New York, Around Hogwarts

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

This castle was pretty impressive, Kate had found her way up to what was once the owlery as evidenced by some fossilized owl droppings and pellets that she found around as she headed up for a good view of the city. Easy to track triffids movements from here when they're out, and she was going to do patrols around to find where there might be other survivors like Jessica around here. Or just new arrivals in need of help. But at least, had the start of a base and headquarters with some supplies already. Including what Garo and Will had brought up. Hopefully Nathan will bring more, and more volunteers.

She had asked him to write a notice on the farm board, and leave information in Metropolis to anybody who might be interested in coming up and helping. Including a special message to Teddy to update him on her location. Also apologies to Mel for leaving the farm and patrol on short notice, and her thanks to Dinah for the practice help.

But her city needed her she felt, and she didn't think it was lost just yet.

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[runawayalot.livejournal.com]

"Who're you?" It's a challenging statement from a seven-year-old who has decided that, in absence of anyone else (other than paintings), she is the current King of the Castle.

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

O RLLY? And here Kate figured she was the current Queen.

But she smiled at the girl, and remarked, "I'm Kate, are you new here or been around?"

[runawayalot.livejournal.com]

"I didn't say you could come here," is the reply. Complete with crossed arms.

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

More raising of eyebrows but she said, "The door was open, and we didn't see anybody else here besides the paintings and the ghosts."

[runawayalot.livejournal.com]

"Well... it's a big place, so I guess you can stay here. As long as you don't get in my way."

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

"All right, though since it is a big place, maybe we can help each other out. A couple of my friends brought some supplies, food and other necessities, and seeing about improving defense around here against those plants. And getting more people to help out there, and with dealing with the plants. So any information you might have would be appreciated."

[runawayalot.livejournal.com]

Whoa! An adult (teenagers look like adults when you are seven) is asking for her help! She is Important!

"I can show you around some," she offers. It's about the only thing she can think of that she can actually do.

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

Yes she is, since admitting she's been here longer, and Kate's willing to defer to her in that category.

"That would be great, thank you very much. Seen the tower, and one of the classrooms, but I know there's a lot more to check out around here."

[runawayalot.livejournal.com]

She takes off at a trot, looking back once to make sure she's being followed.

"You can't get in a lot of places 'cause you need the password," she explains, "There's a kitchen and a hospital, though. And a huuuuuuuge room with tables and stuff."

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

Kate followed after her, and nodded, "Oh I know, only reason Will and I got access to the tower was through guesswork, and sheer luck. Password's apparently 'fairy lights' for whatever the reason. I didn't catch your name by the way."

[runawayalot.livejournal.com]

"You got in?!" >:( Not fair!

"Um... I'm Laura. Who's Will?"

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

"Did I mention the sheer dumb luck part? It's nice to meet you Laura."

Kate then added, "Will would be Will Scarlett, my boyfriend, red hair with a bit of a beard, thin, green eyes, cute. He and Garo followed me up here from the Cooper Farm in Kansas. And we're hoping to get more volunteers from there and Metropolis to come up and help people here. Do you know Jessica? "

[runawayalot.livejournal.com]

"That's the girl that looks like a cow." Yup.

[will_scarlett]

It takes some searching but Will finds Kate and hugs her saying,

"Been talkin' to Garo, think we might try sparrin' tomorrow."

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

A hug back.

"Oh? Just be careful, though good idea. We all need the practice, and gotta stay in shape for attacks."

She added, "And turns out this place had a resident already. There's a girl named Laura, kind of sour, but she's ok. She knows most of this place."

[will_scarlett]

"Oh aye, that's useful then. An aye, think will be good for both o'us an we'll try to na get too beat up. 'ow are ye, love?"

He traces her face and gives her a small kiss.

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

"Fine, got a tour around some of this already. There's bathrooms, and found the infirmary area. Definitely need that."

She did smile, and kissed him back. She felt a lot more sure of herself since coming up here. She was finding a purpose again.

[will_scarlett]

"Aye, do at that."

He can see that and it makes him happy so he gives her another kiss.

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

Her arms looped around him, and there was a soft noise of affirmation from her.

After a moment, she paused in between kisses, "How are you settling in? You still ok with this? It's lot safer back in Kansas."

[will_scarlett]

"Aye, I am, 'ad a 'ard moment o'thinkin' 'bout the dungeons but gettin' better."

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

She hugged him again, "You don't have to go down there, can stay up high. You're gonna have to either get used to high building jumping, or traveling in subways to get through the city though."

[will_scarlett]

"Dinna mind bein' up 'igh, like bein' in trees but na quite. What's a subway?"

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

"Well, when this city ran more, they were trains... long moving cars that travel on metal rails underground."

[will_scarlett]

"If ye're with me, I'll manage an do me best to 'old back the dark."

[nothawkingbird.livejournal.com]

She brought her hand up to stroke his cheek, and then gently brush his hair back from his face.

"I will, I'm sorry, Will. It's one of the only places those plants won't go."