Suzy’s Strange Saga
While Helen would probably appreciate your company, you don’t really feel like dealing with all the little kids that are going to be hanging around her so William it is.
You head over and sit in a chair near him.
“What are you watching?” you ask.
“Nothing really, mostly Ground Zero ads. These fuckers are really raking in the money preying upon people’s fears like this. Gotta say though, if I was the corporate type, I’d sure want a piece of that action.” William remarks.
“You believe its all a scam?”
“Heh, well as always the best lies have truth mixed in with them. A day of mass destruction is definitely coming. I believe that. The writing is on the wall, but I know damn well GZ isn’t the savior from that. Nothing is except yourself and how strong your will to live is. Yep, dark days are coming and it’s going to weed out the weak so only the strong survive.”
“Like the Morningstars.”
“Heh, well some of us I suppose. To be honest, I’m not sure about some of the people here. I mean I love ‘em because they’re family, but…(sigh) well take Brandon over there. The guy would be killed and eaten in a completely savage world with no laws. His wife too. I dare say even you might thrive better.”
“Thanks…I think.” You answer.
“You see, this place. This compound that Bobby has tried to bring all the family to…it’s just another form of restriction. The day is coming soon where unbridled chaos is going to become a reality and Bobby…Tiamat bless him is misguidedly still clinging to ways that should be abandoned. Now is not really the time to hide in a fortress like some 80s cult. Now is the time we should be out there embracing the chaos like Tiamat intended.”
Looks like there is a bit of dissension in the family that doesn’t involve you. At least not directly.
“I thought you supported Bobby.” You ask.
“(sigh) Yeah…I thought I did. I mean I still do. I respect WHAT he’s trying to accomplish and his plan. And I’m obviously not going to overthrow his power or anything…but I just don’t think this is going to be for me. Y’know? I’ve always been a bit more of a drifter and after being here a few days, I’m starting to get really bored. That fight you had with Diana was about the most interesting thing that’s happened here and while I’d certainly like to see the outcome of that drama, I don’t think I’m going to stick around long enough to find out. I’m going to be heading out, along with Aaron.” William says.
“Aaron? That guy sitting in the corner who looks like a ball of pent up energy?”
“Yep. He’s even more anxious to leave more than I am. I think he only showed up to meet up with me since he doesn’t have a vehicle and it’s always good to have at least one person to watch your back.”
“So…when are you leaving?”
“As soon as possible, in fact I’ll probably talk to Bobby, before I do. He’s going to be disappointed, but I know he’ll understand…so how about you?”
“How about me what?” you ask.
“Well, are YOU comfortable here? I mean you haven’t been here long and you already got into a major fight with Diana and nobody here seems all that close to you. Polite perhaps, but you’re not exactly bonding here.” William says.
“Well that might take time, besides, still better than my own family so far.” You answer.
“Hm, well what about this wedding? From what I know, Bobby sort of sprung that proposal on you. You okay with that?”
“I love Bobby.”
“Yes, I know you love Bobby. I don’t doubt that, but that’s not necessarily a good reason to get married. Hell, love can sometimes be the WORST reason to get married. Also if I know Bobby, he’s probably already got it in head that you’ll be popping out a whole mess o’ babies.”
“…yeah, I actually already addressed some of that yesterday.”
“What about the wedding sacrifice??
“Wedding sacrifice?”
William pauses for a moment.
“You mean to tell me, he hasn’t told you about the wedding sacrifice?” William whispers to you.
“No! He…he’s not going to mutilate me is he?” you ask in a hushed tone.
“No! No, no, no nothing like that. I just can’t believe he hasn’t told you considering it’s pretty important and he’s pretty big on all this ritual crap to Tiamat.”
“Well what is it?!”
“Nothing, you just have to sacrifice someone on an altar in the name of Tiamat to prove your allegiance and dedication to the family.”
“What?!”
“That’s the rules. I mean personally I think just a simple prayer while bludgeoning something to death in an alley works just as well, but like I said, Bobby’s all into the rituals. Guess he takes after his dad that way, but then again so do I. It is said that most sons become like their fathers after all.”
