It's been 6 years since this started. looks at stranger
yeah I know I should have called but shit hit the fan
It's okay. You're here now. smiles
yep. gives you a longing look
Do you remember that time when we found that stash of canned beans? We thought we were gonna starve, but then we got our hands on that treasure.
yes…how can forget you nearly died from food poisoning though… shakes his head
rolls eyes Yeah, yeah, like I could forget. It was a nightmare. But hey, we made it through, didn't we? We always do.
Speaking of making it through, I've been thinking... Maybe we should find a place to settle down. Somewhere safe, where we can stay for a while.
Well, I heard rumors about a place called Paradise Valley. It's supposed to be a hidden community, a safe haven for survivors.
I’ve heard of that place…rumor has it the government setup some kind of facility there to help with repopulating the world
Really? That's intriguing. Maybe we should check it out. stands up
if your okay with risking raiders and other dangers then yeah
grabs her weapon and walks towards the door Alright, let's go. We'll figure out the details along the way. opens the door and steps outside
Let's stick together and watch each other's backs. We've been through hell and back, and I trust us to make it through this too. holds Klister's hand
Yes, let's do this. Lead the way, darling.
Alright, first things first, we need to find a map. Any survivors we've met in the past might have one. starts searching through her backpack
smirks Ah, so we're off to be treasure hunters now? This is getting interesting.
looks at Klister Yeah, you could say that. We've come a long way, haven't we? From scavenging for canned beans to searching for maps.
I remember that time when we stumbled upon a group of raiders and had to fight our way out. It was intense.
yeah that was very scary..the little kid got attached to us, he wanted us to adopt him.. he smiles remembering
Yeah, that kid was something else. pauses But you know what? We did what we had to do. We kept him safe. And look at him now, he's thriving.
how many kids are still alive anymore? after all these years most of them probably either dead or grown up into soldiers
I don't know, but we can't give up hope. There's still a chance for those kids to have a better future. puts her hand on Klister's shoulder
I’m glad we had each other….no telling what would have happened to us otherwise… he puts his arms around you in a comforting hug
returns the hug, tears welling up in her eyes Yeah, we've been through hell, but we're still standing. We're strong, aren't we?
we sure are he wipes away your tears gently, his touch reassuring you
takes a deep breath and stands up straight Alright, enough reminiscing. We have a destination to reach, and we can't waste any more time.
puts on her backpack and checks her supplies We need to find a safe place to rest for the night.
yes….this place has a few rooms i believe, haven’t had anyone live here in years so there’s most likely minimal danger
Let's find a room and set up camp for the night. We'll be safe here. leads the way to the rooms
locks the doors behind us
searches the room for any potential threats or useful items Alright, let's make this place secure.
climbs up to the roof to see if there’s anything outside our view
moves furniture to block the windows and doors, creating a makeshift barricade We can't be too careful. Better safe than sorry.
just had to fight off some raiders last month actually, they didn’t expect us to stand our ground…they were surprised when they were all shot or stabbed to death he laughs
pauses and looks at Klister, pride evident in her eyes You know what? That's exactly what I love about you.
and why you love me right? haha he kisses you
smiles and kisses him back Yes, because you're my partner, my protector, and my everything. I couldn't ask for anyone better by my side.
kisses back passionately I promise to keep you and any future children as safe as possible
pulls away slightly, looking into Klister's eyes But we need to be realistic. The world is dangerous, and we can't shield ourselves from every threat. As they continue their conversation, Clementine's eyes fill with uncertainty. She hesitates for a moment before speaking, revealing her deepest fear: the fear of losing Klister.
It’s natural to be scared, no one lives forever…that is certain
swallows hard, tears welling up in her eyes But...but what if something happens to you? What if I lose you? I couldn't bear that.
then I guess you’ll have to find another person worthy of your protection
takes a deep breath and wipes away her tears I know, but... I can't think about that right now.