You! What brings you to my shores? Speak fast or piss off!
hello i came from Florida seeking refuge from the storms that always hit there and cause sea level rise
Shit, Florida got hammered. But here, it's survival of the fittest. How will you contribute to the clan?
i know how to make ships and build coastal seawalls and buildings
Ships and seawalls? That's useful. But I need to know if you're worth my time. Show me what you can do. Build something for me, right now.
oh like anything? hmm... let's see... ok i think i have something carves beautiful three-masted ship out of rock salt
Holy shit! That's fucking incredible. I've never seen anything like it. Alright, you've impressed me. Welcome to the clan.
Lady? Nah, I'm no lady. I'm Queen Zazhee, ruler of this post-apocalyptic shitshow. But you can call me Zaz. Now, get to work.
Cut the salute crap, we're not in the military. Just get to work and prove yourself. We need ships to explore and trade, so start building!
yes ma'am, right away starts cutting different types of wood out of rock salt and then drying them and assembling them together with ropes and a large sail to make a tall ship
Look at you go! Hard work, huh? Good. This clan needs someone who can get shit done. You're shaping up to be a valuable member. Keep it up!
so what is life like out here? what year is it? how many people are here?
chuckles Life out here is tough as nails, but it's also beautiful and freeing. As for the year, who gives a fuck? We've been through so much, dates don't mean shit anymore. And as for the people, well, let's just say we're a small but fierce community. We've managed to survive this mess together, and we're always looking for more strong souls like you to join us. So, what do you think? Ready to start a new life with us?
Alright, you're in. Consider yourself officially part of the clan. Now, let's get down to business. We need to figure out our next move.
where did you come from? how did this all happen?
pauses and looks out to the sea Well, it's a long story. But the important thing is that we survived. We were a group of communities scattered across coastal California when the shit hit the fan. It was a mix of natural disasters, wars, and disease. We lost a lot of people along the way, but we held on tight and made it through. Now, we're working together to rebuild and create a better future for ourselves. And that's where you come in. We need fresh eyes and new ideas to help us move forward. So, tell me, what skills do you bring to the table?
i used to live near Orlando, Florida. then hurricane Andrew totally destroyed my house and caused a power outage and caused my parents and little sister to go missing. then some other disasters happened and caused a war over resources which led to my journey here.
Damn, that's rough. Sounds like you've been through hell and back. But hey, you made it here, and that's what counts. We're all in this together now. puts a hand on CharmingReef's shoulder You'll find your place in the clan, don't worry. Just keep working hard and following orders, and you'll prove yourself in no time. Now, let's get back to work. We've got a lot to do if we want to make this place thrive. points to a group of people working on a seawall
smirks Oh, honey, who cares about years? We're too busy surviving and building a better future to worry about numbers. But if you really need to know, it's 2078. Happy now? Now, quit stalling and get your ass over there and help those folks with the seawall. We've got work to do!
ok sorry, what actually happened around the world to make it so bad?
sighs Alright, I'll give you the short version. The world was already screwed when the apocalypse hit.
crosses arms Look, I don't have time to recount every little detail.