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Post by kilnarak on Oct 13, 2012 2:20:10 GMT -8
After all of that drama over breakfast, Nat had taken up feeding left-over scraps from his meal to the various pets scurrying about. He had taken a particular liking to two snuffly bulldogs - they kept coming over to lick his hands and beg for scraps. Given enough time, he'd likely spoil the dogs rotten. He felt more than a bit better, really. It was kind of weird, with so many people around. But the dogs made him feel better. They were a calming distraction. And of course, Sarah staying nearby helped as well. He could deal with strange faces fine, behind the barricade of a coffee bar and in the armor of his apron, but he had neither of those now, and there were too many strangers here. Sarah was the one who keyed him in to the commotion over near... that smiley man with the scarf. He reluctantly left the dogs to go see what was going on. People were gathering to vote for a leader, and despite some initial dispute over the method of taking said vote, it looked like an agreement was being reached. The crowd was crowdy.
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Post by Suyoi on Oct 13, 2012 10:24:41 GMT -8
Dr. Victor shook his head as Alex appeared to mouth off. The urge to retort was cut short by his most recent patient and her striking appearance. "We worked together, didn't we? You worked at UWMC. What happened to your feet? This is not good. I'm going to remove the bandage slowly, if it hurts let me know, okay?" The doctor began to remove the wrapping, his nose crinkling at the odor. He rinsed the grime and other unsavory surprises off the bottom of her feet, shaking his head. "So, I suppose you're going to be voting for Seth? I was leaning more towards this one woman we had with us. Her name is Patti. She's a great shot and can calm almost any situation. I saw Seth seem to have some sort of drama with a few people. Patti is above that. Not that I care what happens. Just as long as someone can do what needs to be done in specific situations." The doctor wiped his forearm across his face, blinking away the sweat. He frowned a little more, seeing the in-depth work still needed. Dr. Victor glanced around, finding a small tray. He pulled over a stool and set the tray on his lap. "What can you tell me about Seth? I apologize but this is going to sound like I'm pulling shrapnel from a soldier. I am going to say you did have very nice toes. I'll try and keep your pedicure as intact as possible."
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Oct 13, 2012 10:56:45 GMT -8
Marie- "I don't do pedicures, but I may spend an undue amount of time on foot hygiene. Oh, and what good is it now? How long will this horror show take to heal?" Her feet had been extremely badly abraded, skin torn open in multiple places on both."I don't recognize you, but maybe you visited my building before. I work at the Research Center a few blocks north. Which one did you work at? (Dr. Vic worked in the U District, much further away.)As for Seth, eh, all I know is he's trying to help people, didn't want to be a formal leader, and doesn't carry a gun. I don't know where you're from doctor, but you may find that many people here don't find firearms very reassuring, even given the present situation. But if your friend wants to nominate herself, she's welcome to. We hadn't settled on a process last I heard, but anyone can make a case for anyone, to be followed by a vote. Are they starting up out there?" She looked to the end of the kitchen where it opened into the common area, and saw the blonde kid with glasses, and a few others moving toward to east end of that room. Some discussion could be heard over the quiet sounds of the doctor's labors.
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Post by Suyoi on Oct 13, 2012 11:38:06 GMT -8
Doctor Victor let out a slow breath. "Dr. Victor. My name is Dr. Victor. I fear this may take quite a while to heal, depending on various factors. But we might be able to scare up a few crutches or the like for you to use in the interim. As long as you spend as little time as possible on your feet, the faster it will heal. Again, open wounds would be better than closing them with cloth, but I feel it would be better with these bandages over them. "I was in the Research Center twice, for obscure committee meetings- I dislike that campus. I am, or rather was, the Chief of Emergency Medicine in the U District. At least you can tell I didn't make the position based on my brilliant personality and ability to kiss ass. "Patti won't nominate herself. But, I don't think a single person making the decisions is best anyways. Of course, I've seen what happens when you have to go and sit on a committee to determine if something deserves a committee. If Patti and Seth worked together, it would be best. As long as they had a healthy respect for each other, I'd feel better knowing two people made the decisions instead of one." Finishing up, the doctor stuck his head out the door, giving Alex a stern look. "Alex, if you could, help this young lady around to a chair? I'll look for a suitable set of crutches, ma'am. No worries." The doctor moved towards the crowd, pursing his lips in thought.
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Oct 13, 2012 13:22:14 GMT -8
As the group began to gather, setting up folding chairs or just sitting directly on the floor, a stout black man spoke up. Eddy- "We're gonna do a vote, but there's no goddamn point in voting if we're planning on leaving. Shouldn't we be asking who's even gonna bother staying first?"
Seth- "That's true, people should be free to go as they please. Maybe we should just go around and see who wants to stay before we continue."
Abdul- "It's not safe out there, Eddy. It's just... madness to try to get out. Everybody tried to do that at the same time, traffic is blocking every way out you could take."
Eddy- "Not if I take a bike, rather go out there than be trapped here."
Stevie- "Abdul's right, I mean those things is slow but... they're so goddamn many of them."
Eddy- "Yeah, perfect reason to not wait for them to fill up this building."
