP3 Player loaded with the best music.<br/><br/>HP: 147<br/>Stamina:  174/182<br/>Rested and feeling pretty good</div></div>