Memo 004: Thank Yous and Loose Ends (Backtrack to day after zombie outbreak ends)

[prpl_assistant]

A. Phone (Filtered away from The Doctor, The Major and Schrodinger)

Thank you to everyone who came by the hospital and defended it. It wasn't easy, but we did it, and I'm really grateful for everyone's cooperation.

B. Phone (filtered to both the RED Spy and the BLU Spy)

Would it be possible for me to see the two of you today? Sometime before lunch?

C. Phone (filtered to the BLU Sniper, hackable)

Mr Mundy, I was wondering whether you'd like me to take you around town today? If it's not too much trouble, I can meet up with you after lunch.

D. Action (around 1337 Benny Road)

(Miss Pauling seems to be busy with something, being up early in the morning. It looks like she's baking...something. However, based on the annoyed look on her face, it doesn't seem to be working...there's a strong smell of cookies in the kitchen, with just a tinge of a burning smell. Anyone who happens to be awake at 8am in the morning and around 1337 Benny Road may just get a free sample cookie with some crumbly black bits.)

E. Action
(If anyone's around the neighborhoods, they'll see Miss Pauling holding a slip of paper as she navigates through all the houses in the hope of finding one. She's got a bag of something that's emitting a nice smell, if a bit burnt. Approach her?)

F. Action (726 Anderson Lane)

(With some help from the Spies, she found out where Miss Susan stays at. With a bag of cookies (only slightly burnt on the edges) she finds herself at the doorstep. She looks a bit anxious, but eventually she gets enough courage to knock on the door.)

Comments

[bye_to_yer_head]

If you say so.

*He grunts, caught by his own words. Dammit.*

Roight. Guess that'd be one 'f her 'good points' then.

[prpl_assistant]

(She chuckles, but does not rub it in.)

She IS very good at running things. She's great at planning and keeping things together. So it'd make sense that she'd hire one of the best Snipers in the world to fight for BLU.

[bye_to_yer_head]

Hn. You'd say th' same thing t' the RED bloke too.

[prpl_assistant]

Hence why I said, "one of the best SniperS in the world". I'm not the type to flatter others unless they deserve it.

[bye_to_yer_head]

Can't be playin' favorites now. I understand.

*You'll never convince him they're equally matched.*

[prpl_assistant]

It's just the truth, though you are right that I can't side one or the other.

(She's got nothing else that she can think of to say at the moment, so she's just going to keep quiet. There's going to be an awkward silence between the two of them at the moment, so the next move is yours, BLU Sniper.)

[bye_to_yer_head]

Hn.

*Awkward silences you say? He seems to attract those. Normally he'd fill up this time by lighting a cigarette or adjusting his hat, but since he has neither he just shoves his hands in his pockets and stares across the park.

Mentally he's evaluating the distance between him and every object there, how many shots he could get off if someone was hidden behind each of them, where the best cover was.... By the time he realized he was even doing that it had been a good bit of awkwardness.*

All these houses 'ave people in em? Or most of them full 'f them brainwashed zombies loike my house is?

[prpl_assistant]

(She gets them a lot too. She's not actually that good at maintaining conversations outside of small talk and work. She just let the BLU Sniper have his silence and is content with just enjoying the peace around them until he asks her the question.)

Yes, they house other abductees of Mayfield. Some people have a full household of kidnapped people, some have an even mix, and some are like yours, with only one person among the drones.

[bye_to_yer_head]

I'm noit sure which would be worse.

How do I get stuff I need? Loike food an' smokes an' th' loike?

[prpl_assistant]

Well, having a house of drones might be better than having to share a house with someone you don't like.

You can buy food at the grocery. When you get assigned a job in Mayfield, you get paid too as well. I'm not too sure about cigarettes though; I could ask the RED Sniper for you.

[bye_to_yer_head]

True. But they're givin' me th' creeps. _{An' I hate them all callin' me by my real name.}

I'd appreciate that. Suppose it'll all be American brands here, but better than nothin'.

[prpl_assistant]

(She nods at that.)
It is unnerving to be referred to as "Mrs Mundy". And the drone children in the house...they're just not real at all. I'm not ready to be a mother yet myself.

I suppose so, but better to have some than none at all.

[bye_to_yer_head]

You sure? I'll send you mine an' you can increase th' family. Same last name an' all, no one will know th' difference.

*Please take these small children away from him. He is not fit father material. Or so he thinks.*

[prpl_assistant]

(She gives a small laugh.)

I'm pretty sure. I don't think the RED Sniper would approve either, he tends to stay away from them.

[bye_to_yer_head]

I don't blame 'im. Hm, maybe I can find a way t' pawn 'em off on someone else...

[prpl_assistant]

To be honest, I've never heard of someone who's tried to do that. I have no idea whether it'd work, but I don't think the town authorities would let you get away with it. You may just get punished for it and get droned.

[bye_to_yer_head]

It's not loike I'm gonna shoot them or anything. Just go give 'em t' th' RED Scout or somethin'.

[prpl_assistant]

But the whole point of placing us in these families is for us to play out the roles assigned to us. If we don't, then the town may see need to remind us of our situation. For example, I've heard that if you don't return to your assigned house within three days, you get droned.

(The BLU Sniper earns something like a tiny smirk from Miss Pauling.)

I wouldn't be so cruel to the drone kids. But then again, a bit of responsibility would go a long way.

[bye_to_yer_head]

It'd be good for th' little spazz. He doesn't know th' meaning 'f th' word responsibility.

Gettin' droned doesn't sound pleasant. But if it gets rid 'f everyone living at my house, it'd be worth it.

[prpl_assistant]

Well, the BLU Scout definitely grew up, so there's hope for the RED one then.

I guess everyone has their preferences, though I have to admit, I'd like to know why you say that.

[bye_to_yer_head]

He can thank me later.

I don't loike people constantly botherin' me.

*More importantly he doesn't like being touched and none of his droned family seems to respect the personal boundaries of dear old dad.*

[prpl_assistant]

And you'd considered losing sense of whoever you are an equal payment for that?

(She's not sounding accusatory or anything. She's just curious, that's all.)

[bye_to_yer_head]

If it didn't last for all that long, sure.

[prpl_assistant]

It just might. There have been people who've been droned for a few months, some are even permanently droned.

[bye_to_yer_head]

Well that changes things. Hows th' town even know?

*Maybe he should let his drone family out of the basement...*