#cfdebris

[pocalypz]

& . closed for @cfdebris ( laz )

the   dead   of   night   was   always   her   favorite   .   most   people   found   silence   to   be   unsettling   in   a   world   like   theirs   ,   afraid   moaning   and   groaning   would   pierce   through   the   air   with   an   inevitable   clicking   to   follow   .   not   tayla   .   novac   eased   her   mind   ,   gave   her   a   sense   of   peace   she   hadn’t   found   in   the   years   prior   ,   and   maybe   she   was   getting   too   comfortable   now   .   the   blonde   leaned   back   in   her   chair   each   night   ,   head   against   ripped   cushion   as   her   eyes   scanned   the   words   of   authors   she   now   knew   by   heart   .   this   entertainment   was   minimal   ,   but   it   was   enough   .   upon   hearing   someone   approach   ,   eyes   lift   from   the   page   and   she   has   to   lift   her   body   ever   so   slightly   to   peer   over   the   desk   .   familiar   faces   weren’t   uncommon   ,   but   there   were   some   she’d   play   favorites   towards   .   ❛   rough   night   ?   ❜   well   ,   this   would   hold   her   over   for   at   least   an   hour   .

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⸻ NAVEEN CHANA (RAYMOND ABLACK) is looking for their SISTER. are they still out there? it’s said they’re 30+ and are from BLUE HILL, MAINE. they’ve been said to look like ANY FC, MUST BE INDO- GUYANESE. you don’t need to contact the writer. (@CFDEBRIS) ⸻

I never really clarified if she was older or younger than Naveen who’s currently 33 but I feel like she wouldn’t be that much younger than him so the age is UTP. They came from a close family but they never really talked about anything that needed to be talked about, money, relationships, mental health, bills how to care for one another, their parents just wanted them to get married with a happy family by the age of twenty-five. Naveen spent most of his time taking care of them and his sister when she was struggling with herself. Eventually, she just up and left for Canada one day without telling Naveen and the rest of her family. Naveen kind of doesn’t want anything to do with her now if she’s still around. But if they reconnect even after all these years, he isn’t sure how he would react toward her.

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@cfdebris — naveen chana

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@cfdebris — warwick smith @oz-saffet — oz saffet @asa--holland — asa holland

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@elenasanchcz – elena sanchez @resi1ients – rhiannon “rhi” harlow @httpfear – aoife “fae” williams, justin kim @quarntine – kaia li, nicholas grant @hurtstobecome – cameron hansen, jordan kim @memoryaway – jackie adams, aaron azeem @unsacreds – margaret walsh @dvrkfates – jade ortega, nazli sönmez @karmqs – ilayda seren, lydia grant @cfdebris – laz stokes

[asa--holland]

The question has Asa turning red. Is it a date? It certainly could be, couldn't it? Spending time together, going multiple places and... it's not like Asa doesn't think Naveen is attractive. Incredibly so. The nudge just makes him bounce back into him a little. Asa swallows, dark eyes glancing back to the man he's with. "I mean! If it- if that's... I'm fine with that, you're..." God, how does he talk? He's forgotten how to use words. "It can be a date." He says, when their eyes meet. And he doesn't look away in nervousness, and his lips quirk into a tiny smile. "If that's alright with you." He tries his best not to stammer again. Tries to say it openly and honestly. "I might be a bit old for you though, love." He adds, cheeky.

a laugh that matches asa's erupts from naveen as the two stroll to the tap house. "are you good there?" he asks tilting his head to the side. this was kind of fun, seeing him fluster the way he was right now. it made the evening seem more bearable. he has always been used to spending it alone, but lately, he has found himself fond of the other's company. "is this a date perhaps? is this why you seem so distracted?" of course, he's teasing. there's no way that anyone would want to actually go on a date with him, would they? naveen's never really had a chance to navigate moments like this pre-apocalypse. he was too preoccupied with his family he never really thought about his own life. "or am i overstepping my boundaries here?" he asks playfully nudging the man's shoulder. "just let me know if i am, yeah?" he asks a bit more in a serious tone, as his gaze finally meets asa's eyes.

[asa--holland]

The idea of growing poisonous berries in a place built on survival is rather funny - especially when they probably wouldn't do anything against the spores. Though it could be an interesting try. Maybe there's some kind of natural remedy? Or maybe everyone's already thought of that, and Asa's yet again behind the times. But he chuckles, shaking his head. "I think that's what they're called, aye." The Irishman makes sure to get the basket that has a good amount in it, so Naveen has enough to use for infusions, drink toppers, whatever they might want.

"Just the handsome ones who stop by." Asa dares to say, honestly not knowing what came over him because that's not really... he doesn't normally... "I'm sure it could be made into a really nice berry beer or maybe with wine or..." He keeps talking, face a bit flushed.

"you see i do remember some things, i may not remember how to get around this place yet, but i did remember you." naveen says with the slightest bit of a grin as he watched the man pick up a handful of the berries and he gently scoops them into his own hand. "i don't think I've ever actually had boysenberries." he says a bit truthfully. he does-- yes know what they are. and now he at least knows what they look like. "these aren't the poisonous ones, right?" he asks teasing nudging asa's shoulder playfully. he isn't sure who he can trust around this place. he has been at bay since he got here it felt like, but the man in front of him somehow has managed to make him feel welcomed here. "which ones are those that are poisonous and what not, baneberries i think they are called?" he's never seen those ones to be quite honest. "do you just always have a berry medley on hand for people?" he asks shifting the handful into one hand and picked one up putting one in his mouth, they really were sweet, a gift from nature in all this chaos. "i'll save the rest for a drink, i'm sure the patrons will like them." he says with a gentle smile on his lips as he glanced over at the man.

[asa--holland]

The berries, of course. In Asa's constant bid at making friends, he's been giving little gifts of the harvest to those who might need it. Berries for the brewery, herbs for the clinic. He's even brought some wildflowers over to the chapel, leaving them outside to be planted later. It's been an attempt at community outreach - something Asa is just completely not used to. But he's trying.

So he's all too happy to see the brewer from nearby. Asa recognizes the handsome bearded face as he takes off his old gloves, wiping a bit of dirt and sweat from his face. "I'm sure I can get you more." He hears Naveen mention needing something to do and perks up a bit. "Oh, then why don't you help me grab some? It's more fun with company." The Irishman is brushing his messy hair out of his face, tucking the old gloves in his back pocket. "Naveen, right?" He smiles a bit shyly, leading the way.

"no, nope, i haven't." naveen says stretching out his no's as he puts his hands on his hips watching the other struggle slightly. he also remembers meeting him on one of the first days here. "was wondering if you had another batch of those berries? or if there was anything i could help you with." he offers as he gestures his head towards the food hall. he could use something to eat himself. "i finished my shift for the day, so i'm just-- kind of looking for something to do right about now." these were the hours that seemed to go by the longest for naveen, though he tried not to think of them too much.