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

There was a large part of Carlos that felt like it was okay to go galavanting off on his own. However, that large portion was being squashed down by the part that remembered how many close calls he had in that single building alone before they were run out of that town by the many, many infected. He did not go too far ahead,and as soon as he hit the streets of the town, and slowed. He loved the towns that were covered in vegetation. Maybe not all of it was like that, but many of them were. He liked to walked the streets that were more grass and nature than whatever it was that roads used to be. The degradation and revival of life was fascinating. He twirled around and waved at Kaleb before slipping towards a building. He did not go in until Kaleb was closer. Nate, who never did let go of Alex’s hand, squeezed it with a smile. “I would love to join you.”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Oregon

Kaleb entered the town and made his way to the building Carlos was slipping towards. He followed him in, smiling as he moved and looked around. He didn’t see anything, until he pushed open the bathroom door and stumbled backwards as a runner came screeching out after him. Kaleb all but ran backwards until he tripped over his feet. He searched for a melee weapon, not having one before.

Alex smiled at the squeeze to his hand from Nate and made his way in. It was a simple store building. A few rags and a bottle but nothing much in the front. “Back room?”
Alex suggested quietly, looking at Nate. ​

 

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

This building was looking a little sparse for Carlos’ liking. There were a lot of things that he would have loved to have found, but they were not going to be in this room. He moved around the building when he heard the screech. He whipped around and ran towards it. Oh absolutely not. He rammed the runner with full force back into the bathroom and slammed it up against the wall. He shoved his arm around its neck, pulled it against him, and very slowly worked until pop! and the runner fell. He bent down and grabbed what appeared to be a letter opener from him. “Aww, baby he had a present for us.” He slipped that into his pack and moved to Kaleb. “Are you okay, love?” he asked as he helped him up.

More rags were always good, especially with how much they liked to do things that got themselves hurt. He was shocked that he had not had to do more than he had in the past couple of days. He nodded towards the back room and stepped that way. He paused at the door to listen first before slowly opening it and stepping inside.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Oregon

Kaleb looked up as Carlos rammed into the runner full force, back into the bathroom. He heard the slam into the wall and then eventually the pop. Kaleb had managed to calm his breathing by the time Carlos walked out. “Oh how kind of him to have a present for us.” Kaleb commented as he took help up to his feet. “I’m fine love.” Kaleb told him, kissing his cheek. “My savior.” He added as he turned away from the bathroom. He didn’t want to check that area now. Kaleb stumbled as he went to walk. “Ow.. what?” He asked confused, and ran a hand down the leg that hurt, it was the same one that had been injured two years ago, and ah, yep. “I twisted it. Must’ve sprained the muscles. I might need my support.” Kaleb said, looking at Carlos.

Alex walked with Nate and waited while he listened to the door. He didn’t hear anything either and then they entered the back room. Alex grabbed Nate’s hand, pulled slightly to catch his attention and pointed. Over in the far corner was a runner, hunched over and silent. Alex moved over towards him, grabbing him from behind and slit their throat, dropping them. He looked around and didn’t see anything else. “Clear.” He said, moving to search.​

 

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

“I know,” Carlos grinned as he disappeared into the bathroom to check it out. With any luck, he would find one of those miracle pills that Nate gave him before. Those were very helpful. He made it a whole couple of steps when he heard Kaleb. Concerned, he turned around again, and made the same steps back to support him even before Kaleb said anything. “My dearest, sweetest love, did you manage to hurt yourself in the same spot? Why do I let you move on your own? I should carry you everywhere. Hand you a gun or maybe one of those fancy crossbows and that’s where you stay.” He shook his head but smiled. “Alright, where to next? I am your additional legs.”

Nate paused when Alex grabbed his attention. He hated when the runners were huddled in corners. He hated how he did not hear them. He watched carefully and nodded as the runner dropped. He took moved to search. This room had slightly more but not too much. It was enough to make his first aid selection a little nicer.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Oregon

Kaleb’s face turned red from embarrassment. “I did. I didn’t do it on purpose. And yes, carry me everywhere and I’ll keep the infected away from you.” Kaleb told him, putting his arm around Carlos’ shoulders for the support. “Well, I think this place is pretty picked over, shall we continue to the next building?” Kaleb suggested.