Those last words by William aren’t very endearing ones given what a fanatic Bobby’s father was. Still your main concern is this human sacrifice thing. You didn’t think that you’d have to do it, in fact you aren’t sure if you’re going to be able. While you’ve had murderous thoughts about Diana, that’s a little different. For one, you haven’t acted on them, and two that’s self-defense. You don’t know if you have it in you to murder some innocent person in cold blood, let alone to some cult goddess you don’t even believe in.
“I take it, you aren’t really enthused about the possibility of killing someone. Well someone who isn’t immediately attacking you at any rate.” William says.
“Um, well…I wasn’t expecting to.”
“See, this is something Bobby REALLY should’ve told you before dragging you up here. (Sigh) You’re supposed to be the love of his life and he should KNOW if you’re completely in sync with him. I mean not everyone is cut out to be a member of one of Tiamat’s chosen and that’s fine, but again he really should’ve asked you first.”
“So…wait, where are they getting this…um sacrifice?”
“The sacrifice? Oh got a whole mess of them in the basement in the left wing of this place. We captured a bunch of folks and locked them in cages before starting to move the family in…and I’m guessing that’s another thing you didn’t know about.” William says noticing your surprise at this revelation too.
You’re just silent. Combined with the mess with Diana, the wedding and all this new info, you’re starting to seriously wonder if you’re strong enough to go through with all this now.
At this point William leans over to you and keeps a low tone.
“Look, I can see that you’re probably not cut out for this life and as I said, that’s perfectly fine. But Bobby… well I don’t think he’d take it well if you backed out now or worse, backed out on the wedding day.”
“I know.” You say with your voice starting to get a little quivery.
“Shhh, okay. Look, it’s not too late to leave this place. I’d be willing to take you with me, and I’ll drop you off wherever you want. Of course we’d have to do it secretly.”
“How?”
“Well, my van is the dark blue one out front. Here’s the keys.” William says and hands you some keys, which surprises you.
“Don’t worry, I trust you. Besides, that big gate has to be opened up first anyway. All you have to do is hide in the can, until me and Aaron leave which shouldn’t be long. Just make sure you keep the doors unlocked so we can get in.” William says.
“Aren’t they going to notice I’m gone?”
“Well, this is a big place, so if you went missing for a little while people would probably think you’re either just wandering the house or maybe back in your room before suspicion arose. I’d also be willing to make up a story if it came to that. In any case, if you’re going to do it, we need to do it now.”
You head over and sit in a chair near him.
“What are you watching?” you ask.
“Nothing really, mostly Ground Zero ads. These fuckers are really raking in the money preying upon people’s fears like this. Gotta say though, if I was the corporate type, I’d sure want a piece of that action.” William remarks.
“You believe its all a scam?”
“Heh, well as always the best lies have truth mixed in with them. A day of mass destruction is definitely coming. I believe that. The writing is on the wall, but I know damn well GZ isn’t the savior from that. Nothing is except yourself and how strong your will to live is. Yep, dark days are coming and it’s going to weed out the weak so only the strong survive.”
“Like the Morningstars.”
“Heh, well some of us I suppose. To be honest, I’m not sure about some of the people here. I mean I love ‘em because they’re family, but…(sigh) well take Brandon over there. The guy would be killed and eaten in a completely savage world with no laws. His wife too. I dare say even you might thrive better.”
“Thanks…I think.” You answer.
“You see, this place. This compound that Bobby has tried to bring all the family to…it’s just another form of restriction. The day is coming soon where unbridled chaos is going to become a reality and Bobby…Tiamat bless him is misguidedly still clinging to ways that should be abandoned. Now is not really the time to hide in a fortress like some 80s cult. Now is the time we should be out there embracing the chaos like Tiamat intended.”
Looks like there is a bit of dissension in the family that doesn’t involve you. At least not directly.
“I thought you supported Bobby.” You ask.
“(sigh) Yeah…I thought I did. I mean I still do. I respect WHAT he’s trying to accomplish and his plan. And I’m obviously not going to overthrow his power or anything…but I just don’t think this is going to be for me. Y’know? I’ve always been a bit more of a drifter and after being here a few days, I’m starting to get really bored. That fight you had with Diana was about the most interesting thing that’s happened here and while I’d certainly like to see the outcome of that drama, I don’t think I’m going to stick around long enough to find out. I’m going to be heading out, along with Aaron.” William says.
“Aaron? That guy sitting in the corner who looks like a ball of pent up energy?”
