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Adriana had been swirling her wine around in her glass when she stopped, looking up just in time to catch Ermano's face when he grabbed her hand. She was almost sure she had misheard him for a moment. Ermano, moving back in? It wasn't that she didn't want that because she absolutely did. Now that they were together again and rebuilding and with Bruno, the idea of having him under a single roof again and being a family was all she could think about. In fact, it was something she had planned to bring up now that he was pretty much mended. But of course, he beat her to the punch. Her face turned into a bright smile and she nodded. "Of course I'll have you," she replied happily, a relieved laugh mixed in with her words as she squeezed his hand, "I'd want nothing more." And that was true. After seeing how Ermano and Bruno had bonded while Ermano was healing, she knew they had finally become a family at long last.

Ah, yes. That damned wall. Also the laundromat roof, Mayra's request for a bigger greenhouse for next winter, and the new outposts etc., etc. So many projects coming that Ermano would rather forget about for the night. He was thankful when Adriana changed the subject and smiled. "With me moving in, it just might be," he mentioned, sliding an arm across the table, he held Addie's hand as the other lifted the wine glass to his lips. "That is if you'll have me? I can bring my things over by the week's end and we can officially be a family again; with Bruno, of course. I think he's warming up to me." A personal feat Ermano prided himself on.

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Adriana watched adoringly as Ermano set them up with their glasses and their wine. His wink turned her cheeks a warm shade of pink and she smiled while a soft laugh sounded under her breath and she picked up her glass. "I would never try to stop you from spoiling me," she added, taking a small sip before setting her glass back down. "My day was well. Jimmy came to fix that wall that had a slight draft in it. Well, temporary fix. Apparently it needs a little bit more than what he did but I appreciated his efforts, nonetheless. But I think my favorite part might be coming home to this and to you. I could get used to this."

When Adriana was properly situated at the table, Ermano moved to the kitchen counter. He brought over the wine bottle and two wine glasses for the couple. "It's no trouble, mi amor. All this is doe 'cause I want to make sure you know how appreciated you are." Ermano placed the glasses on the table and began to pour. "Plus, you know I've always liked spoiling you. It was just easier to do it before all this." Sliding a glass in front of Adriana, he sent her a wink.

Ermano took a seat next to her with a smile. "So tell me, how was your day? What was your favorite part?"

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"Well, we have been working on keeping our hands to ourselves and asking permission before doing anything. I try not to be too hard on them but they certainly like to push their boundaries. But kids are supposed to do that anyway." Adriana hummed happily as she put a gentle hand on his arm. "Well, I appreciate you. What do I owe you for this?" While there may not be an actual currency here in Redwood and he was doing his job, she still felt like he deserved a reward for his help.

"Proooobably both, although kids are known to be far more destructive than weather. Depends how gentle you are with them or not. " he chuckled. "I'm pretty sure you can make it so that they don't touch it. Don't sweat it, it's my job after all. Plus anything for Ermano's gal. "

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Adriana was utterly speechless. Ermano hadn't needed to do this for her and yet, he had. It reminded her of why she loved him so much and also how foolish she was for having left in the first place. He had such a big heart and was oh so sweet and kind. Although she hadn't left because she didn't love him anymore - she left because she loved him so much she didn't want to cause him any more pain. Her eyes had been fixed on the table, listening to Ermano's explanation of why he had set this up and she only pulled it away when he turned her. "Meu coração...." she muttered.

He moved her to the table and she sat down in the chair, watching him with a big, loving smile on her face. "You didn't have to go to all this trouble for me."

"This," Ermano began as he wrapped an arm around Adriana, directing them toward the made table. He wished he could do more. A small amount of fairy lights and a radio softly playing slow jams to properly set the mood would've been the finished product. But alas, Ermano knew Adriana would appreciate whatever he was able to scrounge. "Is a small show of my gratitude for all you've done while I was out of commission." Letting his hand fall to the small of her back, Ermano moved Adriana to face him. "And maybe a small apology for being a pain in the ass at times."

"Ven, ven," Ermano beckoned, moving to her chair to pull it out. "Sentarse. I'll make a plate for you. Tonight is all about you and making sure you're taken care of."

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Adriana had taken the kids on a "field trip" now that the weather was starting to get warmer. It was a "history" lesson of sorts - walking around the perimeter of Redwood to show them the wall and telling them all about what the outside world used to look like. Letting them use their imaginations to picture big skyscrapers and bustling towns. The awe in their eyes was one of the most beautiful things she had ever seen.

