Thread: The Town

Name Rupinder Rupi Vera Location The Town Tag Arek, Kaige. Arriving from First Floor Front Doors, post 20 In this game of cat and mouse, information was just as useful as muscle and capability. Rupi had both, but she could not reveal her true nature without exposing herself and thus ending up in the same situation as Kaige. That left her only one avenue of approach, which was information. Through her phone, she had emergency access to many sources of data. The police, the fire department, local hospital records and even the privacy of Institution staff as well as government records. She knew of the relationship between Candice and Kaige, so tabs into the womans recent history such as finances and movement were available to her. She knew of Kaiges relationship with one of the nurses and so became aware of her visit to the local hospital. Nothing was hidden as her grey eyes scanned and absorbed all the facets of available information. But what intrigued her the most happened very recently, according to the data. Candice and Kaige had been in close contact with one another. What was said or done, Rupi could not know. But she did have a lock on the GPS signal of Candices phone. She shared it with Arek and the other drivers and soon they arrived at the scene. Candice was being loaded onto a stretcher but what was more surprising was the presence of Miller. Whats going on here? She whispered to herself, staring out the window at the scene. Then Arek called her name and a phone was thrust towards her, taking it with a nod at Areks instructions. She knew the game and would try her best. Slowly she put it to her ear and answered. Hello, Kaige. She said at first. Do you recognize my voice, Kaige? Its Dr. Vera. Rupinder Vera. You killed a guard. Sam Mitton. Do you remember? He had a family, you know. One he would never see, Kaige. But I guess that means nothing to you, having gotten your only family killed as well. Candice is dead too, Kaige. Another man is dying. How many more lives must you put at risk. Come home, Kaige. The world does not understand you. They dont want to understand you. They see an object, a dangerous weapon, not a person. Come back to the Institution, Kaige. Come back and we will help you. Otherwise, I cannot be responsible for your actions. Rupi felt silent, letting Kaige speak, scream, or threaten all she liked. As she listened, she did a quick check on Miller's condition through her liaison with the hospital staff, anxious over his status. Losing two board members would be just as terrible as the risk of losing a patient to flight or death. When the tracker had an accurate report on her exact location, she tapped Areks shoulder and brought it to his attention, before cutting the call abruptly. It was no longer in her hands now, her face set as she listened to the men talk about kill orders and decisions. She let out a soft sigh of relief when Arek denied it, appreciating the mans willingness to risk his own life for the greater cause. They needed Kaige back, otherwise their Institution would take a severe hit in prestige and repute if they were seen gunning down a runaway patient. As they arrived at the building, Rupi hopped out as well, clicking the safety off on her firearm though she remained behind cover by the vehicle. She would adhere to Areks wishes and just observe, not getting in the way. She watched the gunfire open up at Kaige and prayed to the Goddess that Arek would keep his word Or that Kaige surrendered. Surely she would see she could not win this fight.