“Yep. He’s even more anxious to leave more than I am. I think he only showed up to meet up with me since he doesn’t have a vehicle and it’s always good to have at least one person to watch your back.”
“So…when are you leaving?”
“As soon as possible, in fact I’ll probably talk to Bobby, before I do. He’s going to be disappointed, but I know he’ll understand…so how about you?”
“How about me what?” you ask.
“Well, are YOU comfortable here? I mean you haven’t been here long and you already got into a major fight with Diana and nobody here seems all that close to you. Polite perhaps, but you’re not exactly bonding here.” William says.
“Well that might take time, besides, still better than my own family so far.” You answer.
“Hm, well what about this wedding? From what I know, Bobby sort of sprung that proposal on you. You okay with that?”
“I love Bobby.”
“Yes, I know you love Bobby. I don’t doubt that, but that’s not necessarily a good reason to get married. Hell, love can sometimes be the WORST reason to get married. Also if I know Bobby, he’s probably already got it in head that you’ll be popping out a whole mess o’ babies.”
“…yeah, I actually already addressed some of that yesterday.”
“What about the wedding sacrifice??
“Wedding sacrifice?”
William pauses for a moment.
“You mean to tell me, he hasn’t told you about the wedding sacrifice?” William whispers to you.
“No! He…he’s not going to mutilate me is he?” you ask in a hushed tone.
“No! No, no, no nothing like that. I just can’t believe he hasn’t told you considering it’s pretty important and he’s pretty big on all this ritual crap to Tiamat.”
“Well what is it?!”
“Nothing, you just have to sacrifice someone on an altar in the name of Tiamat to prove your allegiance and dedication to the family.”
“What?!”
“That’s the rules. I mean personally I think just a simple prayer while bludgeoning something to death in an alley works just as well, but like I said, Bobby’s all into the rituals. Guess he takes after his dad that way, but then again so do I. It is said that most sons become like their fathers after all.”
Those last words by William aren’t very endearing ones given what a fanatic Bobby’s father was. Still your main concern is this human sacrifice thing. You didn’t think that you’d have to do it, in fact you aren’t sure if you’re going to be able. While you’ve had murderous thoughts about Diana, that’s a little different. For one, you haven’t acted on them, and two that’s self-defense. You don’t know if you have it in you to murder some innocent person in cold blood, let alone to some cult goddess you don’t even believe in.
“I take it, you aren’t really enthused about the possibility of killing someone. Well someone who isn’t immediately attacking you at any rate.” William says.
“Um, well…I wasn’t expecting to.”
“See, this is something Bobby REALLY should’ve told you before dragging you up here. (Sigh) You’re supposed to be the love of his life and he should KNOW if you’re completely in sync with him. I mean not everyone is cut out to be a member of one of Tiamat’s chosen and that’s fine, but again he really should’ve asked you first.”
“So…wait, where are they getting this…um sacrifice?”
“The sacrifice? Oh got a whole mess of them in the basement in the left wing of this place. We captured a bunch of folks and locked them in cages before starting to move the family in…and I’m guessing that’s another thing you didn’t know about.” William says noticing your surprise at this revelation too.
You’re just silent. Combined with the mess with Diana, the wedding and all this new info, you’re starting to seriously wonder if you’re strong enough to go through with all this now.
At this point William leans over to you and keeps a low tone.
“Look, I can see that you’re probably not cut out for this life and as I said, that’s perfectly fine. But Bobby… well I don’t think he’d take it well if you backed out now or worse, backed out on the wedding day.”
“I know.” You say with your voice starting to get a little quivery.
“Shhh, okay. Look, it’s not too late to leave this place. I’d be willing to take you with me, and I’ll drop you off wherever you want. Of course we’d have to do it secretly.”
“How?”
“Well, my van is the dark blue one out front. Here’s the keys.” William says and hands you some keys, which surprises you.
“Don’t worry, I trust you. Besides, that big gate has to be opened up first anyway. All you have to do is hide in the can, until me and Aaron leave which shouldn’t be long. Just make sure you keep the doors unlocked so we can get in.” William says.
“Aren’t they going to notice I’m gone?”
“Well, this is a big place, so if you went missing for a little while people would probably think you’re either just wandering the house or maybe back in your room before suspicion arose. I’d also be willing to make up a story if it came to that. In any case, if you’re going to do it, we need to do it now.”