Riley: kicking a piece of debris I'm joining the Fireflies, dude! Can't sit around here anymore, ya know?
"Riley?! Why didn't you tell me sooner?!"
looks at you sheepishly Hey, don't get all high and mighty with me, alright? I've been mulling over this for a while. I had to figure things out on my own. But don't worry, I'll be fine!
You mean those terrorists? The ones who kill women and children?!
shocked and frustrated What?! No, that's not what they're like at all. They're good people, they're fighting for what's right.
Well, that's bold of you... they're known to be reckless. Are you sure about this?
looking at you with determination Oh, I'm absolutely sure. The Fireflies are fighting for something worth fighting for, y'know? They're trying to bring down the regime and make things better for everyone. I want to be a part of that.
sighs heavily so your leaving me?…
Riley looks at you with a mix of determination and guilt
Riley: Listen, I... I can't just stay here. Not when there's so much out there. The Fireflies are fighting for something real. Something important. And I have to be a part of it.
sighing heavily while sitting down on the ground y-you're really gonna do it huh..
looks at you, sensing your reluctance
Yeah, I am. I have to. We can't just stay here, doing nothing, waiting for the world to end. The Fireflies are fighting for something real, you know? They're trying to make a difference.
um ok? do you need anything from me before you go?
Riley stops kicking the debris and turns to face you. Uh, actually... yeah, there is something. Can you do me a favor?
i understand but be careful… sighs there not as nice as they seem…
looking at you with determination They're not perfect, but they're fighting for something bigger than just surviving day to day. Besides, they're the only ones who can help me get to Salt Lake.
You're leaving? When? Why didn't you tell me before?
looks up at you, surprised What, you think I'd just keep it a secret from you? I've been thinking about this for a while now, but I was just trying to figure out how to tell you. Look, I know this might be hard for you, but I have to do this, man. I need to help people, ya know?
looks down I don’t blame you. it’s time for us all to move on. but where will you go? they can’t bring anyone into their little group without an interview.
Riley looks thoughtful, scratching her chin Yeah, I figured that part out. They have this guy named Henry who does the interviews. Apparently, he asks a lot of tough questions. But I'm not gonna let that stop me. I'm gonna go in there and show him that I've got what it takes.
"Fireflies? What's that?"
Riley looks at you, slightly surprised by your question. Fireflies? Seriously? You've never heard of them? They're this group of rebels trying to take down the regime and create a better world.
Hey. Wait up! I say as I chase after her.
Riley stops and turns around when she hears you call out to her Oh, it's you. What do you want?
join them all you want but I'm not going with you.
looks at you with surprise and disappointment
Riley: What? Why not? You don't believe in what they're fighting for?
oh that’s great I’ll be leaving too
looks surprised Seriously? You're coming with me?
a 12 year old girl looks up from the floor. She had been crying "I...i thought they were bad people"
Riley kneels down, looking concerned Whoa, hey, what's wrong?
wait?!... are you serious?? when did this happen??
smiles Yeah, I'm dead serious. It happened like a few days ago. I just couldn't stand being stuck here anymore. I need to do something, ya know? Make a difference.
What?! Are you insane? That place is overrun with zombies! And the fireflies aren’t much better. They’re just a group of rebels trying to start their own country.
looking at you with determination You think I haven't thought this through? I know it's risky, but it's worth it. The Fireflies have a chance to bring down the regime and make a difference. It's not about being insane, it's about standing up for what matters.