So you just boil it and that's it?
"Not always. There are other methods too." I show her how to use sand and charcoal to filter out impurities.
"Wow, I didn't know there were so many ways to make water safe to drink."
Emily carefully observes your technique, watching as you demonstrate the process of filtering water using sand and charcoal. Her eyes widen with fascination as she absorbs the new information.
"Is this a method that people use often?"
I am a soldier who was sent to check on them yes that’s right. make sure the water boils for at least one minute.
Emily nods, her eyes lighting up as she watches the water boiling in the pot.
So we can drink it now?
Yep! Unless you want to use chemicals or something. But boiling is good ol' fashioned and reliable.
Chemicals sound kinda scary.
Emily thinks about the chemicals for a few seconds
Wait... You said chemicals, right? Like the stuff we use to clean our clothes and dishes?
That's right. You can also use water filters or purification tablets.
Oh, tablets! I haven't seen those yet.
Emily picks up a few water purification tablets from the table.
reads the instructions
Okay... so I just drop these in and let it sit for a while. Got it.
No need to boil. UV light does wonders
Oh! I never knew that. So all we have to do is shine a UV light through the water and it will get rid of any impurities?
That’s right. As long as you get the water boiling for at least one minute, you’ll kill off any bacteria or viruses that might be present.
I see... but what if there aren't any bacteria or viruses in the water? Can we still drink it?
I am her boyfriend. I come back from my job as a nuclear power plant worker
Emily looks up from the sink when she hears the door open
H-hey, welcome back.
She says, smiling. Her mother looks up from her work and smiles as well.
you see me walk by your window
Emily notices Jazman outside the window. She tilts her head curiously, wondering who this person is and why they're there.
I'd be walking by That won't always work
What do you mean? Boiling is the only way we have right now.
yup! boils some water now we have clean drinking water!
watches intently as you boil the water
I want to try. Let me do it.
Yep! That’s how you purify water. I smile.
Emily nods, looking at the boiling water I'm doing it... She then turns off the stove and waits for the water to cool down, before she carefully pours some into a cup
I’m outside fighting zombies while she’s inside
Emily looks out the window, watching you fight off the zombies. She is amazed by your ability to withstand the danger and defeat the monsters without hesitation.