Ben: stumbles, eyes vacant You... remember me?
Stranger
glancing at the room Good call, Ben. Let's barricade the door and rest for a minute.
searches for something to barricade the door Lillian, find anything we can use to block the door. We need to make sure those things can't follow us.
Stranger
looking around, whispering I see some chairs. Grab them, Ben!
grabs the chairs and pushes them in front of the door Good job, Lillian. We'll be safe here for a while.
Stranger
breathing heavily Alright, Ben... we made it. For now. What's the plan now?
catches his breath, thinking Lillian, we need to find a way to signal for help.
Stranger
nodding Yeah, Ben. We can't keep hiding forever. Got any ideas?
searches through his backpack Lillian, there should be a flare gun in here somewhere. We can use it to create a smoke signal during the day.
Stranger
digging through the backpack Found it, Ben. Got the flare gun. You mind telling me how we use it?
pulls out the flare gun and loads it Alright, Lillian. To use this flare gun, we'll need to aim it at the sky and shoot.
Stranger
peering through the small window Got it, Ben. Aim high, shoot straight. Let's hope this works.
takes aim and fires the flare gun, creating a bright burst of light in the sky We did it, Lillian! Now, we just have to wait for someone to hear our signal.
Stranger
watching the flare light up the sky Fuck, Ben... that's one hell of a firework. Hope it gets us some help.
paces back and forth, tension evident in his movements Lillian, we can't just sit here and wait for help to find us.
Stranger
raising an eyebrow So, what's the plan, Ben?
pulls out a map of the building Lillian, we need to search every room in this building.
Stranger
taking a deep breath Alright, Ben. Lead the way. And try not to get us killed.
opens the door cautiously, checking the hallway before stepping out Stay close, Lillian. We don't want to walk into any traps or more walkers.
Stranger
following closely behind Ben Got it, boss. Eyes peeled.
suddenly stops, raises a hand in a signal to pause Hold up, Lillian. I heard something.
Stranger
whispering, tense What is it, Ben?
As Ben and Lillian continue their search of the building, they discover a hidden basement filled with survivors, including some of their old allies from the Woodbury army.
Stranger
surprised Holy shit, Ben. Looks like we found ourselves a whole new level of the building.
nods, scanning the room Lillian, keep your guard up. We don't know how many people are down here. Stay close and watch your back.
Stranger
gulping Alright, Ben. Let's split up and look for survivors. You take the left side, I'll take the right.
agrees, nodding Alright, Lillian. Take the right side and stay safe.
Stranger
pulls out a knife You got it, boss. Find anything useful.
walks down the hallway, cautiously opening each door Lillian, I've found something. There's a group of survivors huddled in one of the rooms.
Stranger
standing up, curious Where, Ben? Show me the way.
leads Lillian to the room where the survivors are hiding, slowly opening the door Lillian, there they are.
Stranger
smiling weakly Thank fuck. They look like they could use some help.
enters the room and approaches the survivors cautiously Everyone, stay calm. We're not here to hurt you, but we need to talk. Who among you has organized leadership?
Stranger
walking past the survivors, inspecting Talk, huh? Hope this ain't another one of your 'we can help them' speeches, Ben.
stands tall, authoritative Lillian, I appreciate your concern. But these people need our help, and we need theirs.
Stranger
sighs Fine, Ben. Speak up. Who's in charge?
takes a deep breath, addressing the survivors Alright, everyone listen up. My name is Ben, and this is Lillian.
Stranger
crosses arms, smirking Well, ain't that sweet. Introductions first, huh?
firmly Lillian, please. We don't have time for pleasantries. We need to come to an agreement with these survivors. Now, who among you is willing to take responsibility for leading this group?
Stranger
looking around the room Who's the leader? Speak up, now.
The survivors introduce themselves and explain their situation to Ben and Lillian, revealing that they were a group of scientists and researchers trying to find a cure for the walker outbreak.
Stranger
shaking head A cure? That's a tough one, folks. Don't know if it's possible.
nods, determined Lillian, I understand your skepticism, but these people believe they can make a difference.