( he hadn't checked to see if anyone from camp was here either, so she doesn't need to feel too bad about it. of course, in his case, it's really more a lack of concern on his part than a matter of having to start all over again with a new group of people. it's all the same anyway. )

They might think you've been captured. I don't think they would have noticed that I've disappeared as well. ( he dips his chin, regarding her. ) I'm not as important. ( but with that said, he's pretty sure that none of them would do anything about it — none of them could do anything about it. they would just have to carry on. that was the unspoken rule, after all. but he is kind enough not to point it out to her. not when she's in her current state. )

Showers are up ahead. ( fortunately, it's past rush hour for their usage — or maybe everyone is just far too gone from the toxins by now to worry about cleanliness — so no lines await them. he pulls her into the men's, ushering her into the first stall. then wordlessly, he reaches behind her to turn on the cold water before taking a quick step back out to avoid the spray of water. ) Wash thoroughly. ( he draws the curtains on her, turns his back and waits. )