Averting the Apocalypse

[pridegoeth]

Continued from here (Alternate Link)...

"...You know, I could probably adapt the smaller actuators for surgical work, or build a new set geared towards that..." Only one thing could distract Dr. Octavius from catching up on eating, and that's thoughts of a new science project. His new co-worker has brought inspiration, and even though they're in the cafeteria now, it's clear the Doctor's mind is still back in the lab.

There is, among the cafeteria workers at the far end of the room, a subtle ripple of gossip from someone else who's just come in. Dr. Octavius is oblivious, lost in thoughts of designing new arms, but something's up. Nobody seems to see any reason to share that with the scientists, however, until the warning klaxon starts abruptly, loud enough to break through any train of thought.

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[bprd_fishman]

"Oh, no." Abe was on his feet in moments, food forgotten, eyes wider in panic. "The shelters. They hadn't shown them to me, I got distracted--"

Fool, fool. You're near the ocean. The shelters are the first place you located.