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Walter: Aw, we don't need her, Mia! We just need to manipulate them, ourselves! >:3

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Harry: ... You mean when we're at the Safe Zone?

Mia: Awesome. So where do we start? C:<

Claire: You two are starting to sound like supervillains.

Mia: Good. >:3

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Key: Mhmm...

Walter: We need to convince them that sex is a perfectly reasonable thing to do. You handle Key and I can handle Harry. Something tells me that getting them to do it won't be too hard. |:3

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Harry: ... I say if we make it to the Safe Zone, we find some way to celebrate.

Claire: I wouldn't be too sure of that. :P

Mia: Oh, hush you, you said you weren't going to get involved. XP

Claire: *rolls her eyes, and eats some more chips*

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Key: *smiles a bit wider* Yeah? Have anything in mind?

Walter: All it takes is a little push. A little reminder that you can love someone PHYSICALLY too. X3

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Harry: ... I dunno, actually. Friendly snowball fight?

Claire: You do realize some couples just don't work that way, right?

Mia: What was that about not getting involved?

Claire: :P

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Key: *grins* That would be pretty amazing, I'm not gonna lie... it'd give us a chance to laugh, finally...

Walter: Also, I doubt Harry and Key are one of those couples. They just haven't done it YET. They're too innocent.

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Harry: *With a soft smile* ... I'd like to laugh again...

Claire: Then let them take their time and do it on their own terms. They're adults, they don't need coaching. :P

Mia: I beg to differ... X)

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Key: *her grin softens* I think we all do. *kisses his cheek*

Walter: Yes, exactly! They're far too awkward about it -- They might NEVER get around to it!

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Harry: *His expression brightens just a bit when she does this*

Claire: *shakes her head*

Mia: heheheh. So anyways, you have any ideas, Walt? C:

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Key: *laughs a little at this* You should try smiling more often. It suits you.

Walter: Well, like I said before, I handle Harry and you handle Key. We'll convince them - as good friends, mind you - that sex is amazing and good for them. We'll sell the idea to them. Maybe slip a few hints here and there. :3

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Harry: *He chuckles a little - just a little - at this* ... You really think so?

Mia: Alright, sounds like a plan. A wonderful, glorious plan. >:3

Claire: *eats chips and listens in, entertained*

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Key: *nods* mhmm. :)

Walter: A plan, indeed. X3

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Harry: *Can't help but look at Key and smile from the compliment, appreciating it*

Mia: *eats chips, grinning mischeviously*

Claire: *laughs quietly to herself*

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Key: *smiles back, to show she meant it*

Walter: *eats his chips, excited* X3

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Harry: *glances at the door to the back area* ... Hey Key, why... Well, if you don't mind me asking -- Why do you think Walter and Mia have this obsession with us having... Erm... Sex?

Mia: CX

Claire: You know, your eagerness scares me.

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Key: *reddens a bit* Well I um... *coughs awkwardly* I honestly have no idea.

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Walter: *Munches on chips* <3

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Harry: *quietly, weakly* ... You're too good to me, you know...

Mia: :P *keeps looking through the shelves*

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Key: *shakes her head, giving him a sad smile* It's what you need right now.

Claire: ...

Walter: I was rarely able to eat these before. <3

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Harry: *Gives Key a sad, grateful smile. He knows in his heart, though, that Key deserves so much more than what he is. She deserves someone better*

Mia: They hard to find in the motherland? ;P

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Key: *still smiling up at him, she opens her arms, offering a hug. offering comfort*

Claire: ...

Walter: No, I just could rarely afford them. I had to save my money for what I NEEDED when I was out on my own. I was never able to hold down a job until really recently, since I was too young to really do anything before.

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Harry: *keeping his smile, he leans in and closes the hug*

Mia: Ah... I can understand that. <:/ *grabs a bag for herself*

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Key: *hugs him tightly, warmly, rubbing his back with one hand. she whispers* I love you, Harry. I'll be here when you need me.

Walter: *happily eats the chips* =^^=

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Harry: ... I love you too... I hope I can do the same for you. <:(

Key: I'm sure you can. I'm not too worried. <:)

Claire: ...

