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Joe "Hobbs" Hobbson Hobbs milled around with the others enjoying the time outside before getting back in the bus. He thought when he got to Detroit, he wouldn't be moving again. Turns out he was wrong. Seemed there was no place for him to stay. First his shelter got destroyed by what the eggheads called a mother. Then his group suffered from various dangers while one the road. He thought by the time he and the other survivor from his shelter got to Detroit they'd be safe. That safety only seemed to be a temporary respite from Hell. When the option came up to leave the Detroit compound, he took it. He saw the writing on the wall. It was only a matter of time before something went wrong. The acid rain could've got them or those freaks could've broke in. Or one of those mother things could've broken in. Maybe out west they'd have a chance. He was one of the first sent in to check the other buildings. He recoiled from the scene he saw. Back before everything went to hell, he heard stories about sick freaks slicing people up. He never saw it first hand. Serial killer? occult? Geez, he thought to himself. Why did all the freaks survive? Hobbs has a look of disgust on his face as he walked back to the group standing around. He notices Brandon. "Hey," He says, "You're with that new group of folks that just showed up in Detroit. Aren't ya? My name is Hobbs." He offers his hand to Brandon. pre:Joe “Hobbs” Hobbson (432 points) Last Edited: 4/25/2019 (rechecked points 9/30/11) Name: Joe "Hobbs" Hobbson Attributes [264] ST 14 [35] (+1 ST one time at 5cp) DX 13 [60] IQ 13 [60] HT 15 [50] HP 20 [12] Will 17 [15] (Will includes +1 from 'In game Will bonus') Per 17 [20] FP 20 [12] Basic Lift 39 Damage 1d/2d Basic Speed 7 [5] Basic Move 6 Dodge 9 Social Background TL: 8 [0] Cultural Familiarities: U.S. Languages: English (Native) Advantages [85] Acute Hearing (1) [2] Acute Vision (1) [2] Combat Reflexes [15] Damage Resistance (Flexible) 1 [4] Enhanced Defenses (Dodge) [15] Fearlessness (2) [4] Hard to Kill (3) [6] Hard to Subdue (3) [6] High Pain Threshold [10] In game Will bonus [0] Less Sleep (3) [6] Outdoorsman (1) [10] Reduced Consumption (2) [4] Regeneration (Regular) [25] Temperature Tolerance (1) [1] Very Fit [15] Perks [3] Armorer's advantage [1] Weapon Bond (Hobbs' modified AR-15/M-16 rifle) [1] Cool Under Fire [1] Disadvantages [-30] Alcoholism [-15] No Sense of Smell/Taste [-5] Selfless (12 or less) [-5] Sense of Duty (The group) (Small Group) [-5] Quirks [-5] _Unused Quirk 1 [-1] Torso covered in various scars [-1] Gruff [-1] Protective of Alex [-1] Skeptical of the motives of others [-1] Skills [87] Area Knowledge (Michigan) IQ/E - IQ+0 13 [1] Armoury/TL8 (Small Arms) IQ/A - IQ+2 15 [8] Axe/Mace DX/A - DX-1 12 [1] Boating/TL8 (Unpowered) DX/A - DX-1 12 [1] Bow DX/A - DX-1 12 [1] Brawling DX/E - DX+0 13 [1] Camouflage IQ/E - IQ+3 16 [1] includes: +1 from 'Outdoorsman' Climbing DX/A - DX-1 12 [1] Diplomacy-12 IQ-1 [2] Dreaming Will/H - Will+0 17 [4] Driving/TL8 (Automobile) DX/A - DX+1 14 [4] Driving/TL8 (Heavy Wheeled) DX/A - DX+0 13 [1] First Aid/TL8 (Human) IQ/E - IQ+0 13 [1] Forced Entry DX/E - DX+0 13 [1] Guns/TL8 (Light Machine Gun) DX/E - DX+1 14 [1] Guns/TL8 (Pistol) DX/E - DX+0 15 [2] Guns/TL8 (Rifle) DX/E - DX+4 17 [12] Guns/TL8 (Shotgun) DX/E - DX+1 14 [1] Guns/TL8 (Submachine Gun) DX/E - DX+1 14 [1] Hiking HT/A - HT+0 15 [2] Intimidation Will/A - Will+0 17 [2] Knife DX/E - DX+0 13 [1] Lockpicking/TL8 IQ/A - IQ+1 14 [4] Machinist/TL8 IQ/A - IQ+0 13 [2] Mechanic/TL8 (Diesel Engines) IQ/A - IQ+0 13 [2] Mechanic/TL8 (Gasoline Engines) IQ/A - IQ+2 15 [8] Meditation Will/H - Will-2 15 [1] Navigation/TL8 (Land) IQ/A - IQ+0 13 [1] includes: +1 from 'Outdoorsman' Observation Per/A - Per+1 18 [2] includes: +1 from 'Acute Vision' Professional Skill (Hunter) IQ/A - IQ+0 13 [2] Scrounging Per/E - Per+1 18 [2] Search Per/A - Per+0 17 [2] Soldier/TL8 IQ/A - IQ-1 12 [1] Stealth DX/A - DX-1 12 [1] Survival (Woodlands) Per/A - Per+1 18 [2] includes: +1 from 'Outdoorsman' Traps/TL8 IQ/A - IQ+0 12 [2] Two-Handed Axe/Mace DX/A - DX-1 12 [1] Urban Survival Per/A - Per-1 16 [1] Technique: TA (Rifle/Skull) (-7+3) 13 [4] Stats [267] Ads [125] Perks [3] Disads [-30] Quirks [-5] Skills [87] = Total [432] +161 cp Not spent Modified AR-15/M-16 Rifle with broken scope 30 round magazine (Use M-16 stats) Holdout pistol, .380 no rounds of ammo .45 pistol, full