Suzy’s Strange Saga
Honestly you don’t know if it’s a good idea or not, but you’re staying at least for now.
“I still think running on our own is a bad idea. I say we stick around at least for the rest of the day, I mean it’s no good walking off now with the sun about to go down. If it looks like things aren’t going to be too good for us here, I mean we can leave sometime tomorrow. I doubt if the military is going to send anyone else here THAT quick.”
“Okay, ugh. I still think this is a bad idea, but I suppose I could use that time to try to find someone who would let us borrow their vehicle. That would at least save us from walking.”
“Borrow? Didn’t know if we were leaving that we were planning on returning.” You snicker.
“Well, maybe other people will be getting ready to leave too, and maybe we can catch a ride with them at least.”
“Well that would make leaving at least more of an appealing prospect.” You say and start to leave.
“Where are you going?”
“If we’re going to stay, I should find out what the game plan is with the rest of these folks. If it looks like they don’t have their shit together, well that’s another mark in favor of leaving.”
“Hm, well I suppose I’ll go see if Tina’s done arguing with her boyfriend or whoever he is to her, maybe I can see if she’s receptive to the idea of leaving.”
At this point you and Donna split up. You mainly wander the trailer park a bit where you occasionally get some stares and a few cat calls, but mostly everyone is busily running around cleaning up or holding various weapons or building supplies in their hands. Mostly all the men.
While there is a lot of shouting in general going on, one of these trailer folk is standing around seemingly barking orders at the rest. It’s Mel, Tina’s boyfriend from earlier.
“Get those vehicles to block the main entrance to this place and drag those fucking dead to the field behind this place. We’ll bury their remains there in a big ass pit. After getting everything useful out of those military trucks, we’re going to need to start stripping them down…hey you…blondie, this ain’t no place for ya, I’m tryin’ to get some fuckin’ work done an’ I can’t have you here.” Mel exclaims.
“What? I’m not in anyone’s way and I live in this place! Why can’t I be here?” you ask.
“Because like I said, I’m TRYING to light a fire under these fuckers’ asses, and I can’t do that, if half of them are staring at YOUR ass or are you so dainty that you haven’t noticed?” Mel says.
“Yes, I’ve noticed that I’ve been attracting a lot of attention. I can’t really help that though, all I’m just trying to do is assess the situation here and if it’s worth staying or not. So are you in charge here now?”
“Well considering the old bastard that owned this place got his fucking head blown off during the firefight, we are now officially free of any sort of authority whatsoever. However, since I’m only one that realizes what we just did was fucking treason to the highest degree even if it was necessary, I suppose I’m charge of trying to get us all out of this shitstorm. My first goal is to try to get rid of all traces that these soldier boys were even here and attempt to barricade this place somewhat. To be honest though, with all the shit that I’ve been hearing on the news and from what Tina told me yesterday, sounds like the whole world is going to shit and I doubt the government is even going to investigate one shitty little trailer park right away. Assuming if there even IS a government left after all this is over.”
“So you really think this place will be safe?”
“Fuck if I know. Probably safer than what’s going on in town right now. All I know is I ain’t running from my home unless I really have to. Look darlin’ I ain’t got the answers for ya as to whether or not you should leave. That’s on you. All I CAN say is I hope you’ve got some sort of useful skill if you intend on stickin’ around because if you HOPE to remain semi-independent and not sucking dick for supper, you’re going to have to pull your weight around here in a meaningful way. Well either that or hook up with one of many fine bachelors round here.”
At this point Mel smirks and raises his hand towards the many slovenly looking guys walking around as if he’s presenting them like they’re a prize on a game show. Except none of them are prizes and this isn’t a game show.
You desperately think about your skills and unpredictably you find them lacking, however you do think of one thing that you haven’t done or even thought about in years.
“Well, my mom taught me how to sew when I was little. Haven’t done it in a long time though.”
“Mm, seamstress might be useful, but can you do anything else?”
“…uh…I killed a man. That’s gotta count for something.”
“Mm, well in some places it might, but it isn’t like you’re the only killer here especially after today. Shit, some of these guys here probably killed before today anyway. But I suppose if worst came to worst, you COULD potentially help out as a guard in a pinch when we get all set up seeing as I know you have the capacity to kill something or someone threatening if need be. Lord, I can just imagine how all these fucktards will be wanting to be paired up with you though. (Sigh) Look seein’ as you’re a friend of Tina’s…”
“Actually Tina’s my sister’s friend. I don’t think she really likes me at all.” You interrupt.
