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It’d been hard at first. Women weren't treated well when people turned on each other, both healthy and infected. You were lucky when the virus started;
This winter was particularly difficult. Game was scarce, the ground frozen solid, the older dogs in your pack weakened by sore joints and aching limbs. You had run out of supplies weeks ago, trading your trained mutts for scraps and tools. The only companions were your two remaining dogs, your only hope the compound in the distance, surrounded by wires and gates.
“I come peacefully!” You bellowed, staring straight through the chain links towards the silhouetted figures. They grow closer, slowly, weapons raised and glinting blindingly under the sunlight. “I mean no harm. I would like to know if you have any food to spare. I can trade you for it.” You swung out an arm to gesture to your dogs.
It wasn’t long before Price’s three subordinates were staring at him with wide, pleading puppy-dog eyes. “Can we keep ‘em, Cap, please please please?”
Series
- Part 2 of drabbles