Derp Tank

Harry: *Asleep*

Walter: *Looks* ... oh baw, that's too cute. XD

Mia: *almost squealing* I knowwww! X3 *pulls Walter out of the doorway and quietly shuts the door*

Harry: *Asleep*

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Walter: How'd they fall asleep? It's the middle of the day! XD

Key: *asleep*

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Mia: I dunno, they were themselves out while walking? :P

Harry: *Asleep*

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Walter: Pfft! We did all sorts of walking before this, the lazy bums!

Key: *asleep*

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Mia: Then maybe they're just trying to catch up on z's. :P

Harry: *Asleep*

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Walter: Hah, fine, maybe. XP

Key: *asleep*

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Mia: :P So where do you think Rick wandered off to, then? I mean. He wasn't AROUND when I looked. ._.

Harry: *Asleep*

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Walter: Maybe he went off to find some ibuprofen? Heh. Because he's old and all. *Opens the door a little crack and peeks at the others again*

Key: *asleep*

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Mia: Maybe. *lightly smacks him* stop being a creep. :P

Harry: *Asleep*

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Walter: *Whispering* Ow. I'm not being a creep, they just don't really show this side of them often. XP I wonder if I can convince them to have sex while they're sleeping, haha. Like, some kind of subliminal message thing. :P

Key: *asleep*

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Mia: You'll probably just wind up waking them up. :P

Harry: *Asleep*

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Walter: Are you saying the telly has lied to me? D:

Key: *asleep*

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Mia: Proooobably. :P

Harry: *Asleep*

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Walter: Bahh, of course it would. XC

Key: *asleep*

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Mia: Can't believe everything on tv, y'know? :P

Harry: *Asleep*

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Walter: Wot. D:

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Rick: *Comes back with a supposedly-infected person* HEY LOOK WHO I FOUND! :D

Harry: *Startled awake* AAH! WHAT?? AAAHH!! WHAT'S THAT DOING IN HERE?? HOW'D IT GET PASSED THE GUARDS?? DDDD8

"Infected": *is a hunter* <:/

Key: *is also woken up and incredibly startled* D8?!!!!!

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Mia: *hears the commotion* ..oookay looks like rick's back. *opens the door and steps out* ...!!

Rick: This is Mister Rathway! :D

Harry: ARE YOU SENILE?? DDDD8

Walter: WOT. D8

Harry: HE LET ONE OF THOSE MONSTERS IN HERE!! DDDDDDD8

Walter: WOT?? DDDD8

Rathway: ... I, uh...

Mia: whoa whoa WHOA wait guys calm down--infected can't TALK. He's not. An infected. D:

Key: D8 ..................

Harry: WHAT?? BUT - I MEAN - HE LOOK LIKE -- ??

Rick: No no no no, he's NOT, Harry. He says he was cured!

Walter: ... But there's no... Cure. D:

Rathway: ... No, there is... Or... There was.

Harry: ... Was?

Rathway: ... There were two copies of the cure. One was used on me... And the other broke while I was saving my friend from a charger.

Mia: Whoops. D:

Key: Well... at least we know it's POSSIBLE, right? There CAN be a cure. <:D

Harry: ... And Todd's death didn't need to happen...

Rick: ... D:>

Walter: :/ ?

Rathway: ... So, uh... Nice meeting you guys. <:/

Key: *takes Harry's hand and squeezes it* It's nice to meet you too. I'm Mikaela. :)

Mia: Mia. :P

Harry: *Very sad* ...

Walter: I'm Walter, and the tall one there is 'Arry. :)

Rathway: Nice to have met you all. Anyway, I should be going. >__>; *leaves*

Rick: *waves to him* :)

Mia: *waves, then waits for him to leave* ...Huh. Well, how about that! 

Key: Yeah... :)

Harry: *Slumps over on the couch* ...

Rick: Gosh, wow, though -- This means a cure IS possible! :D

Harry: *Is very worried about messing up*

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Walter: Penusch.

Key: *rests comfortably, oblivious to his thoughts*

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Mia: *snorts* "Penusch"?

Harry: *Tries not to think about it, but he can't help it* .___.;

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Walter: German penis.

Key: *glances up at him* ...? You okay?

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Mia: Oh. Well, that makes COMPLETE sense. :P

Harry: Nothing! I mean I'm okay! I'm fine! >/////>;;

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Walter: YOU make complete sense. >:P

Key: ... You sure? <:/

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Mia: Duh. I always make sense. :P

Harry: Yeah! Nothing to worry about! >/////////>;;;;

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Walter: Nuh-UH. XP

Key: *isn't quite convinced. she rests her head down against his shoulder again, shifting around a bit to make herself more comfortable* ...you know you can talk to me, right?

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Mia: Yeahhhhuh. :P

Harry: Ah... Ahah, nooo... Not about this, heh... >////////>;

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Walter: NUH-UH

Key: ...Am I making you uncomfortable? D///:

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Mia: YEAH-HUH. >:P

Harry: No, no! It's not you, it's just... Well, I'm a guuyyy... ./////.;

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Walter: What, no fair.

Key: Well I can just. Get off. If you want me to >////>;

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Mia: it is SO fair, what are you talking about? >:P

Harry: No! I mean yes, but... But no! >//////////<;;;;

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Walter: Hah, i can't remember. :D

Key: ...mmmmmhn. XI *nuzzles right back into his shoulder, slightly frustrated with his indecision*

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Mia: Yeah. That's right. I always win. :P

Harry: ! ... *He nuzzles Key back*

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Walter: No, shut up. >:D

Key: *lets out a quiet little sigh of relief. she lays huddles up against him for a little while*

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Mia: No YOU shut up. >:P

Harry: *He strokes Key's cheek with the back of his hand*

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Walter: Don't start this again |BD

Key: *smiles a little, and closes her eyes*

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Mia: WHAT? YOU started it this time. >:P

Harry: *Rests his head on hers again* ...

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Walter: Maybe i just think arguing is sexy. ;D *SNOGS*

Key: *dozes off a bit*

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Mia: Hey, I wasn't--MMPH!! *winds up just snogging him right back*

Harry: *Ends up sleeping with her*

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Walter: *Makes out with Mia for a while, then --* Do you think the others are still out there?

Key: *dozes contentedly*

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Mia: Mmh... I dunno, I didn't hear them come back...

Harry: *Asleep*

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Walter: Wanna check? :P

Key: *asleep*

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Mia: Well, y'gotta let me get dressed first... XP

Harry: *Asleep*

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Walter: Pfft. XP *gets dressed, himself*

Key: *asleep*

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Mia: *gets dressed, then peeks out of the room as Walter finished up* ... :I

Harry: *Asleep*

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Walter: *Quietly* What do you see?

Key: *asleep*

Mia: ...I don't see any--oh. *grins* Okay, you need to see this. *steps out of the doorway to let him see*

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Harry: ... Yeah... Though nothing's really the same. I guess... It's nice to be safe for once.

Key: Mhmm. Don't have to be looking over our shoulders every other second. <:P

Harry: ... Like I said, it's nice... <:P *He then bends down and lightly kisses Key*

Key: ! *kisses back, reddening a bit*

Harry: *Rests his mouth and chin on her head* ... Think we should head back?