Seth- "They haven't gotten in here yet... but I do think Eddy should be able to go if he wants to. Anyone else too."
Thierry- "I took a class on crowd dynamics in college, I think the large numbers might have effects you're unprepared for if you try to leave."
Eddy- "Whatever man. I'm gonna do what I'm gonna do. Anybody wants to come with me can."
Seth- "Yeah, everyone get together here, and let's go around and see who's going to stay or leave."
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Post by Gillsing on Oct 13, 2012 14:22:51 GMT -8
Ben- "Oh, I'm staying." He was pretty sure that most people would stay. At least most of the ones that had just gotten there. But it didn't sound as if they'd just ask anyone who was leaving to speak up and (maybe) join Eddy. Instead they were going to ask everyone? Oh well, it gave him some more time to think things through. He really wanted Patti to have a say in things, but even if she wrote up a proposal, there was a chance that not enough people would go for it. So in order to increase the odds of getting what he wanted, Ben figured that he had better write a proposal of his own. It would also be a good way to get his view out to everyone, no matter who would end up as the leader.
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Oct 13, 2012 14:24:43 GMT -8
Everyone pulled up a chair or sat on the floor. Marie instructed some young guys to pull over a large whiteboard for their use later. Seth stood, and posed the question. People went around the circle, giving their answers.Seth- "Are you going to stay here, or go with Eddy?" Thierry- "Stay, it is the only thing that makes sense."
Sharma- "I go! Dish is buersheet. Bee can dribe troo dose tings bery easy, why shtay larked up in dish desh trop, bit a million zarmbies artshide?"
Thierry- "Sharma! No! What are you thinking? Do you understand--" Sharma- "I arm not shtupard. Deesh zarmbies are shlow. I habe to go, Erdy ish right." Columbo- "I stay! Are you fuckin' crazy man?! Sharma, you are an idiot!"
Floretta- "Stay... Jaylyn needs somebody."
Chantelle + Zoe- "Stay, of course! Zoe too." (Zoe nods)
Jaclyn- "I'm going! You can't stop me. I can make it on my own."
Stevie- "Are you nuts! You can't!" Jaclyn- "You just think I can't because I'm a woman! You don't say anything about these men leaving!" Stevie- "Well...!! Somebody back me up here!" Seth- "She has the right to go Stevie. " (Stevie slumped in his chair and looked miserable.) Quentin- "Me too, I'm leaving. I've participated in several bike-a-thons, it's not that hard."
Abdul-Rahman- "I will stay, I don't even see why this is being posed as an option! It's suicide..."
Kerry- "I will stay."
Daniel- "...I'm not going out there..."
Susie- "Stay!"
Kenny- "Stay, all the fuckin' way."
Derek- "Stay! People here need protection."
Bryce- "...Stay."
Seth- "Staying, of course."
Stevie- "C'mon, we know there's only one sane choice right now. Stay here and outta the zombie's mouths. What? It's true..."
Marie- "Stay."
Davin- "Sandy and Rex need me!"
Sandy- "Aw, you worried about me?" Davin- "--Uh, sure, you too."
Peg- "Stay, but only until we get the means to go look for our family!"
Jonah- "Same as Peg."
Eddy- "You know what I think."
Lilla- "I'm staying for all these cutie-patooties! Haha... You know who you are. *wink*"
Lashonda- "...Stay I guess."
Ione- "I'm staying for sure!"
Volya- "Eh, I guess I stick around."
Hector- "I dunno. I dunno right now. I'll keep thinking."
Anna- "Just for the moment I'll be here."
Jackson- "I'm going wherever Anna goes, so I'm here."
Tyrone- "Hmm... I'll stay here for now."
Luke- "I don't want to go!! Please!"
Seth- "Calm down sir, you don't have to leave." Luke- "...Oh okay." Basil- "Mmm yes I must stay here to comfort those in need."
Sonya- "I stay here."
Sandy- "Yeah I seen it out there. I'm staying."
Kaito- "I will stay with Sandy and Sonya."
Sarah- "I'll go where Nat goes, but if he lets me pick, I'm staying."
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Post by kilnarak on Oct 13, 2012 15:01:40 GMT -8
"I-I don't want to go out there again."
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Post by ∆§Indea§∆ on Oct 13, 2012 15:06:14 GMT -8
Micah- "It's okay I guess, what is with you and the cougars?" Micah followed Alex to gather with the rest of the residents Disrespectful? Maybe but also adequate. Micah didn't say anymore, Alex was pretty naive. Micah had a sense of deja vu as the coversation went around, hadn't they just had this conversation this morning? At least the numbers would drop again, nobody he knew were leaving so it didn't bother him. In the end there was equal chance in everything, who knew what was going to happen? At the moment this place did seem like the best shot.
When it came to his turn, Micah sighed."I'm staying until it isn't safe to stay. There really isn't any other fucking choice is there?"