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Mia: *sits down against the shelves, munching on chips* so um. you think Harry's going to be okay? <:/

Harry: *Smiles a little again at her*

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Walter: Eh, yeah. Key's been able to calm him down before. We haven't been hearing SCREAMING coming from them yet, soo...

Mia: Ah, good point. *munches*

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Key: *smiles back. she moves a hand up to the back of his head, and gently pulls him down so their foreheads are touching* <3

Claire: ... <:) *decides that she should probably go. she silently stands and heads into the back room*

Walter: I always 'ave good points. ;p

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Harry: *Doesn't mind, and in fact enjoys the contact*

Claire: Who has good points about what? :P

Mia: Oh! Well hello there. :P

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Key: *is happy to just sit there with Harry* <3

Walter: And I have good points about EVERYTHING, Claire. ;D

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Harry: *Sits with Key, then eventually moves in the kiss her*

Claire: Right. :P

Mia: Here, sit with us! *tosses her a bag of chips*

Claire: ! *catches it. she laughs* Alright, fine. *sits down next to them, opening up the bag*

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Key: *kisses back, hand still rubbing up and down Harry's back*

Walter: So then... Now that we're all settled here, I'd like to say that I bet 'Arry'd be less tense if he fracked Key. There. Said it. Well, I've said this a few times. Any ways to encourage him and her to do it? :P

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Harry: *Enjoys the feeling and breaks the kiss to nuzzle Key a little*

Claire: *snorts* What I want to know is why you two seem so interested in their sex life. :P

Mia: It's less of an interest in their sex life and more of an interest in their well-being. ;P

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Key: *nuzzles his cheek, still rubbing his back* <3

Walter: Indeed! And it could help stabilize their relationship more... Maybe 'Arry'll yell less, and then all they'll really do is give each other bedroom eyes. :3

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Harry: *Smiles at Key*

Claire: Pfft. In that case, I wish you luck, I'm not getting involved in your plots. XP

Mia: Awww...! You're almost as much of a fun-killer as they are! :c

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Key: *sighs a little* I can't wait until we're done with all this...

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Harry: H-HE'S NOT... He's not...! *Harry looks at Key for a while, then shuts his eyes tightly, turning his head away from her in shame. Harry drops the body. Tears silently roll down his cheeks*

Walter: 'Arry. That... That was the sort of outburst we needed... To AVOID. D8

Key: *casts a quick glance at Walter, putting a finger over her lips to tell him to SHUSH, and turns her attention back to Harry. she lightly touches the back of his hand, unwilling to take it if he didn't want her to, but she says nothing. he needed this* ...

Mia: D:> ...

Claire: <:( ...

Harry: *He knows Key can't see his crying due to his gas mask, but perhaps she can hear his shaky breath. Still, he doesn't move. Doesn't do anything. He just stands there* ...

Walter: *Looks around nervously*

Key: *really wishes she could see his face, but she refuses to lift his mask and risk infection. she gently takes his hand* ...we need to keep going, Harry. <:(

Claire: *hears a cry from behind them, and turns around to shoot a running infected* D:

Mia: *jumps a bit at this*

Harry: ... *He walks toward the safe house*

Walter: :/ *follows him*

Key: *never leaves Harry's side* ...

Mia: *casts a worried glance at Walter*

Claire: *when they reach the safehouse, she opens the doors for the others, and steps aside to let them through*

Harry: *Stumbles in and throws his mask to the ground* ...

*The Safe House is a bar*

Walter: *Also walks into the Safe House* Huh...

Key: *leads him to one of the tables* <:(

Mia: ...Hm. *takes off her gas mask once Claire closes the door* I'll go check for supplies. *goes around the bar to the back*

Claire: *sets her mask and gun down on the counter, glancing around* ...

Harry: *Sits down at a table and buries his face in his crossed arms*

Walter: 'E might need some space, Key. <:/

Key: *nods sadly, and steps away, giving Harry some room*

Claire: *sits down on one of the bar-stools, looking over at the others with a frown*

Mia: *still digging around in the back. there's booze alright, plus bags of snacks and other such small things. she was glad they packed the water*

Harry: *Stays still like that, incredibly quiet*

Walter: *Walks over to Mia* 'Ey, what did you find over here?