Key: *sighs a little* Yeah, probably. They should be done by now, I guess. <:P

Harry: Alright, let's go. :) *He and Key head back to the apartment*

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Walter: *Is quite done and snuggled next to Mia on the bed in their room* <3

Mia: Mmmmiloveyouuuu~

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Key: *walks into the apartment with Harry, listening to make sure they weren't barging in on anything, and sighing in relief when the coast was clear*

Harry: *Also quite relieved* -___-;;

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Walter: Love you tooo ~

Mia: *pushes him over onto his back and rests her head on his chest, her arm stretched across him* <3

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Key: *glances around* Where's Rick?

Harry: He must not be back yet. :/

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Walter: Mmmhm... I love... This.

Key: Huh. Well okay. :I *sits down on the couch*

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Mia: "this"?

Harry: *Sits next to her, putting an arm around her* <:)

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Walter: Mmhm... I like... This part after the sex.

Key: :) *scoots closer, then leans against his side* <3

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Mia: Oh you mean the cuddling. *snuggles closer* Yeah... yeah i like it too.

Harry: *Rests his head on top of hers, feeling warm with her close to him*

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Walter: Uhuh... I like you ~ <3

Key: *rests there with Harry*

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Mia: I like you toooo~ <3

Harry: *Lightly touches her hand with his own*

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Walter: Mmmgood. X3

Key: *laces her fingers with his*

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Mia: Mmmmyay.

Harry: *He ends up kissing her again*

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Walter: *Nuzzles Mia* <3

Key: !! *kisses him back, leaning into him a bit more*

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Mia: *nuzzles him back* <3

Harry: *Leans back so that Key is resting on him, still kissing her*

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Walter: *Is happy and comfortable with Mia* X3

Key: ! *is a little caught off-guard, but she still kisses him*

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Mia: *feels wonderfully warm and fuzzy there with Walter. It might just be the alcohol talking, but she didn't really care*

Harry: *Breaks the kiss after a bit* I know we agreed to never get into an intimate position like this again, but... Well...

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Walter: *He snuggles with Mia* <3

Key: Well... well this isn't too bad, right?

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Mia: *kisses his jaw* <3

Harry: ... S'long as I don't end up with an erection again... <:D;

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Walter: *Kisses Mia back, on the lips*

Key: *reddens a bit* I was trying to avoid bringing that up. ^^;;;

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Mia: *kisses him gently. she was still a little tired out from before, and this was nice enough*

Harry: Sorry. .///.;

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Walter: M'feeling a little less drunk now... A little. XP

Key: S'okay. <:////P *rests her head on his shoulder*

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Mia: Just a little? XP

Harry: *He smiles a bit before hugging her, holding her as she lies on him*

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Walter: Jus' a little. XP

Key: *snuggles into him, appreciating how warm he is*

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Mia: Figured as much. :P

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Walter: *Snoooooogs*

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Harry: *With an annoyed huff, he leans against Key a little* ...

Rick: Aww, you two are cue together. XP

Mia: *snog*

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Key: *blushes* >///>;

Walter: *Snogs*

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Harry: >/////>;;

Rick: Well you do! XP

Mia: *snogs*

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Key: Wellll... thank you? <///<;

Walter: *snogs*

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Rick: Sure! :D

Harry: .///.;;;

Mia: *sex*

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Kay: <///<;

Walter: *Is more than incredibly happy to oblige*

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Rick: Hey, since you two are being cute, I think I'm gonna head off on my own. ;D

Harry: Wait, what? D:

Rick: See yah! XP *walks off*

Mia: *is glad that she doesn't have to be kept waiting anymore--she enjoys herself with Walter*

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Key: Wait but. Okay. *sighs, then looks around for a moment before looking up at Harry* ...So now what?

Walter: *Is eager, the wait to finally have sex with Mia being a painful one*

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Harry: ... I don't know. Hang around in shops?

Mia: *enjoys herself*

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Key: Oookay, good idea. :)

Walter: *Same*

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Harry: *He smiles a little at Key, then walks over to a thrift shop with her* ... Interesting.

Key: *glances around the store* Hmm... maybe we can find stuff to make our apartment look nicer. :o

Harry: Hey, that's a good idea. *Glances over to his left as they walk through the store* ... Like a stuffed moose head.

Key: I think Rick would appreciate that. :P

Harry: Hahah, you think so? XD;

Key: Well, he's the one who spent his life living in a forest and hunting and stuff. <:P

Harry: Right... I wonder if it's real or fake? :/ *He pokes it* ... Hm. :/

Key: Don't poke the moose. :P We'll ask Rick if he wants it when we get back. :P

Harry: Alright. :) *Looks around the shop some more* ... A lot of oddities around here. And an old teddy bear. <:/

Key: I wonder where they find all this stuff...

Harry: ... Maybe it was in this shop before... Or there's scavengers going out and finding this stuff... But really, children's toys? D:>

Key: *picks up the teddy bear, holding it almost reverently. her voice is quiet* ...there aren't any kids here, though...

Harry: *Stares at the stuffed bear with pain in his expression. Empathy that his father could never feel shines in his eyes*

Key: *stares at the bare for a few moments, then looks back up at Harry, a glint of hope in her own eyes* But... There WILL be, right? When this is all over?

Harry: ... There's no cure, Key. We'll have to wait the infected out. This... This won't be over for a very, VERY long time...

Key: But it WILL be... someday.

Harry: *He can't help but give Key a little smirk* You're pretty positive today. <:P

Key: *smiles a little* I'm trying my best. <:P *sets the bear down* I mean, we made it. Why wouldn't we be?

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Walter: An'YER nothing but a TEASE right now! >:P

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Harry: Good.

Rick: Yaaaay! XD

Mia: Jus' shhhhhhhhhhh. We'll get there in a second... *kisses his neck*

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Key: *laughs a little at Rick's exuberance*

Walter: But I'can't waiddasecond! DX

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Rick: Too bad there's no deer. I've almost run out of my jerky. <:P

Harry: You mean you haven't run out yet?? D:

Mia: Mmmmkay FIIINE... but only cuz you're being so impatient. >:P *tries to take his shirt off*

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Key: How much of that did you even HAVE...?

Walter: *practically rips his shirt off, ignoring Mia's assistance*

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Rick: Oh, y'know, a few pounds.

Harry: 8C

Mia: *snickers to herself, and takes her own shirt off before he tries to destroy hers too*

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Key: ... o___o

Walter: *Tackles Mia onto the bed and drunkenly makes out with her again*

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Rick: It's GOOD FOR YOU.

Harry: ... 'Kay. :/

Mia: *slips her hand into his pants as they make out and pleasures him*

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Key: That's a lot of jerky to carry around though. o__o

Walter: *Thoroughly enjoys this and puts his hand over her free one*

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Rick: Good for you, though ~

Harry: ... It's dried and overly-salted meat. :/

Rick: NO, YOU'RE DRIED AND OVERLY-SALTED MEAT.

Mia: *laces her fingers with his, squeezing his hand as she kisses and pleasures him*

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Key: Pfft...

Walter: *Excitedly tries to take Mia's pants off*

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Rick: You guys wanna head back, though?

Harry: What, sure?

Mia: *grins into the kiss, and just continues to pleasure him, wondering how much self-control he has in this state*

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Key: Uh, okay. Yyyyou think those two'll be done by now? >_>;

Walter: *Kisses Mia some more as he fully slips Mia's pants off, quite ready for her*

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Rick: ... ... ... I dunno. :D

Harry: How long has it been? Fifteen, maybe twenty minutes?