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Post by DKender on Oct 13, 2012 15:12:46 GMT -8
Alex- "I don't know what you mean," Alex told Micah. "And cougars is a disrespectful word." Alex surveyed the group as they said their plans. He didn't think anybody stood a chance outside 403 without backup. The bald man was right about group dynamics - they may be slow, but there were lots of undead. The Tortoise and the Hare fable came to mind. All it took was a little nap for the slow and steady to gain an advantage. And Alex wasn't even considering demons, ghosts, and whatever else lurked between the zombies."I’m staying," Alex called out. "And you guys who wanta leave better travel together. Please. If you got families who need you, stay alive for them."
He wondered if any clergymen resided among the group. Nobody wore a clerical collar or garb, unfortunately, but perhaps Alex was overlooking someone. Maybe he'd ask, once the proposals were read.
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Post by Suyoi on Oct 13, 2012 17:29:00 GMT -8
The good doctor turned a small penny over his knuckles absently. Counting the number of people staying was causing more anxiety to well up inside him. Retracting his lips, he spoke in a calm voice.
"I'm staying. I don't think any more running is going to solve anything. Certainly cant outrun the ones who float or cause immobility with their looks. I suppose it is human nature to pick fight or flight. I'm just sick of running.
"We stand a better chance in a localized area where we can learn what is truly going on. Simply because there is no electricity or even possible government assistance does not mean science and rational thinking have died out as well. We all can contribute to ending this problem; anyone who runs is only going to add to the cause.
"We are not primitive beasts simply because society has fallen. I was reminded awhile ago by someone that we are all human beings. Let's start acting like them instead of succumbing to our antediluvian fears."
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Oct 13, 2012 18:47:47 GMT -8
Seth- "Okay then, so looks like the people who are planning to leave are Jaclyn, Sharma, Eddy and you there, still thinking it over?"
Hector- "I guess I'll stay for right now. I don't know..."
Eddy- "You two, let's go talk." Some pleading looks were cast to the vacating party, but they were for naught. The three left the room to discuss the future. Seth- "Well then, the rest of us plan to stick together. Some want to have an official leader, so we're going to do a vote. People who want to run have created a 'proposal', and we'll present them to you with no names attached. Marie will read the proposals, and after she's finished there will be a brief group discussion. Feel free to bring up the merits or problems. After they've all been read, write your name and your vote on a slip of paper and hand them to Zoe." Zoe stoically held up an empty ice bucket. Derek - "That's crap! People should get to know who they're voting for!" Seth shrugged and glanced to Abdul. Abdul-Rahman- "It is the only way, we must do this."
Seth- Well let's go ahead then... Marie? Seth took a seat, and Marie hobbled over with some assistance. She stood in front of the whiteboard and pulled a folded piece of paper out of her pocket. Marie- "Ahem. Prop 1:
'We need order. It is obvious, when one reflects, that when the leadership is unclear, all suffer. When two ideas for action are presented, knowing who to follow saves times, time that can save lives.
We need a military style commander, to use strategy and leadership to shepherd us through these dark times. It is important to create and enforce laws, without law people become unruly and dangerous. Humans are possibly the biggest threat to us all, and this danger should not be overlooked. Once the building has been properly secured, I propose we expand, taking the fight to our enemy."
Derek- "Just fyi-- That's not mine."
Marie- "Let's refrain from speculation, thank you. Comments on this proposal?"
Anna- "To quote Jack Black, that's major fascist crap."
Thierry- "I may agree with your sentiment, but we should be respectful so as to not shame anyone for voting their conscience. It's the only fair thing to do."
Anna- "Meh."
Marie- "We don't want to out the person who wrote this, obviously, but does anyone want to speak out in favor of this proposal?"
Davin- "Seems to address an issue that needs addressing and I can imagine others will fall short on. Sometimes law enforcement is needed. People may balk at that, but imagine what your life would have been like if criminals could roam the streets with no fear of police. Not sure I'll vote for it, but it's a reasonable start.
To improve on it, I'd say it could use some mention of how the 'laws which must be created' would be written not to impinge on personal liberty overmuch."
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Post by DKender on Oct 13, 2012 19:52:14 GMT -8
Alex raised his hand after Davin said his piece and asked, "What does this person mean by enemy? How are we supposed to fight demons?" Davin- "That's also a bit weird. Hard to imagine waging war against... whatever the hell's going on out there."
Stevie- "Haha, funny you should ask, kid. If by demons you mean the possessed people, we beat one of those. It ain't easy, but we didn't even need guns to do it."
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Post by ∆§Indea§∆ on Oct 13, 2012 19:59:15 GMT -8
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Oct 13, 2012 20:24:11 GMT -8
LaShonda- "Y'all are bein' pretty fuckin' ridiculous. It's a reasonable proposal. You're makin' it sound like Mein Kampf."
Zoe- "The swears just keep on comin'..."
Basil- "A reasonable proposal you say? I can't wait to hear the one that paraphrases 'A Modest Proposal,' haha."
"Seriously folks, nobody's talking about throwing commies out the window here. The 'enemy' obviously refers to any force that tries to hurt us. Zombies, ghosts, mad-dog rapists, whatever." She paused before finishing her thought. "Not saying I agree with the idea of going on the offensive, but let's give the proposal a fair consideration on its face value, not whatever personal connotations we draw from it."
Tyrone- "Hi Patti. Y' get some of this grub?"
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