Mia: Booze. Chips. Not-food. :I

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Key: *goes to sit by Claire, setting the backpack down on the counter* ... *rests her arms on the counter similarly to Harry, and rests her chin on them with a quiet huff* ...

Claire: *pats Key's shoulder, giving the girl a reassuring smile*

Key: *smiles back appreciatively*

Walter: I like not-food. :D

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Harry: *Sits there as if he is catatonic*

Mia: Yeah, so do I, it's just not a good idea in the middle of an apocalypse. :P

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Key: *watches Harry quietly* ...

Claire: *looks at Harry, then at Key. they both cared for each other, that much was obvious, but Key's dedication was something to admire* <:/ ...

Walter: Still better than nothing. ;D

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Harry: *after a while he lifts his head, eyes puffy and wet from his silent tears* ...

Mia: Pfft... Well, you can go ahead and stuff your face with chips if you want. :P

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Key: ! *looks back at Claire* D:>

Claire: *nods, waving her towards Harry, telling her to go*

Key: <:( ... *hops off the stool, and approaches Harry, pulling a chair up next to him, and sitting down*

Walter: After that walk, I think I deserve at least one. XD

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Harry: *He looks over at Key and his green eyes meet her brown ones*

Mia: Well, okay, have at it then. ;P

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Key: *holds his gaze, trying her best to keep her face neutral. She can't tell whether he wants her there or not... so she waits for him to move first* ...

Claire: *looks away to give them some semblance of privacy, resting her chin in her hands*

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Harry: I guess I should take the Prozac.

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Walter: XP *He kisses her head then gets up, stretching*

Key: Oh! Yep-- *takes the bottle out off the backpack and hands it to him*

Claire: *waits for the others to wake up*

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Mia: *smiles a bit, laying in bed for a few more moments before sighing again and getting up*

Harry: *He takes the water bottle he used before, thanks Key for the Prozac, then swallows it down*

Walter: *walks into the room* Hellooo ~

Mia: *follows Walter in* c:

Claire: heheh. speak of the devil. :P

Key: oh, hey! :) so, harry says he thinks he'll be okay going out today, sooo... yeah.

Walter: Really, 'Arry? Are you sure? D:

Harry: Stop worrying about me. I'll be fine. >:/

Mia: If you say so, I guess. <:/

Claire: We need to pack up, then. The sooner we leave, the sooner we get to the next safehouse.

Key: *nods, and hops off the couch, picking up the bottle of prozac along with a few other things and stuffing them in the backpack*

Harry: *does the same, getting water bottles*

Walter: *starts picking up everyone's guns and putting them in a pile for them to take*

Mia: *finds a spare pack in the back room and fills that with food and ammo, just in case*

Everyone: *is ready within a few minutes*

Harry: *Takes his shotgun. He has a bit of a limp, as with each step he takes, sharp pain shoots up and down his torso*

Walter: Everyone ready to go?

Key: *slings the backpack up over her shoulders, sticking by harry* Yep.

Mia: *pulls her gas mask on* Yep.

Claire: *was the first one done*

*They finally leave the Safe House and walk. There aren't too many zombies because of the weather, but every now and then they'll become a problem*

Harry: *Can't help but feel bitter and angry towards the zombies. The Green Flu took Todd. THEY took Todd. Harry doesn't think there's anything too wrong with scapegoating monsters*

Walter: *Just goes through the motions, slashing anything that comes too close*

Claire: *does a pretty decent job at keeping them from coming close at ALL*

Mia: *just backs Claire up whenever it's necessary*

Key: *has notices Harry's limp, and has decided to stay by him the entire trip* ...

Walter: Not too many today. :)

Harry: Stay cautious. Don't let them get the best of you. >:/

Mia: Yeah Walt, don't need you to jinx us. D:

Claire: I can see the safehouse up ahead, shouldn't be too long now.

Key: Thank GOD...

Hunter: *suddenly leaps onto Harry*

Harry: !!!

