MCA Lobby - All Day Wednesday

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After a quick trip to the sporting goods store, Rusty returned to his building. If he couldn't get his hands on a generator, he could at least do his best to keep his tenants warm and comfortable.

There were battery operated lanterns all over the lobby. In one corner was a pile of down sleeping bags. A propane stove on the counter boiled water for instant coffee, tea, or hot cocoa.

And a fireplace had randomly appeared in the lobby as well.


[open to any residents or anyone else who wants to stop by! no OCD.]

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An unfamiliar boy slipped through the door. Perhaps his presence was unwelcome, but the unmistakable scent of hot soup and hot chocolate came with him. Or rather, the bag in his hand.

"Hello?"

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Rusty glanced over. "Hello," he said. "Can I help you?"

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A smile flickered over his face as he walked to the counter.

"From the Cafe," he explained, "and I brought moddable soup, considering how things are. Also, hot chocolate."

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Rusty smiled. "Hey, thanks, kid," he said. "That was really nice of you. I stocked up on some of those hand warmers if you need any."

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He went to shake his head before finally nodding.

"I suppose I could take one. But there's no charge for the soup. Anything you'd like?"

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"I'll take a bowl of whatever you've got," Rusty said, going over to the supplies he had purchased earlier and digging out a couple of hand warmers.

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"I've got a a few things (http://community.livejournal.com/fandomtownies/3556170.html) on me, and I can go back for others."

"Also, hot chocolate."

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"Something with chicken would be great," Rusty said. "And I'll never turn down hot chocolate."

Or any food really.

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A cardboard bowl of chicken noodle and a disposable cup of hot chocolate were put on the counter.

"That work?" he said with a smile, glad people were receptive to this whole thing.

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Rusty wrapped his hands around the cup of hot chocolate and enjoyed the warmth radiating from it.

"Perfect. Thanks. You got a name?"

Cause he was gonna call and recommend the kid get a raise.

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"Liir," he provided.

"And yourself? I'm sorry if I'm unfamiliar; I've never actually been here before."

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"Rusty Ryan," he said. "I'm the new owner/landlord. Been here since September."

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"Good day to you, then, Mr. Ryan. I don't really know much of anyone here," he said, "but I used to. She's gone home at the moment, though."

What does one say to someone who rents apartments.

"A very nice building indeed."

...he'd tried.

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Mina came down to the lobby, bundled up a bit, and instantly headed to where the stove sat.

"I suppose I could use a cup of tea," she said.

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"Help yourself," Rusty said. "There's also some down sleeping bags, some of those hand warmer things and some battery powered lanterns."

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"This is the second instance in a week of this modern technology failing," Mina said. "It seems rather troublesome."

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Rusty nodded. "It's common for the power to go out in exceptionally bad weather."

Or when you decide to knock it out to pull a heist.

"I heard about the laundry thing though."

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"Oh, I was referring to the chaos with the phones," Mina said. "I suppose you are right, it is actually three instances."

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"Phone chaos?"

Yeah, Rusty seldom checked his voicemail.

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"I believe the phones were redirecting messages," Mina said. "I received many that were not intended for me."

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"Huh. Maybe I should check my voicemail."

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"If you do, sir, please take care that such was probably not intended for your ears," Mina said.

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"Duly noted," Rusty said.

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"But forgive me for rattling on," Mina said. "How are you, sir?"

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"Cold," Rusty said. "But trying to muddle through until they fix the power."