“Well she’s going to like you even fucking less if she sees me speaking with you considering she’s a jealous type, but we’re getting off track. Fuck, what was I sayin’? Oh yeah, look since you’re the sister of Tina’s friend and don’t seem like a complete stuck up cunt, I’ll try to keep the boys from harassin’ you too much. Can’t speak for any of the ladies though. They’re probably going to hate you just as much as Tina…well except for Butchie Billie, who’ll probably be harassing you right along with the boys. I’m just glad Jed and his retarded giant ass brother aren’t here. I think those fuckers were rapists and they would’ve LOVED the likes of you. Anyway, now could you please fuckin’ leave so some work can get done?”
At this point you leave Mel and return to your trailer where you find Donna.
“I thought you were scouting for a potential vehicle.” You say.
“Apparently none of these hicks are leaving and neither is Tina. Nobody is willing to let me borrow one either.”
“None? Didn’t you offer anything?” you ask hintingly.
“Offer?...Oh yuck! Suzy! Seriously? Do you think I’m just that much of a whore?!” Donna asks.
“Well I mean I know you’re free spirited enough not to give a shit about that sort of thing. I mean that IS how you got this trailer up front isn’t it?”
“Okay, first that was different. Second that was REALLY unpleasant!”
“Well you’ll be happy to know that old dude is dead now anyway. Mel seems to be in charge of this place now, or at least he alpha male here. Good thing you’re friends with Tina, he said he’d keep the sexual harassment to a minimum while we stay. He’s actually a lot smarter than he appears. He’s currently trying to eliminate all traces of the military being here and making this place more fortified.” You say.
“So, where does that leave us?”
“Well in the long term I don’t know. In the short term, we need to pull our weight around here to be useful. So far I’ve secured two possible jobs as a seamstress or a guard.”
Donna looks a little surprised.
“Seamstress huh? You talking about how mom taught you how to sew when we were little? Thought you hadn’t done it in a long time and didn’t care for it.”
“I haven’t and I don’t, but I don’t relish the idea of blowing anyone here for food and water if things get bad. I’ll probably end up being a guard though. Seems a lot easier to potentially shoot people.”
“Geez Suzy, you’re starting to sound like a completely different person.”
“Yeah well a lot of shit has happened. Anyway, I’m done for today, I’m just going to relax for the rest of the night, since I’m guessing I’ll be doing a lot of work in the near future. It appears I’ve found a job at last, gotta love the irony.” You say.
The remainder of the night is fairly uneventful if somewhat noisy at times. Donna doesn’t say too much to you and eventually goes to bed, but she once again thanks you for saving her from that soldier. The pair of you bailing each other out of trouble seems to be a reoccurring theme this week.
You can only hope it isn’t a necessary theme tomorrow.
“I still think running on our own is a bad idea. I say we stick around at least for the rest of the day, I mean it’s no good walking off now with the sun about to go down. If it looks like things aren’t going to be too good for us here, I mean we can leave sometime tomorrow. I doubt if the military is going to send anyone else here THAT quick.”
“Okay, ugh. I still think this is a bad idea, but I suppose I could use that time to try to find someone who would let us borrow their vehicle. That would at least save us from walking.”
“Borrow? Didn’t know if we were leaving that we were planning on returning.” You snicker.
“Well, maybe other people will be getting ready to leave too, and maybe we can catch a ride with them at least.”
“Well that would make leaving at least more of an appealing prospect.” You say and start to leave.
“Where are you going?”
“If we’re going to stay, I should find out what the game plan is with the rest of these folks. If it looks like they don’t have their shit together, well that’s another mark in favor of leaving.”
“Hm, well I suppose I’ll go see if Tina’s done arguing with her boyfriend or whoever he is to her, maybe I can see if she’s receptive to the idea of leaving.”
At this point you and Donna split up. You mainly wander the trailer park a bit where you occasionally get some stares and a few cat calls, but mostly everyone is busily running around cleaning up or holding various weapons or building supplies in their hands. Mostly all the men.
While there is a lot of shouting in general going on, one of these trailer folk is standing around seemingly barking orders at the rest. It’s Mel, Tina’s boyfriend from earlier.
“Get those vehicles to block the main entrance to this place and drag those fucking dead to the field behind this place. We’ll bury their remains there in a big ass pit. After getting everything useful out of those military trucks, we’re going to need to start stripping them down…hey you…blondie, this ain’t no place for ya, I’m tryin’ to get some fuckin’ work done an’ I can’t have you here.” Mel exclaims.
“What? I’m not in anyone’s way and I live in this place! Why can’t I be here?” you ask.
“Because like I said, I’m TRYING to light a fire under these fuckers’ asses, and I can’t do that, if half of them are staring at YOUR ass or are you so dainty that you haven’t noticed?” Mel says.
“Yes, I’ve noticed that I’ve been attracting a lot of attention. I can’t really help that though, all I’m just trying to do is assess the situation here and if it’s worth staying or not. So are you in charge here now?”