Walter: !!! 'ARR --

Harry: *throws the hunter off*

Walter: D8

Harry: *He then slams it into the side of a building and beats it. It looks sort of like Todd to him, which angers Harry to no end* YOUR FAULT!! THIS IS YOUR FAULT!! DDD8<

Hunter: *screams and struggles against Harry*

Everyone: D8?!?!?

Claire: !!! *carefully takes aim at the Hunter, waiting until she has an opening, and shoots it before it has a chance to fight back against Harry*

Harry: *He freezes for a few seconds, then twitches a little, holding up the body. He grabs it with both his hands, pulls the body forward, then slams it back against the wall, tears now rolling down his cheeks, voice breaking* YOU ABANDONED ME!! YOU ABANDONED ME, TODD!! YOU WENT AND GOT YOURSELF INFECTED AND YOU LEFT ME TO ROT!!

Hunter: *dead*

Walter: D8 ...

Key: D8>! *now that the hunter's dead, she's much less hesitant to approach Harry. she runs over, trying to put herself between Harry and the dead infected, trying to pry him away from it* Harry, please stop, you're going to get yourself infected...! D:>

Mia: D8 ...

Claire: *lowers her gun* D:> ...

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Walter: Goodnight <3 *quickly falls asleep*

The Next Morning

Harry: *Still asleep*

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Walter: *asleep*

Claire: *is the only one up--she helps herself to one of the water bottles they picked up yesterday*

Key: *asleep*

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Mia: *asleep*

Harry: *Waking up* ... Mf... *Drowsily looks around*

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Walter: *Asleep*

Claire: *glances over at Harry and Key* ! *gives Harry a small wave*

Key: *asleep*

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Mia: *waking up* mm... *snuggles closer to Walter*

Harry: *Gives Claire a tiny smile and a friendly wave*

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Walter: *Still asleep, but smiles a little when Mia does this*

Claire: *smiles a bit in return*

Key: *stirs due to Harry's movement* mmh...

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Mia: *also smiles. she rubs gentle circles into his back*

Harry: ! *Quietly* 'Morning Key.

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Walter: Mmm... *waking up* That feels nice. X3

Key: mmmornin'... feelin' okay...?

Claire: *drinks some water*

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Mia: *kisses his cheek, still rubbing his back* Good. <3

Harry: Yeah... I think we should try leaving today.

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Walter: *nuzzles Mia* <3

Claire: ?

Key: ! Harry, are you sure? D:>

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Mia: *nuzzles his cheek, still rubbing his back* <3

Harry: I'm feeling much better than before, Key. I don't think we should stay here any longer.

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Walter: *enjoys Mia's touch, relaxed*

Key: ...Okay. <:/

Claire: We'll have to play it safe, then. *looks out the window* The weather hasn't changed. Hopefully the infected will stay inside.

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Mia: *is happy there, snuggled into him*

Harry: I doubt they will, but at least they won't move as well.

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Walter: *is also happy there with Mia*

Claire: All the more reason to be careful. :/

Key: Does that mean I have to go get Mia and Walter, or...?

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Mia: <3

Harry: ... Let's wait for them to wake up on their own.

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Walter: So what say you, Mia? Shall we get up and greet the day? XP

Key: *looks a bit relieved* okay.

Claire: ...heh...

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Mia: *sighs dramatically* If we haaave tooo...

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Walter: We can be disgusting together. X3

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Harry: *Soon falls asleep like that*

Mia: Wonderful. CX *snuggles into him* but when we DO get to the safe zone, the first thing i'm doing is making myself CLEAN. XP

Walter: ... We can CLEAN together. X3

Mia: ...yes, yes we could. X3

Walter: That'd be fun. :3 *He lies his head down on the bed, putting an arm over Mia* <3

Mia: *returns the gesture, snuggling into his shoulder* Haven't done that with a guy in a long while... <3

Walter: Cleaning together? But you've done it with another woman? ;D

Mia: *glances off to the side* MMMMMaaaybe. ;3

Walter: Well isn't THAT dirty of you... Ironically enough. X3 *he kisses her*

Mia: *kisses him back* Mmmmmhmmmm~ <3

Walter: *breaks the kiss, then nuzzles her neck* Well we can do the same. Be dirty together while cleaning together. >X3

Mia: *leans her head back a bit, letting out a pleased sigh* That sounds like a wonderful idea~ X3

Walter: Mmm... But for now I suppose we'll have to sleep. <:P

Mia: I guess so. *hugs him a bit closer* Not like we'll be doing much tomorrow, anyway...

