Blake walks up to Yvaine, smiling politely:" Hey Yvaine...beautiful day, isn't it?" He glances over to the fence:" Clear and crisp"
Yvaine : *arrives back at the prison and see's Blake waiting* "hi Blake the weather is lovely today how has things been?"
Blake: Quiet, but what more can one wish during times like this
Blake : have you been out? I hope you didn't go on your own?
Yvaine : *nods slowly* "i went to the old farm barn to observe the walkers for the night"
Blake : You did what? " he looks at her stern, pressing his lips together:" But you took one of the men with you, I assume" his glance is piercing through her
Yvaine : "no one was awake or here it was interesting they can be like statues so still yet quick senses to noise" *looks at him noticing the look on his face* "i avoided the main horde it was odd it was moving towards the town i counted 18 maybe 20 of them"
Blake sighs, he looks away, then back at her:" Okay, but next time, wake someone up to escort you. Only 20? ..well i guess most of them are right in the middle of town, you can never really tell. And I noticed that too, sometimes they are just standing there, no movement, thats the dangerous thing, it makes people careless, thinking they are a push over
Yvaine : nods i agree if a walker is still be double cautious but for now we seem to be safe here
Blake : He leans forward a little:" In here, my dear Yvaine, its as safe as houses. Nothing will ever break these walls, and there are enough people here to watch the fences, you will never find a safer place" he stares at her with almost triumph in his eye.
Yvaine : *nods and smiles softly* "the test results from the othr day should be ready hope they can reveal something about this but i am relieved to be here"
Blake : He smiles , then perks up at her announcement:" Then lets go and have a look at the results"
Blake: to the lab?
Blake : by the way
Blake : here is a little something for you
Blake: I ordered my men to build this device for you.
Yvaine : *almost walks into the table* "oh my, thank you Blake" *smiles before walking over to get the results and smiles* "just as i thought it is the brain but i do not know if it is viral,fungal" *sighs and holds the results for him to see
Blake: He looks at the results, frowning as he reads and it is clear that he does not understand anything it says, with a boyish smile he clears his throat:" Hm...explain it to me"
Yvaine: *smiles and nods* "the first line of results show the time the infection rooted in the brain and how long it reanimated the deceased this one took 1 hour 45 minutes to fully infuse the second line shows recent brain activity and the thrid line tells a little about who the walker was but it may not be acurate the part of the brain that has the "you" part is all dead couldn't salvage or discover anything their"
Blake : He listens intense, nodding:"Then...I want you to find out more about the third line, you say it tells us about the person he was, if there is still a trace...then can it not be animated? brought back to...I dunno...the conscious level?"
Yvaine : *thinks for a moment slowly pacing* "there is a possibility but i am not sure if it is scientifically possible"
Blake : His eye narrows, his voice low and thick with emotion:" It must be possible!" he rubs his chin, and for a moment his hand seems to tremble:" There must be a way. I will get you anything you need, instruments, stuff to measure brain activities...we will scan the area for a hospital and get it" He holds his breath, calming himself, looking at her intense:" I believe in your skills as a scientist, Yvaine" his glance travels from her face down to her cleavage and up again" Don't dissappoint me"
Yvaine : *sighs* "i will try not too but i t will take time and many failures"
Blake : "You have all the time you need" he runs a hand through his hair, then smiles" all the time it takes"
Yvaine : *smiles* "we'll need a scanner surgery tools petri dishes also if you could bring one of the guests outside in ?
Blake: sure, I am positive to have everything here in a few days, and we get one of them on the table for you
Yvaine: could you also arrange for those here to give blood samples so a vaccine can be attempted
Blake : you mean the people who live here? yes sure, everybody will have to give a blood sample, I'll see to that
Blake : Something else Yvaine, while you're at it, maybe you can find out what are the best conditions for a...zombie..to stay...intact
Yvaine : *smiles* i'm sure i can look into it perhaps we can freeze them?
Blake : He purses his lips:" Would that not...damage them?"
Yvaine : not if we store them correctly but i'll look into it and let you know
Blake: "Very good" he smiles at her , his chest swelling with contentment."I am very pleased how things go"
Yvaine : "so am i things have been well so far"
Blake : He nods:" You are an asset to our group, in fact I want you to have privileges, you should see that your work here is appriciated. Maybe a better room? more privacy than the cell?
