Plotted starter for @rotttnapple
These men are the kind that would likely tear Sam’s throat out, just for sheer the pleasure of it, but right now they seem content to play nice – they may be a gruff, rough, feral looking bunch, but they ain’t dumb and they know a fair deal when they see it.
Siphoning a sample of the fuel they have given him, making sure he checks every container, Sam smiles to convey he is satisfied, as he loads it into his car. He knows better than to take these people at their word - wouldn’t be the first time someone has tried to trade him fuel for his guns, only for it to turn out to be water and it likely won’t be the last.
The old Sedan Sam’s driving looks like a rusted piece of shit, especially with that bent bit of mental welded to the front; useful for plowing the dead out of his path. That’s the point though isn’t it; to keep it looking like it’s about to break down, so no one bothers to steal it -so no one bothers to check under the hood, where they will find it to be pristine and completely refurbished. In this world you keep your most precious possessions hidden or they’re taken from you.
Their eager eyes and overly friendly smiles tell Sam that they’re hungry for more - more guns and more grenades and while Sam has plenty more and some stashed under the back seat of his Sudan, he will wait to trade again until they have something he actually needs. Several weeks ago, in the basement of a secret military base, he discovered a relative goldmine of supplies and Samuel has taken time to stash them carefully. No one has any idea that he currently has access to a literal arsenal.
When Vernon, the leader of this clan of bikers, offers him some food, Sam knows better than to refuse; men like these may have little manners, but that doesn’t mean they’re not easily offended. Checking to ensure it is really wild boar meat they’re serving and not something more insidious, Samuel sits by the fire, accepting a plate and a cup of water.
Hearing a shout and a clatter, his attention turns to two men, both standing over another who has been pushed roughly to the ground. The man, who is much younger and slighter than those surrounding him, who are now laughing and cheering at his expense, attempts to pull himself out of the dirt and mud but soon finds a firm boot levied against the base of his back.
“Did I say you could get up, you useless little bitch?”
Just as the man looks like he’s about to break the kid’s spine, he relents, before turning towards the others, receiving another dose of cruel laughter from the group, with all the quality of applause.
With a frown on his face, Sam watches as the young blonde is forced to pick his dinner up out of the dirt, though as the other man approaches him, it becomes clear that this abuse is not them ‘showing off’ for Sam’s benefit but is rather more likely a regular occurrence.
Hauling the young man up by his hair, so that he remains down on his knees, the bearded biker draws close and presses the young blonde’s already bruised face hard against the zipper of his crotch, smothering him, before releasing him with an amused laugh, which in turn is accompanied by another triumphant jeer from the others, who seem entertained by the blonde’s continuing humiliation.
In truth, Samuel has no idea how this young man came to find himself in such bad company, but one thing seems likely; he probably didn’t choose it and isn’t free to leave. Glancing up from his plate, Samuel regards Vernon thoughtfully for a moment before casually pointing his fork towards the man, as he chews.
“For what?” Glancing around the camp, it’s clear Vernon isn’t quite catching his drift.
Sam’s well aware that it may look like he’s only interested in purchasing something to eat or fuck, but he’s in no hurry to correct that perception – should they work out this is motivated by moral objection, they’ll likely try and push the price up.
Bursting into laughter, Vernon slaps his own knee as he turns to regard the blonde.
“You hear that Charley, this fella’s lookin’ to buy you. Question is, how much d’you reckon you’re worth, boy?”