Mia: *waits until he's done, then braces her free hand on the bed and suddenly flips them over* >;3

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Key: ...Yyyeah, they're not gonna be done. <___<;;;

Walter: What. D:|

Meanwhile

Harry: Yeah, let's give them another hour...

Rick: Ugh, fine. DX

Mia: *snickers, then just kisses him again*

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Key: Yes please. >__>;;

Walter: Mmf. >:/

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Rick: So what do we do for an hour? DX

Harry: *Shrugs* Explore some more?

Mia: *pulls away, and huffs, sitting back on his stomach and crossing her arms* You're no fun. >:c

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Key: It IS a big place, there's probably more to find...

Walter: I just really want sex, okay...?? DX

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Rick: Big city, yeah. Let's go. :D

Harry: :)

Mia: *pouts, unimpressed* Seriously, I thought you'd be MORE fun when you're drunk, not less. >:P

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Key: Lead the way, then! ^^

Walter: I'm fun. D:

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Rick: :D *Walks off*

Harry: ! *Follows*

Mia: Not right now you aren't. :P

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Key: ! *follows, still attached to Harry's arm*

Walter: I can... BE fun. D:

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Rick: A movie theater! :D

Harry: Playing old movies would be a safe bet.

Mia: Then BE fun!

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Key: Nostalgia trip, anyone? <:P

Walter: I will! D:<

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Harry: ... As long as it's not Casablanca... XC

Rick: What? :D

Mia: *waits for a few seconds, then her pout becomes a grin* ...Well what are you waiting for?

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Key: *snickers* He had to write a million papers over that movie.

Walter: I dunno, I'm dizzy... DX

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Rick: Well paper or no paper, it's --

Harry: Yeah, yeah yeah, I get it! It's a classic -- an inspiration to filmmakers everywhere! How dare I say anything against the movie, because it's an undisputed masterpiece and perhaps Hollywood's quintessential statement on love and romance! It's the greatest movie ever made ever! I KNOW THAT!

Rick: ... :D

Mia: Well, guess that's it then, no sex for you. XP *flops off him, onto her half of the bed*

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Key: *is trying her very hardest to NOT burst out laughing*

Walter: Mrnoooo...! D;>

Meanwhile

Harry: XC ...

Rick: Here's looking at you, ki --

Harry: NO!!

Mia: Put some effort into it then! Sheesh, I'm barely still in the mood, you have like... ten seconds.

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Key: *finally just laughs* XD;

Walter: *SNOGS*

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Harry: |:C

Rick: *Also laughs*

Mia: ! *hadn't expected that--she gladly reciprocates*

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Key: *reduces her laughter to snickers, and leans against his side* X)

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Walter: ... 'Ey. D:

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Harry: This could be fun. :)

Rick: Yes! :D

Mia: What? XP *hands the bottle back*

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Key: Maybe we can find wherever they got the clothes from and find you a new shirt. :P

Walter: Pfft. >:P *Takes a swig*

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Harry: Yes please. <:D

Rick: XD; Come on, then!

Mia: *grins wolfishly, leaning back against the side of the bed to keep her balance*

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Key: *links her arm with Harry's, walking on down the street with him and Rick* ^^

Walter: Heh... "Heavyweight" my @$$... Yer jus' as drunk as ME! X///3

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Harry: *Smiles at Key when she links arms with him and walks with her*

Rick: *Looks around the place as they walk*

Mia: *grins a little wider* Ah, but I don't show it as much, do I? ;3

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Key: *smiles back at him, and keeps walking, also looking around*

Walter: So you're good at PRETENDING! XD

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Harry: They have an entire city here... Complete with a BOWLING ALLEY?

Rick: I know what I want to do. ;D

Mia: I DO need more to get completely hammered, that's a fact. ;P *takes the bottle and takes another swig*

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Key: It's like... like nothing happened at all here! Like there's no infection outside...

Walter: Well then DRINK! Heheh, I'll wait. X/////3

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Rick: Yes. :D

Harry: ... Not ENTIRELY true. Some of the buildings do look a bit damaged. I'm guessing it took a while before the walls were fully built to keep zombies out.

Mia: *tilts the bottle back and drinks some more, then sets the bottle down with a loud "aah," wiping her mouth with the back of her hand* Oookay, thass'it.

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Key: Well yeah, but other than that...

Walter: FFffffrack, let's just... Let's do THAT. Right NOW.

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Harry: ... Yes. I agree.

Rick: :D

Mia: Well you hafta come over here fiiirst~ <3

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Key: ...We should go bowling. All of us--we should get Claire to come along too. I think it'd be fun. :)

Walter: ... I'm going to fall over f'I move. ^/////^;;;

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Harry: That's a good idea. :)

Rick: Agreed! I'd wipe the floor with all of you! >:D

Mia: 'Lemme go get you, then! :///P *shuffles over, surprisingly steady on her feet, then grabs his arm and yanks him over to the bed so he would purposely fall onto it*

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Key: Pfft, think again. >:P

Walter: !! *He falls down, just as Mia predicted* Oof! DX

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Rick: Hah! You're confident, little missy, but you're TOO confident! >:D

Harry: ... :)

Mia: *straddles him and kisses him*

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Key: I feel like I have every right to be confident. c:<

Walter: *MAKES OUT WITH MIA*

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Rick: Oh? >:P

Harry: ^^;

Mia: *pulls away after a few moments to tease him* >;3

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Key: Yes. C:<

Walter: Mnooo! *He tries pulling her back to him*

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Rick: Well, we'll see. ;D Oh look! A soup kitchen. :D

Harry: :)

Mia: *lets him pull her back down, but dodges the kiss, nuzzling into his neck, trailing her fingers under his shirt* Y'r so imPATIENT...

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Key: Oh! So we don't have to life off canned pasta all the time. XP

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Walter: *Does the same* Hah! Ahah, oh really? XD

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Harry: Good idea.

Rick: :D

Mia: *drinks, and hands it back* Mmyes, really. ;3

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Key: Then let's go! I'm pretty sure Mia and Walter will appreciate the privacy. <:P

Walter: Wow, we're... a quarter of the way through with this already... Bloody HELL, how'd THAT 'appen? <XD

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Harry: Yes. D:

Rick: :D ... *steps out the door*

Harry: D: *follows!*

Mia: *snickers, and takes the bottle back before he can take another drink* Because we're a pair of crazy drunks, that's why. X3 *takes another swig*

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Key: !! *follows after them*

Walter: *Takes the bottle out of the clothes* To the Safe Zone, eh? :D

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Harry: Really. They go at it like animals. >:/

Rick: *Smiles a little knowingly*

Mia: *grins* To the safe zone.

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Key: Well, they aren't hurting anybody, so...

Walter: ... We need glasses. <:D

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Harry: Well, it's just sometimes offensive. XC

Rick: XD;

Mia: *takes the bottle* No we don't. ;P *pops it open*

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Key: What they do with their spare time isn't our business. <:P Besides, I lived with her for almost a year, how do you think I felt?