Yvaine: "no no i am fine with what i have" *smiles* "if my work helps us with the infection then i will be happy"
Blake : He smiles at her gently:" Humble and dedicated, okay, if you are fine so be it. But remember, if you need anything, just say so
Yvaine: "i will" *smiles* "also if anyone is bitten bring them back but keep them in isolation for 48 hours normally the infection should have taken affect by then if not then it will show they are immune to the infection on a cellular level
Blake: Okay..." he tilts his head:" Have you ever come across a person who was immune?" It seems like an off.hand remark but his glance shows an obsessive fire of hope.
Yvaine : *nods slowly* "once i did a young man was bitten by an infected but he didn't change his immune system adapted to the infection till he saw his sister ripped apart from the infected and he shot himself we had hoped their would be others but so far their has been nothing"
Blake : He watches her suspicious:" You are sure, he was immune, no mistake? was he really bitten? why didn't you examine his corpse? What happened to his remains?"
Yvaine : "we don't know we found blood in his room but no body, we assumed he was dead but their could be a possibility he may be alive but he show'ed no signs of fever which is a trademark sign you are infected
Blake: He stares at her coldly:" But you don't know for sure, it could also be that he simply took longer to fall ill, that he turned while he was alone and escaped in a zombified state, you have no proof!
Blake: He turns when two of the men appear at the door with a stretcher, a snarling mutilated zombie strapped tightly to it.
Blake : ah wonderful, bring him in here, on the table
Yvaine : *goes a bit quiet and looks down as she hears people arrive looking up to see two others bring in a stretcher*
Blake smirks, bending over the zombie, once he is secured to the table:" Big boy, aren't ya?
Yvaine : *looks at the zombie on the table* "some major tissue damage wounds suggest it was more then one walker" *reaches for some gloves and puts them on*
Blake steps back, folding his arms and watching her with interest as she is getting to work.
Yvaine : hmmmmm "can you pass me the bowl and the tongs from the table please blake"
Blake: He looks at her amused as if to say:"what? you want me to assist you? Me?" But then he strolls over to the table, holding up the thongs and bowl" Those?"
Yvaine : *nods with a smile* "yes please i found something useful"
Blake : this sparks off his interest again, he comes over, handing her the thongs and bowl, watching her intrigued
Yvaine: *carefully takes them from him before looking at the area before sticking the tongs in the walkers side hearing it yell and the table shake violently as she pulls what remains of his liver and puts it into the bowl
Blake follows her actions with his one alert eye:" Why the liver?"
Yvaine : *looks up at him* "it can hold important information what he last ate if it was another person how long he has been in his current condition"
Blake nods:" ah okay"then he looks up:" Something is up outside, I hear gunshots:" Excuse me " He walks out
Yvaine : nods
Blake : After a while he returns, Nothing to worry about, all is taken care of
Yvaine : nods with a smile then struggles to open up the walkers rib cage*
Blake : He watches concerned, coming around, taking her arm protective:" Wait be careful, let me do that"
Yvaine : *nods and steps back* "thank you Blake"
Blake places his gloved hands to the ribs and cracks them apart, a grim expression on his face, blood splatters on his face. When the rib cage is open he takes a deep breath and steps back, you're welcome"
Yvaine : *looks inside and steps back* "the smell is awful but let me see" *glides her hands inside the walkers chest as he bites at the metal holding it to the table growling*
Blake watches her impressed again by her professional attitude.
Yvaine : hmmmm "this one's heart has rotted away significantly" *rummages around some more but with the walker wiggling around makes her work bit more complicated looking over at Black* "could you get our friend to stay still?"
Blake : "sure" he leaves the room, come back with a crude wooden hammer and smashes the zombies teeth in, without so much as batting his eyelid, more blood splashes his face. He lets the hammer sink to the floor, getting a good grip on the rotten corpse and holding it
Yvaine : *shakes her head but lets him work draining off some o f the walkers blood in the bowl as well before placing it over on the table*
Gera: suddenly runs into the lab, breathing hard:" Blake! Someone is in the yard! a stranger!" he must have tricked the guards!!
Blake : What the...!
Blake runs outside
Prison yard: A young red-haired man with dirty face and hands, a bag over his shoulder, a guns on his belt, his one eye black as if he had been in a pub brawl fight.
Renn : Hey... " he calls to the man on the bridge.."This a working truck?"
Blake narrows his good eye and stares at the young guy:" who are you? what o you want? Did my men let you in?"
Renn : Name's Renn... and I ain't looking for trouble. That guy... Wilson or something.. let me in. I ain't bit or nothing.. just looking for some equipment... seeing what's around is all.." he lowers his hands to his sides, but doesn't holster his pistols.
Blake keeps scanning the guy suspiciously:" Wait; I am coming down"
Renn watches the man warily... "Jail huh?" he grins as he looks around.. "that's a good idea..."
