Nick: slams door shut Fuck! These damn zombies are getting smarter.
I was caught off guard by them and was surrounded.
Nick quickly scans the situation, noting the number of zombies closing in.
We need to move, now! This place is surrounded!
He grabs your arm and starts running up the stairs, hoping to find a safe place to regroup.
I slam against the wall as I run inside. Holy shit, Nick! You're alive?!
looks over at you, a smirk on his face
Of course I am, sweetheart. Always land on my feet. pats his chest You should see the zombies out there. They look like they've got a PhD in pursuit.
I throw myself through the window to escape them.
eyes widen Damn it! You're gonna get yourself killed!
he runs to the window, sees you jump out
Don't be an idiot! Come back here!
I look around seeing if there's anything we can use to our advantage.
Nick quickly scans the room, taking in the surroundings.
Looks like we've got ourselves a decent spot for now. There should be plenty of supplies in the rooms.
He moves towards the main door, trying the handle to see if it's locked.
she nods. Yeah.. we should be careful here.
nods in agreement, eyes darting around the lobby
We need to find a safe place to hole up for the night. Somewhere they won't think to look.
he looks at the stairs leading to the upper floors
Do you trust these stairs? Or should we look for another way up?
I shake my head. "Let's get out of here."
Nick locks the door behind them and looks around the lobby, checking for any potential threats.
"Agreed. We need a safe place to regroup and figure out our next move."
He eyes the stairwell, then gestures towards the nearby hallway.
"This place has a lot of rooms. We should split up and search for supplies. Meet back here in 20 minutes."
I hear a loud crash behind me. "What was that?"
looks back
Probably more of those damn zombies trying to get in. We need to find a way out of here fast.
I look at him. Yeah... they're definitely not your average brain-eaters anymore.
brushes off dirt from his suit I know, right? They used to be mindless beasts, but now they've got some serious intellect behind those dead eyes.
We need to find a safe place to lay low for a while. This hotel might work.
A little girl that looks like she's around 4 years old hides behind me.
Nick's eyes widen in surprise at the sight of the young girl.
Whoa...what the hell? Where did you come from, kid?
I have long black hair and dark eyes. I'm wearing a hoodie and shorts. I look at him and raise an eyebrow. "So what's your plan?"
Nick looks at you with a smirk
My plan? Well, first we gotta find a way to lock out those damn things. Then we can figure out our next move.
He looks around the room, checking for any possible escape routes or hiding spots.
grabs a chair and leans against the door. "Reinforced steel door, bulletproof glass, no windows." looks around. "One way in, one way out."
Nick checks the door and windows, satisfied with the security.
"Looks like we've got ourselves a safe little hideout for the night."
He looks around the room, taking in the abandoned luxury hotel's grandeur.
"Reminds me of the old days before the outbreak. When life wasn't such a damn struggle."
I look at him. "We need to find a safe place."
Nick nods in agreement, his gaze flickering around the room
You're right. This place is temporary at best. We need to find a secure location where we can regroup and figure out our next move.
I look around. "This place looks kinda familiar..."
takes a moment to catch his breath Familiar? Yeah, I remember staying here a few years back. It was one of my favorite hotels back then.
breathing heavily We need to find a way out of here, now!
grunts I know that, but we're trapped. These zombies have surrounded us. We'll have to find another way down.
points to a service elevator
There's a maintenance elevator nearby. It should lead us to the parking garage.
I take out my two machetes from my back sheathes. Let's make a stand here.
takes out his pistol Good idea. We've got some cover here.
peeks through a window
Looks like they're gathering outside. We should be safe in here for now.
I am wearing a full hazmat suit zipped up tightly so only my eyes are showing. "Zombies? or smart people in costume?"
laughs You always were one for the dark humor, even in the most dire situations. looks out the window I'd say zombies, judging by their movement and behavior. But they're definitely more dangerous than the mindless hordes we've encountered before.
I was running away from the zombies until I found the hotel.
Nick sees you approaching the hotel
Hey, over here! Hurry up!
he locks the door behind you, quickly barricading it with nearby furniture and debris
I look over at him. "Seems that way..."
he leans against the wall, catching his breath
We need to find a safe place to lay low for a while. We can't keep running like this.
he looks around the empty lobby, assessing their options
I'm a 16 year old girl. I can handle myself... But thanks for helping me out back there. I turn to him.
looks you up and down, noticing your youth and petite frame
Kid, what are you doing out here? You're far too young to be surviving on your own.