Fandom Tale of Two Survivors { The Last of Us 1x1 with icedthemoon }

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

Nate actually did not know what to say as he sat down at the table. Never in his whole life did he ever see this much food. Even when he was sitting at a table with one of those nice people who invited them in for the night as they traveled, it was never this. It was so much, that he was overwhelmed. He sat quietly as he tried to take it all in. He thought about his mama and his brothers, and he wished that wherever they were now, they got to have something like this. In another life, this was what they could have had. He closed his eyes and hoped they could be happy with him too. He knew they would.

“Well what are we waiting for, family? I am starving!” Carlos, still standing, stole away his hands and started shoveling food on his plate. “Anyone else want these fancy green beans? Ooh, you said the pickles were good, right? Hand me those will you, Handsome? Nate. Nate!” He waved a plate of something that smelled delicious until Nate opened his eyes and looked at him. “Don’t be sleeping on this, Medicine Man, or I am going to eat your portion too.”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex had to take a minute. He looked around the table, never did he think he’d find a family. Never did he think he’d find what he had now. Alex was shaken from his thoughts at Carlos’ question. He put some pickles on his plate before handing them to Carlos. He put a little bit of everything on his plate. Kaleb did the same thing, he’d never found something like this before. He also filled his plate full before he looked around. “I just wanted to tell you guys how happy I am to be here with you all. After our harrowing escape from a city bent on killing us between infected and hunters, I’m glad we all made it. And a big thank you to our Medicine Man who’s saved all of us from potentially fatal wounds. Now we can enjoy this delicious feast together.” Kaleb said, his eyes looking at each person in turn.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

Nate was humbled by the words. He wanted to shake his head now and insist that it was nothing like that. He was doing what anyone would do if they had the opportunity. If Kaleb knew about medicine more than survival, he would have done the same. All he was able to get out was, “I mean-“ before Carlos interrupted him by shoving a finger over his lips and shaking his own head. “I don’t want to hear your too good to accept praise nonsense today, Medicine Man. You saved my prince. You saved me. You’ve probably saved Handsome a handful of times. Take the compliment, let yourself be the hero that you are, and eat your great dinner.” A faint streak of pink touched the tips of his cheeks, and he looked away. Carlos, last to fill his plate with a whole mound of food, finally sat down and took the first bite. “Oh my god, the people leaving their canned foods around have been holding out on us.”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex heard Carlos’ words and looked at Nate. “I told you that you were a superhero. Believe me now? I’m not the only one.” Alex told him. He had agreed completely with both Carlos and Kaleb. But that was enough talking, it was time to enjoy the feast in front of them. Alex started eating, the food was delicious. Most of it he’d had at least once before. Kaleb on the other hand was enjoying each different flavor and food. “I agree. This food is so much better than I’ve ever had. We should definitely pack up the cans we haven’t opened to bring with us.” Kaleb said as he ate.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

Nate nodded and agreed. They should take all of it. Since their bags were getting so full, they could swap out some of the lesser things, such as the normal beans, for the greater things. That way their meals can continue to be as equally amazing as this as they traveled. Carlos, having come from ration central with the single luxury of average canned foods instead of preserved foods, was wolfing it all down like it was going out of style. “Absolutely. Before we leave, we reevaluate the food stash and take the best.” He pointed to his now mostly empty plate. “That would be this.” He stood up and added all of the food to his plate again. If it was already open and out of cans, then he might as well keep eating. When were they going to get to do this again?
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex absolutely agreed on taking this food with them. Replace the normal canned beans with the preserved foods they’d found. It would be amazing to keep eating this food for dinner and breakfast. If there was enough, they could eat it up until they can make their own. Alex had seen how the canning was done, and they have this forever in their dream house. Alex’s plate was soon empty but he grabbed more of everything. This was a great idea and he could definitely eat more. Kaleb had finished his plate and had to push it back. He was so full, he couldn’t eat anymore, but he reclined in his seat and enjoyed this time with his people, his family. ​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

When Nate finished his plate, he filled it again like the rest. He ate until he was full, which was only half the second plate. He pushed it forward, and he felt bad not for finishing. Carlos, having finished his, grabbed Nate’s plate and kept eating. Nate laughed. “I can’t eat anymore. This was so good though. So good.” He turned to Alex and put his hand on Alex’s leg. “What about you?” Carlos just kept going. He was a much bigger guy and he was built for more. He loved this.

