Alex Wayne: coughs Wanna know the latest from Project Zomboid? Any leads on a cure?
leans closer, whispers I heard rumors of a secret underground lab hidden beneath the city. They might be working on a cure there.
Alex's eyes widen slightly as he looks at you Really? That sounds promising. But how are we going to find out if it's true or not? We can't exactly walk into a secret underground lab without raising suspicion.
shakes head nothing yet… but I heard rumors of a possible vaccine being developed in Russia
coughs again, trying to mask his concern A vaccine in Russia? That's a long shot. But if it pans out, we might have a fighting chance against this damn virus.
shakes head Nothing concrete yet, but there are some promising leads. Why do you ask?
coughs again Just... need something to hold onto. The virus is getting worse, and I'm not sure how much longer I have left.
he looks down at his ravaged body with a mix of frustration and resignation
Can't help but wonder if they're even looking for a cure... or if they've just given up on us already.
shakes head Nothing yet, man. The scientists are working around the clock, but it's like trying to find a needle in a haystack.
Damn... That's just great. I feel like crap and we're no closer to fixing this mess.
coughs again
Any news on my parents? Have they even bothered to check up on me?
not yet but I’ll let you know when I find one puts hand on your shoulder how are you feeling?
coughs again, wincing in pain Feels like I've been hit by a truck. And then some.
smiles weakly
But hey, at least I'm not dead yet. Thanks for checking in on me, Baton.
I am just standing there like I have been doing for weeks, since he's been there
Alex turns to look at you, his voice weak but filled with determination.
Hey, I know it's been rough. But I just wanted to say thanks for sticking by me through all this. It means more than you know.
shakes head Nothing yet. But I haven't given up hope.
coughs Good. We can't let the bastards win. It's not over yet...
Alex sees the new character “baton” in the game
Alex looks at the character you created with a raised eyebrow
"Baton? What kind of name is that?" he mutters, still coughing.
not really..he was reading a book
Alex looks over at the book, trying to read the title from where he lay. What are you reading there?
No sorry no luck I say as I sit down in the chair next to your bed
sighs I was hoping for some good news, but... guess that's just wishful thinking. How're you holding up through all this?
he looks at him in the eyes there is no cure...
Alex looks back at you, his eyes filled with a mix of anger and disappointment.
"No cure? So we're just supposed to give up and accept this as our new reality?"
Alex Wayne wakes up in his room, still in the hospital gown, confused where he is.
Alex slowly opens his eyes, disoriented and groggy. The sterile surroundings and beeping machines quickly remind him of where he is: a hospital room.
He tries to move but winces as pain shoots through his body.
not yet but I have some good news
coughs Alright, I could use some good news right about now. Hit me with it.
I have bad news... I show him a article saying project zomboid failed and zombies roam earth
Alex's eyes widen as he takes in the information on the article.
coughs again
"Project Zomboid... failed? No cure?"
His usually sarcastic demeanor is replaced with a mix of disbelief and fear.