Walter: I'm okay with waiting for Harry. He can take his time ~ <3 *Kisses her again, then closes his eyes, trying to get some sleep*

Mia: *kisses back, then nuzzles into his shoulder* Goodnight, then~ <3

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Walter: Baahh, well, we'll see more of this in the future. ;P

Harry: XC

Key: Please don't. X///C

Mia: We'll only keep going if you keep making it this fun for us. :P

Claire: X)

Walter: Ssshhh, if you tell them that, they'll try stopping! XP

Harry: >8C

Mia: Walt, I know Key. She isn't going to change anytime soon. X)

Key: <8///////I

Claire: *isn't sure whether to laugh or feel sorry for them*

Walter: Excellent... MOST excellent. X3

Harry: Can we be done? Please?

Mia: Hmmmmmmm... nope. c:

Key: Awww...!! D///X *floops back on the couch in defeat*

Claire: *snorts*

Harry: Better idea - Let's go to bed. XC

Walter: Hah! You didn't even WALK, Harry! How can you be tired so early? :P

Harry: BED. LET'S GO TO IT. NOW.

Key: PLEASE? XC

Mia: Okaaay, fiiine. You guys really are no fun. :P

Claire: X)

Walter: You'll get around to that sort of thing eventually. XP

Harry: XC ...

Claire: *shoves the crate of water bottles over towards a wall, then sits down next to it* Okay, kids, bedtime. :P

Mia: XP *goes to find an open couch or bed*

Key: *just snuggles against Harry again* XC

Walter: *Follows Mia* XP

Harry: *Snuggles with Key* XC

Mia: *flops over onto one of the beds with a tired sigh* Whoo. Today was fun.

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Claire: Heh... goodnight, you two.

Key: G'night... X(

Walter: And exhausting. And now I'm all sweaty. XP

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Harry: 'Night. XC

Mia: Ugh. What I wouldn't give for a freakin' shower right now.

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Claire: *is tired from their run, and falls asleep quickly*

Key: *isn't quite as tired, so she just rests against Harry for a little while* ...

Walter: We don't exactly have that luxury, Love. <:P

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Harry: *He holds Key, but also looks over and watches Claire sleep for a bit. After that, he gives his full attention to Key, resting his head on hers*

Mia: Yeah I know. XP But it would be nice.

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Claire: *sleeps*

Key: *has somewhat dozed off at this point, snuggling a bit closer*

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Harry: ... I wonder when the others are going to get back --

Walter: *bangs on the door* Let us in! We've got water!

Key: !! *hops up from the couch and quickly opens the door to let the others in*

Mia and Claire: *step inside with Walter*

Key: *quickly shuts the door* :D!

Walter: *Puts down the case of water bottles* Ta-daa...! ;D

Harry: *Allows himself to smirk a little*

Key: Nice one. :D Didn't have too much trouble, did you?

Mia: We had to dodge one of those creepy spitting things, but other than that, nothing really. It was kind of chilly out, so there weren't too many zombies roaming the place. c:

Claire: *also allows herself a smile*

Harry: Good. An easy scavenging then.

Walter: For a zombie apocalypse, yeah. Pretty easy. ;P

Mia: Hopefully our luck will last. :P Now then, anyone thirsty? XP

Claire: Har har. We can't blow through all our water all at once, you know.

Mia: I know, I was kidding. :P

Walter: Well, we'll be leaving at SOME point. And it's not like we can drag around a thing of water bottles, right?

Harry: ...

Claire: It'd be a good idea to carry a few with us in that backpack you two picked up, just in case the next safehouse doesn't have any.

Key: *nods*

Harry: Good idea, Claire.

Walter: So what did YOU TWO do all day? Make out? ;D

Harry: >:C ...

