thebreathing | TEST DRIVE MEME #1.

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TEST DRIVE MEME #1.

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WAKING UP

You wake up in a studio in an apartment building that's got windows all boarded up. You remember being sick, you remember dying, and you probably can't believe this is the afterlife. If you head out into the hall you'll see that others are heading out too, looking just as confused as you are. All of you died, most of you of the same thing. If you head down to the front office, you'll meet a native resident who will explain in brief that you're in Aqora, a settlement living among the undead and that people like you show up every so often. You'll be given an informational pamphlet, a shitty cell phone, and a walkie. Then you'll be expected to figure it out. No one has time to hold your hand.

EXPLORING

Miscellaneous things here: shops and restaurants turned into places to live, apartments full of people living day to day, the main focus (the library) being the hub where people come to learn and children go to school. Because school never ends, even in the apocalypse. Feel free to buddy up with other newcomers to figure out what the hell is going on.

OR, say you've been here a while. It's time to figure out how to get more supplies! Let's go on a supply run. You'll just be heading out past the barricades to start, and you'll have to dig through buildings to try and find things. If you're lucky, maybe you'll hit a cache. If you're unlucky, you'll find too many undead to fight. No one goes out alone though, so hopefully your partner can help.

"NETWORK"

Someone has set up a rudimentary network using the nearest cell towers. You can communicate with others in the area but only via voice and text. Anything further out is voice only via walkies. You can have a username or leave it blank.

Have fun, campers.

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Oh, right.

[ Daigo with his big lofty goals, of course he's miss the small stuff. He even has the decency to look embarrassed. ]

You're absolutely right, Mine. We'll need somewhere safe to stay before we do anything else.

[ oh no...daigo looks embarrassed...and it's his fault...death is the only honorable option ]

I think it's wise to think about the big picture, Daigo-san. You're always having to take care of so much. [ like the tojo clan theyre useless without daigo ] In order for us to take care of others, we will have to take care of ourselves.

[ Wow, Mine, this is what friends do sometimes, it's ok!! ]

Yes, you're very right. [ He nods. ] I appreciate how you're still looking out for me, Mine.

You're the sixth chairman of the Tojo Clan. I am sworn to you, even in death.

[ its not like i like you or anything baka ]

Still, I appreciate it.

[ He smiles. True loyalty like Mine's is hard to find. ]

I won't simply allow myself to be carried, either. We're not much different in age so I hope you'll let me help you. Not as the Sixth Chairman, but simply as myself.

[ true loyalty is being willing to shoot you when you're dying :') ]

As yourself ...?

[ is this friendship??? ]

[ Okay, definitely don't tell him that part, buddy. Communicate less. ]

Yes. As friends.

[ He said the thing!! ]

As far as know the Tojo Clan isn't here. Without those resources, I'm the Sixth Chairman in name alone. I'm counting on you, Mine.

Even in name, it is an important title.

[ he's having trouble processing that other thing he said so!! whatever man!! ]

Of course. It is not one I take lightly.

[ Mine pls... ]

But it may be best if we keep our involvement with the yakuza a secret here. It seems unlikely that it will come up, but I'd rather avoid any complications that might stem from others' misconceptions.

And you think acting like civilians is in our best interest.

[ it makes sense, though. for the same reasons mine had suggested not sharing that they have weapons. ]

For the time being, yes.

[ I mean. Who knows when that would actually come in handy, but seeing as they're in America, and dead, they probably won't have many leads... ]

There's no need to cause anyone undue stress and... [ He chuckles. This might be a joke, maybe? ] I'd rather avoid getting kidnapped if I can help it.

[ These things used to happen, okay, being important is Hard. ]

[ mine sees it for the joke it is, but it isn't a joke he's fond of. that's too real. and daigo had been shot not too long ago. (at least for him - who knows how much daigo has endured since?) ]

Very well, we will act as...friends.

Excellent. Thank you for being so understanding, Mine.

[ Daigo smiles. Just having one person by his side would be enough to make him feel safer, but Mine was especially devoted to him... even barring all the unethical stuff he did while Daigo was in a coma. Daigo still trusts him with his life. ]

If anyone asks, we are simply friends who met through work.

That might as well be true, anyway.

That's very true.

[ GUESS WHAT... ]

I've always considered you a friend, Mine.

Thank you, I've ...

[ i jumped off a building for you???? whats a good way to talk about this ]

I've tried, to do right by you.

I know you have.

[ Even the insane stuff Daigo later found out about... in his own way, Mine was doing what he believed Daigo never could. He may not have used methods Daigo would have approved of, but there's no doubt in Daigo's mind that Mine had the best intentions at heart. ]

I appreciate all you did for me, truly. I know much of it was fueled by grief... but you were loyal to me to the very end, Mine.

[ damn daigo youre gonna kill him and its just the tdm.

mine turns away from him, trying to collect himself. trying not to let the emotions show from behind his cool, perfect mask. on the one hand, daigo probably deserves his honesty. on the other hand, mine doesn't really believe he deserves the comfort. it's a double-edged sword. ]

What happened in Tokyo hardly matters, now.

[ Daigo would disagree, but they probably don't need to talk about it now, when they've both just freshly arrived in some sort of zombie-infested afterlife. He'll give Mine his privacy and let him table the issue for now. ]

Yes, we can discuss it later. We have other matters to attend to, now.

Right. Let's go look for housing.

[ He nods. Actually, that begs a question. ]

Is there a specific area in Aqora that is designated for residences, or are we to simply claim someplace as our own...?

From what I understand from the pamphlet, there are spaces converted into places to live and as long as no one is already occupying them, it should be fine to take up residence there.

I see. Then we should see about finding someplace fairly self-sufficient. Even just a kitchen would be good.

[ He hasn't checked if there's running water yet and tbh he doesn't want to know if there isn't. He. He still has his moments but he knows he was spoiled as a kid... ]

If we contribute to the farm, we should be able to harvest vegetables from it.

[ rice tho??? ]

[ Rice would be so good... ]

That sounds promising. [ He smiles. Hey, if they have to keep a low profile they can always help out on the farm? ]

It's been a long time since I had to cook for myself. At the very least that should prove to be interesting.

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