General RP Zombies and Mistrust

[RhysTheFirebird]

Reo shifts, moving to remove any clothing and old bandages. He assessed the wound, and thn sighs. "Sit down. . ." He mumbles,
opening the box, pulling out a stained, but clean rag to wipe away any blood, dirt, bodily fluids or anything else.

He tosses it to the side before pulling out a small spray bottle with clear liquid.

"Not isopropyl, vodka." He mumbles, "Ran out of the isopropyl forever ago, but I raided a few homes." He sprays the alcohol onto the wound, and then waits, counting silently, lips moving the slightest bit. After maybe twenty seconds, he pulls out a one time use wipe and wipes off the alcohol.

He tears open a packet, pulling out some gauze and placing it over the wound as needed. He directs the stranger to hold it in place as he places the bandages a little over the gauze and starts wrapping, fingers deft and swift. Like he's done this a million times.

He ties off the bandages once he finishes wrapping it. "Good as new. Ish." He grins and then turns, pulling out a needle and syringe. He attaches the needle and then pulls out a glass vial, using the now shot looking thing to pull some of the last dregs of medication into the syringe.

He frowns, looking worried as he twists lifting his shirt. He finds a bruise he'd felt bleeding and pushes the needle into the vein above it, injecting the medication. "Fuck, I'm almost out. . ." He mumbles.

 

[Knight_of_None]

"What is that?" They asked as they slid their sleeve down their lean, musclar arm. "You got a medical condition?" They questioned as they wat he'd the needle stab unto the vein.

 

[RhysTheFirebird]

Reo glances up, his gaze narrowing on the stranger. He wasn't sure he trusted this man enough to admit that he could die from the simplest cut.

He just shrugs, pulling the syringe apart and storing it. He sanitizes the needle. Really, you were only supposed to use the needles once, but he had been unable to find new ones for a few weeks now.

 

[Knight_of_None]

"If it's not some disease or something that won't get the walkers to sniff you out, you don't have something to worry about from me." They said giving a shake of their head

 

[RhysTheFirebird]

"Depends if I'm bleeding or not." He mutters, lightly pressing his finger to the top of his medical box. After a moment, he pushes it back into his bag, smiling as Pilot licked his hand.

 

[Knight_of_None]

"Then I hope you packed long sleeves and sturdy gloves." They said as they stood up. "I don't have time to keep cleaning up after you."

 

[RhysTheFirebird]

Reo sorts, "I'm not an idiot, I can take care of myself. I've been doing it for years." He stands, pulls his back over his shoulder, shaking his head. "Though, we need to find a pharmacy or something. Somewhere that might have held the meds I need. It's likely they haven't been raided of the meds I need."

 

[Knight_of_None]

"I know a few around, might not be used a horde den, or a camp either." They said as they folded their arms. "I probably can get in and get what you need."

 

[RhysTheFirebird]

Reo sighs, "Yeah, okay. . ." He glances over at the other and then to Pilot, petting him quietly. "Who's gonna go find the cart so pilot can pull the water?"

 

[Knight_of_None]

"Hm. We could probably find a cart from a big enough pharmacy." The stalker said thoughtfully.

 

[RhysTheFirebird]

Reo stands, "Well then." He winces slightly, plowing out a breath. How about I got look for what I need ,I know it better than you. You can stay here with Pilot and keep the water safe." He glances at his dog, petting him.

 

[Knight_of_None]

The stalker looked at the dog then to its owner, given how they met, it was shocking to get such trust. "So you want me to babysit your dog?" They asked

 

[RhysTheFirebird]

Reo sighs softly, "I'm going to be looking for meds, I won't be able to watch him. He'll be fine, and he can help. It's not babysitting." He sighs, looking at Pilot, then back at the stranger, "But you lay a hand on him, I will find you and I will kill you."

 

[Knight_of_None]

"It's a dog. I don't care how smart he seems, it's babysitting to me. And if you want to waste calories we already don't have on threatening me, you're better off starting that up with someone else." They said as they shrugged at the intimidation. "If I wanted to kill you or your pet, I would have with the walkers."

 

[RhysTheFirebird]

Reo huffs, "You're babysitting the damn water. pilot will tell you if anything is coming." He turns away and pulls his bag back into his back. He walks towards the door, "I'll be back in a few hours."

 

[Knight_of_None]

"And if your late?" They said rolling a finger. "If you get grabbed and need help?" They added.

 

[RhysTheFirebird]

Reo tilts his head, "Pilot will know if I need help, okay? Just trust Pilot." He scratches behind Pilot's ear,looking at the stranger, "And if something happens to me, then you take care of him." He shrugs.

 

[Knight_of_None]

"Mm. Magic pup and trust him." They deadpanned, the gas mask hid the eye roll of disbelief, but the tone was more than enough. "If this is your plan, fine. I'll babysit your dog and wait for it to put on a cape if your being mawed or some infrastructure drops on you."

 

[RhysTheFirebird]

Reo covers his mouth, laughing. He shakes his head and then pulls a dog whistle out of his bag, "This has a five mile range. I only blow it when I need help." He shakes his head again, still snickering.

"I'm not going too far up the road, and if I don't find one, I'll come back and we'll just crack open the case and carry as much as we can."

 

[Knight_of_None]

"Sounds like a real plan." They said with a shake of their head. "Start with that."

 

[RhysTheFirebird]

Reo rolls his eyes, glancing at Pilot before turning away. He stretches, glancing outside. He picks up his staff and waves slightly, "I'll see you later." He starts walking, his staff tapping on the ground as he moves forward.

 

[Knight_of_None]

The stalker watched him go, moving to lie in wait, sliding out of sight,Just in case someone other than a walker came lurking for the water. The streets were so barren, stepping alone always could feel like it could be heard for miles, raided stores, husks if cars that were picked apart or abandoned to rot without any car. A pharmacy wasn't too hard to find the this small district, made for easy shopping.

 

[RhysTheFirebird]

Reo wandered down the road, quiet. He grips his staff, using it to help support his weight.

Pilot, meanwhile, noses against the stranger's legs, trying to get a little attention now that his owner wasn't around.

 

[Knight_of_None]

The stalker grunted at the different nosing abd pushing, looking over. "What is it, Hot Dog?" They said sighing under the mask.

 

[RhysTheFirebird]

Pilot sits down next to the stalker,panting softly. He paws at his foot, headbutting his knee.

 

[Knight_of_None]

"What? What's up?" They said reached down to pat the dogs side. "Is Timmy stuck in the well or something?"

 

[RhysTheFirebird]

Pilot leans into the touch, closing his eyes and relaxing. His tail thumps quietly against the floor

 

[Knight_of_None]

"Ah that's it. You're just greedy huh? You want to act all cute so I forget that your a food ration? Hm? Is that it?" They said as they kept petting the dog, using both hands slowly. "Well jokes on you, I'll never forget- get it Hot Dog? Your little softie act isn't working-"

 

[RhysTheFirebird]

Pilot growls, going still. His eyes narrow on the stalker, baring his teeth, showing aggression. It seemed the dog knew exactly what the other was saying and did not like it.

 

[Knight_of_None]

They narrowed their eyes as the dog growled at them. "Yeah that's what I thought." They said as they stood up.