Key: *reddens a bit* N-No! Why do you always ask the most personal questions?? D///:<

Mia: You can consider that a yes, Walt. ;P

Claire: *rolls her eyes, and sets down her gun and gas mask*

Walter: Hah! I knnewww iiit ~ X3

Harry: *Snorts, glaring the ceiling*

Key: *sits back down on the couch with a small groan, looking down at her lap in an attempt to hide her embarrassment*

Claire: Oh, leave them alone, it's not like you two wouldn't have done the same.

Mia: Who said we wouldn't? :P At least we're not ashamed of it. C:

Walter: Of course not! In fact, we probably would've done more. ;3

Harry: XC

Walter: You should make it a personal goal to have sex with Key at least once, 'Arry.

Harry: ...

Key: O////////O!!!

Claire: Oh, cut it out. Let them take their time if they want to.

Mia: You're taking all the fun out of this, Claire. :I

Key: THIS ISN'T FUN. 8//////////C

Walter: Plenty fun. For us. Right, 'Arry? ;D

Harry: Whuh -- Why're you asking ME that?? D///8<

Key: Stop iiiiiit. 8/////////C

Claire: *shakes her head* It's like I'm dealing with a bunch of kids...

Mia: You know you love us. :P

Walter: Claire, it's good fun to tease people like Key and 'Arry. You should try it sometime. ;D

Harry: >8///CCCCC

Claire: *smirks a bit* No thanks, I think you two are enough for them to deal with.

Key: <8//////////C

Mia: *snickers*

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Harry: ... It's not fair. The infection RUINED him... Turned him into a drooling MONSTER...!

Key: *sighs, not really sure what else to say. she rests her head back against his shoulder*

Harry: *with a sigh, he rests his head back on top of hers* ... I just miss him... I know I've said that, but... I just DO...

Key: ...I miss him too... But we'll have to let him go sometime.

Harry: ... I know that... I know... *He lets out a shuddered sigh* ... I love you, Key.

Key: *snuggles a little closer* I love you too, Harry.

Harry: *he holds her tightly. He also tries not to cry. Thinking about Todd makes him want to, but he refuses to do so in front of Key. Not right now*

Key: *hugs him back as tightly as she can without hurting him. She can tell he's holding back, and it hurts somewhat--as if he couldn't trust her enough to show his emotions around her* ...Please don't hold all that in. It's not good for you.

Harry: ... I'll cry when I want to. I don't want to right now.

Key: ... You need to, though.

Harry: Key. I've cried enough. I think it's time I stopped.

Key: You always tell me it's a bad idea to hold things like that in, maybe you should take your own advice. <:(

Harry: ... Letting out MY emotions means letting out unchecked rage. And sadness.

Key: *doesn't really know what to say to that. she almost suggests beating up some of the furniture in the back of the store, but she knows that wouldn't be enough...* ...maybe it IS best to wait, then.

Harry: ... Right. Best to take all that out on the infected.

Key: *nods slightly in response*

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Harry: ... ... I don't know if I'll ever be able to deal with the fact that Todd's dead.

Key: ...You'll have to try, though.

Harry: ... I've BEEN trying. Apparently trying's not good enough, though.

Key: But you can't just STOP trying...

Harry: ... Nothing HELPS... Why bother trying?

Key: Because Todd wouldn't want you to dwell on him like this... <:(

Harry: *Quietly* ... I know that... He just... He's the only family I ever really had for up until this year...

Key: I know that, Harry...

Harry: ... I also already know that. In my HEART I know that, and I know he's not coming back, but my brain can't get around it... I... SHOT him. You were there, you saw. I didn't just WATCH him die, I MADE HIM DIE...

Key: We already talked about this, you can't blame yourself for what happened to him...!

Harry: I - I DON'T blame myself, I just - It's hard not to think about that. If I didn't pull the trigger.

Key: ... *quietly* If you hadn't pulled the trigger, we'd be dead...

Harry: ... That's not true... We didn't have to kill him, maybe there - m-maybe there could be a cure... *Quietly* If there is one, that's more reason for me to hate myself...

Key: He would have killed us, Harry... And if you hadn't done it... someone else would have. <:(

Harry: ... But I mean if there was SOME WAY to keep ALL OF US alive...

Key: That's a "what if," we can't keep thinking like that...

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