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Justin was trying to plan on what to do, after getting out of the dark room of darkness and gun sounds when someone called out to him. There wasn't too many save for his faction that would do that and this person was not dressed in their colored jersey. It took a moment for the name to click in his head. "You were caught too, Rajni." he stated without question. it was a fact, and the collar laid there as proof. "Haven't earned your freedom yet too huh?" he inquired, knowing that she was from the apartments, it meant that they too came here and could be more of them here in the same situation. it was far bigger than he realized.

"Justin could only shrug at that question. "Whatever helps you sleep better at night." did it attract them like bears to honey? yes it was very effective, but they didn't put a gun to their backs and force them through the door. Curiosity and hope led to this situation, that and foolish choices. "Its Just a number. my number so my allies can pinpoint me out in a crowd easily." he really hated the vest but it did have its benefits finding someone he can trust quickly. "I guess you all dont have a similar method?"

To Justin, the idea of using umbrellas as a way of identification seemed ever more ludicrous than the team jerseys. He was going to have to thank Corey later. "All personnel whom are travelling outside of our compound, its a quick way to do a count on whos returned by evening roll call. But at least you know that your salute is dumb." he was not going to pull the punches with this one.

Justin had to play along. "I'm not insulting your faction, but merely agreeing with your statement." he countered back immediately. "I'm not rude, i'm blunt, complete difference." that was his story and he was sticking to it.

The concept of losing ones head from their shoulders was not the greatest image to have in this place, he wouldn't put it past them to have a guillotine somewhere on location, waiting to be used. If they could, he was sure they would use the heads in a roulette wheel if they could. " I will take that as a compliment and not as a potential threat, so thank you." because he could never be sure. "Have you made any progress on your freedom, how about your faction?" he decided to ask, it was curious to see how connected they were in comparison to his own.

Justin was a little envious, hearing how close Rajni was to being free of the status as a player. "if you are that close then you should go for it, you are on the home stretch." he didn't trust them to not do something shady last minute and entrap them further. But what the girl didn't mention spoke volumes about her and her connection to her group. The blonde processed that for a minute, rolling it around in his mind. "I am not, but i hope to be at that point soon." he explained, glancing back at the tables that held the tickets to salvation. " I should probably get back to it." he mentioned dumbly, with out all the poise he normally had for his group. a social butterfly to other factions he was not.


(WC: 571)

" I do appreciate the offer, but i know ill be fine, my colony already are making plans for those whom may need the assistance." Justin waved it off. He would feel too bad when the coins could go to someone who could really use it. "There's no need to worry." the blonde continued. "I want to stand on my own two feet and try first before i go searching for help." he admitted, not wanting to think about any crutch he had as a backup. "Just make sure you get out too Rajni."