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[xxii_thefool]

Um, guys...?

[The video feed jostles a little, focuses on a view of the marketplace - and then turns slightly to show one of the Infected shambling its zombie way along the street

Comments

[bladedstray]

Something like this has happened before? [What did people call those things? Zombies right?]

Even if we find shelter, I doubt it would keep them away.

[xxii_thefool]

It was before I came here, but I heard about it.

Anyway, finding shelter's better than staying out in the open. There might not be that many now, but there's probably going to be a lot more soon.

[bladedstray]

There's no reason for us to be bombarded. It would be smart to compile people who are able to fight.

[xxii_thefool]

The "game" will be over after a few days, and then they'll be gone, probably. Until then, even if we fight, this place will probably just bring in more of them. There's no reason for anyone to risk getting killed if they don't have to.

[bladedstray]

So you're suggesting they overrun and kill us or run like dogs with their tails between their legs?

[xxii_thefool]

This place is always trying to kill us. This isn't a "game" we can win by fighting, so it's better to hole up and wait it out rather than take needless risks.

[bladedstray]

That's foolish. It's killed or be killed and I don't plan on 'being killed' quietly.

[xxii_thefool]

Neither do I. That's why I'm picking my battles.

best of friends right now, clearly.

[bladedstray]

Good luck with hiding. Enemies won't just wait outside for you.

the very best!

[xxii_thefool]

How many can you fight at once? How many days can you fight without stopping? There are just a few now, but there's probably going to be a lot more. If they're the wrong kind of zombies, all they have to do is bite you. If they're the really wrong kind, it might not even take that much.

[bladedstray]

You act if I will be fighting alone. There will be at least three of us fighting, that I know for sure. You can't keep a stray backed into a corner for too long.

We fight, we'll dwindle them down in number. If you want to hide, fine. But if you're capable of fighting, then you'll help. [Because if you're just going to be scared, she's not going to help you when you need it.] You're just coming up with excuses you feel you can't do anything about.

[xxii_thefool]

And you're being too proud. 'Dwindle them down in number,' how long have you been here? If Hades or whoever's sending them wants to flood this place with zombies, it won't matter how many we kill.

But they're dumb, so the best thing to do is to be smarter than they are.

I'm not afraid to fight. But going on the offensive isn't always the solution. In a situation like this, what will help more is to make a safe place for people to stay until this is over.

[bladedstray]

I'm talking reality of the situation. I know what it's like to be put against never ending odds. But I'm not going to sit and do nothing.

Until your 'safe haven' is taken down by them. This is hell, nowhere is safe. You question how long I've been here. That doesn't matter. I know what it's like to be in a place like this. You have no option but to fight, to protect yourself. If not, prepare to be eaten alive and killed.

I have enough knowledge to know how these worlds work. My value of knowledge isn't gauged by how long I've been here.

[xxii_thefool]

I'll fight when I need to, but I'm not going to do it recklessly. The "games" don't last more than a few days... maybe a week if we're not lucky. With enough supplies, we can hold out that long. That way, if we have to fight, it'll be from a strong position.

[bladedstray]

If you think that's the best way for you. [Click.]