Walter: ... Right. XD You first, then. :P

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Harry: She was always like that? D:|

Rick: You're really asking that? XD

Mia: *holds up the bottle* to the safe zone. :) *takes a swig, then hands the bottle to Walter, wiping her mouth with her sleeve*

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Key: The obvious answer is yes. <:P

Walter: Indeed, indeed. To the Safe Zone. X3 *he also takes a swig and hands it back to Mia*

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Harry: :C

Rick: No, it's okay, Harry -- Some people are just like that. Hell, I was like that, it's why I had TWO kids instead of one. But... I don't like talking about how THAT one came to exist. ^^;

Mia: *takes it back, and takes another drink* I have a feeling this might take a little while... :P

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Key: Oh. I won't ask, then. .__.

Walter: Naahhh. Vodka's strong anyway -- We can always find a way to save it, right? XP

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Rick: Better not to. ^^;

Harry: ...

Mia: Right. :P *hands the bottle back*

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Key: ...yyyup... >__>

Walter: *Takes a swig and hands it back* Woo... Whatever we got, it's kinda strong. ^^;

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Harry: *He sighs and leans against the wall*

Rick: :/

Mia: *takes the bottle* eh, I've had stronger. :P *takes a swig, and hangs it back* ;P

Meanwhile

Key: ... *quietly goes back to eating*

Walter: So you're a HEAVY WEIGHT, hmm? ;D *Drinks and passes it*

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Harry: ... I wonder what there is to do around here.

Rick: Eh, it's the Safe Zone. It's new. Mysterious, even. Who knows. ;D

Mia: I have a rep for that, res. ;) *drinks and passes it back*

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Key: Well, we could always go look around...

Harry: Better than nothing. :/

Rick: I like cans. :D

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Walter: Let's head back with it, then. :D

Key: Then here--*hands him a can* :P

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Mia: Back home we go. C: *they head out*

Rick: *Takes the can and opens it, then eats the insides cold*

Harry: <:P

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Walter: ... Heh. 'Home'.

Key: Bluh. XP *takes out a can of pasta, and puts it in a bowl, sticking it in the microwave*

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Mia: ...Yep. :)

Harry: *Waits for Key to be done in the microwave*

Rick: *Eats his food cold*

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Walter: *He smiles to himself as they walk*

Key: *waits, then pulls the bowl out when it's done, grabbing a fork and leaning against the counter to eat. <3

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Mia: *notices this, and smiles as well--she shifts all the things she's holding onto one arm, then holds his hand*

Harry: *Once Key is done, he pours the contents of the can into a bowl as well and microwaves it*

Rick: *Eats*

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Walter: *Gladly takes Mia's hand, giving her a wide smile*

Key: *eats happily--even though it was still all canned food, it was nice to finally eat something warm* X)

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Mia: *grins back, happily walking hand in hand with him*

Harry: *Eats his food once it's microwaved* Safe Zone food somehow tastes better.

Rick: Hah.

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Walter: *Reaches the apartment building with Mia and walks up to their apartment*

Key: Maybe it's because it's warm? <:P *eats*

Mia: *opens the door into the apartment* HEYYY GUYS WE BROUGHT STUFF.

Harry: *Jumps, nearly spilling his food* 8C

Rick: Yay. :D

Walter: As in clothes! :D

Key: YAY. Oh my gosh, I'll be glad to get out of these grubby clothes. XC *eats*

Mia: Maybe Harry can help you. ;)

Key: *nearly chokes on her food*

Harry: *Gives Mia a swift and merciless glare*

Walter: Haha! Yes! XD

Rick: XD

Key: *manages to swallow without dying* UHM. NO.

Mia: *grins knowingly, then sets Key's clothes down on the counter, keeping the bottle of alcohol hidden within her own clothes* Okay, fine, put them on yourself, then. :P

Walter: *He pulls Harry and Rick's clothes out of the bag as well and hands them to their owners* For you. :P

Harry: Is that a pink shirt? >:/

Walter: Real men wear pink, silly. ;P

Rick: *Takes his clothes* XD;

Key: XD;

Mia: Hey, I think it suits you. :P

Harry: Really. XC

Walter: We're gonna go put our clothes in our room. And do things. So don't open the door ~ ;D

Rick: Have fun. :P

Mia: *laughs a bit at Walter's lack of subtlety, then grabs him by the wrist and tugs him into the room* :3

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Key: pff... you'd think they would find more ways to spend their time. XP

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Harry: *Cuddles with Key*

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Walter: Good idea. :D

Key: *cuddles* <3

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Mia: *keeps an eye out for some kind of convenience store*

Harry: *Cuddles* <3

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Walter: There's a liquor store! :D

Key: *cuddles*

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Mia: That was easy. :D Oh. I just realized we're going to have to hide those from Harry. >___>

Harry: *Cuddles*

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Walter: Or right. Alcohol upsets him. D:

Key: *cuddles*

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Mia: Ugh, if only he and Key would just... distract themselves. :I

Harry: *Cuddles*

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Walter: ... If only we could spike a drink intended for him. <__<;

Key: *cuddles--her stomach rumbles* ... >__>;

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Mia: I would strongly discourage that. >___>;;

Harry: Oh, right. We need food. Where can we find that here, though? >__>;

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Walter: Well, let's try sneaking it into our room then. .__.;

Key: Maybe there's already stuff in the kitchen...? Wouldn't hurt to check...

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Mia: We could just hide it in the new clothes. wrap up the bottle. >___>

Harry: Right! *He gets out of the bed*

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Walter: Good idea, Mia. :D

Key: *also gets up* Maybe Rick's awake now. :P

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Mia: In we go, then! *walks into the store*

Harry: Hopefully. <:P

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Walter: *Follows* =^^=

Key: *opens the door and peeks out, just to be sure*

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Mia: *glances around* Hmm... We could just take vodka... then we'd only need one bottle. And it'd last us a while.

Rick: 'Mornin'.

Harry: Hey, Rick. :/

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Walter: Another good idea! You're on a roll today. :P

Key: Hello. ^^ Are Mia and Walter up?

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Mia: I try. :P Hmmm... *grabs a bottle* Think this'll do?

Rick: Dunno. I didn't see them leave, but then again, I woke up only fifteen minutes ago. :/

Harry: Oh. :/

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Walter: Mia, for what we're trying to accomplish, ANYTHING will do. ;D

Key: Huh. Well, okay. :I Leeet's see if there's anything to eat in here... *checks the cupboards and the pantry* Oh look, more cans. Can't really say i wasn't expecting that, though. :I

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Mia: *grins* This should work just fine, then. C:

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Harry: <:) ... Y'know... Thanks for everything.

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Walter: *Finds a pink shirt for Harry, among other things* X3

Key: <:) ... I could say the same for you, Y'know. I wouldn't have made it without you.

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Mia: *spots the pink shirt, and snickers* You done yet?

Harry: Nah... I bet you could kick a decent amount of @$$ without me. <:P

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Walter: Yep, yep I'd say I'm quite done. XP

Key: *nuzzles into his shoulder* I doubt that... we kick more @$$ together anyway...

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Mia: Let's get back, then. :P

Harry: ... We do. <:) *He kisses her head*

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Walter: Good idea! I wonder if Mister Rick Huntings is awake yet. :P

Key: *hugs him tightly, feeling very much safe with him*

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Mia: Well, we'll see. :P I'm more curious about Key and Harry, though. ;P

Harry: *Hugs her just as tightly, happy, happier than he's been in a long time*

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Walter: Think they might be doing it? :P

Key: *lays there in bed with him, mind at ease. they were safe. after weeks of running and struggling to survive, they were finally safe...*

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Mia: I dunno, that's why I'm curious. You can seriously never tell with them. XP

Harry: *He starts rubbing her back again, thinking the same thing as Key* ... We never have to worry again.

