Something like what we had before. Everybody's got to pull their weight around here and contribute if they want to get anywhere.
[ It had taken him a while to even gather the numbers he has now, but it's not enough. They're not strong enough, and they're not prepared enough for the vision that he has in his mind. The way Negan wants it, they'll never have to worry about the dead ones and they'll be self-sufficient enough to have a wider spread of influence. He sees himself as the leader, and honestly, he's always been the alpha dog of the group.
Hard not to respect a man who has a set of rules and abides by them like the law. Negan considers him for a few moments, a gloved hand rubbing over his silvering stubble. ]
Go out on runs with us. You look damn capable, and if your family or your group are around along the way, well, that makes things easier, doesn't it?
[ The wording more than anything else struck Rick and he knew to trust his instincts, which were rarely wrong. The guy had an air about him we he couldn't imagine anyone in the compound had it easier. Excuse him, the Santuary. Even the name rubbed him wrong and again he knew to trust his instincts. The man did remind him a bit of Shane, which sent very, very little comfort for him.
He gave a nod of his head as the man finished talking, clutching at his aching side again. Nothing made any bit of sense and he really wished he could find some rest but there were too many other things to take care of. ]
Had to be safe zones set up, right? Might be round there somewhere. My wife would have made sure to get to or near one.
As it so happens, the next one is happening tomorrow morning. We can take a gander at the map, see where they were and go from there.
[ They were planning on going today, but this is an entirely too-interesting turn of events to ignore. Negan's going to want to go on the run himself to accompany the guy. He's intrigued enough to want to be able to see where this goes, though he has a sneaking suspicion that they've just gained another Savior. ]
In the meantime, we'll get you a bed and some grub.
[ Thoughts and plans worked quickly throughout his mind and he knew without a shadow of a doubt he wanted this group no where near his family. Something did not add up and he needed to figure it out quickly. This Negan fella gave a bad vibe and again a lot to figure out.
Instead, he nodded, playing along for now. ]
Sounds good to me. I appreciate it.
[ At the mention of food, his stomach growled. ] Got anywhere I can clean up? Been a rough couple days.
[ The ache in his side really made him want to lay down somewhere. ]
[ He's not going to put the guy up in one of the rooms toward the ground floor- it'll be better to keep him a few floors up. Somewhere a little quieter. Nicer. Maybe it'll give Negan a point or two in his favor, who the fuck knows. ]
Sure thing. C'mon. [ He leads the way, up another flight of stairs and to one of the empty rooms for his top guys. Whenever he gets more than two. It's decently furnished, and the sheets are relatively clean. The room may smell musty, but it's been empty a while.
He opens the door and lets Rick go in in front of him. ]
This one's a little more cozy than the rest. [ He motions to a door off to once side, whiskey glass still in hand. Yes, he brought it with him. ]
Bathroom's through there, should have soap and clean towels.
[ Following along after Negan, he counted steps and made note of everything they passed. Doing the same thing with everyone they passed too. Some information might seem unimportant but being a sheriff's deputy taught him a few things about subtle observations and how it just might save lives.
The room seemed like a palace compared to waking up in the destroyed hospital and he nodded his thanks for the privacy. It might earn a little less of a glare in his eyes. Not much but something. ]
Thank you. This is just fine. [ Would Negan leave him to his own devices now? Did the door have a lock on it? He really wanted to sleep but didn't trust anything about his current situation or anyone. How would it help Lori and Carl if he managed to get himself killed? ]
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Date: 2018-03-06 03:48 am (UTC)[ It had taken him a while to even gather the numbers he has now, but it's not enough. They're not strong enough, and they're not prepared enough for the vision that he has in his mind. The way Negan wants it, they'll never have to worry about the dead ones and they'll be self-sufficient enough to have a wider spread of influence. He sees himself as the leader, and honestly, he's always been the alpha dog of the group.
Hard not to respect a man who has a set of rules and abides by them like the law. Negan considers him for a few moments, a gloved hand rubbing over his silvering stubble. ]
Go out on runs with us. You look damn capable, and if your family or your group are around along the way, well, that makes things easier, doesn't it?
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Date: 2018-03-22 01:07 am (UTC)He gave a nod of his head as the man finished talking, clutching at his aching side again. Nothing made any bit of sense and he really wished he could find some rest but there were too many other things to take care of. ]
Had to be safe zones set up, right? Might be round there somewhere. My wife would have made sure to get to or near one.
[ He let out a quick breath. ]
When's the next run?
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Date: 2018-04-14 02:02 am (UTC)[ They were planning on going today, but this is an entirely too-interesting turn of events to ignore. Negan's going to want to go on the run himself to accompany the guy. He's intrigued enough to want to be able to see where this goes, though he has a sneaking suspicion that they've just gained another Savior. ]
In the meantime, we'll get you a bed and some grub.
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Date: 2018-04-27 07:46 pm (UTC)Instead, he nodded, playing along for now. ]
Sounds good to me. I appreciate it.
[ At the mention of food, his stomach growled. ] Got anywhere I can clean up? Been a rough couple days.
[ The ache in his side really made him want to lay down somewhere. ]
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Date: 2018-06-20 08:00 pm (UTC)Sure thing. C'mon. [ He leads the way, up another flight of stairs and to one of the empty rooms for his top guys. Whenever he gets more than two. It's decently furnished, and the sheets are relatively clean. The room may smell musty, but it's been empty a while.
He opens the door and lets Rick go in in front of him. ]
This one's a little more cozy than the rest. [ He motions to a door off to once side, whiskey glass still in hand. Yes, he brought it with him. ]
Bathroom's through there, should have soap and clean towels.
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Date: 2018-07-03 04:18 pm (UTC)The room seemed like a palace compared to waking up in the destroyed hospital and he nodded his thanks for the privacy. It might earn a little less of a glare in his eyes. Not much but something. ]
Thank you. This is just fine. [ Would Negan leave him to his own devices now? Did the door have a lock on it? He really wanted to sleep but didn't trust anything about his current situation or anyone. How would it help Lori and Carl if he managed to get himself killed? ]