After dropping them off at the schoolhouse so Theo could give them their other lessons she had gone back to make sure the kids hadn't dropped anything. As she walked around the grounds she heard Ares' call out. She noticed the cane and gave him a wave before rushing forward to pick it up and bring it to him. "There you are," she said, handing it to him, "I didn't know canes could get up and walk away on their own."

open starter

location: near the redwood forest (inside Redwood)

"Hey! You! Sorry, could you, uh, help me for a moment?" At least it was quiet out here, so Ares didn't have to yell too loud to hopefully get attention from the passerby. With his arm half wrapped around a tree to keep himself upright, Ares sighed with relief as he was noticed.

"I kinda accidentally dropped my cane down there. Could you get it for me, maybe?" Ares gestured at the ridge in the ground right in front of them. A surprisingly steep drop right in the forest ground, probably a former creek that had cut through the uneven ground at it's bottom. Getting down an incline like that would've normally not been an issue, he'd been running down these things when he was a kid, but right now, his injured body wasn't quite in the state for it. Hence the cane.

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Animal in You .... Penguin

Now you see it, now you don't. Aggressive yet gentle, outgoing but shy, stable yet flighty - everyone sees the penguin in a different way. It's that black and white thing: the penguin only reveals the side that it wants to you to see. So whether you like this darling-devil or not, you have to concede that it's a fascinating and enigmatic individual.

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Pot of Gold : In a bag on her desk at the daycare are 2 snickers and 1 mars bar with a note - overheard you talking about how you craved snickers , they're still good don't worry and hope you enjoy

Adriana steps into the school and notices the bag on the desk. A smile covers her face as she opens it up. The second she spots the candy bars she makes a noise of delight as she picks up the note and reads it. "That's so thoughtful! Now....to hide these before the kids find them." Although as she hides them, she opens one up and begins to eat it. The others she can save for later.

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Who would you be in a fantasy society?

the guy who died from plague

you died. "from the plague?" you ask. yeah, from the plague.

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What did you dream about last night?

It was before everything happened. Ermano Bruno and I were at the state fair and we were happy.

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Adriana wasn't sure most of what he was explaining but she stood back to let him do what he was suggesting. She felt useless and in the way as he returned with panels and fabrics. She wanted to offer her help but she had no idea what she was doing or how she would be of any help anyway so she just let him do his thing. "By storm do you mean weather storm or kids?" she asked with a gentle laugh as she examined his work. "Hopefully they don't try to turn that fabric into an arts and crafts project. But thank you, Jimmy. I owe you."

"Nah don't mention it, that's what I'm here for. But it's an easy enough fix , even with the kids around I can do the work. I can put up panels for now so the draft will not get the littles all with runny noses. Be right back"

He left to come back a few minutes later with what he needed for a temporary fix. He got to work, putting them up. He had also brought some fabrics that he rolled into to make it a draft stopper. He secured it with nails and made sure to camouflage the nails . He passed his hands on his work to make sure no splinters or sharp ends were sticking out. Then he knelt down and did what kids would do , seeing a new thing. "Well... it should withstand the storm...I think."

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Adriana gave him a warm smile and a nod before she sat down opposite him. She got herself settled in her seat and moved her plate just a bit before looking up and nodding at his introduction. "I'm Adriana," she replied, "I got here just a little over a month ago. Or maybe it's closer to two months....sometimes I lose track of time. Especially now."

She takes a moment to take a small bite of food and swallow it before continuing. "When did you get here?" That seemed to be the new 'tell me about yourself' starter when it came to small talk nowadays. At least it was a bit easier than 'where did you come from' which often opened a painful bag of worms.

Kind but socially awkward... That's him. Doesn't help that ever since he lost track of his family his only real, consistent companion has been a horse. And you can't really talk to a horse. Well, you can but the horse isn't going to talk back. "Not at all," he assures her, motioning for her to sit. The community is a complicated blend of cautious and curious around new folks. It probably doesn't help that tensions are running high due to the recent ranch/Daybreaker incident...

"I'm Harper. What's your name?" it's amazing just how many people live in Redwood. Just when he's thought he's met everybody, he meets someone new.