clip Uzi, unknown amount of ammo P-38 50' of rope half a roll of duct tape Lensmatic Tritium Compass Leatherman multi-tool Sharpening stone 20 trash bags. Poncho Hiking backpack Ultra light sleeping bag Crowbar Improvised lock picks Hand axe flashlight with crank Large knife Portable tool kit (armoury) shoulder holster Cut resistant gloves SAS survival handbook personal basics Flak Vest DR: 7 Location - Torso Weighs 20lbs. Last changes: ST +1 [10], HT +1 [10], HP +1 [2], Hard to Kill +2 [4], Hard to Subdue +2 [4], Very Fit [15], 2 Perks: Armorer's advantage and Weapon Bond (Hobbs' modified AR-15/M-16 rifle), Armoury/TL8 (Small Arms) +1 [4], Traps +1 [1], technique TA (Rifle/Skull)[3], Damage Resistance (Flexible) [4], ST +1 at 1/2 cost; +1 diplomacy; DX+1; Bow +1; +2 fp [4], Hard to subdue +1 [2], Pistol +1 [1], Rifle +1 [4], TA (Rifle/Skull) +1 [1], Diplomacy +1 [1], Perk: Cool under fire. 2 HP [4]. Boosting Basic speed by .25 [5]. 2 FP [4]. enhanced defenses (dodge) +15, Regeneration (regular) +25, and +1 to HT 10. DocBubonic fucked around with this message at 21:18 on Apr 25, 2019 |
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Hobbs Hobbs nods to John as he sees him come over. Hobbs expression is a dour one, but John could tell he wasn't having a private conversation with Brandon. "Heard you guys dealt with some serious psycho before you came to Detroit. Tony told me a little bit about what happened with you guys. Looks like he wasn't the only psycho running around these days. One of them came this way, seems to have moved along." Hobbs talks without much emotion. Although many people might show some anger or fright over what Hobbs saw, Hobbs talked as though he was describing bad thunderstorm that caused some damage.
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Sep 20, 2007 21:38
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Hobbs "Let's just say we better be careful about anyone we meet. No telling what kind of secrets they're hiding." Hobbs shifts his position, putting his weight on his other leg. He looks around, checking to make sure there's nothing he ought to be concerned about. "My name is Hobbs, I used to own a gun store before everything went to Hell." nice picture. Is he going to color it?
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Sep 24, 2007 21:34
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Hobbs "Hell, this was a bit of and adjustment for me and I hung out with militia men preparing for doomsday. I'm surprised you're able to cope."
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Sep 25, 2007 03:52
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Hobbs "Maybe it would have been better if the world got nuked." His voice sounds resigned, as though he's prepared to die at any time. "I guess I shouldn't feel that way, but drat if things aren't messed up. Maybe out west things aren't so bad. Just don't know."
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Sep 25, 2007 08:05
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Hobbs "drat acid rain," Hobbs mutters as he gets on the bus.
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Sep 25, 2007 17:23
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Hobbs Hobbs mutters, "What the poo poo." as he watched the fake snow come down. He didn't know what it was, and decided maybe it was best to keep it that way. As the bus came up on the Redhawk vehicles, he was already standing at the front of the bus straining to see through the fake snow. "Might be a trap." Hobbs unslings his rifle and turns his safety off. "No telling who the trap is for though." Hobbs steps out. He takes a quick look around. If they're going to ambush us, then those vehicles are just bait. They should be hiding on either side of the road. Hobbs thinks to himself. Hobbs puts the rifle to his shoulder and looks through the scope to see if he spot any ambushes. Perception 13, Search (unskilled) 8 Soldier 12 Traps 11 HP 11/11 Will 12 Per 13 FP 10/12
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Sep 26, 2007 21:44
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Hobbs "Hey, Tony." Hobbs says as he scans the house. "Looks like there's a house up there. Some of the Redhawks might be holed up there." or it could have some sick bastards who like to butcher people, Hobbs thinks to himself. Hobbs moves up to get a better view of the house. He makes sure to stay behind the vehicles for cover.
