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Bad Request and Solomon deMause

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It was a bumpy ride and a noisy one. Smelly as well because of the fumes from the car. This car or thing wasn't anything like the cars from when everything was fine. According to Solomon this couldn't even be called a car, it was a sorry excuse of a car. A toy. Ugly thing. His rear had even started to hurt because of all the bumps in the road, or non-existing road. Everywhere they looked it was a wasteland. There was nothing to be seen. It was like they were driving around in a desert, well a desert of dead trees and things like that. It was a sad scene, gave Solomon a slight shill down his spine because it made him remember how lonely it could get out here.

But he wasn't alone, everyone else seemed to be excited about this adventure even Jerry seemed exited. And it wasn't like Solomon forced the corner of his mouth upwards just to look like he smiled like the other ones. And he did say some things now and then when the others had interesting discussions. And after a long drive, it felt like hours and the sun up there in the sky was so hot it was ridiculous Bad Request finally slowed down and stopped the car. They were in the middle of a ghost town and judging by the others this was the first time they had been able to travel this far. So it was new for everyone.

Once everyone had stretched out Bad Request called for their attention once more, "Alright everyone! Gather around me. You all know our safety protocols, be safe out there and avoid any sort of trouble. I don't want to lose one more of you. We'll gather around the car once the sun goes down again. And you," He pointed towards two of the men, "gather wood for the car and night time."

Everyone started to turn their backs towards Bad Request and walk off, so Solomon thought he would too. That he would find a nice spot somewhere in the shadow where he could lay down and take a nap, but no. Just when he was about to walk off he felt a heavy hand on his shoulder, that hand belonged to Bad Request, "No, not you two. You aren't allowed to leave yet because you don't know our rules. So listen now, we work in pairs. No one are allowed to walk into a building on their own, and avoid those that look like they are ready to crumble to the ground. Even if you see something really useful inside, leave it be. We've lost enough people because of things like that. And since you're both new you will be in my team. So I will keep my eyes on the both of you."