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Walter: I hope they are, not to sound like a perv. :P

Key: *sighs* Mhmm... Nothing to worry 'bout but each other...

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Mia: No, I agree with you! You can practically SEE the tension between them, they just have to get rid of it. <:P

Harry: *Still rubbing Key's back* ... I'm okay with that. XP

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Walter: Well, that's the problem. <:P

Key: *laughs a bit* Yep... *kisses his shoulder*

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Mia: Ugh. It's like watching a soap opera, WILL THEY OR WON'T THEY, UUUGH.

Harry: *Nuzzles her, holding one of her hands with his own*

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Walter: Hahaha, at least we have each other. XD

Key: *nuzzles him back, squeezing his hand*

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Mia: That we do. XP You know, we never got around to breaking in that bed, huh? ;)

Harry: *Smiles when she does this, lying his head down on the pillow again*

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Walter: Hah, maybe tonight. If these guys are carrying around some form of alcohol, maybe we can get seriously drunk first. THAT would make it fun.

Key: *happily snuggles against him*

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Mia: That would be FANTASTIC actually. I feel like i seriously need a good drink after all the shoot we just went through. :P

Harry: *Snuggles with Key* <3

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Walter: No kidding. XP

Key: *snuggles happily*

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Mia: Wanna go check and see if we can find something?

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Harry: *He lies down next to her* <3

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Walter: Ohhh no, you're right. D8

Key: *smiles at him, and scoots over towards him, kissing his cheek*

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Mia: Ehehe... Well, we may as well take a look anyway. ^^;

Harry: *He kisses Key back* <3

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Walter: Well yeeaah. <:P

Key: *snuggles up to him, stretching her arm across his torso and resting her head on his shoulder*

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Mia: ...Man, I wished I had thought of that sooner. :I

Harry: *he puts his arm over her, nuzzling her*

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Walter: Well, y'know... Too late for that now. Hey, there's the store.

Key: *nuzzles him back* <3

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Mia: Oh! Wonderful. Window-shopping, GO.

Harry: *Kisses Key again, this time on the lips*

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Walter: *Looks around the store* :/

Key: *happily kisses him back* <3

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Mia: *also glances around, picking up a shirt* Hm. Where's the price tag...?

Harry: *Rubs her back, knowing Key enjoys this*

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Walter: I don't... See one. :/

Key: *relaxes against him, eyes fluttering closed* Ahhh... <3

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Mia: ...Huh. *Waves over at someone who looked like an employee* Excuse me, how much does this cost?

Harry: *Kisses her neck, still rubbing her back*

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Employee: It's free. Everything here is.

Walter: ... What. :D

Key: *is very much pleased* Mmm ~<3

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Mia: ...Wow, that's convenient. Thank you. :D

Harry: *Kisses Key's jaw, still rubbing her back* :)

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Employee: Don't thank me. It's the policy of the entire Safe Zone.

Walter: WHAT. <:'D

Key: *lightly grasps at the front of his shirt, sighing contentedly*

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Mia: ... :D

Harry: *He nuzzles her, moving his hand to caress her face* <3

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Walter: ... EVERYTHING is free. <:D

Employee: Just take the shirt. Don't make a big fuss about it. :/

Key: *nuzzles him back, feeling warm and happy*

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Mia: *nudges Walter* Come on, let's grab some stuff for everyone else too. :P

Harry: *Quietly* I love you, Key.

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Walter: Right, right. XD; *Quickly does so*

Key: *whispers back* I love you too.

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Mia: *glances around and picks some stuff out for Key*

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Harry: *Combs his fingers through her hair* ...

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Walter: Mmmnevermind, I'd like to explore this place. X3

Key: *shifts around a bit, small smile returning*

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Mia: Awww. XP well, OKAY... as long as we find new clothes, too. :P

Harry: *Keeps doing this, seeing that Key enjoys it* :)

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Walter: YYEESS.

Key: *sleeps contentedly for a little while longer, until she finally wakes up* mm...?

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Mia: WOOOO. Also, remind me that I need to give myself a haircut.

Harry: ... You're a pretty heavy sleeper, you know.

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Walter: Will do. XP

Key: *smiles a little* Yeah...? *yawns widely* 'scuse me... guess I was tired...

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Mia: :P *kisses him again before getting out of bed, stretching her arms over her head*

Harry: Pretty really tired. <:P

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Walter: *Walks over to the door and opens it for Mia* After you ~

Key: Heh... guess so. *sits up and stretches* Mmmmnnnh. You sleep okay?

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Mia: *steps out, quietly returning the "thank you," as she wasn't sure whether Rick was awake or not*

Harry: I did. I'd ask if you did too, but I guess you MUST'VE.

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Rick: *Snoring on the couch*

Walter: Oop. :/ *He sneaks out with Mia*

Key: *laughs a bit* Well, to answer your question ANYWAY, yes I did. :)

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Mia: *quietly shuts the apartment door behind them* Okay, exploration time. c:

Harry: Well good. XP

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Walter: Oh boy! :D *Walks out of the apartment building with Mia* First, we need CLOTHES.

Key: I wonder if anyone else is up... <:P

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Mia: Yes, definitely. Think we should grab some for everyone else too?

Harry: Maybe. Rick seems to be the type to be up early. At least earlier than Walter and Mia. <:P

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Walter: Good idea! Let's get 'Arry something pink. X3

Key: Well, let's check then. <:P *gets out of bed, and cracks the door open. she notices Rick still asleep on the couch* .___.

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Mia: Are you kidding? We'd never hear the end of it! <:P

Harry: What? Is he asleep? :/

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Walter: Exactly. XP

Key: *quietly shuts the door* Yep. And it's still really quiet, so I assume Mia and Walt are still asleep too. <:P

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Mia: Oookay, whatever you say! But if he gets mad, I'm blaming you. :P

Harry: Well, that's more time to ourselves. <:P

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Walter: Blame me ALL you want. XP

Key: Seems that way. <:P *flops back on the bed with a sigh*

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Mia: Your funeral. XP *keeps an eye out for some kind of clothes shop* ...Oh, I just realized we don't have any money. :I

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Walter: Goodnight ~ *He closes his eyes and tries sleeping*

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Harry: <:) *He lightly rubs her back*

Mia: *does the same--exhausted by the trip, she's out in moments*

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Key: Mmm... *lets out a happy, relaxed sigh*

Walter: *Is also asleep quickly*

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Harry: *Keeps rubbing Key's back, happy to make her happy*

Key: *hums contentedly, still smiling in her sleep*

Harry: *He keeps this up until he, too, falls asleep*

The Next Morning

Harry: *Still asleep*

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Walter: *Also asleep*

Key: *asleep*

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Mia: *is awake, exposed burns feeling a little sore, but so much better than before. she stays snuggled up against Walter*

Harry: *Waking up* Mmf...

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Walter: *Very asleep*

Key: *asleep*

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Mia: ... *watches Walter sleep for a little while, a small smile on her face. knowing they were finally safe... it made her feel warm inside*

Harry: *He smiles at Key and kisses her shoulder*

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Walter: *Waking up* Mhrm...?

