Sam: You to join us.
You look at him in shock. If its true hes going about it in an awful way.
Javier: Join your group?
Sam: Yes, we have community, and were looking to expand. We need people willing to work and defend our home.
You: So, you threaten me, use me as a hostage, surround us, and then as us to join you?
Sam: Those were just necessary precautions; in the case you werent friendly. We would only open fire if we had to.
Hes saying a lot of the right things. Most people are going to believe him, but you know better. Youve been in countless groups and communities with ulterior motives.
Javier: Ill talk it over with the rest.
Sam: I hope you consider joining us. Its safe, clean, we have plenty of food and water, solar power, plumbing, everything you could imagine.
Javier: It sounds nice.
Sam: Ill gather my people and well stay out of earshot to let you discuss in private.
He walks away. His people begin emerging from their hiding spots. They gather in a group down the street and begin talking like nothing is happening. You can tell theyre skilled and have done this before. Theyre cocky and think you cant touch them. Theyre wrong.
Javier: Did they hurt you?
You: No.
Javier: What was the shooting?
You: They killed the walkers.
Javier: Well, I think its safe to say were going. They seem really nice, and from the sound of it, have a really nice place.
You: I dont know.
Javier: I keep your vote in mind, but if a majority want to go, were going.
You think trusting them is an awful idea. You know its a bad idea, but also know he doesnt fully trust you after everything thats happened.
Javier: Im going to go talk to the rest. Can you go get Clementine and the kids? Theyre staying in your building.
You: Yeah.
He walks over to a group that has gathered and begins talking to them.
Brooklyn: I agree with you.
You: Its not going to matter.
Brooklyn: I know.
You: Good to see you untied.
Brooklyn: Theyll probably tie me back up.
You: Hopefully not. Im going to go get Clementine now. Make sure theyre all good.
Brooklyn: I would come, but she doesnt like me that much.
You: Oh, I know.
You walk over to the building and turn the knob to open the door. You hear a few scared children make noises and decide opening the door right away might not be the best option. You might end up getting yourself shot.
You: Clem, are you in there?
Clem: Oh, thank goodness.
You hear her say. You hear someone coming to the door and AJ opens it.
You: Hey buddy.
AJ: Is everything alright?
You: Yeah, were safe. You can come out now.
You can see the fright filled children find solace in your words. They get up one by one and scurry out of the room. Running to find whoever their guardians were. AJ went with his friends, knowing that Clementine was safe and sound.
Clem: Come here.
You walk over to her and kneel down in front of her.
You: Yes.
She punches you in the face. You are completely blindsided. You fall over onto the ground, holding your face.
You: Ow.
Clem: Quit doing that!
You: What?
Clem: Running off, almost getting yourself killed, and making me think youre dead!
You: I was completely fine.
Clem: Really?
You: Yeah.
Clem: What was all the gunfire?
You: Some new people.
Clem: What were they shooting at?
You: The walkers I led away.
Clem: Why would they waste bullets on walkers that werent hurting anyone?
You: Well- Ok maybe I was about to be killed, but I didnt get killed.
Clem: Just dont do that anymore.
You: No promises.
Clem: Y/N.
You: Ok, fine.
You sit up and sit down next to Clementine.
Clem: So, what about new people?
You: They want us to join their community. Theyve done a pretty good job of convincing Javier, so it looks like well be going.
Clem: You dont trust them?
You: No.
Clem: Any reasons why?
You: Its really a gut feeling. Theyve been a little off.
Clem: So, no real reason.
You: I guess not.
Clem: Youre just paranoid.
You: Maybe.
Clem: Well keep our eye out and make sure its all safe.
Clementine does a good job of comforting you, but you still dont trust them. She puts her hand on the back of yours.
Clem: Im sure its fine.
You stand up and grab her hat from atop the table. You put it loosely on her head and push it down over her eyes. She giggles as she adjusts her hat.
You: Lets get out there and see whats happening.
You get her crutches and help her up. You open the door and let her pass through before shutting it behind you.
You see people all around scrambling to grab stuff and pack it up. Sam is talking to Javier, while his people help pack everything up.
You: Looks like were going.
AJ: Clem!
AJ runs over with excitement written all over his face.
AJ: Were moving to another community. They have stuff just like Richmond had.
Clem: Thats great.
AJ: Yeah, that man talking to Javier, hes Sam. He told me that they were going to teach me all kinds of cool stuff.
Clem: You should probably help pack up.
AJ: Yeah, I know. I just wanted to tell you.
He runs off again, to help.
Clem: See youre just paranoid. This place sounds nice.
You: You know better than to just trust people immediately.
Clem: Youve been through a lot. Im sure its going to take a while for you to trust them, but they saved your life, offered to take us in, and are helping us pack up. They seem nice to me.
You: You didnt head how they threatened me and used me as a hostage.
Clem: You were probably being you and threatening them.
You: Really? Youre going to trust them over me.
Clem: Thats not what I said at all.
You: I need you to have my back, Clem.
Clem: Not everyone is bad Y/N.
You: These people are.
Clem: You are jumping to conclusions.
You: Thats why Im still alive Clem.
Clem: When are you going to stop using that phrase as an excuse for everything?
You: Im sorry. Ill give them the benefit of the doubt. But when I find-
Clem: If.
You: If I find anything, were getting out of there.
Clem: Deal.
Sam: Hey.
You look over to see Sam walking towards you.
Sam: I never caught your name.
You: And youre not going to.
Clem: Its Y/N, and Im Clementine.
Sam: Nice to meet your Clementine. So Y/N, theres no heart feelings right?
You: Oh, there is. I dont trust you yet, and dont know if I ever will. You make a play to hurt any of these people, and I swear to you that I will make your death slow and painful.
Clem: Y/N!
Sam: Its fine. I hope to one day gain your trust. I understand your skepticism. No harm will come to you and your friends.
Clem: Im really sorry for that.
Sam: Dont be, its natural now. I get it a lot.
He walks away to go talk to some more people.
Clem: Do you have to act like a tough guy all the time.
You: Yes.
She rolls her eyes at you.
Javier: Lets get moving people!
Clementine begins hopping along with the group as you walk a few steps behind her just in case.
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You arrive at an assortment of automobiles. Theres a small group standing guard over them. You get a little closer to Clementine just in case. AJ doing the same. Hes a good kid.
Sam: Alright, we have a long trip ahead of us. Go piss or whatever, get comfortable, and sit next to someone you like.