Alex looked around after he got rid of the runner but not much else was there. “Next building?” Alex suggested as he turned to Nate, ready to head out of this one and onto the next one.​

 

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

“Don’t tempt me,” Carlos teased. “You know that I will gladly keep you nice and hidden away from the mean world.” He walked forward with Kaleb, easily sliding into the role of support. It was, after all, is favorite role. Perhaps not this exact one where he was helping Kaleb move around, but the one where he was Kaleb’s support however that was meant to be. “Next building,” he agreed. “Maybe we can find one a little less exciting.” He stepped into the street and headed to the next one.

Nate nodded. “Sounds good.” He stepped back through the small store and out into the street. He clocked Carlos and Kaleb and narrowed his eyes. Either they were being particularly clingy, which did happen, or.. nope, Kaleb was hurt. He nudged Alex. “Try not to end up like him?”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Oregon

Kaleb chuckled as he heard that. “I know you will.” Kaleb told him as they walked forward towards the exit. “That would be nice. A quiet building with no infected and lots of supplies.” Kaleb agreed as they came out onto the street and he noticed Alex and Nate across the street. His face was red still with embarrassment.

Alex walked back onto the street with Nate as he looked over at the other two. “Well I don’t plan on being injured, but shouldn’t you, as the medic, check on him?” Alex asked, looking at Nate then over at Kaleb. It would be nice if they stopped getting hurt so often.​

 

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

“Oh, I sure would like to,” Nate answered Alex as he looked across the way at them. “But I think the big guy might kill me if I tried to take him away. Besides, I can see how he’s walking from here. Sprained ankle?” He asked as they neared. There did not appear to be any infected out right now, and if there were, he was not too worried about them. From afar, Carlos nodded. “Or twisted or something.” That was what Nate thought. There wasn’t much he could do for that while they were moving. “In a perfect world, we ice it and raise it, but we’ve never lived in a perfect world. Don’t do anything stupid, y’hear?” Then he pointed to the next building beside them. “Shall we?” He asked Alex at the same time that Carlos, knowing that if Medicine Man wasn’t stressing that he didn’t need to either, led Kaleb to the next of their buildings.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Oregon

Alex frowned as he heard that, but he nodded in understanding. He noticed Kaleb wasn’t putting a lot of weight on his leg, absolutely limping and favoring it. “Yeah, this leg never quite healed perfectly. The joys of our imperfect world.” Kaleb agreed as he was turned and led to another building. “Alright. Let’s go to the next building.” Alex agreed as he walked with Nate to the next one. This one was a single story as well, looked to be a bit bigger though. Alex paused at the door and looked around, but he didn’t see anything. He took one step in and looked closer around. “Clear.” Alex said.​

 

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

There was very little that Nate could do about fixing Kaleb’s leg. Something clearly did not heal right in there, and in another life, he could have had a corrective surgery that would then take physical therapy and time to work back into normalcy. Honestly, if Nate could sit down with it and really look at it, it would be possible that he could figure out what was wrong and then they could work it back into at least a better place with their own version of physical therapy. It was possible. That was not his area of expertise, but he thought it could be. He was pretty good with the massages and tension. It could happen. But until then, Nate was definitely focused on the next building that Alex just told him was clear. He slipped in and started searching for supplies.

“Don’t worry, my love. It’s not so bad. You always heal so fast.” Then Carlos and Kaleb were at the next building where they stepped through the front door that was already broken open. It was not a terribly chaotic building. It had the broken glass and the places where the earth was peeking through. It almost felt like a normal place. “Do you want to walk with me or do you want me to search and you wait?” He was always okay with either option.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Oregon

Alex looked at Nate as they entered the building. Immediately Alex went to the left, checking the shelving and the registers that were slowly being covered by nature. Inside them was currency that didn’t mean anything in their world now. Left behind and alone by a world changed forever. Alex searched and moved further back, before his eyes widened a little. A notepad, bigger than the journal Carlos had, and some pencils of different colors. He grabbed those and tucked them away. Perhaps he could learn how to draw now. Not much else was found and he turned to look at Nate. “To the back rooms here?”

