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]

Great. Just great.

*He rubs the bridge of his nose. This is starting to look worse and worse the more he learns about it.*

[prpl_assistant]

(She sympathizes with him, but she knows that anything akin to pity would not go down well with him. So, she tries to go for optimistic cheering up.)

It's not that bad yet. I mean, who's to say that we're not going to be the ones who break out of here? And at least you're not in the same house or area with either of the Spies.

[bye_to_yer_head]

Doubt it works loike that. I'll admit I'm roight glad I'm not... wait... there's more than one 'f 'em?

[prpl_assistant]

Well, I'm guessing that you've already met the RED Spy at the hospital, though I'm surprised that your team mates didn't tell you about that the BLU Spy was around.

[bye_to_yer_head]

Met th' RED one. Didn't realize there was a BLU one around too.

*He clenches his jaw as he stares at the park around them. A Spy on the same team is almost worse since you can't just shoot them when they start getting annoying.*

Gotta get back to work, boo hoo hoo.

[prpl_assistant]

Well, he doesn't show up that often as compared to the RED Spy. He doesn't really bother anyone on his team. (That much.)

[bye_to_yer_head]

Next you'll tell me Scout is quiet an' Demo is sober.

[prpl_assistant]

Well...

The BLU Scout seems to have matured a lot since he's been here, and the RED Demoman no longer drinks as much as he used to, seeing as he's been droned.

[bye_to_yer_head]

Droned permanently?

*Just wait till Snipes finds out there's a fully droned BLU Sniper lurking around too.*

Eugh. I do not want t' see that.

[prpl_assistant]

Yes. Well, until further notice. I've heard that some people are droned for really long periods, but eventually the town undrones them. But there are some who never come back.

[bye_to_yer_head]

Maybe I should think about lettin' that drone family out 'f th' basement then.

[prpl_assistant]

You locked your drone family in the basement?

(Although she herself knows that the drones aren't real people, she couldn't bring herself to ignore the drone children in the house.)

[bye_to_yer_head]

Roight before I came t' the hospital.

*They've only been down there for three days. It's not that big a deal. Honest.*

I let 'em out yesterday but the little ankle biters are so annoyin' I shoved 'em back down there this morning.

[prpl_assistant]

(She's just going to blink before she quickly makes a mental note to look out for this BLU Sniper more often.)

Ah...well...if they annoy you so much, you can drop them off at my house during the day, and I can drop them back at your place later at night. I'm sure the town wouldn't mind that...

[bye_to_yer_head]

Hn. Kind 'f you but...

I'll jus' plan on not bein' there a lot. Don't loike bein' cooped up in a house that much anyway.

[prpl_assistant]

Well, if you change your mind just let me know. I don't really mind looking after children, and the droned ones are really easy to manage.

If you want them to stop bothering you, you could just tell them to watch the TV, or to do their homework. Sending them off to bed early works as well. Or just threaten to ground them if they don't stop bothering you.

[bye_to_yer_head]

Jus' don't want 'em callin' me "Dad".

*He rubs his eyes.*

They're not as bad as th' sheila whos supposed t' be my wife. Even from th' basement she was tryin' to cook me dinner and did all th' laundry while she was down there. I actually think she enjoyed it.

[prpl_assistant]

(Ooo, that sounds like a personal thing. She's going to steer clear off that, given what she knows about his own personal history with his own father.)

Well, on the bright side you don't need to worry about those things anymore.

[bye_to_yer_head]

Laundry was not one 'f my priorities. When I let 'er out she marched around dusting and doing dishes. It's loike havin' a zombie maid.

[prpl_assistant]

At least she's not trying to eat you this time around. But, I guess if you're the sort of person who likes to do things themselves, then it would be annoying to have someone like that around.

[bye_to_yer_head]

If you're me it's annoyin' t' have anyone around. Haven't lived with another person in ... goin' on twelve years now. Least I don't have t' give a damn about her feelings or anything.

[prpl_assistant]

(OK, this was getting really, really awkward for Miss Pauling. She has read about his ex-fiance before, and it's probably still a sore spot for him. She's not too sure how to deal with this, to be honest, so she'll see what he wants.)

Oh. I see.

Would you prefer if I leave now then, Mr Sniper? Seeing as the tour's already done and everything. You're free to call me, if you need anything else.

[bye_to_yer_head]

If you loike. I'm not great company at the best 'f times. Let alone now.

I should .. probably go let them out before they find a way t' call the police on me.

[prpl_assistant]

Alright then. Do you remember the way back to your house?

[bye_to_yer_head]

Think I can find it. Thanks fer th' tour Miss Pauling. G'day.

*There's that awkward reaching up for a hat that's not there again. He grumbles something angry before turning and stalking off. He's not mad at her, though it might seem that way. He's just really uncomfortable without his hat to hide behind.*