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Adriana had been kept at the daycare for just a bit longer. She had been waiting on Renee to come pick up Henry and she was running a little bit late. She didn't really think anything of it - Renee had been swamped with all of the injuries from the Ranch. She wasn't going to hold it against the woman. When she did finally pick up her youngest Adriana made her way home, fully prepared to start working all over again. Cleaning up after her boys, getting a meal ready for them, getting Bruno ready for bed. Normal family stuff. It was nice, though, and she wasn't complaining. She loved it.

She stepped through the door and was pulling off her coat when she saw Ermano stand up from a completely set up dinner table, complete with wine and candles. She smiled, closed the door and walked over to the table. "What's all this?" she asked, pleasantly surprised and a swarm of love filling her from this happy surprise.

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It took no convincing for Renee to take Bruno for the night, leaving the home empty for Ermano and Adriana. They needed it. Hell, she needed it. After all Adriana had done to ensure Ermano's recovery went smoothly - all the bickers, and listening to him whining - the least he could do was pamper his exwife. He prepared a dinner with a little help from Mayra, poured some wine, lit candles and waited for Adriana to return home. When he heard the front door open, Ermano stood from the dining table with a smile. "Welcome home, mi amor. Have a good day?" He hoped his efforts were a nice surprise for her to come home to.

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random Jimmy note : daily report of Ermano = > he has not done anything stupid today

I appreciate you looking out and letting me know. Hopefully he keeps it up.

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Adriana and Bruno had been to the Community Center to pick up some dinner to take back for Ermano. Yes, Ermano was able to be up and about and had been so he could have joined them but she was still being overly cautious. After what happened, she was sure she had the right to and Ermano had no room to complain. Not after the stunt he pulled. She was carrying hers and Ermano's plates when she noticed someone sitting by themselves. Alone. "Bruno, sweetheart, can you take this back to Ermano? I'll be a minute."

Bruno nodded and took the plate after she kissed the top of his head and made her way over to the table. "Do you mind if I sit?" she asked, waiting for his answer before she set her plate down. She didn't know if he wanted company or not but the way he was glancing around suggested maybe he was hoping for someone to come up to him.

OPEN 2: Dinner Bell

Tensions are running high in Redwood. Not only has there been a lot of recent violence and bloodshed due to the Daybreakers, but there's also been a lot of new people, himself included. Normally he's not one to judge others by their appearance but some of the other folks... They look like trouble, to put it nicely. Then again, there's bound to be people who think he looks like trouble too.

He's trying to be helpful. And he's trying to be friendly. He's eating dinner in the community center although he'd much rather be outside eating under the stars. He's hoping that by making himself more seen people will approach him. Or at least, stop treating him like he's bound to turn on them at the drop of his hat. Quietly he eats, waiting (and sort of hoping) for someone to sit with him.

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Adriana had noticed a draft coming in the childcare center and at first, she thought it might just be the fact that the weather had been getting colder but everything was starting to warm up and yet she still felt the cold draft. Hence why she had called out Jimmy to check it out after all the kids had headed home. "Thanks again for coming out so late. I didn't want the kids to get in your way."

She stood back and watched him work. She couldn't see what he was seeing but he seemed to know what he was talking about. "Is that going to be a lot of work?" she asked, wondering if this was something she needed to let the parents know and make arrangements to move daycare to the community center or elsewhere.

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Location : housing or community buildings

Jimmy had done the job while some where away. He helped with security , helped keeping everyone calm and when the first arrived, carried some to the clinic and saw two new faces . While he could basically feel the heat coming from the community center since everyone was back, he was just focusing on daily life and on making live go on.

That is why he had answered a radio call. "Mh, the foundation should be okay, but we need to work on the south wall and on making that roof water proof if you want to keep some heat." he explained, carefully visualizing what needed to be done. It was no trouble, as long as it wasn't that god damn forsaken cabin called the laundromat.

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6. Cancer

You don’t see anything wrong with being a little rebellious, so long as you don’t act stupid about it. After all, everyone can agree are a lot of dumb rebels out there, waving their arms and screaming at the top of their lungs and always bumping into things and refusing to leave the bar at closing time. Fuck all those idiots. If you’re gonna be a rebel, you make sure it’s for a good cause—you know, things like justice or extra cheese on your pizza.

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... why people want to hang out with you (in 10 words)

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You can meet someone and understand them in an instant.