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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex had finished his second plate and pushed it away from himself. He noticed that Nate finished half of his second plate and chuckled seeing Carlos grab it. Alex's eyes went to the hand on his leg as he heard Nate talking. "I'm so full, but it was so good. Definitely as good as the stories you told me about these feasts" Alex said, covering Nate's hand with one of his own. Kaleb simply shook his head with a smile as Carlos kept eating. At least they won't have to worry about wasting food.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

Nate looked over at Carlos who did not look like he was going to finish any time soon. “I want to explore. Am I waiting on you or would you like the grand tour when you’ve finish?” Carlos waved them away, because he was still hungry. His thought was that he should eat his heart out now and then maybe they would be ready for anything the next day. Nate nodded and squeezed the leg where his hand sat. “Come with me?” He stood from his chair and left out his hand. “Would you like to join me as well, Kaleb?” He peered over at them.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex chuckled as Carlos all but dismissed them. He wanted to explore as well but hadn’t wanted to leave the table when Carlos was still eating. Alex looked over at Nate and nodded, getting up from his chair and taking Nate’s hand. He glanced over at Kaleb who shook his head. “We’ll join you once he’s done. Then we can get the game part of the evening started.” Kaleb told them, waving the two off.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

Nate smiled at both of the sitting companions. Carlos wiggled his fingers at them as he continued to eat Nate’s last portion of the meal. Nate pulled them back into the main entrance area first to begin their exploration. “Okay, so that way is the kitchen and dining area. So this way is… the living room?” He looked to the opposite side and then down a main hall. “And presumably some bathrooms. And I’m going at least two bedrooms. Where do you want to start first?”

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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex followed Nate back to the main entrance. "We can check down the main hall, back to the living room and then upstairs?" Alex suggested. He turned towards the main hall and headed that way. Alex looked at the first door and pushed it open, small bathroom with a gravity fed water pump in the sink and a small tub. "I think we could actually clean ourselves up in here. A bucket filled with water and this tub? I wonder if they left clothes in any of the rooms." Alex looked over at Nate. "How would that sound?" He asked.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

An actual working bathroom was something else. He had not seen many of those either, though he had been able to use one with that little old lady that one time. She was the kindest person he ever met. She shared her fresh bread and food, her home, and her amenities. She even spent some time talking to Mama about the many differences in their ways of life. He wished that he could remember them all now that he was trying to replicate it. He wondered if they could find her again if they went that way. She somewhere near mountains. That was all he remembered. Nate replicated how Alex used the pump in the kitchen and laughed as it gurgled but eventually fed them nice, clean water. “That sounds like it is too good to be true.”

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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex smiled as he saw Nate use the pump, the same way he'd done in the kitchen. The laugh that came out was rather loud as he saw the fresh water flow eventually. "The things that we've found here, are making it harder and harder to want to keep moving." Alex commented. He was quite pleased with what they've found so far here. All the food, the fresh water and even having a beautiful feast. "Should we check the bedrooms for fresh clothes and then we can freshen up, play some games and then shove those two in their own room, so we can be two for the night?" Alex asked, looking at Nate.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

That was certainly no lie. Everything here seemed like a dream, but it was a dream that was actually coming true. How were they supposed to leave this? Right, he had people to find. People who were going to save the world. People who cared about bringing the world back to life and not just controlling everyone. But as he looked at Alex and running water, he was having a hard time justifying risking everything they had for a maybe. This was a reality. That was a hope. He moved closer to Alex and nodded. “Yeah, I think that’s the best idea.” He pulled his hand to his lips and gently kissed it before walking back to the main hall towards the stairs.

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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex knew their journey was not over yet, but it was hard to want to leave what they had. They could each have their own house, use the big one for family dinners and game nights, but this was not their final destination. This was just a stop towards their farmhouse, their real dream to join Nate's people and maybe save the world if they could. Alex sighed, looking at Nate who'd moved closer to him. He smiled at the kiss to his hand, before following to the main hall. He hoped that a home like this would have clothes. Maybe even a dress for Carlos. Now that would make this perfect. Alex started up the stairs, going slowly as he looked up. There were five doors up here, five rooms to check. "Split up?" Alex asked when they reached the top of the stairs.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

There were so many doors in this one home. That was crazy. He looked to Alex and considered that. Was he okay with splitting up? This was the safest place that he had been for ages. There was not a single danger in this whole place. Five feet. More than five feet. His body clenched a little at the thought before he nodded. “Okay. You take that side and I’ll take this side and then we meet back in the middle?” Sure, they weren’t really separating that much, but it was still them apart, and that was a little bit terrifying. He kissed him softly before smiling and moving to the first door.