Blake : In that case, welcome Renn....my name is Blake, you can stay here, have a rest, we got food, a warm bed...but the equipment is community property
Blake nods and smiles businesslike at Renn":yep, a good idea" we were lucky to find it"
Renn nods thoughtfully, sliding his guns back into place. "Well... I never turn down a sandwich... " he almost chuckles... "especially not these days." He extends his hand in greeting. "Renn Sinclair.."
Blake : "what happened to your face?" Blake takes his hand and squeezes it friendly with a rather limp wrist.
Renn chuckles, probably not realizing how dark his eye has gotten. "Oh.. I was born with it... " he shrugs. He shakes his head, reaching up gingerly to the bruise. "I took a bit of a tumble, trying to get some fluids from a car in town, slammed my head on the side-mirror on the way down.." he smiles. 'Nothing interesting, just clumsy..."
Blake nods slowly, his one good eye scans Renns body from head to toe, he is looking for bite marks, finally he sighs and smiles friendly:" Then you better come inside and have that seen to, we got an excellent medical compartment and a pretty nurse" he winks at Ren as if they are old buddies:" come along"
Renn laughs a bit, an honest laugh.. "I do like pretty nurses.." and follows
Blake looks around:" Yvaine! Gera! come down and help Renn here , would you?"
Blake chuckles:" yep, me too"
Renn shakes his head.. "man.. I appreciate the help.. but i'm not looking to 'cause you guys trouble."
Blake shouts: " Yvaine! Gera!"
Blake : no trouble at all Renn, we believe in helping each other
The two women come down.
Gera smiles shy at Renn, lifting a dainty hand:" Hi"
Renn smiles to her, giving her a nod in greeting. "Hi.." he extends his hand to her. "I'm Renn.. Renn Sinclair.."
Gera takes his hand: Gera...Gera Heliosense"
Yvaine: *smiles* "hi Renn i'm Yvaine"
Renn smiles softly to her.. "hey... nice to meet you.." he looks around.. "How many people you got around here? Steady, I mean?"
Blake : Steady? " Blake purses his lips:" around 20 people, that includes the baby"
Gera smiles:" I have a little boy, he is upstairs"
Renn blinks a time or two.. "Baby?" He sighs.. "Shit.. that's tough man... what about in the rest of the area, or is everyone pretty much set up here? I ditched some of my stuff in a hay loft a couple blocks.... haven't seen any other live ones.." he pauses a moment, and it almost seems like his legs sway a bit. He reaches his hand out to the wall to steady himself.
Blake : Blake steps forward catching his arm:" Hey hey boy, steady on. you better lay down for a moment. " he leads him to the stretcher in the first aid room, calling over his shoulder:" yvaine, can you have a look at him?" Turning to Renn, he then says" The barn? its dangerous there"
Yvaine : *nods* "i can he looks exhausted where have you traveled from Renn?"
Renn eases against the bed... "Oh, I'm in from the coast..." he nods.. "Seemed like moving more inland was the smarter thing to do..." He nods to Blake... "I dunno.. seems like really nowhwere is 'safe' these days... but at least the hayloft was empty... and high up."
Blake: yeah but the surrounding area around the barn is usually full of walkers, mind you, Yvaine here sometimes likes to spend the night there" he gives Yvaine a glance that is hard to read.
Gera Heliosense watches Blake and Yvaine, seeing how he looks at the scientist. She bites her lip and looks down.
Yvaine : *goes to the cabinets and looks for an ice pack before bringing it over to Renn* "this should help reduce any swelling then we can see how your eye is" *begins to think the guest upstairs is a little too quiet glances to Blake and Gera before looking back to Renn* "get some rest and we'll see if you are feeling any better tomorrow" *looks to blake and gera* "someone should stay with him for at least 24 hours supervision incase of any complications due to him hitting his head"
Renn takes the icepack, and he winces at the coolness as he sets it against his skin. 'I'm a sure you guys got more important things to do than babysit me.." he nods. "I just need to sit for a bit... I sure could go for something to drink if you have water to spare... and I can be out of you guys' hair..." he leans heavily on the bed.
Blake nods:" yes I agree, Gera you stay with him for the first 4 hours, then someone will take over. He leans back, folding his arms, a pleased smile on his lips:" Welcome to the family Renn, how about a bite to eat?" he is not aware that his face is still covered with fine blood splatters from the zombie operation earlier
Gera nods quietly:" yes Blake
Renn looks at Blake with his uncovered eye.. "Yeah.. something to eat would be great.." he gives Gera a soft grin.. "guess you're stuck with me for a bit..." he shrugs, then looks back at Blake. "What's going on with those walkers in the cage outside? You running a day-care?" he chuckles a bit, as if this were funny.
