R1 DEADLAND

[lockdownmods]

[it’s strange, for the people who were already dead, the shift in scenery is sudden and complete. For those who have just arrived? It’s like you’re back where you left?

How strange.

But if you ever need her, you can always reach out to the guardian of this place.]

LOCATIONS
Note: locations lag a week behind the living counterparts

Comments

[machrophage]

You're actually simpler than some of the other humans for me to understand.

[Henry likes blood, and violence, but honestly he's got okay priorities.]

[curseoclock]

I like to think I'm a pretty straightforward guy.

[He might be weird as heck, but. Straightforward about it.]

...Oh, that doesn't mean I'm not mad at all, though.

[machrophage]

Does it help to know they didn't make it quick like that bastard's?

[That is. Maybe something Henry would like to know.]

[curseoclock]

...Yeah, that actually does make me feel better!

Because, really, that was a preeeeetty stupid thing you did.

[machrophage]

[How did he know.]

I took a solid guess what kind of 'punishment' they would have given you for that. [AKA, really, Henry, you were dead if he hadn't tried.] As much of a pain as you are, I was just trying to keep everyone alive.

[curseoclock]

Well, duh. I know what they do to people who break their precious rules.

But if all I was gonna succeed at was getting myself killed, you should've just let me do that.

[machrophage]

[There's a significant pause. Viral comes close, draws up to the full difference of their heights...

... And pokes Henry in the forehead.]

I said everyone.

[curseoclock]

...

[...He laughs a little at that.]

Boy, you sure are weird!

[machrophage]

And you should have been born half-vulture.

[This is possibly the most amicable conversation between victim and culprit ever.]

[curseoclock]

Aw man, I wish, that would've been so cool! I could fly around, no one would think it was weird if I was messing around with dead flesh...

[The Dream.]

So since I kind of checked out early and all... How was our buddy Todd doing, right after?

Did I at least get to him a little?

[machrophage]

[Maybe in the next life, Henry.]

You gave him enough of a scare that he bolted off immediately, like the coward he is.

[curseoclock]

Yeah, that seems about right. At least I freaked him out a bunch!

Reaaaally wish I could've actually strangled him, though. I was looking forward to that.

[There's... a slight edge to his voice. That's definitely not just enthusiasm or disappointment.]

[machrophage]

[It's okay, it's no worse than Adiane.]

If he shows up here, I'll hold him down for you.

[curseoclock]

Aw, you're a real pal.

Hopefully that's soon. I still gotta let him know how I feel about him threatening my wife.

[machrophage]

[... There is a brief short circuit there, followed by a blink. And then a show of shark teeth.]

On the other hand, you're entirely human.

[curseoclock]

Should I be insulted or flattered?