Key: Mmm... <3 *smiles in her sleep*

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Mia: ! <:) *kisses him* Good morning...

Harry: *Caresses her cheek from behind* <:)

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Walter: *Kisses back a little, smiling* Morning ~

Key: *was exhausted enough not to wake up from this--she sleeps happily*

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Mia: Sleep well? <:P

Harry: *He gets up to go get his Prozac and take one*

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Walter: INCREDIBLY, thank you. How about you? X3

Key: *sleeps*

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Mia: Wonderfully. X3 I could stay in this bed foreverrr...

Harry: *After taking his pill, he sits down on the bed, next to Key*

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Walter: Then let's do just that. X3

Key: *sleeps*

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Mia: Yaaay... <3 *snuggles right back into him, nuzzling into his neck*

Harry: *Watches her* ...

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Walter: XP *Nuzzles her*

Key: *sleeps*

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Mia: *kisses his neck* <3

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Harry: ...Alright... <:/

Walter: <:P

Rick: Is Key done yet? XC

Key: *from the bathroom, apparently having heard Rick's complaint* ALMOST!

Mia: Oh, convenient. :P

Rick: If she heard THAT, what ELSE did she hear? XP

Harry: !!!!????

Walter: Haha, relax, 'Arry. XD

Key: *comes out of the bathroom, drying her hair off with a towel* What was who talking about?

Mia: Oh, nothing. :P Who's next?

Harry: I'll go. *He enters the bathroom*

Rick: Well FINE then. XC

Walter: XD

Mia: Heheh. You'll get your turn, don't worry. :P

Key: *yawns widely* Ahhh, whoops... I think I'm gonna go to bed. <:P I'll see you guys tomorrow... *heads towards her and Harry's room*

Mia: 'Night! :P

Rick: Don't let the zombies bite ~

Walter: Hah, what.

Harry: *Showering*

Key: 8C *goes into the room*

Mia: If she doesn't get any sleep, I blame you. <:P

Rick: Maybe she SHOULDN'T get any sleep considering what Harry's thinking. XP

Walter: HAHA! Okay. XD

Harry: *Showering*

Mia: Well, I guess you're right. :P Though I think we could all really use a good rest at this point. XP

Walter: Well, I'll probably be sleeping like a rock, soo... Yeah. XP

Rick: No kidding.

Harry: *Done showering*

Mia: *hears the shower turn off* Welp. Looks like it's your turn, Rick. *nudges Walter with her elbow* Come on, we should be off to bed too. :P

Walter: Yes, off to bed indeed. XP *he heads into their room and climbs into their bed gleefully*

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Harry: *Steps out of the bathroom* ... Kay, your turn. *He heads over into His and Key's room*

Rick: ^^ *Enters the shower*

Mia: *joins him, sliding under the covers just as gleefully as he*

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Key: *was apparently tired enough to have fallen asleep already, curled up facing the wall on one side of the bed*

Walter: *Curls up against Mia* <3

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Harry: ... *He approaches and enters the bed. After a few minutes, he hesitantly puts his arm over Key*

Mia: *snuggles up to him, hugging him close* <3

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Key: mm... *smiles a little, then scoots back, snuggling closer to him*

Walter: *Hugs Mia back, happy* <3

Meanwhile

Harry: *Smiles from this. He keeps his arm there*

Mia: *nuzzles into his shoulder* Goodniiight... <3

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Key: *sleeps contentedly*

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Harry: Oh my god, stop. DX

Walter: We KNOW you want to do it with Key, 'Arry... You just don't want to UPSET her. <:P

Harry; ... >////>;;;

Rick: ^^;;;;

Mia: Look, now that we know we're gonna live, you can take it slow. You're sharing a room and a bed, so it's bound to happen eventually. :P

Harry: ... >////////////////>;;;;

Rick: Poor guy. XD

Walter: Hah, yeah. XD

Mia: Awww, you'll be fiiine. ;P As long as you don't force anything, you'll have nothing to worry about. :P

Harry: Stop. X////////C

Walter: She's not teasing, she's telling the truth. <:P

Rick: XDD;

Mia: There, see? I have backup. :P

Harry: You've ALWAYS had backup. XC

Walter: XD

Rick: ^^;

Mia: It's because I'm not wrong. ;P

Harry: You're VERY wrong. XC

Walter: XD

Rick: XD;

Mia: Am I? Do enlighten me. :P

Harry: I-I have EVERYTHING to worry about here -- I don't -- I can't do anything with her. >/////////>

Rick: Well that's ridiculous. :/

Walter: ^^;

Mia: And why, exactly, would that be? If she's ever willing, then what's holding you back?

Harry: I'll mess up. I'll probably do something stupid and ruin everything.

Walter: Well THAT'S not how love works.

Rick: <:P

Mia: You can't really "mess up" with these kinds of things, Harry. It's either you do or you don't! And if you don't, well, there's always next time. It's not a one-shot deal. <:P

Harry: It is for ME. I don't even know HOW Key can stand me. I feel like I just need to frack up ONCE for it to be over between us.

Walter: She won't leave you because you maybe can't do it right (if that's what you're saying). She loves you. <:/

Rick: *Nods* <:/

Mia: If you ask me, Key is nowhere NEAR the type to walk out on someone for something like that. <:/

Harry: ... You sure?

Walter: Why doubt her? <:/

Rick: :/

Mia: Hey, I lived with that girl for almost a year. I'd like to think I know her well enough to tell you that.

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Walter: *Nuzzles Mia back, feeling quite warm*

Mia: *lingers there for a little while, then kisses his cheek and pulls away* I think it's time we let everyone else take a turn, before someone comes knocking. ;P *steps out of the tub, and grabs a towel, wrapping it around herself before offering Walter one*

Walter: Good idea, Ducky. *He then takes the towel and dries himself off after stepping out of the tub*

Mia: *dries herself off, then picks up her clothes and puts them back on* Ick. We're gonna have to see if we can find some new clothes tomorrow. :I

Walter: Oh yes, definitely. DX *He puts his own clothes back on* XC

Mia: *dries off her hair, again noticing the burnt ends* Hm. I think I'll be needing a pair of scissors too. :P

Walter: I'm sure there's scissors here. :P

Mia: Good point. *sets the towel back on the rack, then makes sure Walter's fully dressed before opening the door back out*

Key: *looks up from where she was dozing off on the cough* AH! Finally. :P

Walter: Sorry, sorry. ^^; Oh, Mia, do you need to be re-bandaged? <:/

Harry: :/

Rick: :/

Mia: *looks at the burns on her arm, lightly touching them with her other hand--she smiles a bit* ...I think they'll be fine.

Key: ... :)

Walter: *He smiles warmly at this, happy to see Mia more comfortable with herself*

Harry: :/

Rick: :)

Mia: *quickly changes the topic* Okay, who's next? :P

Key: *quickly stands up* Me. o___o *quickly ducks into the bathroom, quietly shutting the door*

Mia: *snorts* SOMEONE's eager. *to Harry* How come you aren't in there with her? ;P

Harry: ... Speaking of EAGER. >:/

Walter: Hah! She has a point, though.

Rick: Leave him alone, you two. XP

Mia: Relax, we're just pulling your leg. <:P

Harry: Hmph. XC

Walter: Don't be grumpy again, 'Arry! I like it when you're HAPPY!

