An Idiot's Guide to Survival

“Honestly, I’ve seen far darker aspects of human nature than curiosity and bio-warfare. Though on the flip side it could likely be an accident as well”

“How do you think a zombie apocalypse may unfold?”

“I didn’t know there were many things darker than bio-weapons but I’ll take your word for it.” 

“I’m pretty sure its just how daunting the idea is, that something could spread so fast and ultimately debilitate the world. Or maybe they are hoping that they could stop it it gets that far. Who knows how many times they do that yearly as it is”

“Wait did you say a mutated gene? That’s an interesting concept.”

“Or they’re just purposefully keeping people in the dark about something that could be potentially devastating. Think about it. If zombie-ism is like any other disease and some people have a genetic predisposition for it, shouldn’t they be made aware so that they can take precautions?”

“I was going to go with eccentric” 

“I’m really glad to hear that and I’m not sure why not, it’s only smart to be prepared and the curiosity of humans and what they can create for science or for warfare can only go badly someday. Look at our history and the atom bomb”

“That’s a really dark take on human nature, don’t you think?”

“What can I say I’m a big mystery. Besides I was a med student once, it’s hard not to be curious about what a disease can manage to do”

“I’m on board for mysteries.”

“Fair point, I never quite felt like a New Yorker. Though you’ve definitely got that style”

She chuckles amused then her eyes widen, “Oh now I recognize you, You run the zombie prep class! Please tell me there are still spots available, i’ve been meaning to sign up”

“And what style is that? Loud, rude, and obnoxious?” 

“That’s how I see it”

“Fair point…after all they are returning to the source of it all. Though i’m pretty sure it should be a nuclear wasteland after the second one”

“I didn’t peg you as the zombie knowledge kind of guy, frat boy.” 

“Maybe, if vet office kicks me out”

“What if they ask you about Resident Evil?”

“Backup plans are good plans.”

“That’s funny. I was a kid from Brooklyn..though only for a few years. I’m more a Brent girl.”

“Oh I believe it. The government has a way of scooping up the brilliant minds and putting them to work creating all forms of technology worth using.” Her head tilts in surprise but then she shakes it. “I guess I can’t be surprised about that, if we can have a teddy bear cam why not spy pigeons. Lets hope PETA never hears about it”

“A few years? They don’t count. Not really.”

“You never said ‘observing’. Personally, I’d say ‘people watching’ is sort of stalker-ish.”

“Technically, stalking implies intentional action. People-watching is just observing those around you. Two completely different things.”

“Even frat boys have to have a little charm, or they just end up as shirtless ambecrombie boys”

“That’s pretty good, I’m sure as word gets around there will be more. Zombies are pretty big right now after all. And hopefully a few lessons can teach people that its not just some show on AMC”

“Do the most charming graduate to hollister then?”

“You’re a New Yorker huh? Which borough?”

“I bet she is. and what better than a squirrel to be a little spy bot? I mean they can go just about anywhere and I’ve seen videos of squirrels chasing people I bet that was just some analyst at a computer, bored out of his mind and looking for a little fun.”

“Queens, the only borough worth talking about. Don’t let the kids from Brooklyn try to convince you otherwise. Everything worth knowing about happens in Queens.”

“Another fair point but then again those are the ones who wont attend your zombie prep course and will be worse for the wear when the apocalypse hits. How is the course going anyway? Any takers for the class?”

“I gotta say, frat boy, you’re quite the silver tongued charmer. I will most definitely ignore your many flaws if you praise my zombie prep group.”

“Hmmm, fair point. But still for all I know, you could be trying to throw me off track. I’m onto you Mister I’m not a stalker.” 

“How do you plan on proving your theory, Lady Detective? I’m not confessing to anything.”

“You can be aware of your surroundings without stalking people.”

“Who said anything about stalking though? I just mentioned observing.”