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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex looked at Nate. "I'll be okay, we won't be apart for long." He could see that Nate had been thinking about the splitting up. "Sounds perfect to me." He said with a smile. He did give back to the kiss before the two of them moved apart. Alex didn't want to be apart from Nate but it made more sense to cover the ground. Besides, it was the safest place he'd seen since he left his island. Alex opened the first door on his side, looking in at the room. He walked over to the closet, pulling it open and searching through. Smaller clothes were in here, probably Nate's size if Alex had to guess. He found some new pants and a couple shirts. Alex pulled them out and tossed them over his shoulder. Not much else was in here, some rags that he'd come back for. Alex walked out of the room, set the clothes on the railing before walking into the next room. This closet held larger clothes, probably ones that would fit him, Carlos and might be a little big on Kaleb, and well hello. A large dress. He pulled out two pairs of pants, two shirts and the dress. He tossed them over his shoulder before looking at the bed. He saw a picture frame near the bed and noticed a larger man beside a woman who was just as muscled. Farming types. Alex stepped out and set the clothes on the railing. He wondered how Nate was faring. He also wanted to show off his find. He hoped that Nate found clothes too, it definitely wouldn't hurt to have more clothing. It would mean working through all their stuff to decide just what they really needed and what they could live without.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

The first room was a cute little bedroom decked out with a bunch of drawings and posters. Nate felt like Carlos would like this room. A pair of bunk beds were shoved against the wall. That would explain the varying level of art around the room. Since these were kids, he doubted there would be a whole lot in here that would fit them, though, if they fit anyone, maybe him. He pulled open a couple of drawers of their dresser and then moved to the closet. Nothing in the dresser but in the closet, there were a couple of strangely large clothing options. A couple of jackets actually looked like they might fit him or maybe even Kaleb. Apparently the older kid must have been older than he was expecting. Huh. He pulled a couple of shirts that might fit him if he tried them later. He moved to the next room which was another bathroom. He took a second to marvel at the idea of the working bathroom before moving to the last bedroom. This one had better options. Couple of pants and shirts that were too big for him. They would hopefully fit one of the others. He left the room with his large haul to throw over the railing as well. “What did you find, beautiful? I may have some options.”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex looked over as Nate threw some clothes over the railing. "I found some clothes for me and Carlos, perhaps Kaleb but they might be too big. But the best thing I found was this." Alex grabbed the dress and held it up. It was a beautiful shade of blue, matching Kaleb's eyes with dark lacing along the seams, matching Carlos' hair. It was almost like the dress had been made for them. "I can't wait to show them. Can you imagine Carlos in this?" He asked with a small chuckle.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

Nate’s eyes widened at the dress as he looked at it. He raised a hand to his face and shook his head. This was the best place in the entire world. It had a dress that they could probably synch onto Carlos that matched them so well. Plus it was the blue that Carlos loved so much. Nate may not understand how much Carlos loved it, but he knew that Carlos sometimes talked about Kaleb’s blue eyes, so that seemed to stick with him. Nate did at least notice that whatever Carlos called people seemed to be the most important feature of that person. “How did you find that dress? That was meant for them! Do we have anything for Kaleb to wear?”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex saw Nate's eyes widen and he chuckled. "It was with these clothes here from my second room." He laid the dress down and picked up a nice shirt and dressy pants. "I've got this set here, I think it would do the trick. Might have to tighten up the shirt a little but should fit him." Alex told him. "I also found some clothes for you as well." He added, patting the first pile of clothes. "Want to check this last room and then check on our family?" He asked, walking towards the middle door.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

Nate shook his head in disbelief. They were going to be adorable at this wedding whenever they did that. Part of Nate did not even want to wait for the farmhouse to do it. How were they going to travel with this dress anyway? That was going to be wild. “Oh, for me? I found a bit over here,” he gestured to his pile, “that are definitely too big for me, so maybe they can fit some of you guys?” He left the piles there to look through later and followed Alex to the last door. “What kind of room do you think this will be?”

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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex was looking forward to this wedding, probably almost as much as the two older men were. He had always found them beautiful, and considering everyone had to be present at each one, he'd seen a lot of them. "Yes for you." He said with a laugh. "I can't wait to see what you've found over there." He added, as he met Nate at the last door. "Well, we have three bedrooms, a bathroom. So maybe an office?" He wondered, hand on the door knob. He opened it and looked in. "Yep. Office." Alex said, opening the door up completely. He stepped inside, looking around at the smaller room. "Nothing crazy in here." He added as he searched it.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Price
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

Nate wandered the office a moment before asking, “Does this count as a dark and enclosed space or are we going to have to use one of those closets? Because otherwise, this is mostly the same as many offices I‘ve been in. There might be some interesting reading. Or supplies we don’t need since we are all full with how great this place has been.” He moved up to Alex and took his hand before he drew him close. “Can you imagine that one day, this is going to be us. We are going to have one of these places that we can call ours.”
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