Rick: XD

Mia: Yes, Happy Harry is a good Harry. c:

Harry: Yeah, well, eh. XC

Walter: ^^;

Rick: XD;

Mia: Well, you'll be happy again soon enough, right? *nudges him with her elbow* Gettin' a room to yourself and everything. ;P

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Walter: *With a grin, he flicks some water at her*

Mia: *flinches away in surprise, then pouts, and splashes him back*

Walter: *Also flinches. He then laughs*

Mia: *also laughs, then grins. she looks around for the soap, and reaches over to grab it* Okay, who gets to be clean first? c:

Walter: You, lucky. :P *He then takes the soap and starts scrubbing her body*

Mia: *wears a grin as he does this, squirming and giggling a bit whenever he hits a ticklish spot* <3

Walter: *He nuzzles her as he does this, still grinning*

Mia: *leans over to kiss him, and uses the distraction to take the soap from him* Your turn. ;P *proceeds to scrub him down with the soap the same way he did with her*

Walter: Hahaha -- Feels nice to be clean, Love ~

Mia: *sighs happily as she cleans him* It sure does~

Walter: Ah! The soap tickles in some areas! ^///^;;

Mia: *sticks her tongue out at him* Relax, I'm almost done. X///P

Walter: Hahah, okay. XD; *He kisses Mia again*

Mia: *kisses him back, setting the soap down and giving him her full attention*

Walter: *Wraps his arms around her, still kissing her*

Mia: *runs her fingers through his hair, kissing him deeply, enjoying their moment of peace*

Walter: I kinda like this not-having-sex thing. Almost as much as sex. Almost. ;D

Mia: Almost. ;) *nuzzles him* <3

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Walter: Hahah, really. XD *He also starts taking his clothes off*

Mia: *realizes that she's going to have to take the bandages off* Oh. Guh. *carefully begins to do so*

Walter: *He turns the shower on* ^^

Mia: ... *silently removes the bandages from her arm and side, hesitating before removing the ones on her face. she was scared to look in the mirror* ...

Walter: ... Hey. What's wrong? <:/

Mia: ... *turns to face him* How bad do they look? Be honest. <:(

Walter: *He sighs* ... They're not that bad Mia. You need to stop getting so self conscious. I don't care if your whole BODY was burnt beyond repair -- I would still love you anyway. <:/

Mia: *fiddles with the burnt ends of her hair* S'Just a natural response, I guess... I'm sorry.

Walter: Hey... Just... You wanna still have shower sex, or is the mood kinda... dead? <:(

Mia: *smiles a bit* We can if you still want to. Then again, the shower isn't going anywhere as far as I know. <:P

Walter: Well... Maybe we can do something different. <:P *He turns the water on, but plugs the drain*

Mia: *raises an eyebrow, curious*

Walter: *He waits for the tub to fill up, then stops the water and gets in* Join me, won't you? :D

Mia: *grins, and joins him in the tub* Aaaaahhhhh... WOW that water feels nice...

Walter: Mmmhm ~ Nice and warm, too. ^^

Mia: *turns herself around, and sits against him, her back against his chest and her head resting on his shoulder* <3

Walter: *Smiles and kisses her cheek from behind*

Mia: *leans back to nuzzle his cheek* <3

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Harry: Alright, we'll just... Head to the apartment then.

Walter: ^^

Rick: :D

Claire: Make yourselves comfortable. I'll see you around. :) *salutes them*

Mia: :D *returns the salute*

Key: *does the same* :)

Rick: *Same as the others*

Harry: *Gives an awkward little wave* ^^;

Walter: XD;

Claire: *laughs a little bit, then leaves, headed back to the military base*

Mia: OOOKAY, time to get ourselves a room. c:

Key: Yes please. o___o

Everyone: *Walks over to the front desk in the complex*

Soldier: Yes?

Rick: Yes, hello, we would like apartments please.

Harry: XC

Walter: *shrugs*

Soldier: ... Uh-huh.

Mia: *facepalms* okay. What he was TRYING to say was that we need a place to stay, and we were directed here and told you could help us.

Key: :I

Soldier: ... Right. Will you be staying all together, then?

Harry: ... Uh, that WOULD be better for other survivors, yeah.

Walter: No no no no no! At least let Mia and I have our own room! D8

Rick: :/

Soldier: So which is it?

Key: I think a two room apartment would do. D;

Mia: Yes, what she said. D;

Rick: And you guys can drag up a bed for an old man, right?

Soldier: Yes, sir. *Hands them a key* Apartment B37.

Walter: Thank you!

*they head to it*

Walter: I've never lived in an apartment before! :D

Harry: <:/

Mia: Well, It won't be too much different from any, err... previous arrangements. Heheh.

Key: It's nothing special, I guess. ^^;

Walter: It's OURS, that's what's special! We OWN this place now! We live in it and we're SUPPOSED TO! <:D

Harry: <:/

Rick: Well, I won't be able to sleep here until a bed is brought up. :/

Mia: <:/ *takes Walter's hand, and squeezes it*

Key: I'm pretty sure there should be a couch in there, if that helps. <:/

Walter: <:) *Squeezes Mia's hand back a little*

Rick: ^^

Harry: So... I guess Key and I can take the room to he left of the bathroom. And you guys can take the right?

Walter: Yeah! >:D

Mia: Sounds like a plan! I only have one question...

Key: :/ ?

Mia: ... Who gets the shower first? 8I

Key: ...pffft.

Walter: Us, Mia. ;D

Harry: XC

Rick: Pfft.

Mia: Okay, good. C8

Key: XD;;

Walter: C'mon ~ *Enters the bathroom*

Harry: ... XC

Rick: XD;

Mia: *follows him in, locking the door behind them* Oh my god I've been waiting for this. X) *starts taking clothes off*

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Walter: Thanks for helping us all the way here, Claire. <:)

Harry: Yeah. I don't think we would have all made it without you.

Rick: ^^

Claire: I could say the same for all of you. Thank you. :)

Mia: Aww--okay, you get a hug. *hugs Claire*

Claire: ! *doesn't quite know how to react to this*

Mia: COME ON GUYS, GROUP HUG.

Key: *snickers, and joins in the hug*

Harry: ^^; *He also hugs*

Walter: *HUG*

Rick: *Joins in with a massive bear-hug*

Claire: ! <:) *hugs them back*

*after a few moments, they all let go*

Harry: So we'll see you later?

Walter: Hopefully?

Rick: Yeah? :D

Claire: Definitely. :)

Mia: Wonderful. ^^

Key: :D

Walter: Well, if anyone's bored, I can always play Red Hands with them. <:P

Rick: Hah.

Harry: ...

Mia: Eheh... *holds up her still-bandaged hand* No thanks. ^^;

Key: I'll pass. ^^;

Claire: ...

Walter: Hah, okay.

Rick: ... This is taking a while. :/

Harry: Mh. It is. >__>

Mia: *is still a bit nervous*

Key: *twiddles her thumbs*

Claire: ...

*Later*

Doctor: Comes back. You all may leave, except for you two. *points at Rick and Mia*

Walter: What?? D8>

Rick: What did we do? :/

Harry: D:

Mia: D8?!

Key: But they aren't infected... D:>

Claire: :/ ...

Doctor: We just need to test them a little more. Please come with me NOW or you two will be shot.

Rick: ... So much for hospitality. >:( *Follows the doctor*

Harry: D: ??