Kaleb had worked hard once he’d healed to walk normally. And he did, unless he was really tired, then he sometimes slipped into a little limp. He bit his lip as he nodded. “I know that, doesn’t mean I like this.” He said as they entered the building. “You search, I’ll rest on this sturdy nature covered door frame.”​

 

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

Nate moved to the right, though his eyes and ears were frequently pulled towards the left to make sure Alex was okay. He trusted him completely, but that did not mean that he was comfortable being apart for long. He found a role of tape, a couple of bottles someone might be able to use, and a whole lot of nothing much else. As he met Alex in the middle once more, he nodded. “To the back.”

Carlos stopped at the doorway to let Kaleb find a comfortable position to rest on. He leaned in for what he meant to be a quick kiss but he was obstructed by himself, so instead, as his hand slipped around Kaleb’s cheek, the kiss may or may not have lasted a lingering second or two or three. “I will be right back. Don’t run off without me” He grinned and disappeared into the building. Thankfully, it also was not very big. None of these buildings were terribly large. This was a smaller place, which was great since they were all collectively over cities. He moved quickly through, checking anywhere that might have something of use. He found a couple of empty canisters, which was exactly what he wanted, and some tape. That was fine and dandy, but he really needed more explosives. He used up all of the ones that he had. He used up others’ too. He was in dire need. He also needed a melee weapon. None of this was good enough for him though, so he headed back to the front and offered up his arm. “I have returned moderately more supplied than before. Shall we move on? Maybe skip the next building since it has more than one story? Unless you want me to carry you?” He winked.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Oregon

Alex trusted Nate, but even he found being that far apart for too long hard. He was more than happy to make his way back to Nate and he took his hand, squeezed it before he moved to the back door. He listened to the room and paused. Skittering. Alex backed away. “Stalkers.” Alex pointed to the back room door and shook his head. “Next building?”

Kaleb smiled into the longer than a quick kiss and felt the hand on his cheek. “I can’t make any promises. You know how fast I can run.” Kaleb teased as he watched Carlos move off to search. He looked around and waited what felt like forever before he saw Carlos return. “We can check it out if you’d like. You know I won’t say no to being carried. Not anymore at least.” Kaleb said with a chuckle as he took Carlos’ arm. So far this small town was okay. Better than the big cities they’d been dealing with. As they walked out to the street, Kaleb looked up. “Perhaps we should grab the other two and search that three story and find a spot there for the night too?”​

 

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

The sound of that skittering made him absolutely not want to go to the back rooms anymore. There was literally nothing he could think of that would be important enough to go back there and deal with those creepy things that they never could pinpoint until they were right up on them and ruining everything. He shook his head and started to pull Alex away as Alex moved himself away. “We should go anywhere else,” he whispered as he shifted them around and started heading back out to the street.

Carlos could never say no yet another reason to being close to his love. He was going to need a whole lot more stamina if he wanted to carry Kaleb everywhere though. He should practice more. When they found this farmhouse, maybe he would just carry everyone all the time. “I think you are the smartest of all of us,” he answered as he led them to the street. Ah how convenient that they were out there as well. “My lovelies. Shall we reconvene for that building there and maybe find a nice place for potentially more group cuddles?”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Oregon

Alex felt Nate pulling him away as he moved away. He heard the whisper and nodded as Nate turned them around and they headed for the street. As they came to the street, he looked over when he heard Carlos and nodded. “I think that’s a good idea, though I’m not quite sure I wanna be four tonight. I kind of like being two as well.” Alex commented as they headed to the others. Kaleb heard the answer as they made their way to the street and saw the other two. “Yes, let’s go to the building there.” He said, moving with Carlos towards the other two and then towards the building.​

 

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

Carlos sighed as the other two joined them. “I am feeling unloved,” he complained with a smile threatening to break his resolve. They could all see through this. He leaned closer to Kaleb. “But I guess that does mean I get you all to myself then.” Nate was glad that Alex said something. He liked everyone and all, but he missed just being with Alex. He missed Alex, which seemed silly since they were literally always together. They moved to the three story building and paused at the entrance. Front door? Was unlocked. Nate opened it and peered inside. Any unwanted friends? It didn’t appear so.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Oregon

