*the party are sitting down with Jude in a larger room of the safe house.*

Lavina: What were you doing out there?- The AAC could have found you.

Jude:...

Concussion: Come now. Spit it out.

*Lavina aggressively spits out a jet of acid at Concussion, making him stumble a little.*

Concussion: Hey!

Jude: I was...tired.

Jack: Tired? What do you mean tired?-

Jude: I was tired of living like this. A life of crime and trickery. My parents left me when the anomaly uprising began. I was left alone. I had to fend for myself by stealing and deception.

Lavina: So, you had nobody else?

Jude: No...I had one. Just one, she...helped, me, we were able to survive out here thanks to her. We lived in my parent's old house which they had left when the uprising began, and many people began evacuating the city. I, along with her and hundreds of others were discarded. I eventually became tired of the life I was living, stealing and deceit was not something I could condone. So I ran away. Into the deserted streets, and hid. Unfortunately, my stress levels escalated further, leading to many high energy readings in my area, which is how you, as well as the AAC found me.

Concussion: You mentioned...a partner, who is she?

Jude: Her name is Liz. That's all you need to know.

Concussion: (in a frustrated tone) Tell us more. Now.

Jack: How many times do I have to tell you Luca, you're only making matters wor-

*A loud bang rings throughout the safe house, sounds of clanking metal can be heard*

Lavina: Its the AAC!-

(will continue)