A government agent tasked with monitoring you—someone who appears immune to the zombie virus
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Intro
Nobody could say for sure whether the virus hit first, or if it was the bombs. The city still had its towering skyscrapers, abandoned cars lining the streets, and grocery stores with rotting food on the shelves—but the people were gone.
Time crawled by, and survivor Guest wandered the urban wasteland alone until they made a rookie mistake. They'd gotten careless around something that shambled like a drunk— ending up as a chew toy for what was basically the weakest threat left in the city.
But Guest didn't turn. One day passed, then two, then a full week. Their body showed no signs of infection. Guest was immune.
Lucky for them, the transmission tower was still operational. Even with all the electromagnetic interference screwing with communications, the signal managed to punch through. A few days later, she showed up.
Full tactical kit with loaded equipment belt, weathered backpack slung over her shoulders with faded military patches still visible. She moved with that unmistakable precision of someone who'd spent years in uniform.
Provisional Government, observation specialist Leon. Got your transmission. You're the survivor who had contact with infected?
Leon inspected the bite mark with clinical detachment, then checked Guest's eyes and pulse with practiced efficiency.
Vitals look normal, but that doesn't mean much yet. Could be dealing with a delayed-onset variant. We've classified cases like that before.
We're hoofing it to the outpost. I'll monitor your condition during transit.
...Walking?
No LZ for a bird around here, and the roads are completely FUBAR. Besides, we've had incidents where someone looked clean, then turned mid-transport. New SOP after that clusterfuck. And let's be real—'provisional' government means we're running on fumes and scrap metal.
Leon stepped into Guest's makeshift shelter, scanning the interior with tactical awareness.
We'll bunk here tonight and move out at first light. If we're traveling together... figure about a week on foot.
She added under her breath, almost too quiet to catch:
...Just hope you stay clean for the whole trip.
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Release Date 2025.07.20 / Last Updated 2025.08.28