Kaleb heard Carlos and chuckled softly. “Isn’t the important part that I love you?” Kaleb asked, tilting his head a little as he felt Carlos lean a little closer. “Yes my love. You get me all to yourself. No sharing tonight.” Kaleb agreed as they made it to the three story building. Alex followed Nate in, looking around. He didn’t see anything bad, and gave the all clear for the other pair. No one would get to them while Kaleb was injured, Alex vowed that to himself. Not that he thought Kaleb couldn’t handle it but he was protective of his friends and family so Alex just vowed anyway. He moved further in and didn’t see any infected yet.​

 

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

Carlos waved a hand and whispered back, “Mm, yes, you are always right. You are the most important part.” Always and forever. He could love Alex and Nate and even Jordan and Asher all he wanted, but Kaleb’s love was all he ever really wanted. As they moved through the building, he mostly let Alex and Nate do any looting that was necessary. Not that there was much to loot. This smaller town was not a wealth of supplies like some. It was likely too close to Seattle and other big cities to have been left alone. Nate checked the main lobby area and then disappeared to the bathrooms that were empty save a bottle of pills. After reading the label, he thought that they could end up useful.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Oregon

Kaleb smiled as wide as he could, they moved through the building’s first floor relatively quickly, there was not much there. Alex found a few things to help make explosives but that was about it. Kaleb was content to move slowly through, looking every so often. Alex led the way to the stairs, pulling open the door and looking. “Stairs look clear.” He said, holding the door for the others with a smile. Kaleb chuckled and looked at Carlos. “Is it time for my ride up?” He asked.​

 

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

Nate made his way to the stairs a little after Carlos and Kaleb. He shook the bottle in front of Carlos and then tossed it into his pack. “For later.” Then he moved around to the other side and took Kaleb’s pack without question. “For ease.” Then he moved up the stairs. Carlos grinned. “You do have a perpetual ticket to ride as often as you would like.” Without hesitation, he scooped his love and cradled him in his arms. “One ride up.” He followed Nate up the stairs. Nate waited at the door to the next floor.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Oregon

Alex, once everyone was in the stairwell, shut the door and watched Nate take Kaleb’s pack. Alex made his way up the stairs with Nate, looking back to check on them every so often. Kaleb chuckled softly before he felt himself picked up and in his loves arms. “My hero.” Kaleb said quietly as he rested his head on Carlos’ chest. Once they were all at the next floor, Alex would wait to check the next floor until Kaleb was on his feet and they were ready.​

 

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

Carlos stopped at the top of the stairs and gently put Kaleb down. He ran a hand through Kaleb’s hair and kissed him gently. “That’s because I love you.” He put his arm out for support and nodded towards Alex and Nate. Nate opened the door to the next floor and peered out. So far they were good. “Seems clear,” he whispered as he stepped into the open area.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Oregon

Kaleb felt his feet touch the ground. Immediately he picked up his twisted leg and then felt the hand through his hair. The gentle kiss. That wasn’t enough. Kaleb, while holding onto Carlos for support, leaned in and kissed him like it was just the two of them. After a few moments, he pulled away and smiled softly. “That’s because I love you.” Kaleb said, before he took his arm and got ready to move out into the open space. Alex had moved with Nate, not really wanting to be super far from him. Five feet was slowly becoming zero feet pretty constantly. He moved to the first door and listened, nothing. He looked at Nate before he pushed open the unlocked door. It seemed clear so far as he moved inside the room.​

 

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

Mm seconds were always good. Sometimes the first helping was not good enough. Carlos walked at Kaleb’s pace as he watched the boys disappear to the first room. He moved them closer to the door so that if he was required, he could jump in and help. Nate followed closely behind Alex into the room. He hated how dark these rooms could get even with the sun spilling in through the windows. He found a smattering of supplies, some that might be able to replenish Carlos’ sad stash of things that exploded. He strayed only briefly from Alex’s side but soon returned.
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