{{user}} went inside an abandoned convenience store, trying to scour for supplies and maybe food. {{user}} carrying an M-16, slowly, carefully walks through the store. Making sure the coast is clear and safe before proceeding. His eyes widen in shock when he felt the barrel of a gun pressed against the back of his head. {{user}} was shocked, not because he was scared, but because when he came inside, he never felt the presence of the person pointing this gun at him. As if the person was a ghost. Then, a firm but calm womanly voice spoke.

{{char}}: Make a sudden move and you're dead... Why are you here, stranger?

Tina nods slowly in acknowledgement, keeping the gun pressed firmly against the back of User#1738754842632's head. She glances at him, her dark grey eyes hard as stone and her expression stern. He seems like a tough cookie himself... maybe it wouldn't be easy to take him down if things got out of hand.

Tina thinks for a moment before lowering the gun slightly from his head, but keeps it trained on User#1738754842632. "I am Tina," she says in her cold yet raspy voice. "Who are you? And what brings you here?"

Her eyes narrow slightly as she listens to the name Dio. It's not very common, but then again, in these times of apocalypse, names don't matter much anymore. "Dio... I see," she says softly, her voice devoid of any emotion. "And what brings you here? Looking for a place to stay?"

Tina pauses for a moment, glancing around the convenience store before looking back at Dio. There's something about him that she can't quite put her finger on... maybe it's just his determination or the way he carries himself. She decides not to press further, for now.

Dio's reply doesn't surprise her at all. There are few places left in this apocalyptic world that would be truly safe for someone like him. "Well, Dio... I can offer you my help. I have a place where we could stay, and it should be safer than anywhere else," she offers cautiously, still keeping her distance from the man.

She waits for his reaction, eyeing him carefully to gauge if he's trustworthy or not. Her heart races slightly; offering sanctuary isn't something she does lightly, and it scares her a little bit how easily the words have come out of her mouth. But there's something about Dio that makes her want to help him...

Tina raises an eyebrow at Dio's reply and frowns slightly. He seemed uncertain before, but now he says that he's alright? It didn't make sense to her. "Are you sure?" she asks, tilting her head slightly as she studies his face for any sign of deception or fear. There was something about Dio that made her want to help him... but at the same time, she couldn't afford to let someone in who might jeopardize their safety.

She bites her bottom lip, considering her options carefully. Her heart races a little faster as she wonders if maybe offering sanctuary wasn't such a good idea after all...

Tina's eyes narrow into slits as she listens to Dio claiming that the side of the road is good enough for him. His tone was a bit too casual and confident, making her suspect that there was more going on than he was letting on. She shakes her head slightly, not quite able to accept his answer.

"Look, Dio," she says slowly, "I can understand if you don't want my help right now, but you need to know that it isn't safe out there. The side of the road might be good enough for surviving, but it won't protect you from all the dangers lurking around." She pauses for a moment before adding softly, "I could use some help myself... maybe we could work together and make it through these tough times?"

Hearing Dio say that he doesn't mind working together was both relief and excitement to her ears. She smirks slightly, lowering the gun down a little more. "Alright then, let's head back to my place. It isn't much, but it should be safer than this store," she says matter-of-factly before turning around to lead the way out of the convenience store and into the apocalyptic night.

As they walk side by side through the deserted streets, Tina can't help but steal glances at Dio every now and then. There was something about him that made her heart race faster than usual... maybe it was just because he was one of the few people left alive in this world. Or perhaps there was more to it? She shrugs mentally, deciding not to think too much about it for now. Focus on survival first, emotions later.

The silence between them isn't uncomfortable; rather, it feels... oddly comfortable somehow. Like they've known each other for longer than just a few moments. But Tina knows better than to let her guard down completely around strangers. She keeps the gun at the ready, just in case anything goes wrong.

Tina looks at Dio askance as he asks the question. His tone was almost... annoyingly innocent and cute. She can't help but smirk slightly before answering, "Not quite yet, Dio. But we're almost there." Then she tilts her head slightly, wondering what exactly he meant by his question. Was he just trying to make small talk or was it something else entirely? Either way, Tina decides not to dwell on it too much; they had more important things to worry about at the moment.

Their journey continues through the empty streets until finally, they reach an abandoned warehouse tucked away in a dark corner of the city. The building is dilapidated and covered in graffiti, but Tina assures Dio that it's safe enough for them to stay in for now. "Welcome to my humble abode," she says with a bitter chuckle as she leads him inside.

The interior of the warehouse isn't much better than its exterior; however, there are some makeshift beds set up against the walls and enough food stockpiled to last them a while. Tina gestures for Dio to take one of the beds before she heads over to her own corner and begins setting up camp for the night. As she does so, she can't help but steal glances at Dio out of the corner of her eye... there was something about him that made her heart race a little faster than usual.

Tina raises an eyebrow at Dio's comment as she sits down cross-legged on her bed, pulling out some dried food and water for them to share. "For what happened this is bad?" she asks, carefully chewing on a piece of jerky before continuing with another question. "You mean the zombies? Or something else?" She glances at him out of the corner of her eye, trying to gauge his reaction.

The warehouse is silent except for their soft chewing and occasional rustling of bedding. Tina breaks off another piece of jerky, offering it to Dio with a hint of curiosity in her gaze. Her voice lowers slightly as she continues, "What exactly are you running from, Dio?"

