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Post by John Burke on Jan 9, 2012 9:56:37 GMT -7
John: "Thats where I was heading when you ran into me. Like you said its hard to get in but if it's set up like other buildings then we should be able to get in through the back or the air vents up top." I say, "Only problem is that I dont know if there's a back way in or if any body is waiting inside."
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Post by Andi Parker on Jan 9, 2012 10:13:33 GMT -7
Andi: "I looked around for the back door. There isn't one. But the air vent thing might work." I reply.
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Post by John Burke on Jan 9, 2012 10:18:47 GMT -7
John: "We'll go in the morning, the only hard part is making it to the roof of this building so we can move without the zombies getting us. The elevator is out and I had to block off the stairs because the outside door was torn off" I say, "Theres a ladder in the elevator shaft though"
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Post by Andi Parker on Jan 9, 2012 10:34:51 GMT -7
Andi: "Yes, but I don't know if I can climb in this condition by tomorrow."
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Post by John Burke on Jan 9, 2012 10:38:41 GMT -7
John: "There should be a brace or something around here, but you need the meds that are in there and I can't do this on my own. I need someone to help me watch out and look for the right meds to get back, we still need food too. If nothing else I've got rope and I can make a pully system to haul you up." I say, thinking hard about ways to get her up. "We'll figure out the rest in the morning. But for now go to bed and get some rest, you're gonna need your strength tomorrow." With that I lean back against the wall and let sleep take me.
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Post by Andi Parker on Jan 9, 2012 11:04:36 GMT -7
Andi: "How did I get here?" I wonder aloud. My voice sounds echoy. It's my house from when I was little in Miami. I haven't seen this place in forever! "Dad! Hey Dad!" I call, wandering around, "Dad! Where are you?!" this whole thing seems very familiar. I run up the stairs to his office and find him in his desk chair, papers all over the floor. "What happened in here?!" I yell at him, but he doesn't seem to take notice. "I can't believe this. I can't believe she just left. What am I gonna do?" He's sobbing. I've never seen him this vulnerable before. "Dad!" I yell again, but the scene changes. It's the same house but only a few days later. My parents are arguing at the doorway, about things I don't understand. I sit still in the coat closet, hidden. My favorite place to hide, they had no idea I was right there. I hear a crashing sound followed by, "Oh my god," from my dad and i am jerked awake by the closet door being slammed open. Its still dark outside and I pull out my pocket watch which reads 5:00 am. I stand up and stumble over to John, still shaken by the dream, no the vague memory. At least I think it's a memory. "John," I say, shaking him a bit.
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Post by John Burke on Jan 9, 2012 11:09:10 GMT -7
John: Something shakes me, I wake instantly with my gun in hand. I look ahead of me and realize it's only Andi. "Yeah, what is it?" I ask, sleep still calling to me. She looks a bit freaked out, but then again who doesn't these days? It's still dark out but I don't hear the zombies anymore.
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Post by Andi Parker on Jan 9, 2012 11:21:56 GMT -7
Andi: "Shoudn't we get ready?" I ask, "They generally aren't around at dawn so we should probably start soon." I turn on my flashlight and find my way to the med kit to switch out my bandages.
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Post by John Burke on Jan 9, 2012 11:28:03 GMT -7
John: "Oh, yeah. We do need to get moving, do you think you can climb or do we need rope?" I ask, hoping she's doing well enough to climb. The ladder isn't very tall but it's not easy either. "Once we're up there I can use I can set up the ladder to work as a bridge from one roof to another." I say as I grab my rifle, knife, and revolver before grabbing a bag for supplies. "There should be pistol in the box over there, I think there's an extra clip or two with it." I say pointing to a box next to the elevator doors
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Post by Andi Parker on Jan 9, 2012 11:48:52 GMT -7
Andi: I nod and rip the medical tape with my teeth, making sure its nice and tight on my waist. "I think I can climb. I'm pretty strong." I grab the pistol and an extra clip and stick them on my belt. "Let's go!" I say waiting next to the gaping hole where the elevator doors were.
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Post by John Burke on Jan 9, 2012 11:52:56 GMT -7
John: "You go first, with a bad side I'll go behind you in case you need any help." I say, worried that she might lose her grip and fall. Then I'd have to patch her up more and make the supply runs on my own.
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Post by Andi Parker on Jan 9, 2012 12:03:48 GMT -7
Andi: "Okay," I lower myself into the shaft. We climb the ladder and out into the chilly morning air. A shiver rolls down my spine and goosebumps form down my arms. Standing on top of the building and looking out is a little dizzying with the wind. Through the little bit of rising sun you can see a few zombies standing around. I point 5 or 6 rooftops away, "There it is over there," I whisper.
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Post by John Burke on Jan 9, 2012 12:08:39 GMT -7
John: I look over where she's pointing, then look for the easiest route. "It looks like if we follow the rooftops we should be able to get to it no problem." I say. I walk over to the next roof, there's only a small gap in between each roof so I jump over it. I turn around to give her a hand, "whatever you do dont look down, just stay focused on whats ahead of you."
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Post by Andi Parker on Jan 9, 2012 12:39:37 GMT -7
Andi: I take his hand and jump across the gap, falling into his chest. I back away quickly, blushing. "Let's-um--keep moving." I say embarrassed. I don't know why that made my heart beat like that. I just keep moving until we get to the last jump. "I don't think we can reach that..." I voice my thoughts, looking over the space to the roof of the drug store, then back to John.
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Post by John Burke on Jan 9, 2012 12:45:24 GMT -7
John: I look across the gap, theres a long board on the other roof. "I think I can make it with a running start, then I'll put the board across for you." I say. Backing up to the edge of the roof, I give a quick, but worried smile and start running at the gap. I push off the ledge, but it gives way and I fall short just barely catching the edge of the drug store roof.
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