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Sep 27, 2007 04:13
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Hobbs "What the hell's going on back there?" Hobbs asks John. "If there's anybody in that house, I don't think they'll be welcoming to visitors. No lights on and no movement. They might have heard us or seen us coming. If they did then they're either hiding inside hoping we go away or they're waiting to ambush us." The continued commotion from the buses catches Hobbs attention again. "Somebody see something?"
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Sep 27, 2007 20:10
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Hobbs "What the hell is going on!" Its the first time anyone has heard Hobbs raise his voice. Hobbs runs to where the shots were fired.
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Sep 28, 2007 03:12
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Hobbs "We're up the poo poo creek now." Hobbs wanted to ask about the dead girl, but the things coming at them took priority. Hobbs raised his rifle up. He aimed for the lead wolf-dog. Lining up the lead in his sights, Hobbs fires a shot. Guns/TL8 (Rifle) 14 for the shot. AR-15 rifle with scope (Assault rifle 5.56mm) 70 rounds of ammo dam 5d pi acc 5 range 500 rof 12 With the scope he gets a +2 acc bonus. He's doing an Aim maneuver followed up by an all-out attack (determined) +2 for aiming for 2 seconds and + 4 for all-out attack determined. So I guess my guy has a bonus of +11?
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Sep 28, 2007 03:34
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Hobbs "They just won't die." Hobbs mutters to himself. He aims again at the closest wolf and fires a burst at it. Guns/TL8 (Rifle) 14 for the shot. AR-15 rifle with scope (Assault rifle 5.56mm) 17 rounds of ammo left in rifle dam 5d pi acc 5 range 500 rof 12 Scope +2 acc bonus. Aim maneuver to get the acc bonus, and all out attack +4 (+11) to roll. Firing 12 shots at the lead wolf thing
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Sep 28, 2007 17:54
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Hobbs "loving hell!" Hobbs begins running to catch up to the bus. code:
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Oct 1, 2007 04:13
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Hobbs Hobbs grits his teeth. The pain means little to him. The fact that the wolves just shed their own bodies, which would be horrifying any other time doesn't stay on his mind. The only thing running through Hobbs mind is killing them. Hobbs moves to the back of the bus and looks for a window he can use to shoot them. code:
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Oct 1, 2007 07:06
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Hobbs After seeing that the danger has passed. Hobbs sits down. He checks his ammunition. The magazine was empty. Hobbs did a mental tally of his ammo. 40 rounds he thought to himself. Hobbs went and grabbed his rifle and loaded 30 rounds into the magazine and loaded one into the chamber. down to forty rounds for the rifle. Putting 30+1 into the rifle, leaving him with 9 rounds left after that.
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Oct 1, 2007 21:39
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Hobbs Hobbs walks up to the front of the bus. He sees the signs ahead. "May not be a bad idea to check those places out. Might be able to scavenge some supplies. What do you guys think?"
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Oct 3, 2007 07:19
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Hobbs "We need supplies, but we better go to the hospital first. John needs help bad. I hope there's something in that hospital." Hobbs stares into the ashen color mess ahead. He tries to peer through the darkness for dangers or anything that might be useful. Hell, even a sign of where the hospital is. Perception 13 (+1 acute senses sight) = 14
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Oct 4, 2007 02:13
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Hobbs "Don't like this. No telling what's still in there. Still, if there's anything in there that can help John, then it'll be worth it. Who's going to come with me?" Hobbs felt his gut clench. The place spooked him. It would be real easy to hide in there. Lots of rooms and hallways. Nothing is probably still in there, but there's a chance something is hanging around. code:DocBubonic fucked around with this message at 07:24 on Oct 4, 2007 |
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Oct 4, 2007 06:42
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Hobbs "Thanks, Evan. If anything happens, we'll be back quick." Hobbs takes the radio and turns it on. Is Hobbs the only one who has a flashlight that is powered by a crank?
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Oct 4, 2007 17:44
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Hobbs "Evan. I can sort of hear you, but there seems to be a lot of static." Hobbs stands outside the bus waiting to make sure his brave band is ready to enter the hospital. As he stands there, he flicks the safety off of his rifle.
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Oct 5, 2007 02:05
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Hobbs Hobbs pushes the send button on the radio. "I don't care what caused this mess. I just want to get away from it." He releases the button. He looks over towards Raymond. "A generator? There might be some fuel there. If we can't get fuel from it, then maybe we could hole up here a little while with some power. The place might be defensible in the short term. Give us some time to heal up."
