[Delmar follows the path of her gaze, taking in the sight of the hide out. The structure is essentially finished, so its secure and sustainable now. But its bare bones, essentially, though Delmar has tried to do things like gather blankets and food that won't go bad]
Well...We could really use anything people have to spare. And also people who can make sure everyone knows there's a safe place to come to. To, um, to spread the word.
[She gets it. Regardless of what Delmar might think about the lack of creature comforts in this hideout, Julie can examine it with the kind of critical eye that could have only come from her father. She hates it, but it's useful sometimes.
Julie gives Delmar a reassuring smile and lightly pats his arm.]
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[He tries to smile for her, but it's only a partial success. Still what he manages is genuine.]
I'm sorry that I worried you. But I am very glad that you are safe.
[Delmar sets his hands on her shoulders, reaffirming for himself that she is in one piece and unharmed]
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Once he's finished with his assessment, she looks around at the ongoing work with obvious interest.]
Do you need anything down here?
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Well...We could really use anything people have to spare. And also people who can make sure everyone knows there's a safe place to come to. To, um, to spread the word.
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[She gets it. Regardless of what Delmar might think about the lack of creature comforts in this hideout, Julie can examine it with the kind of critical eye that could have only come from her father. She hates it, but it's useful sometimes.
Julie gives Delmar a reassuring smile and lightly pats his arm.]
I'll try to help. I'm good at hoarding supplies.
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Yes, I'm afraid so. I don't know if we can trust these telephones right now.
[He smiles a little, grateful, when she pats his arm]
That is very generous of you. But I wouldn't want to put you to any trouble. Or have you out there in any more danger.
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[There's a grim smile with that, but he already knows how she really feels about it.]
Besides, I have a gun. I'll be fine.
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Please be very careful, Julie.
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She looks around again, briefly.]
Okay, I'll see what I can find, then I'll be back.