Thread: Survive Together -- Z Nation [Virginia & Traveler]

He frowned when she asked if her food and water was 'enough', as if she had to bring some kind of dowry to the group. She had just lost her parents! He still felt the pain of shooting her mother's body to give her mercy. He was thankful when Roberta laid down the law and made everyone get in. Doc took the driver's seat this time, leaving 10k and June in the back seat. The old shrink adjusted the rear view mirror and gave 10k a thumbs up sign, then started the car and sent them careening down the road. 10k pressed his lips together. Doc was always on his side, but sometimes it felt like pressure. He let June sit really close to him, so close that he had to put an arm around her to fit comfortably, but she didn't seem to mind. Then she unwrapped his scarf and put it around his neck, and all he could do was watch her. His eyes widened slightly when her fingers brushed his neck, sending a shiver of pleasure down into his core. What was that? She was so pretty. Did she know how pretty she was? He realized that he was staring and the blinked and looked away. He unconsciously licked his lips as he scanned the landscape for signs of threats. It was getting dark and they'd have to find some kind of shelter soon. Doc chuckled at her question about nicknames. I guess that you get to pick your nickname. 10k picked his, I am a doc, and Murphy, well... he's just Murphy. Other people call him 'the Murphy' but to us he's just Murph. He pulled a roach from above his ear and stuck one end in his mouth. He reached down and pushed in the lighter, then when it popped out he lit the joint and inhaled. Ah... want some? His offer was accompanied by him pinching the end and holding the lit joint out towards June. 10k was looking down at her, noting the way the setting sunlight lit up her scarlet hair. I like 'June'. I think your name is nice. He nodded at her, and then a tiny smile crept to his lips. He looked like he was about to blush again. Roberta's found a place, Doc announced as the cars turned off the road and went down a long dirt driveway, towards what looked like a small farmhouse. The animals were gone and the field was overgrown it hadn't been worked in a long time. As the car's headlights moved along the white fence line they could see some signs of movement, but whether it was Z or human was hard to tell. 10k eased himself out of the car, careful not to jab June with his gear. As he stretched by the sedan Roberta and Javier Vasquez started to direct the others. I want Murphy and 10k to help Vasquez clear the house, she was saying, her take charge attitude comforting in the chaos of their everyday situation. I'm not going in there. Murphy was leaning up against the car with Cassandra on his arm. There could be Blasters in there. They don't listen to me. Murph, you are our-- Vasquez put a hand on Roberta's arm. He's right. He's the mission we shouldn't be risking him. He glanced over at 10k. It's you and me. 10k nodded. He was still standing with June, but at the order he gave her a small smile of encouragement and extracted himself from her side. He and Vasquez went into the front door and soon disappeared. Roberta looked over at the newest member of their group. You doing okay? I'm sorry about your folks back there.