forum Realistic Modern Day RP {Open}

Started July 22, 2018 by @RatGoddess

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Darren subconsciously and slowly takes Fiona's hand instead of the coat while staring at Erin.
Ah, I feel like I've seen her before?
He nods Erin's way, a bit of a greeting.
"Do you need something?" He calls.

(Here comes the trauma :D)
Fiona froze when Darren's hand touched hers and she slowly tugged her hand away, staring at her hand like it was poisonous. She didn't look up at Erin and instead focused on her hand, clearly feeling where Darren's hand had been.

(I have no idea what be going on. Can we just collect back together and get outta this town?)

(wow, you just explained what is happening)

(Here comes the trauma :D)
Fiona froze when Darren's hand touched hers and she slowly tugged her hand away, staring at her hand like it was poisonous. She didn't look up at Erin and instead focused on her hand, clearly feeling where Darren's hand had been.

(lol, she knew Conner for like, less than 24 hours. )

(I have no idea what be going on. Can we just collect back together and get outta this town?)

(wow, you just explained what is happening)

But… Like… Actually move on from this town?)

(I have no idea what be going on. Can we just collect back together and get outta this town?)

(wow, you just explained what is happening)

But… Like… Actually move on from this town?)

(Like in an actual story, that takes time. We're progressing, patience. :))

(I'm trying, Tiramisu, I promise. Erin's trying to round everyone up.)

Erin gave a slight wave when it was obvious neither of them were exactly interested in talking. "Hey. We're gonna head out soon. My daughter and I are with your friends for now. We're waiting until dawn to leave and when you didn't come back I came to find you." she said to Fiona.

"You guys can go without me…I need some time alone.." She mumbled, pressing Darren's coat into his hands before sitting down at the edge of the building and looking for the window she climbed up through. "Tell Molly and Clovis that I say hi.."

Erin came closer and crossed her arms. "I know you've been through a lot recently but you've had some time alone and we're moving out within the next hour or so. If you don't come back with us now you'll be on your own and during this era that's plain stupid. Safety is in numbers. Once we get to a safer place you can have all the alone time you want. But we have to be smart first."

(Okie.)
Darren looks down to Fiona, a bit confused, then looks back to Erin.
"Uh, no, I'm not really with them. I just-I stayed up here with Fiona because, well, there are zombies." he scratches the back of his head and nervously smiles before shoving his hands in his pockets.
"She says she'd love to come with you. But you may have to drag her."

Clovis runs his fingers through his hair as he strides into the lobby. It definitely was getting to stuffy in that hallway, and he was already tired so his his brain was twice as foggy.
He goes to let out a long sigh, but it's cut short when he hears a small, faint cry. He listens.
Apollyon

"I'm not going with anyone." Fiona said, staring at the ground and shimmying herself closer to the edge of the building "You guys can try all you want to make me come with and I will do everything I can to make you understand that I don't want to be peppered with thousands of questions when I get back. I need time alone without being comforted or pampered by anyone." She sighed and shook her head "I handle things different than people realize…"

Erin rubbed her forehead. "No one has to talk to you. I'll tell them to leave you alone. But I can't let you stay out here when we're leaving. If you don't come with us now you'll never find us again." Erin paused, watching the girl's back. With a deep breath she pushed past Darren and sat down beside her. "You're not the only one who's lost someone because of this plague." she said more gently, not looking at Fiona or trying to stop her. "My husband was killed during a… an outing. A year or so ago. Jessica barely remembers him." she blinked and glanced over at the girl. "Running away won't make it stop hurting."

Claire just kept to herself…
As much as she wanted to say something she wanted to just be away from this haunting past and everything that came with it.
"I just want to leave…." She mumbled, nearly inaudible.

"I don't care…running is easier than facing it.." Fiona said, scooting ever so slightly away from Erin. "It was my fault and I know it…" She found the window that was broken a few feet away and she stood up, walking over to it and starting to get ready to climb back through it. "I'll be fine on my own. I've survived alone before, not the best but I did."

Erin followed her, not touching her, but stepping between her and the window before Fiona could swing down to it (aish is the window below her?? I don't think I'm imagining this right XD). "I can't let you do that. I'm sorry, Fiona. If you won't let anyone help you in your grief that's fine, but I won't let you run off in this dangerous world when your head's not even clear. I…" she swallowed. Man, I'm not supposed to say stuff like this. "I have a job to protect people and that includes you. You're coming back with us. Once we're in a safer place you can run away, but not here."

Fiona looked up at Erin, no emotion showing. "I will do what I want Erin. I'm not a little kid." She stood up and stepped away from the edge of the building, heading towards the door that Erin came in through. "Leave me alone and I will eventually come back." She glanced at Darren and nodded "See ya sometime? Maybe I'll come visit your city again."

Erin sighed and glanced up at Darren, raised an eyebrow.

Darren bites the inside of his lip.
"Well… I think. I think-" he cuts himself off, not wanting to invade Fionas privacy but not wanting her to be alone.
"I think I'll follow. I'll be silent, promise."

"Auuuuuuggggghhhhhh" Erin groaned, throwing her head back. "I'm not paid enough" she muttered, waving to Darren to hurry up and follow Fiona. "We're gonna head east from the hospital, toward the old train station. Try to get her going that way."

Fiona nodded slightly "I know Molly will be mad that I'm not coming with but she'll deal with it. I'll find a different gun in the city here since I left my other one by Conner.." She said his name quietly, continuing quickly. "and I'll get some supplies and maybe I'll see them again. I mean, I would come with if I was a big part of the team…right now I just sit around and use up supplies..I'm not important."

Darren nods, and once Fiona turns away he gives Erin a reassuring smile and nod before following her.
(he tryin')

Fiona looked at the door and sighed "The window was more fun.." She walked back to the window and nodded to Erin, slipping down to the window ledge carefully before ducking into the office building.