[P2:FIRE] A Job To Do

[Roxana Strix]

Roxana didn't see it as difficult to report in the Guy was found dead. She didn't see it as difficult for Demi to simply state that they had finished taking care of the fire in the library when they heard a gunshot. Upon investigating the sound they found Guy dead. That was all Demi had to say. Perhaps Roxana was expecting too much of her at her young age or perhaps she needed to explain it, but Roxana didn't feel like explaining it. She didn't feel like dealing with any of it when she had to check in on her targets. The dead body just reminded her of them and how far more important they were then the masses that she also had a job to protect.

Demi was following her, asking where she was going and pointing out what she could not do. "I told you before. I have other matters that are more important to take care of." Roxana said, still in the same tone. She did grab a hold of her comm, figuring she could call it in now while she walked ahead. "Roxana here, me and Demi found Guy Legrange. He is dead. Gunshot wound." Rox reported and then put the com back in its place on her belt. Not having stopped walking. What did Demi expect her to do with the body? Bury it? She didn’t have time to do that and while she could have covered the body up she was already heading away from that direction.

She could still feel the inner conflict of what she should be doing versus what was the best thing to do for more than just her job for her organization. "I will meet you there after I take care of a few things. Now stop following me and head to the arena. Cover up Mr. Legrange on the way if you pass by that direction." Roxana gave the order. Now it was just on Demi if she was going to follow it or not. Rox could already feel herself on the verge of snapping, but she had to keep it together.

[Demi Smith]

Demi kept her eye on Roxana as the older girl continued insisting that she had more important matters. Demi opened her mouth, already beginning to question again, to ask what could be more important than reporting a dead body and stuff, but Roxana was already grabbing her com. Demi's mouth snapped shut while Roxana issued the report. It didn't stop her from still following, at least for a bit longer.

"Uh, what's more important than saving people at the arena?" she asked, moving to stand in front of Roxana. "Is it something cool? Like, do you have a lead on who started the fire or something? 'cuz you know I could totally help you kick their butts," Demi slammed one fist into a palm, sending a little puff of dust into the air.

"Bam, just like that," she said, nodding confidently and grinning up at Roxana. "So you should totally take me along."

[Roxana Strix]

Demi was still asking questions, not effectively moving in front of Roxana which did cause Roxana to stop. She let out a deep sigh then, trying to keep herself calm and explaining to herself that Demi was still young and didn't understand that sometimes it was just best to follow order without question. Questions lead to you doubting the orders and then causing you to do what was not expected of you. Kind of like what was happening now for Rox as she still debated over the matter in her head. On the outside she still managed to keep her very robotic and non-expression face.

"You would find it boring. Trust me." Roxana said simply, moving to step around Demi so she could get back to walking. The younger girl pointed out how she could be helpful and was evening grinning like she had already proven herself capable of handling anything. It was enough to make Roxana pause for a moment, standing still and closing her eyes. Why was this so difficult? She hated this place for the people she had met here and what they were doing to her. Was this on purpose? Was it all some kind of trap? Would she ever be able to go back home?

"Look, Demi. You are really strong and have a lot of potential and talent, but there are some things that I have to do alone." Roxana said, speaking a little kinder this time. If only for a moment before going back to her robotic tone. "Now. I'm not going to say this again. Head to the arena to help out there and I will meet you there. In return I'll do something nice for you or whatever it is you want within reason." Roxana said, hoping that an incentive would get Demi to cooperate better.

[Demi Smith]

Demi clicked her tongue as Roxana insisted she'd find it boring. That didn't really stop her, though she was at least considering stopping. It didn't make sense for Roxana to be that insistent on pushing Demi away unless she really wasn't going to be much of a help. That and someone probably should do something about that teacher.

Actually, Demi could hear people coming already: their footfalls and calls not exactly quiet. Turned out that a gunshot and then a report of a dead faculty member caught some attention. The robot kept talking though, insisting, and even bribing. Demi rolled her eyes.

"Fine," she said, practically spitting the word. She waved at Roxana. "I'll even go handle whoever those idiots are," and she turned on her heel, heading back that way, already yelling for them. If there was one thing that Demi could do well, it was distract the adults who ran this school.

[Roxana Strix]

Demi said fine, practically spitting the words out but it was still a fine. Roxana would not have to worry about making an effort to lose the girl to keep her from following her. Plus it meant that Demi was actually going to follow orders. That alone was enough to make a small smile appear on Roxana's face, if only for a moment. Yes, Demi most certainly had potential and here she was already following orders that were given to her. SIGUARD would be pleased. Roxana thought to herself as she gave a small nod at Demi's words.

She did make a note to herself to make it up to the younger girl at some point. Take her to like a mud hole or somewhere Demi wanted to go for a little bit as a reward for all she had done today and the more she would do. "Thank you, Demi." Roxana said, watching Demi head off. She could hear that others were gathering. Everything was going to be handling so she had time to do what she had to do. So Roxana headed off, pulling out her phone to check where her targets were located, and headed there to check in on them in person. Only when she had checked in on all of them would she go to the arena to help out, even if still part of her wanted to help out now.

She still had a job to do. Just the two of them were conflicting with one another and wagging a small war within the youngest of the Strix children.