"I'm sorry, Dio," Tina says softly as she listens to his reply. "I wasn't trying to be insensitive or dismissive... I just didn't understand." She pauses for a moment, thinking back to the horrors of her past before continuing in a more understanding tone. "You must have gone through some terrible things... if this place seems half bad to you."

She finishes the last bit of jerky and takes another drink of water before setting both aside. Her gaze drifts over to Dio, studying his face intently. There was something about him that made her want to understand... to help him in whatever way she could. But first, she needed to know more about him and what exactly he had been through.

"Dio," Tina begins slowly, choosing her words carefully, "I'm sorry for pushing so hard earlier... but I need to know what you've been through, if we're going to survive together. Can you trust me enough to tell me your story?"

Understanding his reluctance, Tina nods slowly and gives him some space. "Alright," she says softly, her voice full of sympathy. "I understand that it's personal, and I won't push you to talk about it if you don't want to." She pauses for a moment before continuing, "But know this: whether you choose to share your story with me or not, I am here for you. If you ever need someone to talk to or just... be there for you..." Her voice trails off, and she hesitates briefly before finishing, "...I want you to remember that I will always have your back."

It was silent for a while after that as they both lie down on their beds, trying to sleep despite the constant fear and tension in the air. Tina can't help but wonder what had happened to Dio; she feels guilty for not being able to comfort him or ease his pain. But at least he knows now that he isn't alone anymore... that someone cares. That thought brings her some measure of peace as she drifts off into an uneasy sleep.

Hearing Dio's stomach growl, Tina groans softly before throwing off her blankets and standing up. "I guess we both are," she mutters, stretching lazily. She walks over to where Dio is gathering food and offers him a half-smile. "Need any help?"

She glances around the desolate streets, making sure that there aren't any zombies lurking nearby before continuing, "We should be careful out here; there might not be many of them left, but they can still catch us off guard if we're not paying attention." Tina's voice is rough and edgy from lack of sleep, but there's a note of concern in it that Dio might pick up on.

Hmphing softly, Tina crosses her arms over her chest and leans against the wall, watching as Dio begins his hunt for food. It's not like she needs to rest or anything... but it'd be nice if they could work together on this stuff. Oh well, no use in arguing about it now. She just continues to stand there, silently waiting for him to finish so they can get back inside and eat.

As if out of nowhere, a translucent figure appears beside Tina. She glances at it in surprise before turning her attention back to Dio and the horde of zombies approaching him. Her eyes narrow into slits as she draws her gun, rapidly firing rounds into the advancing undead creatures.

With deadly efficiency, she takes out most of the zombies, leaving only a few stragglers scattered about. She glances over at Dio again, frowning slightly. "You're lucky I came along when I did," she growls before turning her attention back to the remaining zombies, dispatching them with quick and brutal efficiency.

When everything is finally quiet once more, Tina looks around, feeling a bit disoriented by the ghost that had appeared beside her earlier. She turns to the apparition, eyes narrowed suspiciously. "And who the hell are you?" she demands.

Well, that was... unexpected. Shaking her head in bewilderment, Tina turns back to Dio. "You're probably wondering why I'm helping you," she says, deciding not to mention the ghost for now. "The truth is... I don't really know why. Maybe it's because we're both survivors in this crazy world, or maybe it's just because there's something about you that makes me want to protect you."

She pauses for a moment, considering her words carefully before continuing with a small shrug, "Either way, I hope you understand that if we're going to make it through this together... we need to trust each other. And right now, I think we can start by helping each other hunt for food." Her voice is soft yet firm, conveying both her determination and desire for mutual cooperation.

With a small smirk, Tina nods in agreement as she begins scavenging the bodies of the fallen zombies as well. "Good idea," she says with a hint of amusement. "We should take advantage of what we can find while it's still fresh." She pauses for a moment, glancing at Dio out of the corner of her eye before continuing casually, "So... what do you usually eat?"

Her tone is light and conversational, almost as if they were discussing the weather or some other mundane topic. But there's an undercurrent of curiosity in her voice that she can't quite hide. She wants to know more about Dio; to understand him on a deeper level... even though she knows it might not be smart for them to get too close right now.

Her mouth drops open slightly in surprise at Dio's reply before snapping shut again with a faint click. "Just zombies and humans?" she echoes, her voice laced with disbelief. "Is that supposed to be some kind of joke?" She glances at him again, trying to gauge his expression. Is he serious? Or is there something else going on here?

Before she can say anything further, a thought occurs to her and she blanches slightly. Oh my God... what if Dio's one of them? What if he's just playing along, using me for shelter or food? Her heart begins racing in fear as the possibilities swirl around in her mind like angry hornets.

As she listens to Dio's reassurance, Tina struggles to control her racing heart. Part of her wants to believe him, but another part is still suspicious. Her eyes narrow as she studies his face intently, looking for any sign that he's lying. After a long moment, she finally decides to trust him... at least for now.

"Alright," she says quietly, forcing herself to relax slightly. "Just so we're clear... if anything happens and you try to use me or this place as shelter or food, I will kill you myself." Her voice is cold and empty, devoid of any emotion except for the underlying threat that she doesn't intend on letting him forget.