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Crest blinked slowly as Reese explained the New California Republic.  [b]"Oh... so they are a military group or something?"[/b] she asked, just to clarify.  Seeing the canteen of water, Crest's face relaxed.  [b]"Oh gods thank you."[/b] She grasped the canteen and drank a long draught, slowly and steadily.  if she drank too quickly, she might get a stomachache.  Another fact she had no idea how she knew. Swishing the liquid around in her mouth for a moment, Crest swallowed and then flinched as he said something about her remembering her name.  [b]"Actually.. that's the name on the dental floss in my pocket."[/b] she admitted sheepishly.  [b]"But.. i figure.. i have to be named something right?  So.. i guess.. i will train myself to answer to Crest."[/b]  What if they found her name wasn't Crest, what if people showed up who knew her.  Best to tell the truth to these people after all.  After another long drought of water, where she swished it around in her mouth, Crest nodded, handing him back the canteen.  [b]"Thanks."[/b] She eyed the group, taking a nervous breath.  [b]"I.. yeah. i think i'm good."[/b]