72 Survivor

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[ask-the-72-survivor]

Dont forget that swag hand picked you to be leader. He could have been leader if he wanted to but he chose you. So dont put up with this

I know. If he wants to test my ability to put my foot down, so be it. Special flower or not, he needs to work with us or he'll crash and burn on his little solo mission. 

[ask-the-72-survivor]

Head screwed on tight, huh? It sure looked like it was about to come off.

I flare because I care. 

[ask-the-72-survivor]

You said the right thing.

Of course I did. I have my head screwed on tighter than anyone in this camp.

[survivialswag]

-continues to grab snacks-

-picks up strawberry pocky-

…

-places it back down and grabs other snacks instead-

Come on… I’m gonna get it running. I’m the lucky one, remember? It’s my thing. And we’re gonna make it to Thneedville and get your babe and find that safe place and… everythings gonna be okay.

[ask-the-72-survivor]

-talking slowly-

Getting to Larue isn't the point here. Your behavior is. I've been patient. I've left you to work... and grieve. I let you do what you wanted and needed to do NOT because you're special--or some privileged superstar. But because. You're my friend.

-takes a step away and stares at the ground to collect himself. Another beat, and he's swiveled around to stare down the back of Swag's head- 

As a friend. I'm asking you to stop being a selfish idiot. 

[survivialswag]

-flinches-

Not the entire RV just….the part that makes it….yknow…. do…things….like…move….and….function…

But I’ve really got it under control this time. Dave went out with me to get even better parts and even though I had to save him from one of those super zombies we managed to get some great shit!

[ask-the-72-survivor]

-Presses fingertips to his forehead with a heaved breath, trying his damnedest to hold back an outburst-

[survivialswag]

Oh you know the catalytic converter kept overheating and the exhaust wouldn’t stop leaking and god damn did you have any idea how hard it is to find American parts these days and I may or may not have beat the shit out of it but I’m sure that had nothing to do with the whole thing blowing up.

-continues furiously collecting snacks-

[ask-the-72-survivor]

-SNATCHES a box out of his hand to get his attention- 

What was that last part?

You beat up the RV?

[survivialswag]

Oh uh….

-clears throat and starts stuffing a basket full of candy and snacks-

Um…yeah about the RV…I had to uh… startoverfromsquareone…

Heh…

The engine kinda… got fucked up.

[ask-the-72-survivor]

-squares his shoulders-

What?

How?

[survivialswag]

Oh yeah about getting back on the roa-

Oh…OH!! OHH!!!!

-leaps through window and scrambles to shelves-

HAHAHAHA THIS WHOLE STUPID STORE IS FULL OF ANIME FOOD!

[ask-the-72-survivor]

-hoists himself through the window and follows Swag, stepping over a few bodies on the ground. He doesn't stop to think on them, as he has other things on his mind-

That's nice. 

What do you mean "about getting back on the road"?

[survivialswag]

THREE, MOTHERFUCKERS!

-kicks wood in-

-pauses and reluctantly peers inside-

…..Holy shit.

[ask-the-72-survivor]

-throws aside some plank and looks in with him- 

Well, I'll be damned. 

-smiles and runs hand over hair-

This must be some sort of dream. If everything's intact, we'll be able to get on the road as soon as we get packed up!

-plants a hand on Swag's shoulder with a congratulatory squeeze-

Good man, Swag.  

[survivialswag]

You think you can get your leg that high without blowing out your back, old man?

[ask-the-72-survivor]

I've committed a few capers in my age. I'm sure I've still got some steam in the ol' gauge. 

#Let's kick this shit in together on three

Alright. On three, then. 1...2...

[survivialswag]

I guess I coulda asked permission. But I didn’t really feel like talking to anyone. Hasn’t been the best few weeks. Well it hasn’t been the best year but… yknow.

-frowns and stops tugging at bars-

I don’t think they’re coming off.

-steps back and stares at boarded up windows-

Axe?

[ask-the-72-survivor]

Am I going to have to schedule an employee retreat? Trust exercises and essays and barbecues...

-crosses arms and inspects the boards as they chat- 

They look rotted enough to go down with a few well-placed kicks. Think you can get your leg that high? 

-chuckles-

[survivialswag]

I don’t hear shit behind that door. If there’s any slugs still active in there then they aren’t gonna put up much of a fight and I think I’ve got the pre-reqs to take out a few weak tired assholes.

AND…If there were any of our new superpower zombie friends in there they’dve busted out by now.

I think I’m good.

-sighs-

Just lemme…

#-mumbles- #Do this one fucking thing right

[ask-the-72-survivor]

...

-steps aside with a conceding gesture-

Fine.

But that doesn't change the fact that you're here alone. "Pre-reqs" or not, I'd really prefer to maximize the whole power in numbers idea...even if we're all on our last nerves with one another. 

...

-sets gun aside and assists in yanking at the bars-

[survivialswag]

Cuz I heard the kid singing a popular tune called, “My names Beanpole and I’m the only one around here getting laid even though my game is weak and I still have to whine about the food situation every two seconds” and I thought I’d shut him up.

Plus I’m hungry.

Was gonna ask Dave to help me but…

-shrugs and goes back to trying to pry the door open-

[ask-the-72-survivor]

...

-holds his shoulder and makes him face him- 

There's a store full of hungry dead in there, remember? They may be quiet now, but busting in probably won't help things. I think listening to BPs whining for a couple more days is better than becoming a midday snack. 

-lets him go- 

You're smarter than that, Swag. 

[survivialswag]

-stops rattling metal bars and stands up straight-

-clears throat and relaxes-

Well let’s just hope they RSVP to the formal invitation I sent out so we have time to prepare.

Say…

-starts tugging at bars quieter-

You think those fuckers are gonna prefer chicken or fish? I decided not to even offer the crab. It’s easier to keep Kosher just in case yknow?

[ask-the-72-survivor]

-furrows brow, not in the mood to play along with the joke just now- 

Why are you trying to get in there alone? 

[survivialswag]

This is the only store we haven’t checked out… I’m assuming it’s either cuz it’s all boarded up and that awning looks like it would fall off if we tried to get up to the wind-

Nah who am I kiddin’?

It’s the Coke signs.

-STARTS LOUDLY RATTLING BARS WITH HIS SICKLES-

COME ON MOTHERFUCKER!

[ask-the-72-survivor]

-72, who had been roaming the area on lookout, swings around the corner with his shotgun in hand. He's wearing a mixture of surprise and anger on his face- 

Swag??

...

-huffs-

Do you mind not ringing the dinner bell for all the zombies?

[youngbeansprout-blog]

We have about enough water for another two weeks I think… if everyone only drinks half a bottle a day. Which is very unhealthy by the way.

-hands him a bottle-

Hopefully when we get to that safe place there will be a lot of water. And food. ….And a cure…

[ask-the-72-survivor]

-uncaps water thoughtfully and nods- 

At least it's something to possibly look forward to. Best to hope for the best and prepare for the worst. 

Thanks, kid. Do your best. 

-wanders out. 

[youngbeansprout-blog]

Sheesh I didn’t ask for math homework!

…But I guess I can do that. It’s better than sitting around waiting to leave anyways. Thanks.

[ask-the-72-survivor]

-nods-

...Is there any spare water around here, by any chance? I need to whet my whistle before I head out to make a pep talk.