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Oct 5, 2007 05:25
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Hobbs "It looks clear so far." Hobbs remarks. "I think we ought to go through the the rest of the hospital. Might be an emergency generator downstairs."
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Oct 8, 2007 01:10
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Hobbs "We can search the building and see what we come up with. I'm not sure what's left here after everyone left. If we find anything, we'll bring it back here." code:DocBubonic fucked around with this message at 03:36 on Oct 9, 2007 |
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Hobbs "Doesn't sound like a bad idea. Bring people in and get the bus out of the open. This hospital should provide better protection then the bus."
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Oct 9, 2007 03:37
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Hobbs "Could be just rust around the door too. Hmm, the generator is probably down there, but so could any number of bad things too. I wonder if anyone kept records that might mention what's down there?" Hobbs brings the supplies back to the group and lets them know about the door.
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Oct 9, 2007 23:48
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Hobbs "Hold on. We shouldn't have people running around during the operation. If the operation is going to happen, then we should stay around where its happening and make sure nothing goes wrong."
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Oct 10, 2007 23:29
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Hobbs As the operation begins to get under way, Hobbs builds himself a makeshift barricade with whatever materials he can find. Chairs, shelving, bed frames. He piles up what he can to provide a barrier against anyone coming in and a firing position to stand behind. Scrounging 15
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Oct 11, 2007 20:31
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Hobbs "Be careful you two. They're going to operate on John, so I don't know if can help you out if you get into any trouble. If there's any trouble, get the hell out of there and back over to us. Got that?" Hobbs lets go of the talk button to hear a response.
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Oct 12, 2007 05:29
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Hobbs "Better not get into any trouble. Ain't gonna have the cavalry save their asses. Hell, don't even know if they'd be able to let us know what's going on." Hobbs mutters to himself. He stood alone behind his barricade. Some of the others asked if they should stand guard, but Hobbs told them no. No reason to have a big group standing behind the barricade, since so few people had guns.
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Hobbs Hobbs tried to keep his attention on the matters in front of him. Couldn't worry about the surgery, since they can't be interrupted and the radio cut out, so ya can't contact those guys. All I can do now is wait and hope for the best.
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Oct 16, 2007 06:39
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Hobbs "What the Hell is going on in there?" Hobbs yells.
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Oct 16, 2007 06:43
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Hobbs "You got poo poo handled in there?" Hobbs yells in. He was smart enough not to just bust into the surgery room. He used to watch MASH a lot and they always told Radar to put on a mask. Didn't want to get germs in the operating room, unless the poo poo hit the fan. Hobbs hears the gun shots and goes back to looking out over his barricade. He grabs the radio to see if he can get a hold of anyone. "What the hell's going on out there?"
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Oct 17, 2007 20:28
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Hobbs "What the hell happened out there?" Hobbs yells the question disregarding the state of the two guys who came in.
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Oct 18, 2007 01:07
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Hobbs "Wh' gently caress? There's something outside and it took Rick? loving hell. Probably got us trapped in here too."
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Hobbs "Boris? What the hell. I thought he was right around here. poo poo. I haven't seen him. Last thing we needed was someone wandering around here."
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Oct 20, 2007 03:10
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Hobbs "What he really wants is us to go down after him. Fucker is baiting us." Hobbs tells Raymond. Hobbs feels the urge to slap Raymond. Instead he just tells Raymond, "You called him a puppet master and if you let him manipulate you like that he is. Don't let him control you."
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Oct 20, 2007 20:54
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Hobbs "Sounds like we got that sonuvabitch blocking the bus down there, so we can't just run down to the bus and escape. He has us trapped here. Fucker will probably be coming in after us soon. Not much we can do about that except hole up here and start shooting him when he gets close." Hobbs looks down the hallway, half expecting the thing to appear. When he hears about finding Boris he says, "He wandered off by himself. That was really stupid and I'm not tracking him down now. We need to focus on that thing that was after you. Boris wandered off by himself, let him find his way back by himself."
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Oct 21, 2007 06:15
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Hobbs "Anyone else want to run into unknown danger and get themselves killed?" Hobbs says sarcastically. "drat it. I need a drink." Hobbs keeps manning his post. Although he doesn't say it, he hopes no one else dies tonight.
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Oct 23, 2007 20:36
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Hobbs "Files don't seem to be telling me anything new, except that people knew about this disease for a long time. Can anyone else make sense of this stuff?" Hobbs steps away and cranks on his flashlight. As specified in Hobbs sheet, he does have a flashlight powered by a crank.
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Hobbs "Make a run for the bus? That thing is down there and it seems intelligent. Probably intelligent enough to know that we'll want to get to the bus. I bet its sitting out there waiting for us. Its sitting out there like a lion or something and we're just a herd of antelope. We go out and its going to go after a straggler or who ever it sees as the weakest. What I'm trying to say is that we're not all going to make it to the bus."
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