Walter: D8>

Mia: *hesitates* D8 ...

Claire: Just go. You'll be fine. <:/

Mia: *gives Walter a scared look before following after Rick, staying close to the older man*

Key: D:>

Harry: ... What are they going to do to them...? D:>

Walter: Test them, he said. D8

Claire: ...

Key: ...Th-They're going to be fine, right? D:>

Harry: They should be. They're not infected.

Walter: Right. D8>

Claire: *waits* ...

Key: *also waits, still slightly worried* <:( ...

Later

Rick: *Walks back with Mia* We're fine!

Harry: :D

Walter: *RELIEVED*

Mia: *goes to hug Walter, also rather relieved, and with a new set of bandages*

Key: Does that mean we can go now? <:D

Claire: I would assume so.

*They immediately leave*

Gilder: *Waits for Claire and the others* :)

Harry: So where do we stay?

Gilder: There's an apartment complexes. Staff Sergeant Orello can show you to it.

Walter: Yay. :D

Claire: *smiles a bit* Thanks again, for bringing us back here. I owe you. *to the others* Right this way. *goes ahead*

Key: :D! *follows her*

Mia: :D *does the same*

Gilder: *Salutes to Claire*

Walter, Rick, and Harry: *Follow Claire*

Claire: *returns the salute. it's a short walk to the apartment complex* Here we are. The receptionist at the front desk will help you find a room.

Mia: You're not coming with us? <:/

Claire: *shakes her head* I'm afraid I owe my higher-ups a report. I'm sure I'll see you around, though.

Key: I hope so. :(

up

Soldier: *Shakes his head* ... We're stuck, apparently.

Soldiers: ...

Harry: D:> ...

Rick: D: ...

Walter: D:> ...

Claire: D: ... *sighs, disappointed*

Key: <:( ...

Mia: D:> ...

Walter: You're people have to get it at SOME point...

Soldier: We aren't the scientists involved. We don't know why nothing works.

Another Soldier: I overheard one talk about how the infection is constantly changing.

Harry and Rick: D8

Claire: !

Mia: Well, THAT'S problematic... D:>

Key: D:> ...

Harry: ... So... There won't BE a cure...

Soldiers: ...

Rick: Now don't say that! There's always that chance!

Walter: <:(

Mia: They just haven't made a breakthrough yet, that's all. <:(

Claire: *regrets asking about it* ...

Key: <:( ...

Harry: *Forces a pained smile* ... It's alright to wait, I guess. At least we're going to be safe now.

Rick: Yes. :D

Walter: ...

Claire: ...

Key: *squeezes Harry's hand*

Mia: <:/ ...

Harry: *Just keeps smiling* ...

Walter: <:/ ...

Rick: <:( ...

Soldier in the front seat: We're almost at the safe zone.

Mia and Key: !

Claire: ...

Harry: *Wonders what it will look like*

Walter: *Is a bit excited*

Rick: :/

Key: *is just eager to be somewhere safe*

Mia: *is also excited*

Claire: ...

*They arrive in the Safe Zone, driving through what sounds like massive metal gates and parking near some other armored trucks. The group gets out, and the first noticeable thing is the massive wall separating them from the outside world. Inside the Safe Zone, white from falling snow, is a city. A titanic city with buildings seemingly untouched by the hell outside*

Harry: ... Wow.

Walter: :D

Rick: Huh. City.

Gilder: If you all will please follow Private Keensly, he'll escort you to the CEDA Science and Health Center to be checked for any signs of infection. *He eyes Mia and Rick*

Keensly: Follow me. *Heads over to the building*

Everyone: :/ *Follows*

Mia: *doesn't like the look that soldier gave her. she stays close to Walter* ...

Key: <:/ ...

Claire: ...

*They head over to the CEDA building and are sent into a smallish room to be tested*

Doctor: *Wears a gas mask around them* If everyone will please spit into these little dishes, that will be great. *Hands them the petri dishes marked with a number on the bottom*

Everyone: ... *Does so*

Mia: *is a little nervous. she's pretty sure she isn't infected, but the looks she's gotten from some of the soldiers make her slightly uncomfortable*

Key: ...

Claire: ...

*There is a long wait when the doctor leaves the room*

Harry: ...

Walter: It'll be alright. None of us are infected.

Rick: ...

Mia: *nods, still a little nervous*

Key: *waits patiently* ...

Claire: ...

up

Harry: Boomer! *Shoots it before it gets close*

Rick: Good job.

Harry: Thanks. :)

Walter: *Slashes the commons*

Claire: --!! WAIT-- *shoots a running common* Does anyone else hear a truck??

Mia: ...! YEAH!

Key: ???

Rick: I don't.

Walter: That's because you're OLD.

Rick: Hey! >:/

Harry: No, I hear it too. Where's it coming from? :/

Claire: ... This way. Come on! *hurries down the street, shooting infected as she goes*

Key: *follows her without hesitation--if it's a chance to get out of here sooner, she will gladly take it*

Mia: ! *shoots Walter an excited grin before following Claire*

Walter: *Returns the grin before running with Mia and Claire, trying to ignore the pain in his chest*

Harry: ! *Follows*

Rick: *Does the same*

Truck: *Parks near them*

Soldiers: *Come out and point their guns at them*

Sergeant: *Comes out last* WAIT! Lower your guns, men! *Approaches the group and looks at Claire* Sergeant Orello?

Claire: *smiles a bit under her gas mask, recognizing the man's voice* That's Staff Sergeant to you, Sergeant Gilder. You won't believe how happy we are to see you.

Key: *is relieved that they apparently know each other*

Mia: :D!

Gilder: What are you doing out here, STAFF Sergeant Orello? With these people?

Harry: "These" people? D:/

Walter: Don't shoot us. D:

Rick: :/

Claire: My search squad was wiped out by a Tank. They--*motions to the others*--saved my life.

Key: *nods vigorously* D:

Mia: 8I

Gilder: Well, they can come along, but they still need to be tested for any sign of the infection. You all can sit in the back with the other soldiers. *He climbs into the drivers seat*

Soldiers: *Escort everyone into the back*

Rick: Never been in an armored truck before. :/

Harry: :/

Walter: I have, but not an American one.

Mia: Huh.

Claire: *sits quietly, glancing around at the others in the truck*

Key: *stays close to Harry*

Harry: *Puts his arm around Key*

Walter: *Sits, feeling uncomfortable with all the soldiers staring at them*

Rick: :/

Soldiers: *Stare*

Key: *leans against him a little bit* ...

Mia: *presses her arm against Walter's* ...

Claire: *silently stares back at them*

One Soldier: *To Claire* ... We thought you were dead, Ma'am. Sergeant Gilder might not seem like the kind of man, but he got a little upset when you didn't come back.

Harry: *Stays close to Key*

Walter: Huh.

Rick: :/

Claire: ... *nods* Glad to hear I was missed. The others weren't so lucky though. Did we lose anyone else while I was gone?

Mia: <:/

Key: ...

Another Soldier: Private Johnson, Silver, and Hamelton. They were good soldiers.

Soldiers: ...

Harry: :/

Rick: :/

Walter: :/

Claire: *nods again* ...

Key: ... <:/

Mia: ...

Soldier: ... This fight against the infected civilians is slowly taking its toll.

Soldiers: ...

Rick: <:(

Walter: <:/

Harry: ...