[ log ] zombie apoc au

[danzan]

IT'S THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE. in the early 2010's, a dramatic rise in stillborn babies with the X-Gene swept the world. five years later, these stillborn babies rose from their graves looking the exact age they should be -- only they were braindead and after fresh meat. and even more followed. details 1. the original "virus" is a mutation of the X-Gene. there is no cure. 2. exchanging fluids with an infected person will cause you to turn (whether being bitten and having their saliva enter your bloodstream, having their blood splashed into your mouth and accidentally swallowing, etc.). 3. within 6 hours of infection, you turn feverish. within 24 hours, you lose control of bowel movements. within 48, you lose all motor functions. within 72, you die, and are "brought back" five minutes after your heart stops. 4. the infection started with mutants, but anyone can turn (including animals). 5. turned mutants not originally born with the condition have sporadic bursts of the power they possessed when they were living. 6. zombies die when their brains are destroyed.

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[speed_of_snark]

I know. But it cuts the numbers down.

[Of course he has a spork. Three world has gone to hell but he's not a savage.]

Stupid fast, ouais. That doesn't always matter. [He studies the fire, resolutely not crying.]

You get tired of running.

[danzan]

World like this don't give much of a choice.

[ Jean-Paul's not taking the tin, so Logan's going to eat a bit more before holding it out again. He's more or less relinquishing what's left to him.

He sees the appeal of having a place to settle in, but he's also fairly certain there isn't a point to it. Maybe if the undead couldn't use their powers, but... ]

You get a couple months tops before something finds you, and you'll have to run again. [ His expression sours. ] ...by then you'll be attached to home. And you'll have to lose it all over again.

[speed_of_snark]

[He doesn't want to eat, not really, but hi s metabolism is demanding. He takes the tin and eats. When he hands it back he looks at Logan with furious grief.]

I've already lost everyt'ing. What's one house in comparison?

You're as clueless as anyone about what comes next. So do me a favour and don't treat me like I'm some idiot child.