DeadnotSleeping
Nervous Wreck
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Louis Colberton
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The young man started to feel a bit happier, as the older man visibly relaxed a bit. The fact that he still haven’t reached for his weapon gave a bit of hope that he won’t do that either on later… Which would be the ideal. He really didn’t wish for fighting, especially with another living human. Last time was bad enough, and that started with outright hostility from the other party, a bunch of young, aggressive men… most likely some kind of gang members. They all wore similar colour.
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Now, this older man was clearly behaving peacefully, so Louis was careful to keep his hands visible and far from his weapon. He wasn’t sure he could take on the other if he suddenly lunged at him, but judging from the man’s stance, that was not a real possibility. Most likely, their feelings were the same – relief. Relief about meeting a non hostile human. Louis grinned as the other man, Pete, replied in the same vein as him. He longed for some semblance of normalcy – it was insane how much he missed normal conversations and formalities, although sounded funny now. He took the offered handshake, firmly but not aggressively.
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“Honoured to meet you, Mr. Macon. Pete. I’m afraid the fine china is broken now, but I do have actual glasses here, if you are willing to accept it. May I invite you to sit down and relax a bit?” he asked, grinning in earnest now, waving towards his hiding spot in the shade. “I was planning to spend the afternoon signalling to anyone who could see it. Care to join me?”
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The officer felt quite elevated right now, and maybe that showed. He couldn’t stop smiling, especially since Pete was smiling as well. Maybe the sheer absurdity of a peaceful, almost formal exchange of words and polite gestures in the midst of all the madness of the end of their world was really weird, but it still felt entertaining.
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Besides, a bit of civilization would have been refreshing after the mind-breaking horrors. What is more civilized than a spot of tea and some snacks enjoyed in a summer day, shielded from the Sun, but still surrounded by warmth?...
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Louis Colberton
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<p>
The young man started to feel a bit happier, as the older man visibly relaxed a bit. The fact that he still haven’t reached for his weapon gave a bit of hope that he won’t do that either on later… Which would be the ideal. He really didn’t wish for fighting, especially with another living human. Last time was bad enough, and that started with outright hostility from the other party, a bunch of young, aggressive men… most likely some kind of gang members. They all wore similar colour.
</p>
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Now, this older man was clearly behaving peacefully, so Louis was careful to keep his hands visible and far from his weapon. He wasn’t sure he could take on the other if he suddenly lunged at him, but judging from the man’s stance, that was not a real possibility. Most likely, their feelings were the same – relief. Relief about meeting a non hostile human. Louis grinned as the other man, Pete, replied in the same vein as him. He longed for some semblance of normalcy – it was insane how much he missed normal conversations and formalities, although sounded funny now. He took the offered handshake, firmly but not aggressively.
</p>
<p>
“Honoured to meet you, Mr. Macon. Pete. I’m afraid the fine china is broken now, but I do have actual glasses here, if you are willing to accept it. May I invite you to sit down and relax a bit?” he asked, grinning in earnest now, waving towards his hiding spot in the shade. “I was planning to spend the afternoon signalling to anyone who could see it. Care to join me?”
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The officer felt quite elevated right now, and maybe that showed. He couldn’t stop smiling, especially since Pete was smiling as well. Maybe the sheer absurdity of a peaceful, almost formal exchange of words and polite gestures in the midst of all the madness of the end of their world was really weird, but it still felt entertaining.
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Besides, a bit of civilization would have been refreshing after the mind-breaking horrors. What is more civilized than a spot of tea and some snacks enjoyed in a summer day, shielded from the Sun, but still surrounded by warmth?...
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