A memorial of sorts

[sumarusfinest]

The resident Nexus police officer looks a lot less formal than he usually is. He's missing the usual suit and tie, dressed in all black--button up and slacks.

He sets a vase of lilies down on a table gently.

"Has anyone been able to determine the full extent of the damage and...casualties here in the Nexus?"

He's been cleaning up in Sumaru since the attack, and feels bad he's only now checking in.

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[notalldead]

"Yer gonna come up with what this memorial should look like and then me 'n my boys can get it built. That's what yer gonna do. Gimme somethin' to make sure Jimbo, my soldier, ain't forgotten and yer clear in my books. Hell, yer not even in my bad graces to begin with.

"It ain't yer fault."

[sumarusfinest]

"Of course." Katsuya snaps top attention and nods. There wasn't time for him to wallow in guilt. He had something he could do.

"I will do just that, sir."

[notalldead]

"Sir? Hell, buddy, I'm just Jesse. And I ain't orderin' y'all around. I'm just tellin' y'all what needs to be done. Don't go beatin' yerself up or thinkin' you owe me somethin'. Cuz you don't. Only ones with blood on their hands is them demons. Not you."

[sumarusfinest]

"I see." Well, he's at least back on task now. "I'll do what I can to get that started right away."

If you'd told him before he'd be having friendly conversation with an undead....the world was truly a strange place.

[notalldead]

Jesse gives the other man a friendly smile. He almost, nearly reaches over and gives Katsuya's shoulder a pat too, but he refrains.

"Glad to see yer standin', by the by. Y'all fought hard against that big-ass fly fella."

[sumarusfinest]

Katsuya notes the hesitation and smiles, extending a hand for it to be shaken. If Jesse needs permission, he'll grant it.

"Thank you. You and your companions fought hard as well."

[notalldead]

The handshake is returned quickly, his grip firm and thankful. The permission is what he needed and he's glad to see it extended.

"And we'll be right there if this sorta thing ever happens again. Y'all can take that to the bank."