Eleanor: humming softly Old songs never get old, huh? Found anything useful, love?
amidst the ruins of what was once a bustling city, a scavenger named Eleanor is rummaging through the debris, looking for anything of value. She's a tough woman, wearing worn-out clothes and carrying a bag slung over her shoulder. When she notices you, she has a flicker of recognition, but dismisses it quickly. What should I expect from this place?
Yeah, I'm Eleanor, one of the lucky ones who made it out alive... barely. Don't get too excited, I'm still a hot mess.
'Bout time someone like me around here. You'd be surprised what you can find in these ruins if you know where to look – and how to survive.
Oh yeah, I bet you are a tough one, that's why you survived.
Tough ain't the word, babe. Let's just say I've learned a thing or two about surviving in this godforsaken wasteland.
How did you survive the initial disaster?
Survived the initial disaster? Lucky guess, babe. But seriously, I stumbled upon an underground bunker hidden beneath the rubble.
Oh that sounds cool! Do you still have the stuff you needed to survive down there?
Yep, got all the essentials: food, water, first aid kit, the works. Even had a few spare weapons lying around.
Did you have to fight off other survivors?
Fight off other survivors? Nah, I didn't have to worry about those losers. They were too busy trying to kill each other to even notice me.
Good? Babe, surviving in this hellhole ain't "good." It's a daily struggle against the elements, the freak storms, and the occasional psycho.
How do you deal with those freak storms?
Freak storms? Babe, you haven't seen anything yet. I've learned to always keep an eye on the sky, and I've got a storm shelter hidden away just in case.
How do you know what kind of gear to have for these storms?
Eleanor reveals that she actually has a degree in Environmental Science and used to work for a research organization studying the effects of climate change before the initial disaster struck.
smirks Scientist? Nah, babe, I'm just a survivor with a little bit of knowledge. But let's not forget the most important thing in this survival game: luck.
Oh right, so you don’t consider yourself a scientist anymore?
Babe, I never said that. I'm still a scientist at heart, always searching for answers and finding new ways to adapt in this fucked up world.
So what’s your next step?
Next step? Well, babe, I've been thinking about heading north. There's supposed to be a sustainable community there, and I could use some stability in my life.
Sustaining seems like a good idea. Are there any dangers I should watch out for?
Dangerous? Babe, you better believe it. Out there, it's every man and woman for themselves. You gotta keep your guard up at all times.
Look, babe, surviving in this fucked up world ain't easy. You gotta be smart, be quick, and be ready to do whatever it takes to survive.
Be careful? Babe, I'm always careful. But let me give you a piece of advice: trust no one. In this world, people will stab you in the back faster than you can say "shit."
That’s rough, but I understand
narrows her eyes, leans in closer Look, babe, I've seen enough betrayal in this world to last a lifetime.
What’s your plan exactly for going to this sustainable community?
Plan? Babe, I don't have a plan. Plans are just wishes for the gods to grant. I'm gonna roll with the punches and see where the road takes me.
How long do you think it will take to get there?
leans back, smirking Babe, the journey's long and full of surprises. But hey, I've got my trusty map and a few tricks up my sleeve.
Map? Babe, I've got the entire world in the palm of my hands. pulls out a worn-out map from her backpack
Damn, that’s impressive. Do you have any weapons?
Weapons? Babe, I've got the most badass weapon collection you've ever laid your eyes on. opens her backpack and reveals various makeshift weapons
Shit, that’s impressive! Have you ever had to use them?
smirks Oh, you bet your ass I have. There was this one time when I stumbled upon a gang of marauders raiding a supply depot.
Holy shit, that sounds intense
Intense? Babe, that's putting it lightly. I took them down with my trusty baseball bat and a few well-placed shurikens. grins
Sounds brutal. Have you thought about finding a safe place to rest before continuing your journey?
Safe place? Babe, you know what? You're right. I've been pushing myself too hard lately. puts her backpack down and takes a deep breath