“Well considering the old bastard that owned this place got his fucking head blown off during the firefight, we are now officially free of any sort of authority whatsoever. However, since I’m only one that realizes what we just did was fucking treason to the highest degree even if it was necessary, I suppose I’m charge of trying to get us all out of this shitstorm. My first goal is to try to get rid of all traces that these soldier boys were even here and attempt to barricade this place somewhat. To be honest though, with all the shit that I’ve been hearing on the news and from what Tina told me yesterday, sounds like the whole world is going to shit and I doubt the government is even going to investigate one shitty little trailer park right away. Assuming if there even IS a government left after all this is over.”
“So you really think this place will be safe?”
“Fuck if I know. Probably safer than what’s going on in town right now. All I know is I ain’t running from my home unless I really have to. Look darlin’ I ain’t got the answers for ya as to whether or not you should leave. That’s on you. All I CAN say is I hope you’ve got some sort of useful skill if you intend on stickin’ around because if you HOPE to remain semi-independent and not sucking dick for supper, you’re going to have to pull your weight around here in a meaningful way. Well either that or hook up with one of many fine bachelors round here.”
At this point Mel smirks and raises his hand towards the many slovenly looking guys walking around as if he’s presenting them like they’re a prize on a game show. Except none of them are prizes and this isn’t a game show.
You desperately think about your skills and unpredictably you find them lacking, however you do think of one thing that you haven’t done or even thought about in years.
“Well, my mom taught me how to sew when I was little. Haven’t done it in a long time though.”
“Mm, seamstress might be useful, but can you do anything else?”
“…uh…I killed a man. That’s gotta count for something.”
“Mm, well in some places it might, but it isn’t like you’re the only killer here especially after today. Shit, some of these guys here probably killed before today anyway. But I suppose if worst came to worst, you COULD potentially help out as a guard in a pinch when we get all set up seeing as I know you have the capacity to kill something or someone threatening if need be. Lord, I can just imagine how all these fucktards will be wanting to be paired up with you though. (Sigh) Look seein’ as you’re a friend of Tina’s…”
“Actually Tina’s my sister’s friend. I don’t think she really likes me at all.” You interrupt.
“Well she’s going to like you even fucking less if she sees me speaking with you considering she’s a jealous type, but we’re getting off track. Fuck, what was I sayin’? Oh yeah, look since you’re the sister of Tina’s friend and don’t seem like a complete stuck up cunt, I’ll try to keep the boys from harassin’ you too much. Can’t speak for any of the ladies though. They’re probably going to hate you just as much as Tina…well except for Butchie Billie, who’ll probably be harassing you right along with the boys. I’m just glad Jed and his retarded giant ass brother aren’t here. I think those fuckers were rapists and they would’ve LOVED the likes of you. Anyway, now could you please fuckin’ leave so some work can get done?”
At this point you leave Mel and return to your trailer where you find Donna.
“I thought you were scouting for a potential vehicle.” You say.
“Apparently none of these hicks are leaving and neither is Tina. Nobody is willing to let me borrow one either.”
“None? Didn’t you offer anything?” you ask hintingly.
“Offer?...Oh yuck! Suzy! Seriously? Do you think I’m just that much of a whore?!” Donna asks.
“Well I mean I know you’re free spirited enough not to give a shit about that sort of thing. I mean that IS how you got this trailer up front isn’t it?”
“Okay, first that was different. Second that was REALLY unpleasant!”
“Well you’ll be happy to know that old dude is dead now anyway. Mel seems to be in charge of this place now, or at least he alpha male here. Good thing you’re friends with Tina, he said he’d keep the sexual harassment to a minimum while we stay. He’s actually a lot smarter than he appears. He’s currently trying to eliminate all traces of the military being here and making this place more fortified.” You say.
“So, where does that leave us?”
“Well in the long term I don’t know. In the short term, we need to pull our weight around here to be useful. So far I’ve secured two possible jobs as a seamstress or a guard.”
Donna looks a little surprised.
“Seamstress huh? You talking about how mom taught you how to sew when we were little? Thought you hadn’t done it in a long time and didn’t care for it.”
“I haven’t and I don’t, but I don’t relish the idea of blowing anyone here for food and water if things get bad. I’ll probably end up being a guard though. Seems a lot easier to potentially shoot people.”
“Geez Suzy, you’re starting to sound like a completely different person.”
“Yeah well a lot of shit has happened. Anyway, I’m done for today, I’m just going to relax for the rest of the night, since I’m guessing I’ll be doing a lot of work in the near future. It appears I’ve found a job at last, gotta love the irony.” You say.
The remainder of the night is fairly uneventful if somewhat noisy at times. Donna doesn’t say too much to you and eventually goes to bed, but she once again thanks you for saving her from that soldier. The pair of you bailing each other out of trouble seems to be a reoccurring theme this week.
You can only hope it isn’t a necessary theme tomorrow.