You scream so loud but the silence surrounds you

My name is Holly Moore, ID #1255521, and I'll be 24 this August. I'm a part of the Medical team. A nurse...more of an apprentice, really. {rp blog}

[jackson-albridge]

Something like that.

Guess it’ll have to. Just know, I’m gonna be fucking pissed if you do something stupid to get killed. {Jackson shook his head, not used to having to face people’s mortality like this. People that he actually liked, anyways.} I just fucking said it wasn’t going to be your fault or are you going to ignore that too?

[nurse-moore]

Oh.

I'm not a stupid person by nature, or at least I hope not. But I guess we'll just have to wait and see now won't we? [She crossed her arms, her gaze dropping to her feet.] You're coming because of me, nothing you could say wouldn't convince me that it wasn't my fault. You're kinda my friend too, and I'd say I've lost more than enough people. I just....I could deal, but I don't want to have to, you know?

[nurse-moore]

I'm sorry, I was just..... Can I help you?

[jessehunts]

Nah. You probably got alotta gunk in your ears.

I wish I had more knock knock jokes. I just stick with puns. You can’t explain puns to kleptomaniacs though… they take everything too literally.

[nurse-moore]

Probably. Next time you're out hunting, you should go find me some q-tips.

Ooooh, I almost didn't catch that one. That was good.

You are the cutest little thing, you know? You don't fit that whole...big hunter stereotype that I've got in my head.

[jackson-albridge]

I was on my way out. Kind of. 

I’m only agreeing with that if you don’t get killed out there. {Jackson stared, stern as ever.} Well, now that I’m going— you’re not going to die. Not on my watch. So maybe I should be the one saying it’s not gonna be your fault if I kill over.

[nurse-moore]

Why? Wasn't your family here...or something like that?

Fine. I will do my very best to not to die. Does that work for you? [Holly met his gaze, a soft smile curving her lips.] Now that you say that, you can't die either. I can't have that on my conscience. 

[nurse-moore]

I'm sorry, I was just..... Can I help you?

[jessehunts]

You heard wrong, missy.

Dry erase boards are pretty remarkable, don’t you think? If we ever find a cow, we should be careful not to pamper her too much or the milk will come out spoiled…

[nurse-moore]

Oh no, I heard you crystal clear, mister.

How did we get on dry erase boards? Is this the start of another joke? Oooh, good one. But I think I liked the knock knock one better.

[jackson-albridge]

No, I wasn’t. I didn’t do much of anything beforehand. I was living with— I was working here and there.

Yeah, you’re probably right. {Jackson shook her hand off his shoulder.} You’re not dying. Shut the fuck up. {Jackson looked down at Holly, coming closer to her.} I’m not gonna let that happen.

[nurse-moore]

Oh, so like a handy man. Or a drifter...with roots.

I usually am. You should probably get used to it. [Her hand slid off his shoulder and fell back to her side.] Don't tell me to shut up, it's rude. [She tilted her chin up so that she could see his face.] And if it does happen, you can't think that it's your fault.

[nurse-moore]

I'm sorry, I was just..... Can I help you?

[jessehunts]

Psssh. I have the flirting skills of a grasshopper.

I got a lot more of that where it came from.

[nurse-moore]

I hear they're the Casanovas of the insect world.

 Oh yea? Well hit me, Jesse. Today's my day off and I've got nothing better to do.

[jackson-albridge]

Either way, I fucked up and I’m not the teacher that everyone thought I was. Not even me. So maybe I fucked up with you too. 

Fine, I’m going for you and I’m going for me. I’m going for my peace of mind. — Holly, you might not realize this because of my good looks, charm, and overall perfection but I don’t have a lot of… friends or whatever you are. I’m not fucking up. Not this time.

[nurse-moore]

Were you a...um...teacher before?

Oh yea? And here I thought it was your crazy good looks and effortless charm that drove people away. [She puts a hand on his shoulder] If I do die...it won't be your fault, Jackson Albridge. We live in a world were people die...often for no good reason. The world has gone to shit, death is our only constant.

[nurse-moore]

I'm sorry, I was just..... Can I help you?

[jessehunts]

Psh. I’m a terrible liar.

Argle. You were supposed to go cows who? And then I was supposed to say no, silly… cows go moo.

[nurse-moore]

Oh please. With a face like that? I bet you were such a player...a heart breaker. Mariah Carey probably sung some poor girl to sleep after you were done with her. Or...boy.

That was so lame that it was almost funny.

[jackson-albridge]

No. Everyone was right. I’m a shitty instructor. I caused it. You did nothing wrong, Holly. I did. I am the bad one. You’re the good one. — I’m not staying and watching you go. I’m not staying. I’m going on the Harvest. She doesn’t need me. She doesn’t need anyone. There are plenty of people staying, they can take care of it.

[nurse-moore]

Jackson....None of that was your fault. None of it. I told you, you're their teacher, not their parents. Them going missing...that's on the man that took them...a little on their parents, too. Okay? Not you.

Don't go just for me. 

[jackson-albridge]

Then why couldn’t those kids escape? Huh? Clearly, I’m not that fucking good. And no, I don’t want anyone to hold my fucking hand. I’m not some fucking loser that’s gonna need your cousin to make me feel better. Besides, you’re not going to die because I’m going to go now. I’m a combat trainer. It makes sense for me to go.

[nurse-moore]

What are you....? Because they were children, Jackson. They're little and helpless....just like the kid that I had to- [She swallows, her gaze falling to the ground] I thought you were staying? Your sister's going to need you more than I am. The other people too...I mean, no one's caught those walkers yet.

[holland-roden]

Caitlin Stasey for Young Vagabond

[drarielli]

Just try and stay safe - Okay? I want you back here and helping out in no time.

[nurse-moore]

Aren't I always careful?

[jackson-albridge]

I don’t think you should go. I’m not going and people aren’t going to care if you die. I’m not looking to attend your funeral.

[nurse-moore]

I think you're grossly underestimating your skills as a teacher, Jackson. And even if I do die...Andrea can hold your hand and help you through it. [She shrugs] There should be people going that have some medical background. And...if I die, I'm only a nurse and it's better than a doctor, right? It makes sense for me to go.

[nurse-moore]

I'm sorry, I was just..... Can I help you?

[jessehunts]

Who what? Me? I’m honored. But you’re far prettier than I am.

Cows go.

[nurse-moore]

Liar.

Cows go moo who?

[dailystasey]

[x]

[nurse-moore]

I'm sorry, I was just..... Can I help you?

[jessehunts]

Because… freedom rings.

Amurricah!

Wait. 

You turned this on me. Let’s do this again. Knock knock.

[nurse-moore]

You are by far the smartest and the prettiest.

Hmmm?

You share so much, I wanted to give you one. But okay, I'll bite. Who's there?

[jackson-albridge]

You offered? Then you’re clearly going to be going.

[nurse-moore]

Well then yes, I'm going on the next harvest. Fingers crossed your training actually did me some good.