Detroit: Reborn (DBH Fanfic)

Ch.16-Code Red

~December 15th, 10:30am~

"Are you sure James will be ok?" Oliver asked as he walked with Katie.

The two were walking to Dr.Hayes house to meet up with Markus and North, the day was bitterly cold but the sun was shining and snow sparkling. Oliver decided to go with Katie, insisting that she couldn't be alone with dangerous people on the prowl. Although Katie said there was no need he kept insisting until she gave in, he was nice but a little too protective. And he's only known her a couple days.

"He knows the procedure and emergency exits of my house." Katie replied. "I shut the curtains and locked all the doors before we left so all he has to make sure of is that he doesn't answer the door."

After Connor calling her yesterday about an encounter with another gang member he informed Katie that James life could be in danger. She told him to lay low and not leave the house until they could be certain he was safe.

"I know..but still we have no idea what these people are capable of." Oliver sighed.

"We know muder and vandalism, I'm sure they could break into my house if they wanted." Katie replied bluntly. "Look, I know you're worried but it'll be fine. He's a smart guy, or well..a slippery one. He'll be ok until we get back, and if nothing else he knows to escape out onto the roof and my phone will update me if there was forced entry."

Oliver nodded slowly, still not happy with the answer but knew she was right. They continued walking with a slightly tense atmosphere but it was calm. Once arriving at the house, North was on the porch and waved them over, Katie smiled and walked over. "Sorry if we're late."

"No, you are not late, come in." North replied, stepping inside.

Markus was looking over the house and looked over when the three entered, he smiled. "Good to see you again Katie. And the person behind you, you are Oliver correct?"

Oliver nodded. "Yes sir."

"Just Markus, and this is North." Markus replied, introducing his partner before looking to Katie. "I hope this is not an inconvenient time."

"Lately my schedule has been...at odds." Katie shrugged. "My friend Luke says it's good for me to be away from the restaurant though, since I'm there almost every day."

"Markus and I just wanted to have a second opinion." North said. "How many androids do you think we can keep here?"

Katie bit her lip and looked around, humming a little. "Well..two bedrooms..which I imagine you two will take the master room..I mean I guess it depends if the deviants want to sleep on the floor."

"They would not care, right now they are more concerned with being in a safer place." Markus replied.

"Well then I think you can have a fair amount of androids. I wouldn't recommend over 20, hell 15 might be the limit.." Katie said, playing with her hair. "It's up to you guys really."

"Too bad there is not another safe place.." Oliver said as he looked at Katie. "Are you sure there is no where else the androids can stay?"

"Sorry Oliver, but there isn't many places that can host more than 100 androids." Katie replied. "And even with jobs they will have to save up for a couple months before even getting an apartment, and I'm talking a shitty one."

"The church is not safe anymore." North added in. "And even with the help of some humans there is not much more we can do to secure the location."

"Wait..aren't you supposed to be hiding Markus?" Katie asked. "Connor told me you were attacked."