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Post by Dr. Jar on Dec 19, 2012 2:11:26 GMT -8
Ashley pulls out his length of pipe, and opens the door with his bad arm. Couldn't be that much trouBOOWWWwwww. The pain was blinding. Apparently that used more of his chest than he gave it credit for. Never the less he pulled it entirely open and stood with pipe in the other hand. "Hello?"
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Post by Dr. Maneep Pamplemousse on Dec 19, 2012 7:13:31 GMT -8
Patti hopped to at the sound of the radio. She hustled to the door, hefting her hammer and standing to the side, just in case anything tried to muscle its way in. She nodded to Ash. (In case I'm not available later, Patti will ask the newcomer what his favorite beverage is before letting him in.)
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Dec 19, 2012 11:00:51 GMT -8
guy- "Hi. The sign said pull the string if your human, so I did. I'm human." The man was holding a "razor" scooter and didn't seem to show any physical interest in coming inside.
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Post by Dr. Jar on Dec 19, 2012 11:36:15 GMT -8
"Yes, to be let inside. We are a colony of living humans." He says simply. "It is safe inside and there is food, if you are so inclined." He says, and clears his throat. "What is your name?" He offers, not seeming annoyed yet. He checked around to see if there was anything behind him.
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Post by Dr. Maneep Pamplemousse on Dec 19, 2012 14:59:17 GMT -8
Patti waited for a reply to the first question before interjecting with hers.
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Dec 19, 2012 21:47:18 GMT -8
The guy followed Ashley's gaze over his shoulder quizzically, then turned back to face him. guy- "Oh, the string is for people looking for help? Sorry for the confusion. That ain't me. I'm Humbert."
Patti- "Hey, Humbert. What's your favorite beverage?"
Humbert- "Whadda you got? Haha. Seriously is that an offer?"
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Post by Dr. Jar on Dec 19, 2012 22:00:07 GMT -8
Ashley seems a little surprised someone DOESN'T want to join them, and puts his free hand into his pocket. "I...see. Is there anything you need then?" He asks, after Patti asked about drinks. He doesn't ask what he was doing out there, but wonders it.
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Post by Dr. Maneep Pamplemousse on Dec 19, 2012 22:07:34 GMT -8
"I know it sounds stupid, but the dead can't seem to come up with answers for direct questions, they just dodge them. Sort of like you just did. So, if you'd like to continue the conversation or are interested in entering the premises, you can give me a direct answer to the question. Or you can go on about your business as you please. No skin off my nose either way." Patti really wanted to know more about this dude, scooting about the zompocalypse like it was a suburban park. Her curiosity was piqued.
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Dec 19, 2012 22:07:52 GMT -8
Humbert- "Eh... I don't know... I'm kinda living off the fat of the land out here. With so many people gone, I have everything I need... Man, lady, I don't need to come in, so fuck a question anyhow.
So what's your thing here? What's your set-up like?"
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Post by Dr. Jar on Dec 19, 2012 22:21:19 GMT -8
Ashley stares at him flatly, and immediately decides he's annoying. It's like a small switch suddenly turned on somewhere. "We have several dozen residents, and carry out jobs to keep the community alive. We are on watch here today."
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Dec 19, 2012 22:24:21 GMT -8
Humbert- "I see. Friendly little commune? There's lots of groups like this around town. Everybody's got a different take on how to do shit. Kinda funny. Frankly, it's better to go it alone."
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Post by Dr. Jar on Dec 19, 2012 23:02:49 GMT -8
"We have met several. None were friendly, but they did invite us to stay." He remarks simply. "I certainly do not demand that you stay." He would, in fact, rather this guy get going.
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Dec 19, 2012 23:32:33 GMT -8
Humbert- "Hey you're alright, buddy!" He genially slapped Ashley on the arm...
THE ARM.
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Post by Dr. Jar on Dec 19, 2012 23:36:05 GMT -8
He saw the movement coming in slow motion, but was unable to move away. The movement of his hand against his arm moved his collarbone just so slightly in the wrong direction. "A...uu....Thangs." He turns away slightly and holds himself steady as the floor shifted a little in front of him. That was sudden and somehow a lot worse than his attempts to exercise with it.
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Dec 20, 2012 0:16:29 GMT -8
Humbert- "Um... You alright there? Hey, what's your name?"
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