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[passedover]

[It’s morning. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and there are two new arrivals around town who seem convinced that something very suspicious is going on here. Dressed in what can only be described as tactical gear, they’re clearly some kind of military, and appear to be acting accordingly. In a situation like this, the best course of action is obviously to fall back on instinct in an attempt to get to the bottom of whatever this is supposed to be. For these two, that means proceeding with caution.

Clearly there’s nothing questionable about two men carrying big guns through farms and fields, speaking to each other quietly as if to keep from being overheard. Keeping together, never straying far from the other, or lingering too long in a single area. Not at all questionable, or scary, or yeah no what are these two idiots doing.

They’re doing recon, of course! And they’re fairly thorough about it, methodically searching, poking around, overturning anything that looks questionable and possibly pointing guns at it. Was that thing yours? Sorry, it’s being inspected now. Do you live in this house? No problem, they’re just going to check around back. See or experience anything strange during your stay? No? Are you sure?

Or maybe you just come across them while going about your business. They’re obviously friendly with each other, even if they’re regarding everything else with some degree of wariness. It seems like a great idea to approach, if only to ask what the heck they think they’re doing.]

(ooc: It’s a two for one deal with Jack strikecommand and Gabriel passedover. We’ll both be replying to all threads unless otherwise requested.)

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[passedover]

[There was that word again.]

Nice night for trying to find people to ask a few questions.

[Dryly, and that resting scowl wasn't about to change. This... this was partly why Gabriel always let Jack deal with people.

His own people he didn't have a damn bit of trouble with.]

Wouldn't you say?

[strikecommand]

[Jack knows they're very unlikely to make friends this way, especially with Gabriel in tow. Case in point--Gabe makes that sound like a threat, and though Jack thinks what they're doing is necessary, on some level, he doesn't actually want to cause trouble.

With that in mind, he steps forward to do the talking.]

This place yours?

[dangercapricorn]

[ John keeps them both in his line of sight. The look in his eyes says that he won't hesitate to pull his gun if he has to, disadvantage be damned. ]

It sure isn't yours.

[ So that's kind of a yes. ]

You might get farther with people if you left your guns at home.

[passedover]

I just got here like this, and home isn't anywhere near here.

[But he didn't move from behind Jack, letting him take control of the situation, fell in to more of a position that damn well made it clear he was falling in to a very instinctive and natural position to cover Jack's back.

Even if figuratively. Those two large shotguns rested where they hooked at the back of his belts still.]

[strikecommand]

[Jack, too, isn't going to apologize for carrying around his gun--this is a new and strange place, and he's not about to be caught off-guard. It might not make them any friends, but he feels all the more prepared for it.]

It's just for protection. We were thinking about heading into the mines.

[Where they will, ostensibly, need it.]

[dangercapricorn]

They gave you a farm, didn't they? So, yeah, you have a home.

[ There's an edge to his voice that suggests that he's not exactly thrilled with the situation either. He has no intent to make this place his home.

John turns his attention to Jack. His hard expression doesn't soften at all, though it does take on a glint of curiosity. ]

Why the mines?

[passedover]

House doesn't always mean home.

[Very firmly said, in a way that did not leave a single inch for argument. If anything his home was either back in LA, or with wherever his people were.

Right now? He was standing behind one of his people, position or not Jack was his closest and best friend. Meant a hell of a lot more than some house randomly given to him.]

They were mentioned to us by some of the people nice enough to take the time to answer our questions.

[Then of course he had to throw that in. Jack could go in to detail as he pleased, Gabriel leaving a clear opening for that.]