Blake bursts out laughing:" a day care, hehe yeah...you could say that...we need them for research. Yvaine is working on a cure, and I am certain she will find one"
Gera smiles and blushes when Renn talks to her:" Oh I don't mind , not at all"
Yvaine : *smiles and nods* "which reminds me i should be getting back to the research need to store the tissue samples before i turn in for the night early start tomorrow i hope" *chuckles and waves to those gathered making her way back to the laboratory*
Renn ( looks up to Yvaine with his uncovered eye. "no shit? Wow.. very impressive.." he says as she goes. "Ok.." he looks back to Blake. "Let's talk about a sandwich.." he chuckles. "I don't have much for trade right now... when I get back to my stuff... maybe something'll turn up.."
Blake : No need to pay, as i said we help each other here, Gera be so kind and fetch a snack for Renn, and get a beer for him too"
Gera nods and runs off to get the food
Brian Herriot : Hey there! safe place you got here!
Brian Herriot : keeps the walkers out!
But Gera stops dead in her pace when she sees another man in the corridor." Blake?!"
Renn looks up to Blake as she goes.. "She's pretty quiet..." he nods.. "I guess it's hard to handle.. all.." he waves his hand around.. "all *this*." He shifts the icepack, and winces again... turning his head to the sound of the man talking. "Looking like you got another... big day for immigration, here."
Gera : There is..another one here!"
Brian Herriot : i can help, what happened?
Blake smiles at Renn, then turns his head, looking concerned. He walks to Gera and stares at the man
Yvaine: returns back down and sighs looking over at Renn on the stretcher, seeing him still there then looks over to Gera and Blake
Brian Herriot : you look familiar
Blake : "well hello" he turns to Renn, his face serious and suspicious:" Does he belong to you? Why didn't you say ?"
Blake scans the man with his one good eye" How did you get in?"
Renn shakes his head.. 'Not with me... Dunno him"
Gera backs away until she bumps into Yvaine
Brian Herriot: the whole back wall of the prison is compromised, fought off several walkers just to find you people
Brian Herriot : please you're good people, we're dying out there! you don't know what its like!
Renn starts to get up.. albeit slowly at this announcement.. "Fuck.." whispers, dropping the icepack onto the bed, and futzing with his holsters... "you want me to go take a look?" He asks Blake.
Blake nods at Renn:" Okay " looking back at the man:" You were looking for us?" Blake rubs his chin:" ah you were looking for shelter...I understand, you came to the right place...and yes Renn, please take a look, I wasn't aware that we got some faulty fences, we check them every day but there you go
Renn nods.. "I'll be back..." his brow furrows, but he fakes a smile at the women as he passes.
Brian Herriot : thank you, i cant tell you how grateful i am
Blake folds his arm,giving the man a fatherly smile:" No trouble at all, whats your name? I am Blake, this is Gera and the lady is Yvaine"
Brian Herriot : Im Brian... Brian Heriot, its great to meat you all, i thought it was only me left
Gera walks to the window, watching Renn kicking zombie ass
Blake : welcome to our little sanctuary, Brian
Brian Herriot : your man out there he seems to know how to handle himself, is he millitary?
Blake : yeah, he is a tough kid, he also found us today
Brian Herriot : thank you, this is the best ive had i weeks!
Blake : I can imagine
Brian Herriot : is there anyway i can repay you, let me earn my keep
Blake points to his eyepatch, smirking:"looks like we got something in common"
Brian Herriot : it seems so, how'd you get yours?
Blake : yes, I am sure you can make yourself useful here, we all have our chores here....how i got mine? well...an infection, I had to cut it out myself...and you?"
Brian Herriot : i will get started straight away, i'll do a perimeter check, and i was attacked, a mad woman with a katana... a long time ago. but im sure we've all had our fair share of pain in this world
Blake narrows his eye:" yeah...yeah we all had...pain, I agree" he turns around to Renn" All clear out there?"
Renn comes walking back in.. breathing harshly... "it's cool..." he says leaning against the wall. "One of the fence rails had come displaced... One of the guys on your towers covered me while I set it back.." He nods a bit.."you guys need comms..." he says softly.
Brian Herriot : i'll leave you guys too it, check no more walkers made it in behind me, i'll catch you in a bit
Blake : okay Brian, just be careful...and close the gates , each one okay?
Brian Herriot : sure!
Blake : Thank you Renn, and yes, we are working on that, walkie talkies would be good
Renn nods.. "Might be something in town... " he exhales.."A lot of .. " he considers his words.. "Abandoned Police equipment out there.."
Blake: absolutely, would you organize that, Renn? you know your way around in town, I assume, you could take one or two of my men, you'll get weapons and the pick up, and as soon as you are okay, you'll take a trip to the town"?
Gera sighs:"I suppose, Renn won't need a nurse after all" she smiles, walks over to Blake, raises to her tip toes and places a soft kiss to his cheek:" I go and check on Andy, " she smiles to Yvaine and Renn:" See you all later"
Renn nods.. "yeah.. sure. We can do that. It'll give me a chance to run by the barn. You guys know anyone that still lives in the town? Or is it abandoned?" He chuckles.. "and what about that beer?" He stands- slowly, and moves back to pick up his icepack.
Blake rubs Gera's behind absentminded when she kisses him, not even looking at her:" Yeah, you'll do that" then he smiles at Renn, we get a beer for you , my boy...the town, I am afraid we have no clue whats going on there, we haven't managed yet to check it out
Renn holds the pack against his eye, leaning against the wall again. 'So that guy..." he motions the way that Brian left..."Where's he from? I mean.. what's his story?" He chuckles lightly.. "I mean.. what's *anyone's* story? you guys from here?"
Blake presses his lips together:" That guy Brian, I have to investigate further, but we never turn anybody away who asks for shelter. Me? I am not from these parts, I am from the south, Yvaine is from Alaska"
Blake : But Gera is a local
Renn nods.. "So... what brings you guys here, then? I mean.. " he swallows a bit.. " it's not really a destination spot..."
Blake looks down, he rubs his chin:" Well as for me, I came here to die. But The people who already lived here then, an old lady, a man and a former inmate, they saved me...and I stayed...
Renn: nods... "Are they... still around?" He asks carefully.
Blake : Blake looks down, his voice raspy and emotional:" Unfortunately , the woman and the man died...."he looks up" But Radoslaw is still with us, the inmate, he is a good guy, very reliable, you will will meet him soon, the others too"
Blake : and Yvaine has her own story, you care to share it with Ren, Yvaine?
Renn nods, with a deep exhale. "I'm sorry to hear about that... your friends." His head shakes and his free hand runs through his hair. "It's just all gone south.." he says, his voice tight. He just nods.He turns to look to Yvaine
But the Scientist seems deep in thoughts, scribbling some notes down.
Blake sees Gera returning with her son and smiles at them briefly
Renn smiles. "How old is your boy?"
Gera smiles at Renn:" he turned three last month"
She kisses the little boy softly, holding him and stroking his head:" his father left us when the outbreak started, i guess he couldn't cope with the burden of a woman and child...too weak, too vulnerable, too much to protect
Renn looks over to Blake.. "oh.. but you guys are together, now?" He nods... "I'm sorry that you got abandoned like that.." he says softly to Gera... "I can't imagine what that must feel like... especially with everything going on..."
Blake smiles "Together, me and Gera? " he shakes his head, "I don't think anybody here has the energy for a relationship, but I take care of her and Andy, gladly, "He smiles at Gera gently. "Well, no rest for the wicked, I've got work to do, I'll see you all later or tomorrow." And with that he walks to his "office" .
Renn shrugs, "Maybe I'll go lie down for a bit... it'd be good to get some real sleep for once." he looks to Gera. "Any of these beds are ok?
Gera smiles"Of course, let me show you
Renn follows, nodding and still holding the icepack to his face.
Gera : this one here is still free, and the one next to it is occupied by Radoslaw but only the lower bunk
Gera : and next to my cell, there is one empty cell too
Gera : wanna see?
Renn smiles.. "This looks great... Is it... I mean.. if I wanted to close the door to sleep... does that work?" he asks softly, then follows.
Gera : oh we need to fix the doors
Gera : but the men will do that as soon as possible
Renn shrugs.. "Oh. ok.. that's cool. So.. i can crash out here..?"
Gera : just drop all your stuff in there, sort of "mark " your territory
Gera : yes its fine, see it as your home
Gera : and Renn?
Renn: yes?
Gera : thank you for your kind words, what you said about me being abandoned...thank you" she lays her small hand on his arm:" have a good rest, I'll fix you breakfast in the morning
Renn nods, and sighs. He nods again. "This is the best thing that has happened for me in a while now.. thank you guys.." He sets his hand on the bars, and moves to step in.
Gera : I know how you feel, we all felt like this when we came here...Blake..he is a saint"
She blushes and looks away:" well good night Renn, hope you can get some rest here"
Renn nods.. "good night."
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